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SeaboardRISE25

CreatorManual

November2015

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Introduction

Hellocreator,andwelcometotheCreatorManualfortheSeaboardRISE.Wethinkofthe

peoplewhobuyanduseROLI’sproductsascreatorsmorethancustomers.Ourproducts

aredesignedtoexpandthebandwidthofcreativeexpressionandtherebyempowerpeople

asthecreatorstheyare.EveryonewhobuysandusesaSeaboardRISEisinvestinginthis

visionofcreativityandthereforeisalsoacocreatorofROLI.

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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.

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TheSeaboardRISEisamultidimensionalMIDIcontrollerwhosetouchsensitiveinterface

andEquatorsoftwaresynthesiseropennewpossibilitiesformusicalexpression.Whilea

conventionalkeyboardoffersonedimensionoftouchtocontrolsound(Strike),theSeaboard

RISEoffersfivedimensionsoftouch.Thesecanbemappedtoavarietyofsound

parameters.ThreeTouchFadersandanXYTouchpadaddanotherlayerofexpressive

control,allowingyoutotunethetouchresponsivenessofthekeywavestomatchyour

personaltasteinrealtime.

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OnthenextpagewehaveincludedashortlistoftermsspecifictoSeaboardinstruments.

WewillrefertothesetermsthroughouttheCreatorManual.

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Pleasenotethatthisisadigitalmanualupdatedregularlytoreflectsoftwareupdatesand

otherimprovements.BesuretocheckforupdatesonMyROLI.ThisManualiscurrentupto

Equatorv1.3.0,ROLIDashboardv3.1.2,andRISEFirmwarev1.0.7.

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Support and Feedback

Wewantyoutohavethebestexperiencepossiblewithourproductsandwouldlovetohear

yourfeedback.Shouldyouhaveanyquestions,areexperiencinganyproblems,orjustwant

tosayhello,pleasedon’thesitatetogetintouch.

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Theeasiestwaytoreachusistosendasupportenquiryfrom:www.roli.com/support.We

willrespondassoonaspossible.

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Summary of content (21 pages)

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Seaboard RISE 25 Creator Manual November 2015 Introduction Hello creator, and welcome to the Creator Manual for the Seaboard RISE. We think of the people who buy and use ROLI’s products as creators more than customers. Our products are designed to expand the bandwidth of creative expression and thereby empower people as the creators they are. Everyone who buys and uses a Seaboard RISE is investing in this vision of creativity and therefore is also a cocreator of ROLI.
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Selected RISE Terms 1. Product Overview and Getting Started 1.1. 1.2. 1.3. 1.4. 2. The Seaboard RISE 25 2.1. 2.2. 2.3. 2.4. 2.5. 2.6. 2.7. 2.8. 2.9. 3. Software ROLI Dashboard for RISE Equator for RISE Updates to Software and Firmware Playing the Seaboard RISE 4.1. 4.2. 5. Connections and Specifications The Keywaves The Control Panel USB Connection Bluetooth Connection Mode Selection Charging the Battery D.C.
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9. FCC Statement 10. Industry Canada Statement 11.
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Glossary of selected RISE terms Keywave surface : The entire playing surface including all k eywaves and ribbons. The keywave surface corresponds to a keyboard. Keywave : A wavelike element of the keywave surface that corresponds to a single key on a standard keyboard. Each of the Five Dimensions of Touch can be accessed on a single keywave. Equator : ROLI’s custombuilt, multidimensional software synthesiser and sound engine.
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1. Getting started 1.1 System Requirements OS X ● ● ● ● ● Mac OS 10.8+ Minimum RAM: 4GB Recommended RAM: 8GB Processor: 2.5GHz i5 or faster Bluetooth connectivity: OS 10.10+ Windows ● ● ● ● Windows 7, 8, or 10 Minimum RAM: 4GB Recommended RAM: 8GB Recommended Processor: i5 and equivalent or above 1.2 The Seaboard RISE Software Bundle Before making music on your Seaboard RISE, you need to download the Seaboard RISE Software Bundle. This software bundle is available on My ROLI.
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Login and Download ROLI Software Now that you have created an account on My ROLI, you can log in and download the latest RISE Software Bundle. The bundle includes R OLI Dashboard and E quator for RISE. Click either “Download Software Bundle for Mac” or “Download Software Bundle for Windows,” depending upon which operating system you use. 1.4 Installation for Mac and Windows When the download is complete, open the Downloads folder on your computer and double click the installer file(s).
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2. Hardware: The Seaboard RISE 25 2.1 Connections and Specifications A – ¼” (6.35mm) pedal jack B – USB type B C – USB type A D – 912V 2A DC port Connecting the pedal jack: The pedal jack should only be inserted as shown in this image. Take care when inserting the jack, and do not attempt to force it past the position depicted above. 2.2 The Keywave Surface The RISE features a continuous, elastic, silicone surface divided into 25 k eywaves .
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2.3 The Control Panel Preset Switch: The two buttons on the Preset Switch are primarily used to select presets within Equator . They also have two other functions. In MIDI Mode the Preset Switch transmits MIDI program change messages to thirdparty hardware and software synthesisers. Simultaneously pressing and releasing the two buttons activates Bluetooth pairing, connecting the RISE to compatible Bluetoothenabled devices.
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2.4 USB connection Media: wireframe image of the RISE connected to computer via USB When connected by the USB type B port to a computer, the RISE acts as a USB MIDI controller. Its battery will charge when connected to a computer that is plugged in. 2.5 Bluetooth Connection Media: Indicated by a blue LED The RISE transmits MIDI over Bluetooth to compatible devices. Jointly pressing and then releasing both Preset Switch buttons begins the Bluetooth pairing process.
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In Expression Mode the three Touch Faders control the dynamics of the G lide , Slide , and Press dimensions of touch. Setting the Touch Faders at different levels changes the sensitivity of the keywave surface to touch and therefore alters expression when you play. Expression Mode is designed to let you modify the expressiveness of the Seaboard RISE to suit specific sounds and your individual playing style.
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control signals. Many external hardware synths and thirdparty synth plugins can also use these two control signals as modulation sources. The XY Touchpad defaults to transmit the following MIDI CCs: X axis: MIDI CC 113 Y axis: MIDI CC 114 MIDI Mode Indicated by a white LED MIDI Mode allows the Touch Faders to be assigned to any MIDI CCs using the Modulation Panel in Equator . This allows additional customisation of sound parameters.
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External DC supply, RISE on or off: 3 hours to full charge. Protecting the battery: If you anticipate not using your RISE for three months or longer, we recommend that you take the following steps to ensure its functionality: ● Keep it fully charged when not in use. ● Store it in an environment with low humidity and a temperature between 1025℃. ● Keep it away from corrosive gas. The protect the health of the lithium polymer battery, we recommend you charge your RISE every six months at the minimum. 2.
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2.9 Bootup of the RISE The RISE calibrates during bootup. Please refrain from touching the k eywave surface until the boot animation has finished. This will take about two seconds. 3. Software: ROLI Dashboard and Equator The Seaboard RISE Software Bundle includes R OLI Dashboard and Equator . Below is a brief description and summary of these software application.
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RISE. Under the application menu select “Check for updates” to update your software and firmware. 4. Playing the Seaboard RISE 4.1 Five Dimensional Touch or 5D Touch The RISE is a multidimensional instrument that lets you modulate sound through five dimensions of touch. Through simple movements and gestures, you can shape sound easily and discover new modes of expression. The icons below depict the Five D imensions of Touch on the Seaboard RISE and its accompanying software.
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4.2 Playing Techniques Media: Diagram or wireframe of hands doing gestures (vibrato, chromatic bend, glide bend, press, and slide) with descriptions under each illustration. (To be created) You can apply playing techniques associated with keyboard, string, and electronic instruments to the Seaboard RISE. Playing techniques include: Strike and hold: Strike the keywave and hold for a duration without adding any additional movement.
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5. Working with other hardware and software The RISE is compatible with any electronic instrument that can receive MIDI and produce sound in response. It transmits MIDI on up to 15 MIDI channels simultaneously , enabling polyphonic pitch bend. The receiving instruments that you use must be multitimbral for you to experience the full expressive capabilities of the RISE. They should have a pitchbend range of +/ one octave and be able to respond to aftertouch.
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transmit MIDI via a MIDI interface. Or you can connect a USB MIDI Class Compliant device that converts MIDI over USB to traditional fivepin DIN connectors. 6. Care and Maintenance Basic care and attention will protect your RISE and help it stay in optimal condition for years to come. Avoid excessive force on the keywave surface , and try to keep the RISE away from direct sunlight, sharp objects, liquids, and especially oils including greasy fingers after eating food.
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Expression Mode: A mode of playing the Seaboard RISE that enables full multidimensional control of sound parameters in real time through use of three Touch Faders and an XY Touchpad. Five Dimensional Touch or “5D Touch”: T he feature of realtime control and modulation of sound through the basic movements of Strike , Press , Glide , Slide , and Lift . Glide: Horizontal movements from side to side on a keywave and along the ribbons.
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Touch Fader: A touchsensitive bar on the control panel that adjusts the response of the keywave surface to a dimension of touch. On the Seaboard RISE three touch faders control the dynamics of Glide , Slide , and Press . XY Touchpad: a touchpad that allows for control of any assigned sound parameter through movements along the X and Y axis of the pad. 9. FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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10. Industry Canada Statement “This device complies with Industry Canada’s licenceexempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device” This device has complies with the safety requirement for RF exposure in accordance with RSS102, issue 5 for portable conditions. 11.