ROLI SEABOARD RISE 25 (01) PDF MANUAL

ROLI SEABOARD RISE 25 (01) PDF SUMMARY:

How do I get started with my Seaboard RISE?

To begin using your Seaboard RISE, you must first download the Seaboard RISE Software Bundle. To access the bundle, you should register your Seaboard on my.roli.com. After registering, you can download the software bundle from your account page. The bundle includes ROLI Dashboard and Equator.

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How do I register my Seaboard RISE?

Visit my.roli.com and sign up with a username and password. After logging in, the website will prompt you to register your product using the Product Registration Code found on the Registration Card in the box marked Make Music Now, which comes with your RISE.

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How do I download the ROLI software?

After creating an account on My ROLI, log in and download the latest RISE Software Bundle. Choose the appropriate download option for your operating system: “Download Software Bundle for Mac,” “Download Software Bundle for Windows 32-bit,” or “Download Software Bundle for Windows 64-bit”.

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How do I install the ROLI software on Mac and Windows?

Once the download is complete, open the Downloads folder on your computer.

• Mac: Control-click or right-click the installer from a Finder window and select Open.
• Windows: Right-click on the installer ZIP file and click on ‘Extract all’. This will create a new folder next to the ZIP file containing the unzipped items. Double-click the installer inside the new folder to begin the installation. You may see a message that Windows has protected your PC by stopping an “unrecognised application” from opening, but the software is safe to install. Bypass this message by clicking “more info” on the message, then the “run anyway” button.

The install will require approximately 1.0 GB of disk space.

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What can I do with the ROLI Dashboard?

The ROLI Dashboard is an application for managing and customizing settings for the RISE. You can edit settings, including:

• Channel Mode: MPE “ON” or “Off”; Single or Multi.
• Channel Range: 1-10 for Multi Channel Mode.
• MIDI Channel: 1-16 for Single Channel Mode.
• Settings for five dimensions of touch: Strike, Press, Glide, Slide, and Lift.
• MIDI Mode Settings: Assignable MIDI CC’s for Touch Faders and X/Y Touchpad.
• Pedal Settings: Assignable MIDI CC.
• Connection Status Indicator: USB or Bluetooth.

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What can I do with Equator?

Equator is ROLI’s custom-built, multi-dimensional sound engine and software synthesizer. It integrates with the RISE’s touch-sensitive surface. In Equator, you can assign the modulation sources controlled by Strike, Press, Glide, Slide, and Lift to various parameters such as filter cutoff, LFO frequency, and more.

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How do I update the RISE’s software and firmware?

Connect your RISE to the computer and launch ROLI Dashboard for RISE. Under the Dashboard Menu at the top right-hand corner of the screen, select “Check for updates” to update your software and firmware.

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How does the Seaboard RISE connect to other hardware and software?

The RISE is compatible with any electronic instrument that can receive MIDI and produce sound. It transmits MIDI on up to 16 MIDI channels simultaneously, enabling polyphonic pitch bend and other expressive modulations available via 5D Touch. The receiving instruments must be multi-timbral, with a pitch-bend range of at least +/- one octave, and be able to respond to aftertouch to fully experience the RISE’s capabilities.

A multi-timbral software or hardware instrument is one that can play multiple sounds at the same time by using multiple MIDI channels.

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What is MPE?

MPE (Multi-dimensional Polyphonic Expression) is a protocol for using standard MIDI messages to communicate with and enable the operation of multi-dimensional instruments such as the Seaboard RISE. MPE-capable devices can control multiple parameters of each note independently, such as pitch, timbre, and other nuances when used within MPE-compatible software like Equator. MPE accomplishes this by spreading MIDI data that pertain to each note across a range of MIDI channels and reserving one channel for global MIDI messages. Each note effectively gets its own sound “program” which allows it to be independently modulated.

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How does the Seaboard RISE work with Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs)?

The RISE works with most DAWs, such as Logic or Cubase because it transmits standard MIDI messages. It is compatible with any software instruments which you might also use in your chosen DAW. Equator can also be loaded as a VST/AU plugin when working with DAWs.

Some DAWs may be limited to a single channel per track, so the configuration to take full advantage of the RISE’s dimensions of expression may vary.

The following DAWs have simple workflows which are ideal for use with the RISE:

• Bitwig
• Cubase
• Logic
• Reaper

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Is the Seaboard RISE USB MIDI Class Compliant?

Yes, the Seaboard RISE is a USB Class Compliant device. This means it can be connected directly to other USB Class Compliant devices that receive MIDI data without the need to download and install special drivers.

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How do I connect the RISE to hardware that requires five-pin DIN connectors?

Although the RISE does not have traditional five-pin DIN connectors, it can connect to hardware that requires them in one of two ways:

• Connect to a computer and transmit MIDI via a MIDI interface.
• Connect a USB MIDI Class Compliant device that converts MIDI over USB to traditional five-pin DIN connectors.

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How do I care for the Seaboard RISE?

To care for the Seaboard RISE:

• Avoid excessive force on the keywave surface.
• Keep the RISE away from direct sunlight, sharp objects, liquids, and oils.
• Clean the keywave surface with damp, bleach-free, oil-free cleansing wipes.
• Do not use any abrasive cleansing agents on the RISE or its keywaves.

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Where can I find additional support resources?

Manuals and other resources on My ROLI should help answer initial questions about your RISE. Visit the Support page at support.roli.com for a wider range of resources including frequently asked questions, tutorial videos, and guides for connecting the RISE with third-party plug-ins and DAWs.

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How do I contact ROLI support directly?

Contact the ROLI support team directly on support.roli.com for any questions. You should receive an answer within 24 hours.