The world's first performance of the Seaboard RISE

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Watch Marco Parisi, Heen-Wah Wai, and Gerald Peter awe the room with the full expressive range of the ‪#‎SeaboardRISE‬ at our preview party which took place on Sept 9th. This genre-spanning mashup includes new arrangements of tracks by Justice, SOS Music and David Guetta, as well as the jazz standard "Autumn Leaves" and an original orchestral section composed by Marco. We hope you like it!
#SeaboardRISE #ROLI #MPE

[@iAmTheSquidThing]

At first I thought this was kind-of a gimmick, but it genuinely sounds incredibly expressive.

[@iAmTheSquidThing]

***** Well, both.

[@DiamondMinerStudios]

Couldn't agree more.

[@basura]

Oh wow, just the sax solo alone proves how great this controller is!

[@40oz82]

This is how shit sounds in my head when im tapping my fingers on the desk

[@cbarry88]

Jaypaque comment of the year 😏😏😏

[@VorganBlackheart]

Sorry for the necro but I love you for this

[@ryrenck]

This is a true statement if I've ever seen one

[@mehthab04]

these guys are vibin harder than any of us could ever imagine to do

[@AceAffinity]

when you make your own music shit gets real when you vibe

[@Svevid]

I wonder what mozart, bethoven, igro stravinskij would've been capable with these, and what their reaction would be.

[@ashleyduplooy6451]

Perun they would firstly be outraged that the beauty of the classical instrument they loved was ruined... but then after hearing the potential it has they would write THE BEST symphonys the world has ever heard !

[@Svevid]

Ashley du Plooy If i get a time machine i know what i would do ;D

[@ashleyduplooy6451]

We wil see you in our history books then !

[@Svevid]

You already do, you just dont know who i am ;D

[@ashleyduplooy6451]

I'm impressed by your knowledge of time travel time traveller.

[@smmoom1212]

the second they got into the jazzy lounge music i was like *i need one right now! @_@*

[@EikonGaming]

I mean wtf! everything in just one device, orchestra, dubstep, background scores. I'm blown away. I hope to buy this one soon

[@joyang8238]

Old video, new comment. But it makes me smile when artists are truly having fun on stage, thats what its all about. 6:40 onwards gives me insande chills and nearly brings me to tears. Just ordered my Seaboard 49.

[@DiscordMistake]

Old video, old comment, new comment. I agree!

[@Loopysoloist]

So someone finally figured out that the difference between musicians and computers is the degree of imperfection, and made an instrument to communicate that.

[@elgrannido156]

Great to point that out my man.

[@jameswashington6498]

Sounds Great

[@burmashavetom]

What the hell is that sax VST?? The RISE makes it shine even more, but I've never found one that sounds that good. I swear it was a real sax player standing behind the curtain.

[@WeAreROLI]

+burmashavetom Hi there, the sax sound comes from the SWAM plugin by Sample Modeling. It's the most realistic sax sound we've encountered and it works beautifully on the RISE. www.samplemodeling.com/en/swam_saxophones.php

[@daMONSTERSpeaks]

+burmashavetom even the standup bass, i can hear the fret board slap. kinda crazy!

[@marekarnold]

its maybe the most realistic vst sax, and the seaboard is the perfect way to play it on a controller. But as an saxophon player I still have to say - no, its not sounding like the real deal. But hey - the crowd even thought, the sax on "Mr.Saxobeat" was a real one - so this VST already really works great in an arrangement.

[@iamprodukt]

Sax is the most expressive instrument of all? hmm, interesting opinion you have there.

[@marekarnold]

I did not say that. Insaid, the vst sax you can hear in the demo is the best i could hear until today, but its still not like a real one.

[@anirudhpatel2700]

watched it so many times ..still not bored. awesome instrument.

[@NathanielTBeene]

The fact that they can even get the SLAPS FOR THE BASE GUITAR is freaking amazing.

[@funnyduncan116]

That orchestral composition is probably the most beautiful thing I've ever heard in my life.

[@caitlyncherro6025]

The future is now! Wait, this video was up four years ago? Darn.

[@vfgjasminebaker]

The fact that it comes with a program loaded with sounds makes it more than worth it. I’m surprised it doesn’t cost twice as much.

[@carloscolin7996]

I'm so glad of living in this era

[@kboltiz]

The jazz was crazy

[@lucascecil6287]

to say I want one of these is such an understatement!

[@gideonroos1188]

+Lucas Cecil Completely agreed.

[@pyrophonic1275]

if these guys were to do a concert i would totally pay to go to it that's how much i loved this demo

[@MajorTommmm]

2:09 Ok, easy there m8...

[@olliebaines8217]

Was thinking the same thing XD

[@literallyleo]

he's thinkin "i should call her..."

[@5kr3aminMunk33]

@@literallyleo Where's the her?

[@literallyleo]

@@5kr3aminMunk33 it's just a phrase

[@banks-xyz]

Bless me Father, for I have sinned. 5:54 OMG! This was orgasmic. Seaboard RISE is simply awesome.

[@jimmcconnell7328]

Fantastic performance. Just love the talent these people are demonstrating.

[@pithlyx]

i belive taht the reason that sax sounded so real was because of the Seaboard RISE's pressure sensativity so you dont have the preciseness that you would get from a normal keyboard allowing for little fluctuations and slight pitch dropoffs at the end of the notes. that and good samples help too

[@RobertJBareIII]

I would die for an audiophile recording of this! Oh My god! This is AMAZING! It makes me tempted to save up the 12 hundred dollars for one!

[@zman7211]

I would listen to an album of these guys playing instrumentals on this device, for sure! Make it happen

[@theotherseanbell]

I don't watch KZbin videos twice in a row... and I just watched this KZbin video twice in a row. Seriously, holy damn.

[@VincentzrWang]

one thing to improve, is to have a stable table or stand. nice video

[@danguafer]

I've seem that happening on other presentations and I kinda agree with you.

[@997ET]

well with keypoards you're always going to have your stand wobble around a bit when performing. no big deal

[@VincentzrWang]

997ET yeah, but it looks like a poor table can collapse at any second than a keyboard stand XDDD

[@997ET]

VinciousWang idk looks fine to me

[@Shannxy]

12:42 You can see all of the tables wobbling around, but I agree, I don't think anything would actually happen

[@sviatoslavzalishchuk5719]

I wonder what Duft Punk will create out of this.

[@kabinettv]

Sviatoslav Zalishchuk the demo button

[@StermaPerma]

Laurens de Swart is that sexual harrassment?

[@kabinettv]

Jesus Christ no, my name is just Hugh Mungus

[@lorenzoscalvini112]

Not sure this kind of technology would suit on Daft Punk idea of music. I mean, Daft Punk compose with real instruments, which will always have something this kind of keybords won't have (the typical analogical warmth and many other things). The seaboard has to be linked to a software to work (correct me if I'm wrong) and I think it has been projected also to emulate other instruments, but Daft Punk have always avoided to use digital VST and in my opinion they're not looking for an instrument which partially tries to emulate some others. Sorry for my english :)

[@SatEight]

Listen to "Edwin Birdsong - Cola Bottle Baby" or "Breakwater Release The Beast" and you'll know how Daft Punk compose - ctrl+c ctrl+v

[@rasmuss.jrgensen3161]

If every dubstep/electro was made as in the last sequence of this video, i would have a lot more respect towards it. This was sick.

[@Furth.]

Jhon Scarzo What was assholey about that? Lel

[@xanthopoulos1825]

PhagexLasher you do know that some people in the edm community spend hundreds of hours working through a single song and even then they might play something on the synth for ten seconds two hundred separate times just to get that one string of notes to sound perfect in their mind. It's an asshole comment because it doesn't work like he wants it to and people already put it in huge amounts of work

[@rasmuss.jrgensen3161]

Xantho Poulos Even if it "doesn't work like i want it to" i said what i ment, and i said it how i ment it. So even though you or others might interpret my comment, i know what i said and what i ment, and the only goal with this comment was to express me genuine feeling at the time. So i wont defend my comment because someone reads it in a different way than me. But go a head.

[@ZZPxFTW]

but in reality, producing on a laptop isnt much different. if anything, its less intuitive. the filters to get that vibrato sound would take a bit of time and effort to sound as nice as they did on the seaboard. I can see what youre getting at, though. this is much more of an instrument than a program, and as such, these people are more musicians, which earns your respect. But, as an amateur pianist/guitarist/percussionist who also produces as a hobby, i ask to you look at it differently. The view you have isn't uncommon; many people see producers as just DJ's and not musicians. and, its not unwarranted either, many big name producers cant even play an instrument. But, producing a song from scratch (melodies of chord progressions in the appropriate scale, timing, and complex layering, ect..) takes at least SOME musical skill and effort, and i dont think you should discredit them because of their "instrument." just something to think about.

[@petter9078]

Dubstep/future bass has been fucked due to Cymatics.. There has been oversaturation of samples and loops which made the genres too generic. Everyone wanted that brostep/skrillex sound. Luckily it is changing now towards more musicality. Drag & drop samples won't make your music timeless and original like The Beatles, ACDC and Michael Jackson where human hands creates its uniqueness. Electro in the other hand does not lie under this list. There are infinite genres under Electro which has its nuances (for those who listen to it on a daily basis). Whereas Deadmau5, B.T, and Daft Punk is something I would consider listening to in 20 years time due to its musicality and not for its nostalgia.

[@TheChestermarc]

When they played autumn leaves I was literally stunned by the solo

[@jorge666]

Seems like playing it is a sensual feeling

[@mathewwilson5955]

Playing a musical instrument has been described as such

[@jorge666]

got me there

[@dear.neptune]

Mmm yes all that squishy musical goodness.

[@Dally_Sparkles]

man.. the sound through the speakers in the club or where ever you were would have been amazing.. feeling it.. not the same with my little head phones

[@tonio2802]

Omg, might be my favorite performance with the Seaboard yet

[@mandogarcia2754]

Wow you can compose beautiful works of art with this instrument. Great for film scores!

[@miguelmarmolejo5857]

witness the birth of a new midi era

[@Galeon93]

I wonder what Hans Zimmer will create out of this.

[@faciality]

He has tried it before but that isnt his style. He is a classic man

[@HydrusT]

That's raxist

[@ambiverter]

@@faciality More like classic + modern, but yeah, I get your point. New instruments are never easy to use for someone who has used traditional methods for years.

[@solomonharris7943]

im glad i saw that ad for these on youtube a couple weeks ago i cannot get enough of it! and oh my goodness those wubs and wobbles blew my mind

[@rodricbr]

2:09 this dude is taking this to a next level

[@MrBothandNether]

Looks like a successful marriage between the fretboard & the Keyboard. *I sure hope you make enough of these for release date :)

[@billthorne1]

Bravo! Extraordinary performances by three terrifically talented musicians. Enjoyed every note!

[@PermaGameReviews]

They are playing Genesis by Justice at the start in case anyone wanted to know

[@waynes517]

Heen-Wah Wai dancing is exactly what I probably look like at the bar at 1am waiting for a beer.

[@WayneRiesterer]

Next-level! Even for 2020. You guys did a great job in demoing the RISE. Well done :)

[@vikingswimmer82]

The middle guy is full of intrigue

[@rogerramjet1038]

+James Hrivnak I keep expecting him to suddenly bust out some magic tricks

[@vikingswimmer82]

+Roger Ramjet haha yeah man I could see that

[@albertjackinson]

This is DEFINITELY the instrument of the future! It is so darn versatile!

[@HenriqueMarcomini]

I dont know why, but the first minute made me cry. Loved the sound

[@barscanavc8611]

This scares me a lot more than it impresses me! If one totally digital instrument can almost satisfy all kind of listeners, what is the future of live performing, improvisation, practising different instruments!

[@sebastiano97]

Bright, my friend. Imagine the richness and diversity of the music scene when it isn't restricted to the relatively few that can master an instrument. And even those that master instruments can master all at once, instead of re-learning for every instrument. Welcome to the future.

[@ajfraser224]

People will never stop performing live, this could never be the same as playing an actual instrument, and you can't mimic real talent with things like this, sure it's cool but it's just not the same

[@ajfraser224]

Pressing keys that replicate a saxophone's notes is nothing like actually playing the sax and takes so little skill in comparison

[@auburnboi09]

Angus Fraser idk about that. They all seem to be proficient piano players and learning the piano takes just as much if not more time and effort than learning the saxophone. I'd say they have plenty skill. Plus someone who just started learning to play an instrument has "liitle skill" and I highly doubt it they could do anything with this.

[@auburnboi09]

Angus Fraser And you're right, it's not the same as playing a sax. If they wanted to do that they would you know...play a sax. Why can't other people do different things? Who are they really hurting?

[@edwardhanson318]

Great performance, and with this "ROLI SEABOARD RISE" Keyboard with these colorful sounds, makes this all possible.

[@chrisrdgymnastics]

Wow!!!!So wonderful music my heroes

[@Asdrubale01]

Incredible

[@spectatormag946]

holy crap i neeeed this !

[@aguitarrman5867]

Wow, very realistic sounds! Great performance! Thanks for posting!

[@mess4sure]

Wow😮 this Instrument is a whole new world!!

[@CassiCasserole]

This is amazing.

[@BambaZillah]

beautiful. I dont have any other words.

[@nrayc]

WoW... freaking awesome!!

[@LilmnstrVaid]

3:07 I just find the guy on the left so entertaining to watch, i'm dying, idek why

[@schmikemilok]

I keep coming back to this to vibe.

[@abrock6215]

You guys really RISE to the occasion.

[@digital_cratez9116]

I bet this keyboard would sound amazing with some of my vst libraries...stumbled upon a used one online and I may have to order this...wow I haven't seen anything this cool in a long time

[@FahadAlam]

Great performance guys

[@juanpabloalvarado6804]

This is an amazing new instrument that opens a new world of possibilities. Amazing sound, amazing feeling

[@berber7131]

super awesome!!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@albertjackinson]

3:46 Jazz is awesome! Maybe with a few new touches it would be the music of the future? If so I'M SO DOWN FOR IT!

[@justinperko1804]

Fantastic!

[@RichTancredi]

I would like to know what sax sound that was coming from. Sounded very realistic. Anyone know?

[@WeAreROLI]

+Rich Tancredi Hi Rich, the sax sound comes from the SWAM plugin by Sample Modeling. www.samplemodeling.com/en/swam_saxophones.php

[@RichTancredi]

+ROLI Thanks for the info!

[@granteubanks]

Love that Justice at the beginning.

[@dust9theninthpoet]

wow great instrument, great performance. I want it now!

[@ChristopherHillman]

OK I ThinK thiS is my FAVORITE Synth Demo I've ever seen on KZbin. (Really Really GreaT when they suddenly jump in together like that ...Powerful stuFF! : )

[@agst2006]

amazing expressiveness ...

[@JadeZuberi]

Although there is NOTHING that can compare to instruments being used by humans creating the same amount of beauty these guys did with this device. HOWEVER lol, if you are a solo artist or just don't have the funds to afford all of the instruments like that, THEN ok, this is PERFECT! Im wid it!

[@cforlong]

So much fun. So much talent.

[@AntiBot83]

one of the coolest I've ever seen. Great Job!

[@LaurentDiscShowMan]

Uuaauuu...muy bien.very goog...animo con alegrías....

[@JeiShian]

You guys should talk to Ronald Jenkees about this ;)

[@KV-cq2wf]

JeiShian Music holy shit yes

[@ghaibboy]

They are really stunning ! Pure skills 👍⭐️

[@lifemakesnoise]

WOW! I want one NOW!

[@nojabformeeducateyourself3393]

Hot Damm, them boards are wicked!!!!!

[@BloomerMindset]

Just three dudes, playing their hearts out.

[@marcoandreknottjung3418]

Oooooooh yeas thats great and deep for the king to play melodies!

[@amantespagnolo2099]

i love the music!! I really want one of those Seaboard RISE!!!

[@bloggulator]

marvelous controler! well done Roli

Since Jan 2014 I dream with this amazing thing

[@DeaDMiTNigHT]

Damnnn....with this board they can open every kind musics concert lol.

[@LeeGee]

Could you please give some details of the patches used in the Middle Eastern bits around 7.00? They've just sold me the idea of the RISE, but I need those patches to go with it!

[@weak7897]

Ce truc peut imiter fidèlement des instruments à vent ou à cordes frottées... C'est du jamais vu !

[@ikkepic]

AWESOME!!!

[@Genshi]

Yep, time to look into this more seriously now. Great performances with this interesting new controller!

[@mohan_senpaiyt661]

YOOOO you guys are goooood. I really want one of those...

[@dylanaguilar6545]

That was amazing

[@rossanoantonini9172]

Super cool!

[@OnlyTrueMartin]

Goosebumbs

[@symaxian1]

Incredible!

[@AfroMamBelgo]

Inspiring piece of technology. Opens the door to more musical expression through a keyboard using both hands, not just one (because the other is turning the knobs)

[@legoblox01]

Mmmm Autumn Leaves. A good classic

[@pepinillosazucarados6743]

I HOPE THIS INSTRUMENT BECOMES A STANDARD FOR KEYBOARD PLAYERS

[@willow2893]

i hope this instrument becomes affordable for keyboard players

[@hugodelaborie813]

This is soo awesome man

[@johancruz1786]

Espectacular!

[@MightyMorbin]

With all their technology they still can't figure how to bolt the table down properly.

[@EviLSiLenZ]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA i alsmost died laughing

[@lobitor86]

Yeah...ts....humans

[@shanealpine5969]

Or its a.... uhm idk how to put this temporary setup for a concert?

[@blakecaissie6369]

Nobody cares about the table 😂

[@dattrax7]

😂 Awesome!!!

[@charlie_robin]

this is why the piano is now the no.1 instrument to learn!