# Expressive Musical Instruments The Seaboard Rise Makes Musical Expression More Affordable By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-09-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seaboard-rise References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/vacheron-constantin-57260-worlds-most-complicated-watch/39462/) & [roli](https://www.roli.com/products/seaboard-rise) The Seaboard Rise is an expressive [MIDI device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-midi-controller) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opxy) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3tonic). 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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **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. - **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. - **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. ### Where This Applies - **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. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hand-Sensing Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-airwave.md) - [Digital Motion-Sensing Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-piano.md) - [AI-Powered Piano Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-piano-system.md) - [Affordable Music-Making Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easyplay-1s.md) - [Ultra-Modern MIDI Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midi-device.md) - [Expressive Hardware Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-regen.md) - [Hexagonal Music Composition Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-composition-keyboard.md) - [Accessible Synthesizer Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-musical-instrument.md) - [Portable Music Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-midi-controller.md)