ROLI, the music technology leader, is thrilled to announce the launch of Airwave, a revolutionary innovation that enhances the experience of learning and creating music. ROLI Airwave elevates any ROLI keyboard into an “intelligent piano,” integrating advanced voice and vision features for a dynamic musical experience. For aspiring musicians, Airwave offers the world’s first intelligent practice assistant that can see your hands and hear your voice, providing real-time feedback. For music creators, this cutting-edge technology introduces a new dimension of musical interaction and expression.
A Breakthrough in Music Learning and Creativity
“Learning and playing music has often been daunting,” said Roland Lamb, CEO of ROLI. At ROLI, we’re dedicated to making music more accessible and enjoyable for all. With the recent advancements in computer vision and artificial intelligence, we can now innovate beyond the keys and bring human-centric technology to music learners and creators alike.
ROLI Airwave leverages advanced 3D infrared cameras and the newly introduced ROLI Vision technology to see and understand finger movements in detail as you play. This allows for personalised and intuitive feedback, while also enabling musicians to engage with their instruments in entirely new ways. Whether you’re learning to play or exploring new creative possibilities, Airwave brings endless potential for musical interaction.
Powered by ROLI Music Intelligence Platform
At the heart of Airwave is the ROLI Music Intelligence (MI) platform, which powers the next generation of intelligent musical products. Built on a decade of technological advances, the platform integrates five core elements of musical interaction: sound, sight, touch, vision, and voice. With the launch of Airwave, this platform serves as the foundation for future ROLI products that will continue to revolutionise music learning and creation.
The Airwave experience is designed to enhance any ROLI keyboard. Simply integrate Airwave with a Piano M (formerly LUMI Keys) or Seaboard to discover innovative ways to interact with music. Musicians can even pair two Piano Ms or two Seaboard Ms to extend their playing surface and create an expansive musical environment.
Airwave Meets Piano AI for Seamless Interaction
Airwave also integrates seamlessly with ROLI’s innovative Piano AI technology. By combining large language models with hand-tracking, Airwave enables voice commands, giving users a completely intuitive experience. Ask your ROLI piano to show you a chord, teach you a song, or offer tips to improve your technique. The intelligent assistant makes learning and playing more engaging, helping users reach their musical goals.
For music learners, Airwave, combined with the light-up keys of ROLI Piano M, forms a complete music learning system. It teaches fundamental techniques such as posture, hand positioning, rhythm, harmony, and dynamics. Just like having a personal tutor, Airwave offers a customised learning experience tailored to each user’s skill level.
Unlocking New Dimensions of Musical Expression
For creators, ROLI Airwave introduces five new interactive dimensions: Air Raise, Air Glide, Air Tilt, Air Flex, and Air Slide. With the simple movement of their hands, musicians can transform a piano into a full orchestra or change the tone of their music instantly. Airwave opens up new creative possibilities by allowing users to engage in deeper, more expressive forms of music-making.
“ROLI is changing the way we create music,” said Marco Parisi, renowned musician and producer for Fred Again, Ed Sheeran, and will.i.am. Airwave enables musicians to perform and create in entirely new and unprecedented ways. It’s a game-changer in how we experience sound and will likely inspire entirely new genres of music.
A New Era of Music Innovation
With the launch of ROLI Airwave and the Music Intelligence platform, ROLI is continuing its mission to make music learning, creation, and enjoyment more accessible, intuitive, and joyful for everyone. The dawn of intelligent, interactive musical instruments has arrived, making it easier than ever to engage with music, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned creator.
