LUMI Keys vs ROLI Piano M: what is the difference?
LUMI Keys and ROLI Piano M are both 24-key ROLI pianos with light-up keys. What they have in common and how to use either without ROLI Learn.
Two generations, same idea
Both are compact two-octave keyboards from ROLI, with light-up keys designed to teach piano with an app.
What matters for learning
Both connect over USB-C or Bluetooth MIDI, and both show up as standard MIDI keyboards on a computer.
Using them with DOLI PIANO
DOLI PIANO treats them the same: 24 keys on screen, songs arranged to fit, and light-up keys that follow the song.
How to tell which one you have
Look at the name printed on the keyboard or on its box, and at the name shown when it connects to a computer: in DOLI PIANO, the device name appears in the MIDI menu and on the connection screen. On a Mac, Audio MIDI Setup also shows it.
What is the same in practice
Both have 24 keys covering two octaves, velocity-sensitive keys, light-up keys, a USB-C port and Bluetooth MIDI. Both were sold mainly with an app to learn piano, and both still work as MIDI keyboards without it.
Which one to choose second-hand
For learning with DOLI PIANO, both give the same experience. Choose the one in the best condition: every key working, a reliable USB-C port and a battery that still holds a charge.
Frequently asked questions
Are LUMI Keys and ROLI Piano M compatible with the same apps?
Yes. Both are standard MIDI keyboards and work with the same apps.
Does DOLI PIANO work with ROLI Piano M?
Yes. It is designed for 24-key ROLI keyboards, including LUMI Keys and ROLI Piano M.
Do both have light-up keys?
Yes, both have keys that can light up to show which notes to play.
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