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Description
Step into a world of boundless creativity with the ROLI Equator2, a groundbreaking MPE synthesizer that transforms your soundcrafting experience. Designed for musicians and producers who crave ultimate expressiveness, this synth plugin is a versatile powerhouse, blending cutting-edge synthesis engines and a vast library of sounds. Six flexible source slots allow you to dive into an array of synthesis methods, including wavetable, granular, multi-sampler, and noise engines. Each source offers limitless sound shaping potential, from the lush textures of vintage synths to the intricate details of world instruments.
Equator2 is a sonic playground, offering over 1,300 expertly crafted presets and user-friendly drag-and-drop functionality to easily incorporate your own samples. Its MPE capabilities, coupled with advanced modulation and routing options, make it perfect for Seaboard users and conventional MIDI controllers alike. The expansive modulation system lets you animate any parameter, creating deeply expressive and dynamic sounds. With its rich suite of effects and customizable signal routing, you can polish and refine your creations with ease.
Whether you're exploring the nuances of classical instruments or unleashing the raw power of iconic synths, Equator2 opens up a world of sonic possibilities. Its intuitive interface ensures a seamless workflow, empowering musicians to effortlessly transform inspiration into reality.
Key Features:
- Over 1,300 presets, including 530 MPE and 848 standard MIDI presets
- 244 new wavetables, 42 multi-sample instruments with 220 articulations
- Six flexible source slots: wavetable, granular, multi-sampler, noise
- Extensive modulation system with 5 expression curves, 5 LFOs, 2 multi-mods, 5 envelopes
- 15 premium effects across 12 flexible slots for creative sound shaping
- Comprehensive signal routing options for in-depth sound design
- Made for Seaboard with optimized MPE performance
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Equator2: Mind-Bending Sounds
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Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about ROLI Equator2.
Features and functionality
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Equator 2 offers 1300 patches, but these include 650 unique patches, each duplicated for MPE and standard keyboard use, misleadingly advertised as separate.
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Equator 2's improved layout is praised for its intuitive use, making it suitable for both MPE and regular MIDI controllers.
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Realistic trumpet and guitar sounds achievable using XY and macro tweaks, tailored differently for each voicing.
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Software and compatibility
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While Splice's rent-to-own is legitimate, users have reported issues with Splice's app causing licensing problems, impacting software usability.
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Equator 2 is RAM-intensive, noticeable in Ableton's CPU monitor, affecting performance on less powerful systems.
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Ableton Live 11 is required for full MPE support, as version 10 lacks this feature.
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Use cases and applications
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Equator 2 is highly recommended for MPE hardware users, especially those with the new Rise 2 or a LinnStrument, due to its expressivity.
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Users find Equator 2 stands alone effectively as a soft synth, usable beyond just Roli hardware, enhancing its versatility.
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Equator 2 excels in educational settings for learning synth design; FM synthesis is simplified for beginners.
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Equator 2's orchestral instruments suit film score enthusiasts inspired by composers like Hans Zimmer and John Williams.
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Value and pricing
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Equator 2 can be purchased significantly cheaper through second-hand markets like KVR, where licenses have been sold for as low as $75.
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User experience
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Owners without prior Roli hardware commend Equator 2 for its unique and impressive sound palette, sparking further interest in Roli products.
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Critic Reviews
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