The Seaboard is a newly unveiled instrument from London-based design start-up ROLI, which the developer describes as 'reimagining' the piano. Although it's clearly based around a classic keyboard ...

The goal of the Roli Seaboard is no less than to inject some soul and virtuosity into digital music, by giving keyboard players the ability to bend and slide notes like guitarists and cello players, ...

Roli has been building unconventional musical instruments for nearly a decade now — the company's first product, the rubber-keyed Seaboard piano was first revealed back in 2013. It was originally ...

When we first brought you news of a new instrument prototype from London-based ROLI back in March, there was talk of a limited production run of just 88 instruments following later in the year. That ...

A welcome upgrade for seasoned Seaboard players, while the playability tweaks may even entice previously reluctant piano players. There’s definitely a learning curve to overcome. Easy to get lost on ...

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