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Seaboard RISE
Creator Manual
October, 2015
Version 1

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  • Page 1 Seaboard RISE Creator Manual October, 2015 Version 1...
  • Page 2 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 whose touch-sensitive interface and Equator software synthesiser open new possibilities for musical expression.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Selected RISE terms 1. Getting started 1.1 System Requirements 1.2 The Seaboard RISE Software Bundle 1.3 Register on My ROLI 1.4 Installation for Mac and Windows 2. Hardware: The Seaboard RISE 25 2.2 The Keywave Surface 2.4 USB connection 2.5 Bluetooth Connection...
  • Page 4: Selected Rise Terms

    An application for modifying and customising the internal set- tings of the RISE. Expression Mode: A mode of playing the Seaboard RISE in which three Touch Faders control the dynamics of the Glide, Slide, and Press dimensions of touch. Expression Mode lets you modify the touch responsiveness of the Seaboard RISE to suit specific sounds and your individual playing style.
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    RISE. (see Figure 1) Login and Download ROLI Software my.roli.com/register Now that you’ve created an account on My ROLI, you can log in and download the latest RISE Software Bundle. The bundle in- cludes ROLI Dashboard and Equator for RISE. Click either “Down- load Software Bundle for Mac”...
  • Page 6: Hardware: The Seaboard Rise

    Don’t worry. The software is safe to install. You can bypass this message by clicking “more info” on the message, then the “run anyway” button. 2. Hardware: The Seaboard RISE 25 2.1 Connections and Specifications (see Figure 2) A – 9–12V 2A DC port B –...
  • Page 7 These two buttons switch octaves to extend the range of the Figure 4 25-keywave controller. The Seaboard RISE Control panel E – Power/Mode button: This multipurpose button indicates whether the RISE is on or off, whether it is in Expression Mode or MIDI Mode, and the status of the battery charge.
  • Page 8: Usb Connection

    The RISE transmits MIDI over Bluetooth to compatible devices. Plug the USB cable into the USB B port on your Seaboard RISE. Connect the Jointly pressing and then releasing both Preset Switch buttons other end of the cable to your com- begins the Bluetooth pairing process (see Figure 6).
  • Page 9: Mode Selection

    Your Seaboard RISE is in Expression is designed to let you modify the expressiveness of the mode when the LED is cyan. 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 keywaves or along ribbons.
  • Page 10 Figure 12 MIDI CCs using the Modulation Panel in Equator. This allows additional customisation of sound parameters. The Seaboard RISE’s XY Touchpad. The Touch Faders are assignable but default to transmit the following MIDI CCs: Glide Touch Fader: MIDI CC 107...
  • Page 11: Charging The Battery

    The LED will be solid green when Figure 14 fully charged. The Seaboard RISE charges over USB. When the RISE is not connected to a power source, the Pow- er/Mode button’s LED will flash continuously to notify you of the level of the diminishing charge.
  • Page 12: Dc Connection And Charging An External Device

    The RISE comes with a USB cable, but it does not include an Figure 15 external mains power supply. Please refer to the specifications In addition to USB, the Seaboard RISE below before purchasing one. can be charged via a DC power supply (not included).
  • Page 13: Software: Roli Dashboard And Equator

    Manual” for a comprehensive explanation of all that you can do with Dashboard and Equator. 3.1 ROLI Dashboard The ROLI Dashboard for RISE is an application for managing and customising your settings for the RISE. You can edit many settings through Dashboard, including: Channel Mode: Expressive, Single, or Multi •...
  • Page 14: Playing The Seaboard Rise

    The icons below depict the Five Dimensions of Touch on the Seaboard RISE and its accompanying software. The Five Dimensions of Touch are: Strike: The velocity and force with which a finger makes contact with a keywave.
  • Page 15 Playing the Seaboard RISE 4.2 Playing Techniques You can apply playing techniques associated with keyboard, string, and electronic instruments to the Seaboard RISE. Play- ing techniques include: Strike and hold: Strike the keywave and hold for a duration without adding any additional movement.
  • Page 16: Working With Other Hardware And Software

    When working with DAWs, Equator can be loaded as a VST/AU plugin. USB MIDI Class Compliancy The Seaboard RISE is a USB Class Compliant device. It can be connected directly to other USB Class Compliant devices which receive MIDI data and produce sound in response.
  • Page 17: Care And Maintenance

    — including greasy fingers after eating food. To clean the keywave surface you may use a damp, bleach- free and oil-free cleansing wipes. Do not use any abrasive cleansing agents on the RISE or its keywaves. Seaboard RISE Creator Manual...
  • Page 18: Roli Support

    7. ROLI Support My ROLI and ROLI Support Manuals and other resources on My ROLI should help answer initial questions about your Seabord RISE. Visit our Support page at www.roli.com/support for a wider range of resources that should help answer questions about the RISE and its soft- ware.
  • Page 19: Roli Glossary

    Seaboard instruments work together to provide a seamlessly integrated hardware-software experience. Expression Mode: A mode of playing the Seaboard RISE in which three Touch Faders control the dynamics of the Glide, Slide, and Press dimensions of touch. Expression Mode lets you modify the touch responsiveness of the Seaboard RISE to suit specific sounds and your individual playing style.
  • Page 20 The velocity and force with which a finger makes contact with a keywave. Touch Fader: A control for adjusting the sensitivity of the keywave surface to dimensions of touch. Touch Fader: A control for adjusting the sensitivity of the keywave surface to dimensions of touch. Seaboard RISE Creator Manual...

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