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Seaboard RISE Creator Manual
Introduction
Hello creator, and welcome to the Creator Manual for the Seaboard RISE.
We think of the people who buy and use ROLI’s products as creators
rather than customers. Our products are designed to expand the band-
width of creative expression and thereby empower people as the creators
they are. Everyone who buys and uses a Seaboard RISE is investing
in this vision of creativity and therefore is also a co-creator of ROLI.
You may already be playing your Seaboard RISE and discovering
its creative possibilities. This comprehensive Creator Manual explains
all of the details about your Seaboard RISE to ensure that you get
the most out of it.
The Seaboard RISE is a multidimensional MIDI controller whose
touch-sensitive interface and Equator software synthesiser open new
possibilities for musical expression. While a conventional keyboard
offers one dimension of touch to control sound (Strike), the Seaboard
RISE offers five dimensions of touch. These can be mapped to a varie-
ty of sound parameters. Three Touch F aders and an XY Touchpad add
another layer of expressive control, allowing you to tune the touch
responsiveness of the keywaves to match your personal taste in real time.
On the next page we have included a short list of terms specific
to Seaboard instruments. We will refer to these terms throughout
the Creator Manual.
Please note that this is a digital manual updated regularly to reflect
software updates and other improvements. Be sure to check for up-
dates on My ROLI. This Manual is current up to
Equator
v1.2.0,
ROLI
Dashboard
v3.1.0, and
RISE
Firmware v1.0.4.
Support and Feedback
We want you to have the best experience possible with your Seaboard,
and our Support team is here to help you. If you have any questions,
are experiencing any problems, or have any feedback to give us about
our products,please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team.
You can contact us through our Support page at www.roli.com/support
or by writing us directly at support@roli.com. We will respond as soon
as possible. The resources on the Support page should also help an-
swer many questions.