Motion Music tech
Touché now puts expressive control at hand for $229
“Expressive control” has largely translated to “wiggly keyboards” and “squishy grids,” with one notable exception – the unique, paddle-like Touché from Expressive E. And while keeping essentially the same design, they’ve gotten the price down to just US$/EUR229, making this potentially a no-brainer.
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Inside Cypher2, and what could be a more expressive future for synths
For all the great sounds they can make, software synths eventually fit a repetitive mold: lots of knobs onscreen, simplistic keyboard controls when you actually play. ROLI’s Cypher2 could change that. Lead developer Angus chats with us about why.
Peter Kirn - September 3, 2018
Music tech Software Tech
A soft synth that’s made to be played with futuristic, expressive control
We’ve seen lots of new controllers that are designed to be more responsive to gestures. But can they actually make new sounds, to match? ROLI and FXpansion have a new soft synth that’s designed for that.
Peter Kirn - August 9, 2018
Music tech Software Stories Tech
Yep, you can go virtuoso with ROLI – DiViNCi, Alluxe show you how
Peter Kirn - August 3, 2018
Gear Music tech Software Tech
ROLI funded by Sony, Onkyo; is it time for the Walkman of music making?
Peter Kirn - June 4, 2018
Gear Music tech Stories Tech
The Touché, adding expression to synths – just in time for Moogfest
Peter Kirn - May 17, 2018
DIY + Unusual Gear Music tech Stories Tech
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