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Roli Seaboard RISE User Manual

Roli Seaboard RISE
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Seaboard RISE
Creator Manual
October, 2015
Version 1
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Roli Seaboard RISE Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelSeaboard RISE
Keywave SurfaceSilicone
Key Technology5D Touch
ConnectivityUSB, Bluetooth
SoftwareEquator, ROLI Dashboard
TypeMIDI Controller
Number of Keywaves25, 49
PowerUSB
Battery Life8 hours (depending on usage)
CompatibilityMac, Windows, iOS
WeightRISE 25: 2.8 kg; RISE 49: 5.5 kg

Summary

Introduction

Support and Feedback

How to contact ROLI support for assistance, problems, or feedback.

Selected RISE terms

Keywave surface

The entire playing surface including keywaves and ribbons, mapping to a keyboard.

Keywave

A wavelike element representing a single key, enabling Five Dimensions of Touch.

Equator

ROLI's multidimensional software synthesiser and sound engine for refined control.

ROLI Dashboard

Application for managing and customising the RISE's internal settings.

Expression Mode

Mode where Touch Faders control Glide, Slide, and Press for expressive play.

MIDI Mode

Mode where Touch Faders map to MIDI CCs for sound customisation.

The Five Dimensions of Touch (5D Touch)

Five fundamental elements of physical interaction: Strike, Press, Glide, Slide, and Lift.

Strike

Velocity/force of finger contact with a keywave, mapping to MIDI velocity.

Press

Pressure after Strike, allowing detailed expression like swells and fades.

Glide

Horizontal movements for pitch bend, vibrato, and glissando on keywaves/ribbons.

Slide

Vertical movements on keywaves to modulate parameters like filter cutoff.

Lift

Release velocity of liftoff from a keywave, affecting resonance or pluck.

Touch Fader

Control for adjusting keywave surface sensitivity to touch dimensions.

1. Getting started

1.1 System Requirements

Lists OS, RAM, processor, and Bluetooth requirements for the Seaboard RISE.

1.2 The Seaboard RISE Software Bundle

Details the necessity of downloading the Software Bundle from My ROLI.

1.3 Register on My ROLI

Instructions for account creation and product registration on the My ROLI portal.

1.4 Installation for Mac and Windows

Steps for installing the RISE software on macOS and Windows operating systems.

2. Hardware: The Seaboard RISE 25

2.1 Connections and Specifications

Describes the ports: DC, USB Type A, USB Type B, and pedal jack.

Connecting the pedal jack

Guidance on correctly inserting the pedal jack into the Seaboard RISE.

2.2 The Keywave Surface

Details the continuous, elastic silicone surface with 25 keywaves.

2.3 The Control Panel

Explains the Preset Switch, Touch Faders, XY Touchpad, Octave shift, and Power/Mode button.

2.4 USB connection

How the RISE connects via USB, functions as a MIDI controller, and charges.

2.5 Bluetooth Connection

Details the process of pairing the RISE with devices using Bluetooth.

2.6 Mode Selection

How to switch between Expression Mode and MIDI Mode, and Touch Fader functions.

XY Touchpad

Controls parameters in Equator via XY Touchpad; details its MIDI CC assignments.

MIDI Mode

MIDI Mode allows Touch Faders to be assigned to MIDI CCs for customisation.

2.7 Charging the Battery

Information on charging the battery, LED indicators, and charge times.

Protecting the battery

Recommendations for long-term battery care and storage.

2.8 DC Connection and Charging an External Device

Details connecting to DC power and charging attached devices via USB-A port.

2.9 Bootup of the RISE

Information on the RISE calibration process during bootup.

3. Software: ROLI Dashboard and Equator

3.1 ROLI Dashboard

Overview of ROLI Dashboard's features for managing RISE settings.

3.2 Equator for RISE

Description of Equator as a sound engine for expressive control.

3.3 Software and firmware updates

How to update RISE software and firmware using ROLI Dashboard.

4. Playing the Seaboard RISE

4.1 Five Dimensional Touch or 5D Touch

Explains the five dimensions of touch and their MIDI messages.

4.2 Playing Techniques

Describes various playing techniques like vibrato, glissando, and legato bends.

5. Working with Other Hardware and Software

Working with Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs)

How the RISE and Equator integrate with DAWs like Cubase, Logic, and Reaper.

USB MIDI Class Compliancy

The RISE's compatibility as a USB Class Compliant MIDI device.

6. Care and Maintenance

7. ROLI Support

8. ROLI Glossary

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