Building beats with Seaboard RISE 2 and Equator2
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Producer Taetro creates a beat from scratch in Ableton Live with Seaboard RISE 2 in this longform livestream.
MPE instruments like the Seaboard RISE 2 and Equator2 can elevate any production to thrilling new levels. The community of ROLI beatmakers prove this every day, as they regularly treat our ears with fantastic new tracks. We've gathered together just a few of our favorite recent beats, all made with RISE 2 and Equator2. Enjoy!
Taetro: Laying down a spooky trap beat
Taetro's epic, longform livestreams serve as fantastic inspiration for producers. Tune in to his channel to watch a beat-building pro reveal his craft in real time, from recording an initial idea to developing it into an entire track in Ableton Live.
His latest livestream revolves around Seaboard RISE 2 and MPE. First he explores some jaw-dropping, atmospheric Equator2 sounds. Then Taetro crafts a dark trap beat with the RISE 2, accompanied by a sinister synth lead and spooky strings. Just in time for Halloween!
Son Wu: Making MIDI grooves with Equator2
Equator2 might just be the world's leading MPE software synth. But did you know there are standard MIDI versions of all Equator2 presets too? And that these can sound just as incredible on a track as the expressive versions?
Beatmaker Son Wu puts these non-MPE presets through their paces in his Equator2 showcase, creating and sequencing two blissful beats with his OP-Z. Listen in:
Gnarly: Recording percussion and RISE 2 rhythms
Producer Gnarly is known for her lightning-fast finger-drumming — but she's also a highly talented Seaboard player too, and was one of the first to try the new RISE 2.
In this performance, she combines the Seaboard RISE 2 with Ableton Push 2 drums and a range of percussion instruments, from rainmakers to tambourines, to record a beat that's both laid-back and guaranteed make your head bop.
Anomalie Beats: Orchestral RISE 2 jam
Musician Anomalie is renowned for his keyboard skills, yet he's also mastered many other instruments, from the drums to the Seaboard RISE 2! Check out one of his latest creations, an off-kilter beat featuring expressive woodwind, string and horn parts, all recorded on the RISE 2's touch-responsive surface.