MPE controller and synth wizards ROLI are introducing their cutting-edge products to Australia with ROLI Meets, a new video series exploring the artists who are making music with their gear. Episode One features Naarm’s own renowned musical collective, The Operatives.

The video gives an exclusive look at how these artists use the Seaboard Rise 2 and LUMI Keys Studio Edition to create unique sounds and push musical boundaries. Explore the dynamic Melbourne music scene through their personal stories, creative processes, and experiences with these groundbreaking tools.

Artists in this video include:

• Jerry Poon — DJ & Founder of The Operatives
• Silentjay — Musician & producer
• Billy Davis — Musician & musical director
• c000kie — Singer & songwriter
• Jujo — Producer for Fly Boy Jack
• bbsofi — jupita & bbsanii

c000kie speaks on the power of the LUMI Keys, “What I found to be really helpful is the pitch bending. You’re able to manifest a lot of sounds at your fingertips, rather than tweaking a knob, adjusting a slider or focusing on a screen”