Roli has released Piano, an expressive, illuminated 49-key keyboard controller with four octaves of full-sized, semi-weighted keys, each with per-key pitchbend, polyphonic aftertouch, and vibrant RGB illumination.
Roli Piano
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Get out of your comfort zone and explore new musical ideas — all 49 of ROLI Piano’s keys glow to show scales, chords, arpeggios, and more. Think of it as a trusted assistant in the studio and a vivid light show on stage.
With Piano, Roli has reinvented the pitch wheel; bending notes is as simple as a glide to one side, and vibrato works with a wiggle. Each of Roli Piano’s 49 full-size keys also feature polyphonic aftertouch and respond to Strike and Lift for expressive control of MPE sounds.
The Future Of Keyboard Controllers
Emulate the playing techniques of any instrument with uncanny realism – whether it’s the vibrato of a violin string or the natural breath of a wind instrument, Roli Piano’s 4D Touch gives you all the expression you need. And bring the same level of expression to any other sound you can imagine.
Roli Piano comes with Studio, a pair of MPE-enabled plug-ins. Specifically designed for Roli’s products, Studio Player and Studio Drums contain more than 400 expressive melodic and percussive presets, as well as a suite of inspiring creative tools.
Three Modes To Choose From:
» Piano Mode: This ebony-and-ivory color scheme keeps it simple: There’s no scale information by default, and disabling pitch bend makes it easy to stay in tune.
» Pro Mode: Pro mode adds in pitch bend and aftertouch for more expressive playing. It also highlights the root note of your selected scale.
» Stage Mode: Put on a show with Piano’s full spectrum of colors. Keys start dimmed, then flash on and off as you play.
» User Mode: Customize whichever colors and features best match your needs.
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Roli Piano Features:
- Keys: 49-full spectrum illuminated keys featuring ROLI Brightkey technology
- Key size: Full-size keys, 162.8 mm octave
- Full plunge depth
- Pressure-responsive keys featuring polyphonic aftertouch
- Per-key pitch bend
- 4 octaves with octave shift buttons for full 7 octaves
- Bluetooth 5.0 USB-C port (Connection and Charging)
- MIDI out (3.5mm TRS)
- Pedal support (continuous TRS, 3.5 mm plug, compatible with sustain and expression pedals)
- Class-compliant MIDI over USB and Bluetooth
- 6-hour battery life / 3-hour charge time
- USB Input Voltage 5V/9V
- 2 x Rechargeable internal battery (2 x 3500mAh)
- Dimensions: (L x W x D) 700 mm x 200 mm x 45 mm (approx. 27.5″ x 8″ x 1.8″)
- Weight: approx. 3.5 kg
Roli’s Piano can be seamlessly integrated with the ground-breaking Roli Airwave controller. Airwave tracks your hands above Roli Piano’s keys with incredible precision, adding new dimensions of expression to your playing. Summon a crescendo with a wave, add layers with a flick of the wrist, and much more.
