ROLI Equator2 is a deeply expressive hybrid synthesizer built around six flexible Source Modules, advanced modulation, extensive effects and powerful MPE control. Combine wavetable and virtual-analog oscillators, sampling, granular synthesis and noise to create everything from cinematic textures and evolving pads to expressive leads, basses and experimental soundscapes.
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Most synthesizers are built around knobs, keys and conventional modulation.
ROLI Equator2 takes a much more expressive approach.
At its heart is a flexible hybrid synthesis architecture designed to respond to detailed performance gestures. With MPE, movements such as strike, glide, slide, press and lift can become part of the sound itself, allowing individual notes to respond independently.
That makes Equator2 particularly interesting for producers and musicians who want sounds that move, react and evolve while they are being played.
Equator2’s architecture gives you six Source Modules that can each operate as an:
The Oscillator mode includes wavetable and virtual-analog capabilities, while the granular engine can transform samples into detailed microscopic textures. The sources can then be routed through Equator2’s flexible signal architecture.
This opens up an enormous range of combinations.
You can combine conventional synthesis with samples, granular processing and noise inside the same instrument rather than treating each technique as a separate workflow.
The real strength of Equator2 is how its different systems interact.
A sound can begin with an oscillator, incorporate a sample, pass through granular processing, move through filters and then be transformed by modulation and effects.
That means Equator2 is equally at home creating:
This is where Equator2 becomes particularly different.
ROLI’s MPE system allows expression to be applied per note, rather than treating the entire performance as one global MIDI gesture. ROLI describes MPE as enabling individual notes to respond independently to pitch movement, pressure and other gestures.
Equator2’s MPE inputs include:
Strike — note-on velocity
Glide — polyphonic pitchbend
Slide — polyphonic Y-axis control
Press — polyphonic pressure
Lift — note-off velocity
The result is a much more interactive relationship between performer and synthesizer.
A chord does not have to behave like a static block of notes.
Each note can become part of the performance.
Equator2 is not limited to a couple of LFOs and envelopes.
Its modulation architecture includes five envelopes, five LFOs, two Multi-Mod sources, four Keytracking sources, four Math Modifiers, Random sources and expression-based modulation.
The Multi-Mod system is especially interesting for evolving sounds because it combines LFO-like and multi-stage envelope behavior and allows custom curves to be created.
This makes it possible to design patches that continuously change rather than simply triggering the same sound every time you press a key.
Equator2 also includes a semi-modular effects rack with 12 slots and multiple routing configurations. ROLI’s documentation lists 15 effects, covering dynamics, EQ, distortion, filtering, chorus, flanger, phaser, delays and reverbs.
The effects can be arranged through different routing structures, including mixed, parallel and feedback configurations.
That means the effects section isn’t simply an afterthought.
It becomes another part of the sound-design architecture.
There are thousands of software synthesizers available today.
What makes Equator2 interesting is the combination of:
Hybrid synthesis + deep modulation + extensive effects + MPE expression.
Rather than focusing exclusively on recreating one particular vintage instrument, Equator2 is designed as an expressive sound-design environment.
It is particularly compelling when you want a synthesizer to behave more like a musical instrument than a static preset player.
Equator2 can fit into a huge variety of production styles.
Build evolving sequences, expressive leads, deep basses and unusual textures.
Create slow-moving pads and organic evolving soundscapes.
Combine granular sources, modulation and effects for atmospheric sound design.
Push the synthesis architecture into unusual and unpredictable territory.
Add expressive synth layers that react naturally to performance.
Build complex patches that evolve continuously rather than remaining static.
Equator2 is especially appealing to:
ROLI Equator2 is a hybrid synthesizer focused on flexible sound design, deep modulation and expressive MPE performance.
Yes. MPE is a central part of Equator2’s expressive workflow, with controls including Strike, Glide, Slide, Press and Lift.
Equator2 has six Source Modules. Each can operate in Oscillator, Sampler, Granular or Noise mode.
No. ROLI documents both MPE and Standard MIDI modes, so the instrument can work within different MIDI workflows.
Its combination of hybrid synthesis, extensive modulation, flexible routing, effects and per-note MPE expression makes it particularly suited to evolving and highly expressive sound design.
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