Witness dynamic ROLI Piano and Airwave performances at NAMM 2025
The latest ROLI innovations shine as May Zoean and Doctor Mix blend genres in expressive performances.
This year at NAMM, the future of music-making unfolded with the debut of two new ROLI instruments— Airwave and the all new 49-key ROLI Piano. With such innovative and expressive instruments, what better way to experience them than with live performance? We invited artists to break free from traditional boundaries, blending motion, touch, and sound in ways never before imagined, and Doctor Mix and May Zoean’s performances sparked a wave of creativity.
Read on and watch some truly expressive performances as two different artists transform their music into dynamic, immersive experiences.
If you love music production, synths, and studio wizardry, chances are you’ve come across Doctor Mix. The man behind the magic is Claudio Passavanti, an Italian music producer, and mixing engineer. Whether he’s bringing vintage analog synths back to life, breaking down iconic tracks, or sharing top-tier mixing tips, Doctor Mix has built a massive following sharing his knowledge and passion for electronic music and enthusiasm for all things music production.
At NAMM 2025, the ever-enthusiastic Passavanti took the stage with ROLI Airwave and ROLI Piano, turning his performance into a showcase of expressive sound and dynamic performance. He bent melodies with fluid gestures, shaped harmonies in mid-air, and unleashed rich, dynamic textures with effortless precision.
Known for her hauntingly beautiful melodies and immersive production style, May Zoean is no stranger to pushing sonic boundaries with her signature blend of alternative, electronic, and indie influences.
During her performance at NAMM this year, May took things to the next level with an electrifying performance using the new ROLI Airwave and ROLI Piano. The two groundbreaking instruments redefine expressive music-making and added a whole new dimension to her sound by effortlessly blending electronic textures, using the Airwave’s motion-controlled sound shaping and the ROLI Piano’s fluid MPE expression to craft an immersive sonic experience.
With the Airwave’s intuitive motion control and the Piano’s seamless MPE technology, music-making becomes an immersive, dynamic experience. Melodies and textures become one with effortless precision. With ROLI Piano and Airwave, music creation and performance become a powerful display of emotion, technology, and artistry fused into one.
