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ROLI Software

Where sounds become music

From advanced sound design tools for composers to free apps for building tracks on the go, ROLI’s software programs are packed with mind-bending sounds and effects that help music makers bring their creative ideas to life.

Soft Synths

Equator, Strobe2, and Cypher2 are the world’s leading software synthesizers for MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE). Loaded with hundreds of multidimensionally expressive presets and modulation tools for crafting the perfect sound, each synth works as a standalone desktop app or plug-in for your DAW.

Equator

The engine for expression

Hundreds of expressive sounds
Advanced modulation tools
Includes samples, oscillators and a range of effects
Optimised for MPE-compatible controllers such as BLOCKS or Seaboard RISE
Operates as a standalone application or a VST and AU plug-in
Free with Songmaker Kit and Seaboard RISE
Player version free with BLOCKS
Compatible with Mac and Windows

Cypher2

A sound design adventure

Over 1300 sounds, including the world's largest library of MPE-compatible presets
Feature-rich yet intuitive analogue-modelled synthesis engine
High-powered TransMod modulation system to manipulate sound in almost infinite directions
Advanced oscillators, filters, effects racks, step sequencing and waveshaping tools
Player version free with BLOCKS
Compatible with MPE controllers
Compatible with Mac and Windows

Strobe2

Classic synth sounds reimagined

Over 1000 electronic sounds from vintage to experimental
Cutting-edge and accessible sound design tools
'Super-oscillator' with waveform faders, noise generator and hard-sync
Expanders with even more expressive sounds available
Compatible with MPE controllers
Free with Seaboard RISE
Player version free with BLOCKS
Compatible with Mac and Windows

Free Apps

ROLI’s iOS apps cover the spectrum from mobile music maestros to music learners. NOISE is a high-powered musical sketchpad that includes hundreds of sounds plus looping and sequencing tools — so you can sketch drafts of your track, then export and refine them. ROLI PLAY is a learning app that helps you make your first track with the Lightpad Block.

NOISE for iOS

Make your music mobile

Hundreds of sounds
Modulate sound with 5D Touch on the touchscreen of your mobile device
Drumpad-based and keyboard-based playing interface
Exclusive NOISE soundpacks from artists like Pharrell Williams, Grimes, and RZA
Looping, sequencing, mixing, and other production tools
Export creations to desktop DAWs
Pairs wirelessly with Seaboard Block and Lightpad Block
iOS fully supported. Limited Google Pixel support

ROLI PLAY

Make your first track

Only works with ROLI's Lightpad Block
Quick, fun lessons guide your exploration of 5D Touch on the Lightpad Block
Play a wide range of sounds
Learn how to make your first track in minutes
Share tracks with friends
iOS compatible

Discover FXpansion

ROLI’s partner company FXpansion creates premium sound design tools that are central to the workflows of acclaimed composers, sound designers, and artists.

BFD3

A universe of drums

World's biggest collection of acoustic drum sounds
Hyper-detailed expression indistinguishable from live drums
Includes rock, jazz, metal and brush kits
Powerful built-in environment for pattern creation and editing
Built-in Groove section with recorded performances from legendary drummers
Expanded suite of tools for mixing and exporting
Redesigned interface for intuitive browsing
Compatible with Mac and Windows

Develop audio apps with JUCE

JUCE is the leading C++ framework for audio app development. Build apps for any platform with JUCE's precision-crafted building blocks.

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