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Seaboard RISE 25
Creator Manual
November 2015
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 more than customers.
O ur products
are designed to expand the bandwidth 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 cocreator 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 w hose touchsensitive interface
and Equator software synthesiser open new possibilities for musical expression. W hile 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 variety of sound
parameters. Three Touch F a ders and a n X Y Touchpad a dd 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 updates on My ROLI. This Manual is current up to
Equator v1.3.0, R OLI D ashboard v3.1.2, and R ISE Firmware v1.0.7.
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- Page 1 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 updates on My ROLI. This Manual is current up to Equator v1.3.0, R OLI D ashboard v3.1.2, and R ISE Firmware v1.0.7. Support and Feedback We want you to have the best experience possible with our products and would love to hear your feedback. Should you have any questions, are experiencing any problems, or just want to say hello, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. The easiest way to reach us is to send a support enquiry from: w ww.roli.com/support . We will respond as soon as possible. ...
- Page 2 The Control Panel 2.4. USB Connection 2.5. Bluetooth Connection 2.6. Mode Selection 2.7. Charging the Battery 2.8. D.C. Connection and Charging an External Device 2.9. Bootup of the Seaboard RISE Equator & ROLI Dashboard for RISE 3.1. Software 3.2. ROLI Dashboard for RISE 3.3. Equator for RISE 3.4. Updates to Software and Firmware Playing the Seaboard RISE 4.1. The Five Dimensions of Touch 4.2. Playing Techniques Working with Other Hardware and Software 5.1. Working with Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) 5.2. USB MIDI Class Compliancy ...
- Page 3 FCC Statement Industry Canada Statement Cautions ...
- Page 4 Glossary of selected RISE terms Keywave surface : The entire playing surface including all k eywaves and ribbons. The keywave s urface corresponds to a keyboard. Keywave : A wavelike element of the keywave surface that corresponds to a single key on a standard keyboard. Each of the Five Dimensions of Touch can be accessed on a single keywave. Equator : ROLI’s custombuilt, multidimensional software synthesiser and sound engine. Equator enables refined control of the expressive capabilities of the keywave surface. Equator and Seaboard instruments work together to provide a seamlessly integrated hardwaresoftware experience. ROLI Dashboard: A n application for modifying and customising the internal settings of the RISE. ...
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Page 5: Getting Started
Windows ● Windows 7, 8, or 10 ● Minimum RAM: 4GB ● Recommended RAM: 8GB ● Recommended Processor: i5 and equivalent or above 1.2 The Seaboard RISE Software Bundle Before making music on your Seaboard RISE, you need to download the Seaboard RISE Software Bundle. This software bundle is available on My ROLI. Register with My ROLI to download it. Please follow the instructions below. I f you have already installed the Seaboard RISE Software Bundle you can skip to Section 2. 1.3 Register on My ROLI Visit my.roli.com and sign up with a username and password of your choice. When you have signed up and logged in, the website will ask you to register your product. Use your Product Registration Code. The code is printed on the Registration Card. This card is in the box marked M ake Music Now, w hich comes in the package with your RISE. ... - Page 6 Login and Download ROLI Software Now that you have created an account on My ROLI, you can log in and download the latest RISE Software Bundle. The bundle includes R OLI Dashboard and E quator for RISE. Click either “Download Software Bundle for Mac” or “Download Software Bundle for Windows,” depending upon which operating system you use. 1.4 Installation for Mac and Windows When the download is complete, open the Downloads folder on your computer and double click the installer file(s). Follow the onscreen instructions and choose the location or disk where you want to install the software. The install will require approximately 2 GB of disk space. Mac: After doubleclicking the installer, you may see a message that says the installer is from an “unidentified developer.” Don’t worry. The software is safe to install. You can bypass this message by rightclicking the installer from a Finder window and selecting Open. Windows: After doubleclicking the installer, you may see a message to say that Windows ...
- Page 7 2. Hardware: The Seaboard RISE 25 2.1 Connections and Specifications A – ¼” (6.35mm) pedal jack B – USB type B C – USB type A D – 912V 2A DC port Connecting the pedal jack: The pedal jack should only be inserted as shown in this image. Take care when inserting the jack, and do not attempt to force it past the position depicted above. 2.2 The Keywave Surface The RISE features a continuous, elastic, silicone surface divided into 25 k eywaves . Following the order of notes on a standard keyboard, the k eywaves represent the same ...
- Page 8 2.3 The Control Panel Preset Switch: The two buttons on the Preset Switch are primarily used to select presets within E quator . They also have two other functions. In M IDI Mode the Preset Switch transmits MIDI program change messages to thirdparty hardware and software synthesisers. Simultaneously pressing and releasing the two buttons activates Bluetooth pairing, connecting the RISE to compatible Bluetoothenabled devices. Touch Faders: In E xpression Mode , the Touch Faders control the dynamics of G lide , S lide , and P ress . In MIDI mode they transmit assignable MIDI CCs. ...
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Page 10: Bluetooth Connection
2.4 USB connection Media: wireframe image of the RISE connected to computer via USB When connected by the USB type B port to a computer, the RISE acts as a USB MIDI controller. Its battery will charge when connected to a computer that is plugged in. 2.5 Bluetooth Connection Media: Indicated by a blue LED The RISE transmits MIDI over Bluetooth to compatible devices. Jointly pressing and then releasing both Preset Switch buttons begins the Bluetooth pairing process. The Power/Mode button blinks blue to indicate Bluetooth Pairing Mode. When the USB cable is unplugged, the RISE automatically enters Bluetooth pairing mode. You must complete pairing the RISE, however, by enabling Bluetooth and selecting the RISE on the device that you are connecting. This prevents the RISE from accidentally pairing with another device within signal range. Press and release both Preset Switch buttons simultaneously to exit Bluetooth pairing mode. Disconnect Bluetooth through the device you are connecting to the RISE. In Mac OS X 10.10 ● Press and release both Preset Switch buttons simultaneously ● Open Audio MIDI Setup from the Utilities folder inside Applications ● Click Window ➝ Show MIDI Studio ● Doubleclick the Bluetooth icon ● A new window will open and scan for nearby Bluetooth devices ● When the RISE is detected, click connect. ... - Page 11 In E xpression Mode the three Touch Faders control the dynamics of the G lide , S lide , and Press dimensions of touch. Setting the Touch Faders at different levels changes the sensitivity of the k eywave surface to touch and therefore alters expression when you play. Expression Mode is designed to let you modify the expressiveness of the Seaboard RISE to suit specific sounds and your individual playing style. Touch Faders The left touch fader controls the dynamics of Glide , or sideways movements of the finger on k eywaves or along ribbons. When the G lide Touch Fader is set to minimum, sideways movements will not bend pitch. The instrument is in Piano Mode, and it will respond like a ...
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Page 12: Charging The Battery
control signals. Many external hardware synths and thirdparty synth plugins can also use these two control signals as modulation sources. The XY Touchpad defaults to transmit the following MIDI CCs: X axis: MIDI CC 113 Y axis: MIDI CC 114 MIDI Mode Indicated by a white LED MIDI Mode allows the Touch Faders to be assigned to any MIDI CCs using the Modulation Panel in E quator . This allows additional customisation of sound parameters. The Touch Faders are assignable but default to transmit the following MIDI CCs: Glide Touch Fader: MIDI CC 107 Slide Touch Fader: MIDI CC 109 Press Touch Fader: MIDI CC 111 2.7 Charging the Battery Media: wireframe image of RISE plugged into USB port of computer The battery charges when the RISE is plugged into a powersupplied device through the USB cable or directly to a power source. ... - Page 13 External DC supply, RISE on or off: 3 hours to full charge. Protecting the battery: If you anticipate not using your RISE for three months or longer, we recommend that you take the following steps to ensure its functionality: ● Keep it fully charged when not in use. ● Store it in an environment with low humidity and a temperature between 1025℃. ● Keep it away from corrosive gas. The protect the health of the lithium polymer battery, we recommend you charge your RISE every six months at the minimum. 2.8 DC Connection and Charging an External Device Connecting the RISE directly to a power source through an external mains power supply charges the battery as well as any device that is attached to the RISE’s USB “A” port. Connecting directly to a power source will charge the battery faster (taking approximately three hours) than if you charge through a USB connection to a powersupplied device. The RISE comes with a USB cable, but it does not include an external mains power supply. Please refer to the specifications below before purchasing one. Requirements f or DC power input: Outside diameter: 4mm Internal diameter: 1.7mm Shaft length: 11mm Input voltage for external power supply: 100240V AC Output voltage for external power supply: 912V DC 24W centre pin positive ...
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Page 14: Software And Firmware Updates
2.9 Bootup of the RISE The RISE calibrates during bootup. Please refrain from touching the k eywave surface until the boot animation has finished. This will take about two seconds. 3. Software: ROLI Dashboard and Equator The Seaboard RISE Software Bundle includes R OLI Dashboard and E quator . Below is a brief description and summary of these software application. Please refer to the “ R OLI Dashboard for RISE Creator Manual” and “ E quator for RISE Creator Manual” for a comprehensive explanation of all that you can do with Dashboard and E quator . ... - Page 15 RISE. Under the application menu select “Check for updates” to update your software and firmware. 4. Playing the Seaboard RISE 4.1 Five Dimensional Touch or 5D Touch The RISE is a multidimensional instrument that lets you modulate sound through five dimensions of touch. Through simple movements and gestures, you can shape sound easily and discover new modes of expression. The icons below depict the Five D imensions of Touch on the Seaboard RISE and its accompanying software. The F ive Dimensions of Touch are: Strike : The velocity and force with which a finger makes contact with a keywave. This dimension of touch corresponds to MIDI velocity on a standard keyboard. Press : The pressure applied to the keywave after the initial S trike . The k eywaves respond to each moment of continuous touch, transmitting minute variations of pressure to sound. ...
- Page 16 4.2 Playing Techniques Media: Diagram or wireframe of hands doing gestures (vibrato, chromatic bend, glide bend, press, and slide) with descriptions under each illustration. (To be created) You can apply playing techniques associated with keyboard, string, and electronic instruments to the Seaboard RISE. Playing techniques include: Strike and hold: S trike the keywave and hold for a duration without adding any additional movement. Glide vibrato: Pressing into a keywave and holding the point of your finger there, wiggle your finger from side to side. The pitchbend effect of vibrato will widen the wider the arc of movement away from the stationary finger. Glide glissando : Move your fingers along the pitch ribbons at the top and/or bottom of the k eywave surface . G lide bends can be up to two octaves long in either direction. Continuous press modulation: While sustaining a note, increase and decrease downward pressure on the keywave to modulate the note. ...
- Page 17 Working with Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) Equator is a standalone software synthesiser and sound engine that works seamlessly with the RISE, and no other software is required to create and modify sound. The RISE, however, also works with most DAWs such as Logic or Cubase. Because the RISE transmits standard MIDI messages, it is also compatible with any other software instruments which you might also use in your chosen DAW. In many DAWs, a single track can receive multiple MIDI channels from the RISE and send the MIDI data to a multitimbral synth like E quator . Other DAWs are limited to a single channel per track, so configuring your project to take full advantage of the RISE’s dimensions of expression is not a uniform process. It depends on the DAW. You can find detailed guides about working with most DAWS on our Support page at www.roli.com/support . We also include template project files. If you do not see your preferred software on the list, get in touch with a support team member through our Support page or through my.roli.com. The following DAWs have simple workflows which are ideal for use with the RISE: ● Cubase ● Logic ● Reaper When working with DAWs, E quator can be loaded as a VST/AU plugin. ...
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Page 18: Care And Maintenance
Basic care and attention will protect your RISE and help it stay in optimal condition for years to come. Avoid excessive force on the k eywave surface , and try to keep the RISE away from direct sunlight, sharp objects, liquids, and especially oils including greasy fingers after eating food. To clean the k eywave surface you may use a damp, bleachfree and oilfree cleansing wipes. Do not use any abrasive cleansing agents on the RISE or its k eywaves . 7. ROLI Support My ROLI and ROLI Support Manuals and other resources on My ROLI should help answer initial questions about your RISE. Visit our Support page at w ww.roli.com/support for a wider range of resources that should help answer questions about the RISE and its software. The page includes frequently asked questions, tutorial videos, and guides for connecting the RISE with thirdparty plugins and DAWs. Contact our support team ... - Page 19 Lift: T he release velocity or speed of liftoff from a keywave. MIDI Mode: A mode of playing the Seaboard RISE that retains the features of E xpression Mode and also allows the Touch Faders and XY Touchpad to be assigned to any MIDI CCs for additional customisation of sound. My ROLI: R OLI’s online portal for software downloads and product support. Octave shift: a button on the control panel that shifts up to two octaves. Preset Switch: R efers to the upper elastomer navigation bar on the Seaboard RISE 25 control panel. Press: T he pressure and continuous touch applied to the keywave after the initial S trike ROLI Dashboard: A n application for modifying and customising the internal settings of the ...
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Page 20: Fcc Statement
Touch Fader: A touchsensitive bar on the control panel that adjusts the response of the keywave surface to a dimension of touch. On the Seaboard RISE three touch faders control the dynamics of G lide , S lide , and P ress . XY Touchpad: a touchpad that allows for control of any assigned sound parameter through movements along the X and Y axis of the pad. 9. FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation No changes shall be made to the equipment without the manufacturer’s permission as this may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment ... -
Page 21: Industry Canada Statement
10. Industry Canada Statement “This device complies with Industry Canada’s licenceexempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device” This device has complies with the safety requirement for RF exposure in accordance with RSS102, issue 5 for portable conditions. 11. Cautions The Seaboard RISE does not contain any serviceable parts, including the battery. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type ...
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