YOUTUBER: ROLI

7. December 2024

ROLI Airwave: Spatial Expression for the Modern Controllerist

ROLI’s Airwave is not your average MIDI controller. In this official walkthrough, ROLI’s Sound Design & Innovation Manager, Marcus Levy-Chance, demonstrates how Airwave leverages dual infrared cameras and advanced hand tracking to turn gestures into expressive sound control. The video walks through hardware setup, the full suite of Air Gestures, and how Airwave integrates with both ROLI’s own instruments and third-party MIDI gear. For anyone interested in spatial control, MPE workflows, or simply adding a new dimension to their performance rig, this is a deep dive into the architecture and creative potential of Airwave.

ROLI Airwave, ROLI Piano M, ROLI Seaboard

1. November 2024

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ROLI Airwave Player: Spatial Expression Unleashed

ROLI, the London-based innovators behind the Seaboard and LUMI, are back with Airwave Player—a software instrument that takes expressive control to new heights. In this official video, lead sound designer Marcus Levy-Chance (aka Synthetic Epiphany) walks us through his top 10 Airwave presets, demonstrating how spatial gestures and multidimensional touch unlock a spectrum of sonic possibilities. From choral morphs to techno grooves, Airwave’s five Air gestures transform performance, enabling nuanced control over timbre, rhythm, and layering. Whether you’re a Seaboard devotee or wielding a third-party MIDI controller, this video showcases how Airwave expands creative workflows for producers seeking new inspiration.

Novation SL MKII, ROLI Airwave Player, ROLI Seaboard 2

26. July 2024

LYRA

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ROLI Seaboard RISE 2: OBLVYN’s Workflow Tips for Expressive Digital Performance

ROLI’s Seaboard RISE 2 is no ordinary MIDI controller—it’s a digital instrument designed for deep, multidimensional expression. In this official video, electronic producer OBLVYN (Catherine Bliemel) walks through her essential tips and tricks for mastering the RISE 2’s unique interface and expressive potential. From optimizing glide settings for fast melodic runs to creative expression mapping and seamless plugin integration, the video offers a practical, workflow-focused look at what makes the Seaboard RISE 2 stand out in modern electronic production. As always with ROLI, the emphasis is on tactile nuance and software integration, but OBLVYN’s real-world advice keeps things grounded in

ROLI Equator 2, ROLI Seaboard Rise 2, Xfer Serum

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