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  • Page 1 LUMI Keys 1 & LUMI Keys SE User Manual Confidential. Copyright © 2020 ROLI Ltd.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 03 - Introduction 04 - Glossary of Terms 06 - LUMI Overview 08 - Getting Started 11 - Controls and Functions 14 - How to Play 16 - Features and uses for Musicians Confidential. Copyright © 2020 ROLI Ltd.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    LUMI is for beginners, offering step-by-step guidance in learning the piano basics. but it’s also a state-of-the-art MIDI keyboard that can slot into any musician’s workflow. It integrates with software tools like ROLI Studio, Logic Pro, and GarageBand that millions of people use, and its unique light-activated features are fully customizable.

  • Page 4: Glossary Of Terms

    Blocks can also send MIDI messages to A next-generation drumpad for playing third-party applications. beats and melodies, as well as producing and controlling effects on other Blocks in the BLOCKS system. Lightpad Block integrates fully with LUMI. Confidential. Copyright © 2020 ROLI Ltd.
  • Page 5 Studio) enable independent, per-note workstations and synthesizers. control of multiple sound parameters ROLI Studio: such as pitch and timbre. ROLI is a A desktop application that includes 100s pioneer of MPE, which was adopted as of sounds, effects, and production tools part of the MIDI specification in 2018.
  • Page 6 Bluetooth speaker. You can only connect to your LUMI Keys via Bluetooth by using an app that is capable of handling MIDI over Bluetooth connections, such as the LUMI Music App. Confidential. Copyright © 2020 ROLI Ltd.

  • Page 7: Lumi Overview

    LUMI Keys SE version. CONTENT: 100s of songs and dozens of lessons are contained within the LUMI app. For those who purchased LUMI Keys SE, ROLI Studio Player comes with hundreds of sound presets. Confidential. Copyright © 2020 ROLI Ltd.
  • Page 8 - 5 Hour battery life attaching to other controllers in the - USB-C connectivity BLOCKS family. - Octave Shift capability - Custom-sized DS5.5 keys better sized for the average human hand - Multiple colour modes Confidential. Copyright © 2020 ROLI Ltd.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Unbox your LUMI carefully. Check the contents to make sure that nothing is lost or damaged. We recommend saving all packing materials, just in case. BOX CONTENTS - LUMI Keys - USB-C cable - Warranty overview Confidential. Copyright © 2020 ROLI Ltd.
  • Page 10 Bluetooth pairing mode. You’ll know this when the keys pulses with blue light. Then open the LUMI app, which will ask you to pair with LUMI Keys. After pairing, the keys will animate in a rainbow display. Confidential. Copyright © 2020 ROLI Ltd.
  • Page 11 If you’ve gotten LUMI Keys Studio Edition or LUMI Kickstarter Edition, you’re entitled to desktop music production software such as ROLI Studio. Just visit roli.com/start to download and install the ROLI Connect application. Then, within connect you can download and install all your software entitlements.

  • Page 12: Controls And Functions

    The keys operate like standard MIDI keyboard keys, but they are different in two ways: Illumination: The keys are brightly lit with full-spectrum RGB illumination, enabled through ROLI Brightkey technology. Each key will appear in a variety of colors depending on what song or program you are accessing. Key size: The keys conform to DS 5.5 on the Donison-Steinbuhler Standard.
  • Page 13 LUMI Keys, the button is for moving up and down octaves beyond the two-octave range of the keyboard. The power button and the octave shift buttons also work together in special combinations to access more advanced features. See the “Features For Musicians” section below. Confidential. Copyright © 2020 ROLI Ltd.
  • Page 14 Located on the top of LUMI Keys, the USB-C port connects to a USB 3 charger to charge the keyboard. The keyboard’s battery will charge when connected to a computer that itself is plugged in to AC power. DNA CONNECTORS Confidential. Copyright © 2020 ROLI Ltd.
  • Page 15 Located on the left and right sides of LUMI Keys, DNA connectors magnetically connect two or more LUMI Keys and share data and electrical current across the keyboards. This allows multiple LUMI Keys to automatically behave as a single, continuous keyboard. Confidential. Copyright © 2020 ROLI Ltd.

  • Page 16: How To Play

    Your interface for choosing songs looks like this. Choosing views After you’ve chosen a song, the next step is choosing how you want to view or “read” your song. Options include Cascade View and Rainbow View. Cascade View Rainbow View Confidential. Copyright © 2020 ROLI Ltd.
  • Page 17 Music fundamentals Get to grips with musical basics, including pitch, dynamics, scales and rhythm. Use what you’ve learned to improve every performance, and play more complex music. Confidential. Copyright © 2020 ROLI Ltd.
  • Page 18 Dive into Games LUMI Games reinforce your piano playing skills, helping you master music technique in the most fun possible way. Navigate among the games through the home screen of the LUMI app. Confidential. Copyright © 2020 ROLI Ltd.

  • Page 19: Features And Uses For Musicians

    CUTTING-EDGE SOFTWARE Explore a suite of pro software LUMI Keys SE comes with ROLI Studio with hundreds of sounds, effects, and production tools. Download them and unlock the full potential of LUMI as an illuminated, high-performance MIDI keyboard.
  • Page 20 DAWs. Find detailed guides about working with most DAWs on the ROLI Support page. If you do not see your DAW on the list, get in touch with the Support Team through our Support page.
  • Page 21 MIDI interface. UPDATES THROUGH FIRMWARE When you use LUMI Keys with ROLI Dashboard, the application automatically checks the firmware running on the keyboard. If a later version is available, you will be prompted to update. This is optional, but it’s advisable to update to receive new features and fix bugs.
  • Page 22 LUMI Keys can reach every MIDI note from C-2 to G8. Changing Sensitivities In ROLI Dashboard you can adjust the Strike (Velocity), Press (Pressure), and Lift (Note-off Velocity) sensitivities to suit your playing style or the needs of your project.
  • Page 23 Some software will not respond to both types of aftertouch, so ROLI Dashboard includes the ability to select one or the other. If your instrument is set to respond to aftertouch but does not seem to respond to key pressure variation, try changing the Pressure Tracking.
  • Page 24 User - Lights up with the configured User Colours Piano - Lights up with black and white keys Stage - Dimmed keys only light up when pressed Rainbow - Sets a color per note Confidential. Copyright © 2020 ROLI Ltd.
  • Page 25 Octave Range: 2 octaves with octave shift buttons for full 7 octaves Modular Design: 4 DNA connectors for connecting additional LUMI’s or ROLI BLOCKS Battery: Rechargeable Lithium battery (2,300 mAh) for 5 hours of fully illuminated playing. 4-5 hours charge time.
  • Page 26 - Keep it fully charged when not in use. - Store it in an environment with low humidity and a temperature between 10-25°C. - Keep it away from corrosive gas. Confidential. Copyright © 2020 ROLI Ltd.
  • Page 27 WARRANTY RETURNS AND REPAIR To return or have your LUMI Keys repaired under warranty you must obtain an RMA (Return Material Authorization) number. Please contact the support team via support.roli.com to request an RMA number. Once you have received the RMA number please carefully pack the LUMI Keys and ship the product to the address provided to you by the support team with transportation and insurance charges paid.
  • Page 28 LUMI keys User Manual remains the property of ROLI. Any reproduction, transfer, alteration or utilisation of the manual and of the trademarks of ROLI for a public and/or commercial purpose without prior written consent of ROLI is prohibited.

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