Roli Seaboard Grand Stage

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Roli Seaboard Grand Stage
Product no: 9000-0021-5219 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

The 61-key Roli Seaboard Grand Stage USB keyboard is one of the most expressive keyboard ever created. As this Grand Stage edition of the Roli Seaboard comes with built-in Equator software, complete with a range of convincing sounds, it can even function as a stand-alone instrument. Simply plug in your headphones or a pair of speakers, and you're ready to get down to business. It's the keys that set the Seaboard apart from any other (MIDI) keyboard imaginable. They may take a little getting used to, but once you've got the feel of them, you'll realise they open up a world of new possibilities.

Seaboard Grand Stage: revolutionary aftertouch functionality

The Seaboard Grand adds new meaning to the word aftertouch. Many synthesizers offer this feature, but they're not half as versatile as the Seaboard. The Roli instrument doesn't simply function as a keyboard, piano or synth, but offers the same expressive options as a double bass or a violin. Move your finger from left to right after you've struck a note, and you'll create a vibrato effect, but it's also possible to smoothly glide from one tone to the next. Each of the Seaboard's keys accurately registers how hard you press it, and what you do next. Produce crescendos by moving your finger forward, or influence the sound by releasing keys at varying speeds.

Use with PC or Mac

The flexibility of the Seaboard Grand Stage is not limited to its revolutionary keyboard, however. Its built-in sounds, effects and the way in which it responds to your playing can all be adjusted. Additionally, it provides you with no fewer than three pedal inputs, and doubles as a MIDI controller. Simply install the Equator software on your PC or Mac, and you can use it as a plugin in your DAW. Would you like to control sounds from other plugins? The Seaboard can also function as a regular controller. The instrument comes with a high-grade yet lightweight case, a USB cable and a power supply unit.

Tips or comments about this product
  • Please note: Equator software was specifically developed for the Seaboard, and supports its unique means of expression. Combine the Seaboard with other software, and it functions as a regular USB/MIDI keyboard, without these expressive possibilities.

Specifications

Product features

19-inch rack size not applicable
Number of pads O
Number of keys 61
Aftertouch yes, polyphonic
Arpeggiator/sequencer none
Control sustain (input), expression (input)
Functions touch strip
Synthesizer inputs none
Included software none
MIDI & other MIDI over USB
Synthesizer outputs line out jack, headphone
Software included yes, download
Type of keys touchpad
Synthesizer type keyboard

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging) 12,4 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging) 125,0 x 55,0 x 11,0 cm

Product specifications

  • Roli Seaboard Rise
  • USB keyboard
  • built-in Equator software, for stand-alone use
  • innovative concept
  • convincing sound and performance
  • keys: 61
  • keys in the form of touch strips with a silicone rubber layer
  • performance techniques:
    • glide: use the keyboard as a ribbon strip (horizontal)
    • slide: vertical ribbon strip per key (great tool for crescendos, etc.)
    • strike: velocity sensitivity
    • lift: speed at which a key is released
    • press: aftertouch
  • two playing modes
    • MIDI mode: touch faders and XY pad function as MIDI controllers
    • Expression mode: touch faders determine sensitivity to pitch correction, slide and pressure
  • Equator
    • Roli virtual 'multi-dimensional' synthesizer that uses the expressive means of the keyboard to its full extent
    • download
    • compatible with DAW software
    • for OS X 10.8+ and Windows 7+
    • required memory: 4 GB (8 GB recommended)
    • required CPU: Intel Core i7 2.5 GHz+
  • can also function as a regular USB/MIDI controller
  • power supply: 9-12 V DC
  • 3 pedal connectors (continuous, jack)
  • 2 audio outputs (jack, balanced)
  • headphone outputs (stereo mini jack)
  • supports MIDI via Bluetooth (Mac OS X 10.10 with Bluetooth LE chip)
  • supports iPad with MIDI via Bluetooth or iOS 8+
  • durable EPP (expanded polypropylene) case, USB cable and power supply included
  • dimensions: 937 x 338 x 25.7 mm
  • weight: 7 kg
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Roli Seaboard - New at Bax-shop

Monday 19 October 2015

Bax-shop has added another brand to its ever increasing product range: Roli. And quite a brand it is - with their latest innovations, they are certainly making music history. The Seaboard Rise and the Seaboard Grand Stage are both revolutionary products that are incredibly fun to play.

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