Can I use my ROLI or LUMI piano as a regular MIDI keyboard?

Yes, it is class-compliant

LUMI Keys is a class-compliant MIDI device: computers recognize it without special drivers, over USB-C or Bluetooth MIDI.

Works in most music software

Logic Pro, GarageBand, Ableton Live, FL Studio, Cubase and browser apps all see it as a MIDI input. Select it in the app's MIDI settings if it is not picked automatically.

Velocity and octaves

The keys are velocity sensitive, so playing harder sounds louder. Use the octave buttons to reach notes outside the two default octaves.

Learn and create with one keyboard

Use it as a controller to make music, and as a learning keyboard in DOLI PIANO, where songs are arranged for its 24 keys.

Setting it up in a DAW

In most music software, open the preferences, find the MIDI section and enable your keyboard as an input. Then create an instrument track, arm it for recording and play. In Ableton Live, enable Track for the keyboard input in Link, Tempo and MIDI settings. In Logic Pro and GarageBand, it is usually detected automatically.

What you can do with it

Play virtual instruments such as pianos, synths, strings or drums. Record melodies and edit them note by note. Control a sound while it plays with velocity. With only two octaves, use the octave buttons to reach low bass notes or high melodies.

Light-up keys in other apps

The lights are controlled by the app you use. Most DAWs do not light the keys; the keyboard simply works as a regular MIDI controller there.

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