The D-50 ushered in a new era of popular music that crossed all genres. Hear the synth in action with this varied selection of tracks.
Interested in learning piano but don’t know where to begin? Here is everything you need to know before investing in your new hobby.
Meet the engineering talents behind the Aerophone and learn about the digital wind instrument's journey from concept to fruition.
Hybrid drumming blends acoustic and electronic elements. Frank Zummo discusses his approach and gear during the final Sum 41 world tour.
The “Purple Rain” drum parts by Bobby Z. provide a classic example of how to play a power ballad for maximum emotional impact.
Josh Manuel discusses hybrid drumming and how he uses Roland electronic gear to enhance his performances with Kane Brown.
Explore the history and sound of the Roots' beloved track, “Mellow My Man," and learn to play some of drummer Questlove's iconic patterns.
SAINt JHN and Imanbek won a Grammy award for “Roses." Using ZENOLOGY, explore how to recreate sounds from this multi-platinum record.
Drake has kept his finger on the pulse of hip-hop for over a decade. Learn to use ZENOLOGY to recreate the synth tones of “What’s Next."
Music producers create melodies that inspire artists to write amazing songs. Discover some fresh tricks to level up your melodic game.
Utilize ZENOLOGY to recreate the retro summer sounds of "Every Summertime” by NIKI from Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Justin Bieber's latest is an infectious slice of smooth R&B. Capture the tones from "Peaches" with the ZENOLOGY Software Synthesizer.
The JD-800 dominated the '90s with massive textures and a front panel that pushed limits. Learn to create immense layers with the instrument.
The D-50 ushered in a new era of popular music that crossed all genres. Hear the synth in action with this varied selection of tracks.
The SH-2 is an early synth classic. Discover how to master this rarity via its authentic recreation in Roland Cloud.
Few modern electronic musical instruments have had as wide and deep an impact as the TR-808. Learn how it changed what bass can be.
Explore this guide to the 90+ processing tools in ZENOLOGY FX, covering various processors, effects, and beyond.
The SH-2 is an early synth classic. Discover how to master this rarity via its authentic recreation in Roland Cloud.
Pearl & the Oysters explain how the track Konami allowed them to dream again after the pandemic shattered their move to Los Angeles.
Hatchie follows an acclaimed record with the supercharged single "Nosedive." Harriette Pilbeam and Joe Agius describe the song's creation.
For an auditory advantage over the competition, a pro gaming audio mixer is essential. Learn how BRIDGE CAST can improve your livestreams.
Follow these simple steps and transform your BRIDGE CAST into the perfect representation of your gaming brand.
"Sample Talk" is a unique track that discusses the concept of sampling. Learn how Lance Skiiiwalker created it with help from the JUNO-60.
Meet the engineering talents behind the Aerophone and learn about the digital wind instrument's journey from concept to fruition.
The lead designers behind the SP-404MKII provide an exclusive look inside the making of the updated version of the beloved classic.
The SP-404 helped usher in lo-fi hip-hop. Roland’s Engineering team answers questions on the most intriguing aspects of the iconic SP series.
Roland's Development team discusses all things VERSELAB, a new music production tool that makes it easy to create songs from pop to hip-hop.
Heywood is a lifelong Californian who now splits time between Los Angeles and the high desert. He is co-founder of the record label Chain Letter Collective and founded Chain Letter Press as a publishing home for both his creative output and copywriting. He lives with his spouse and their dog, Scully.
Eric is a freelance pop culture blogger with bylines in Rolling Stone, Vice, Pitchfork, and Nylon. He is also a DJ, producer, and pro-wrestling critic.
The unofficial poet laureate of Tacoma, WA, Martin Douglas is an essayist, critic, and longtime music journalist. He has written for Pitchfork, KEXP.org, Seattle Weekly, respected hip-hop blog Passion of the Weiss, and many others.
Peter Kirn lives in Berlin and is editor of CDM.link. He is an electronic musician and technologist with a background in composition and musicology, producing both experimental and club music and speaking around the world about new expressive technologies.