Roli finally introduces a larger teaching piano keyboard, complete with AI

Roli unveils a 49-key smart piano with AI and advanced features for musicians.

: Roli has launched a 49-key educational smart keyboard designed for learners, equipped with light-up keys to teach chords, scales, and arpeggios. For advanced musicians, it offers per-key pitch bend, polyphonic aftertouch, and tracks four finger movements for MIDI Polyphonic Expression control. The integration of an AI assistant enhances the learning experience by offering drills, music theory, and history lessons. Pre-orders are offered at $400, increasing to $600 upon release, with shipment in May.

Roli has introduced a 49-key smart piano keyboard aimed at learners but also boasting features for experienced musicians. The keyboard's keys light up to display chords, scales, and arpeggios, serving as an educational tool, and aims to streamline music education by integrating AI software that offers music theory and history lessons.

For seasoned players, the Roli Piano includes per-key pitch bend and polyphonic aftertouch, making it highly expressive. It tracks fingers in four ways, enhancing control over MIDI Polyphonic Expression instruments, and narrows the gap between acoustic and digital experiences.

The keyboard connects via USB-C or Bluetooth, compatible with major DAWs and virtual instruments. Pre-orders offer a price of $400, set to rise to $600 at launch in May, and includes Roli Studio software and optional Airwave integration, with a package deal for early adopters.