ROLI’s Seaboard RISE 2: seamless integration into the expressive world of MPE [REVIEW]

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A man is playing a Seaboard RISE 2, achieving seamless integration and utilizing MPE to create expressive music with his hands.

ROLI – the company behind the original Seaboard, which came out over 14 years ago and then the Seaboard RISE more than 8 years ago – has returned with the Seaboard RISE 2. Today, we’re diving into our experience testing it out, and how it stands out in the space of MPE controllers.

What is the Seaboard RISE 2?

The RISE 2 is a versatile MIDI keyboard with options for any musician. You can plug in a sustain pedal, pair with other hardware instruments over the MIDI Port, or connect to more devices via USB-C. Its major difference compared to conventional MIDI keyboards is its infinitely expressive keyboard. This allows for more…