Multi-dimensional synthesizer and controller.
The Seaboard GRAND is a radically new musical instrument that reimagines the piano keyboard as a soft, continuous surface and puts expression back at your fingertips
For centuries, keyboardists have been forced to accept the velocity of their key strikes marking the end of that note's expressive potential. With the Seaboard GRAND, however, this interaction is merely the beginning. Intuitive gestures such as presses, bends and slides open new avenues to musical expression.
Continuous touch enables you to sound a note and then take it on a musical journey; modulating volume and timbre through one continuous motion. The Seaboard GRAND’s keywaves offer precise tactile feedback, making it easy to sense the slightest change in pressure, resulting in a far more organic experience than traditional aftertouch.
Adjusting pitch is as natural on the Seaboard GRAND as it is on a stringed instrument. Slide a finger to the left to lower the pitch of a note; slide it to the right to raise it. The smooth feel of the playing surface lets you easily glide from one keywave to the next, or apply a natural vibrato to any note.
Unique, low-friction ribbons run along both the top and the bottom of the Seaboard GRAND’s playing surface. They make it easy to start playing one keywave, then slide to any other keywave you choose in one fluid gesture, even allowing multiple notes to glissando independently at the same time.
HARDWARE
Dimensions: 36.9" x 13.3" x 1.0" (937mm x 338mm x 25.7mm)
Weight: 15.4lb (7kg)
Keywaves: 61
Back panel:
3 continuous pedal inputs (1/4" jacks)
2 balanced audio out jacks (1/4")
Stereo headphone out mini-jack (1/8")
USB type A and USB type B
Volume control
9-12V DC power in
SOFTWARE
Operating systems: OS X 10.7+
Minimum Mac Specs: Macbook Pro i5 2.5GHz or faster min 4 GB RAM, recommended 8GB RAM
Controller protocols: MIDI, MDC
Features:
Equator sound design and control mapping
Continuous touch curve control
Pitch rounding
Real-time visual feedback
Firmware updater
Free upgrades to future software releases
EQUATOR SOUND ENGINE
FM and subtractive synthesis
Multi-layer sample playback
User definable envelopes
Comprehensive modulation matrix
Independent dynamic voice control
Effects including delay, chorus and reverb
SYNTH SQUAD
The Seaboard GRAND ships with a custom version of FXpansion's Synth Squad package, optimised for plug-and-play compatibility with the Seaboard. Synth Squad comprises thee analogue-modelling synths - Cypher, Amber and Strobe - that can be combined and layered through the powerful Fusor environment. All four come as standalone apps as well as in VST, AU, RTAS and AAX formats. Synth Squad would normally cost $249, but is entirely free for Seaboard GRAND customers.
BOX CONTENTS
USB drive containing install for Equator software, Seaboard GRAND Dashboard software and FXpansion SynthSquad
Quick Start Guide
Bespoke carry case