Give the gift of music this holiday season
Looking for the perfect present this holiday season?
Here at ROLI, we believe in the power of music, and that there’s music in every one of us. And at no time is this more evident than Christmas. Carol singing, festive hits on the radio, family singalongs… It's no wonder that many of us use the holiday season to pick up a new instrument, brush up on an old one, or take some time to create music of our own.
With the holidays fast approaching and Black Friday falling a little later than usual this year, we find ourselves in something of a Christmas shopping sweet spot. Right now, you can pick up some of the best musical deals around and still receive your order in time to wrap it up and place it under the tree.
But how do you select the perfect gift for the musical loved one on your list? Well, whether it’s a pro producer or a budding Beethoven you have in mind, we’ve got just the thing. Check out our gift guide below to see what we’d recommend for every phase of someone’s musical journey — and see just how much you can save by shopping a little earlier than usual!
For the beginner: Piano M and the ROLI Learn app
Together with the ROLI Learn app, Piano M gives aspiring piano players everything they need to go from playing their very first notes to playing along with their favorite songs, right from day one (yes, really!). Glowing keys light the way, fun exercises and games keep motivation high, and the app comes with an ever-growing library of hit songs — including a fair few Christmas classics!
For the promising producer: Piano M (again)
Piano M’s not just great for learning to play. This portable keyboard has a few hidden talents that set it apart from anything else out there, The lights, for one, can show scales, chords, arpeggios and other useful information (not to mention they look great on social media). The real magic, however, is in those miniature keys: polyphonic aftertouch gives incredibly expressive control over each note, and bending pitch is as simple as sliding a single key to either side.
For the committed creator: Seaboard M
For an incredibly expressive instrument that will fit under the tree and won’t break the bank, look no further than Seaboard M. This portable, wireless keyboard dispenses with traditional keys in favor of miniature Keywaves. These tactile ridges are laid out like a standard keyboard, but allow for infinitely more expressive playing — you can control every note individually with 5 dimensions of natural gestures.
For the musical maestro: Seaboard 2
Have a really special someone on your list? Our flagship keyboard, Seaboard 2 is a gift for those whose creativity knows no bounds. With 49 full-size Keywaves, on-board touch controls, and a road-ready aluminum construction, it’s the ultimate expressive controller — and it’s currently available at a saving of $280 / £260 / €220.
For the producer who has everything: Sounds and soft synths
Sometimes it’s hard to know what someone needs — or even what they already have. For a surefire way to brighten a producer’s day, we’d suggest a new software synthesizer, or a set of fresh sounds for one they already own. They’re also delivered digitally (no wrapping required!) and available in our store at an incredible 40% discount for Black Friday.
For ROLI Fans: Airwave
Airwave is our latest innovation. Using ROLI Vision, it tracks your hands above your keyboard in incredible detail. What does it do? It gives ROLI instruments superpowers. For learners, it acts like your personal practice coach, turning Piano M and the ROLI Learn app into an advanced all-in-one system, complete with personalized progress, timely tips and feedback, and more. For creators, Airwave adds new dimensions of expression to Seaboard M, Seaboard 2, and Piano M — allowing you to play the air above your keyboard as well.
Airwave ships early next year, but order it with one of our exclusive bundles and you can save 20% right now. If you purchase Airwave alongside other ROLI hardware, that part of your order will arrive in plenty of time for Christmas, with Airwave following upon release.
