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Why is ROLI Piano being sold on pre-order?

ROLI Piano will be ready to ship soon, and announcing it now allows us to give the ROLI community an early look at the future of our musical ecosystem.

When will I receive my ROLI Piano?

This depends on when you pre-order ROLI Piano. We aim to ship the first batches in late April, with orders processed on a first-come-first-serve basis in each shipping region.

Is ROLI Piano portable?

ROLI Piano has a built-in battery and works wirelessly via Bluetooth, so it can be taken with you and used anywhere you have an internet connection for the ROLI Learn app. ROLI Piano weighs around 3 kg and is best transported inside a protective case. For an even more portable solution, consider Piano M.

Can I buy a case to protect ROLI Piano?

Yes — our custom, padded Soft Case is available to preorder alongside ROLI Piano now.

Does ROLI Piano have onboard sound?

ROLI Piano is a MIDI controller and has no built-in sounds or speakers. It must be connected to additional software (like the ROLI Learn app) to make sounds.

Can I use a sustain pedal?

Yes, ROLI Piano has a dedicated port for connecting a sustain pedal.

Can I connect two or more ROLI Pianos together?

No. Unlike Piano M, ROLI Piano does not feature an edge-to-edge design or DNA connectors.

What is the difference between ROLI Piano and Piano M?

Piano M is a modular 24-key keyboard with DS 5.5 keys.

Piano is a 49-key keyboard with full-size, semi-weighted keys and a plunge depth similar to a piano. It is not modular so you cannot connect two together. It has a sustain pedal input.

Does ROLI Piano work with Airwave?

Yes – ROLI Piano is designed to be used with Airwave and the ROLI Learn app. Together, they form the ROLI Piano system, the ultimate way to begin your piano-learning journey.

What content do I get as a ROLI Learn member?

You’ll get access to all 1,000+ songs, 300+ lessons, 450+ exercises, and two arcade games (with more than 150 levels in total). With ROLI Piano, or two Piano Ms, you also get exclusive access to 30 two-handed lessons and 800 two-handed songs.

What are my options for subscribing to ROLI Learn?

When you sign up, you can choose to be billed monthly, or subscribe annually and save on your first year (see above for prices and savings in your region). You can also choose between a Solo Membership and a Family Membership for up to five people. Whichever option you choose, you’ll save money compared to traditional piano lessons.

Do I have to subscribe to ROLI Learn to use the app?

Content and features in the ROLI Learn app (songs, lessons, games, Playground, and exercises) are only available to subscribers.

Which mobile devices are compatible with the ROLI Learn app?

ROLI Learn supports Apple and Android phones and tablets. Based on our most recent testing, the following devices are compatible with the ROLI Learn app.

iPhone X or newer

iPad 7th gen or newer

iPad Mini 5th gen or newer

iPad Air 4th gen or newer

Samsung S8 or newer

Samsung Tab S6 or newer

Google Pixel 3 or newer

If you don’t see your device listed above, it may still work. We are 
focusing tests on recent, much-used models from Apple, Samsung, and 
Google. Other models and other brands are potentially compatible, but we haven’t tested all devices with the most recent app features and operating systems.

You’ll need to update your device to at least iOS.iPadOS 14+ or Android 11+ for ROLI Learn to work.

Can I use ROLI Piano as a MIDI controller?

Yes, ROLI Piano is a MIDI controller, and is compatible with all leading DAWs and software synthesizers. In addition, it’s MPE-compatible, giving you additional dimensions of expression when used with compatible software like Equator 2. ROLI Piano also features a MIDI Out port for connecting to a hardware synthesizer.


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Why is ROLI Piano being sold on pre-order?

ROLI Piano will be ready to ship soon, and announcing it now allows us to give the ROLI community an early look at the future of our musical ecosystem.

When will I receive my ROLI Piano?

This depends on when you pre-order ROLI Piano. We aim to ship the first batches in late April, with orders processed on a first-come-first-serve basis in each shipping region.

Is ROLI Piano portable?

ROLI Piano has a built-in battery and works wirelessly via Bluetooth, so it can be taken with you and used anywhere with your chosen music software or hardware. ROLI Piano weighs around 3 kg and is best transported inside a protective case. For an even more portable solution, consider Piano M.

I don’t see a case for ROLI Piano, will you make one?

Yes — our custom, padded Soft Case is available to preorder alongside ROLI Piano now.

Does ROLI Piano have onboard sound?

ROLI Piano is a MIDI controller and has no built-in sounds or speakers. It must be connected to additional software (like the included ROLI Studio) or hardware instruments to make sounds.

Can I use ROLI Piano as a MIDI controller?

Yes, ROLI piano is a MIDI controller, and is compatible with all leading DAWs and software synthesizers. In addition, it’s MPE-compatible, giving you additional dimensions of expression when used with compatible software like Equator 2. ROLI Piano also features a MIDI Out port for connecting to a hardware synthesizer.

Can I choose custom colors for ROLI Piano’s keys?

Yes, by using ROLI Dashboard. ROLI Piano allows you to customize your color scheme from millions of possible colors.

Can I use a sustain pedal?

Yes, ROLI Piano has a dedicated port for connecting a sustain pedal.

Can I turn off ROLI Piano’s expressive features / 4D touch?

Yes, the sensitivity of ROLI Piano’s dimensions of expression can be configured via ROLI Dashboard. Don’t need vibrato or aftertouch? Just turn them off and save it as a preset in Dashboard.

Can I connect two or more ROLI Pianos together?

No. Unlike Piano M, ROLI Piano does not feature an edge-to-edge design or DNA connectors.

Does ROLI Piano work with Airwave?

Yes – ROLI Piano is designed to work seamlessly with Airwave.

What is the difference between ROLI Piano and Piano M?

Piano M is a modular 24-key keyboard with DS 5.5 width keys.

Piano is a 49-key keyboard with full-size, semi-weighted keys and a plunge depth similar to a piano. It is not modular so you cannot connect two together. It has a sustain pedal input.

Can I use ROLI Piano to learn piano?

Yes. ROLI Piano is sold in two different editions, but the hardware is identical. You can download the ROLI Learn app for your iOS or Android device, begin a subscription, and connect your piano via Bluetooth or USB-C to start learning.

What do I need to start making music with ROLI Piano?

ROLI Piano comes with ROLI Studio, so you can begin making sounds right away using your computer. To record music, you’ll need a DAW like GarageBand, Logic Pro or Ableton Live.