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Expressive Musical Instruments

The Seaboard Rise Makes Musical Expression More Affordable

— September 23, 2015 — Tech
The Seaboard Rise is an expressive MIDI device that is designed to offer musicians an easy-to-use multi-platform synthesizer solution. In fact, this particular device is equipped with the first ever built-in user control panel as well as the first Bluetooth wireless setup and integrated battery in such a device.

The contraption is designed to be compatible with a wide variety of operating systems. It also works well with popular digital audio workstation programs as well as numerous software and hardware synthesizers. The device allows for real-time sound modulation and expression using highly subtle finger movements and gestures.

"It's the world's first truly accessible expressive controller," says Roli's CEO Roland Lamb. "It is a next-generation gestural instrument. You can start in piano mode and then use gestures to dynamically modulate sound in real time."
Trend Themes
1. Expressive Musical Instruments - The Seaboard Rise is an example of an affordable expressive musical instrument with built-in user control and wireless setup capabilities that provide a new level of sound modulation and expression.
2. Multi-platform Synthesizer Solutions - The Seaboard Rise compatible with a wide variety of operating systems and audio workstation programs providing a new generation of versatility to musical instruments.
3. Real-time Sound Modulation - The Seaboard Rise allows for real-time sound modulation and expression using subtle finger movements and gestures increasing the way one can interact with a musical instrument.
Industry Implications
1. Music Technology - The Seaboard Rise represents the intersection of musical instruments and technology, with its built-in user control panel and bluetooth wireless capabilities breaking new ground in affordable expressive instruments.
2. Consumer Electronics - Seaboard Rise's innovative design with the first-ever built-in user control panel and bluetooth wireless capabilities provides new directions to consumer electronic products that need more interfaces for interaction.
3. Entertainment - As musicians need richer and more engaging experiences in their performances, Seaboard Rise's real-time sound modulation capability with subtle finger movements and gestures can enhance the production of music concerts and live events.
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