MIDI controller with exceptional performance capabilities
The ROLI Seaboard Rise 25 is a 25-key MIDI controller compatible over USB and Bluetooth, featuring an integrated battery, and includes an AC adapter and battery. The Seaboard Rise is the first completely intuitive, expressive MIDI controller world and is among the musical instruments entirely new standard, as it combines the feel of an acoustic instrument with the versatility of electronic music. Combined with the powerful software synthesizer equator Seaboard Rise 25 opens up new creative possibilities for modern musicians in the form of an innovative, developed, with passion for music, keyboard concept.
The main features of the ROLI Seaboard Rise 25include:
Number of Keys: 25
Dimensions: 505 x 210 x 22.86 mm
Weight: 2.8 kg
Foot pedal input: 6.3mm jack
USB A connector: For powering peripherals
USB B connector: MIDI output and power supply
Power supply: 9-12V DC Integrated battery
Fully MIDI compatible: USB and Bluetooth
Includes The Equator software
System Requirements: OS X 10.8+ / Windows 7+ Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz or faster recommended 4 GB RAM (minimum, 8 GB recommended) 2 GB free hard disk space
I have had one of these for a few years and I am now looking to upgrade to the larger version. its a really robust and well built controller which will take practise to learn. but the tutorials on the ROLI site and practice make that a worth while endeavour. I would say that ROLI do update the software and firmware regularly, so it pays to keep checking you are on the latest version. for full MPE capability please check your DAW.
other things I like are the Bluetooth connectivity and the strong travel case it comes with.
I would say that the cover/music stand is really worth the money, as when you buy this, you will want to keep the keybed free of dust and dirt when its not being used. a cloth would work, but the magnetic seals on the cover keep it locked tight.
