Explore the mysterious backstory of “Pump Up the Jam,” a worldwide electronic music smash and tale of mistaken identity.
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Mantronix mixed Kraftwerk's experimental feel with the warmth of Grandmaster Flash. "Scream" remains a landmark electro-funk hip-hop mashup.
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“Heliosphan” relies on the drums to act as a driving force. Even when the track borders on chaos, the TR-909 maintains perfect
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30 years after its release, Joey Beltram’s “Energy Flash” remains one of the definitive techno tracks. It still sits easily in a
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You may be surprised to learn that one of the original engineers of the Roland TR-909 is still active in the company.
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Chris Wood does more behind the kit than just playing drums. Learn how his hybrid kit informs Bastille’s uplifting, layered sound.
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Roland Japan’s Engineering team gives us an exclusive glimpse into the Morph FM Synthesis feature for the TR-8S and TR-6S.
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James Blake juxtaposes synthesizers and electronics with his voice and acoustic instruments. Use Roland Cloud synths to recreate his vibe.
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Megan Thee Stallion is a rapper, producer, and singer-songwriter. Re-create her chart-topping hit “Savage” using Roland Zenbeats.
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David Noller and Todd Walker of Dynamix II discuss their history, the Miami sound, and the quest to find an 808 in
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In the face of a global pandemic, Tokyo's legendary trio Boris created a unique statement of purpose and hope.
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Ali Stone's new single "Crudo," featuring ZENOLOGY, refers to a love that's pure, sincere, and gets better with time.
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Veteran music journalist Martin Douglas explores a cherished longtime friendship through the lenses of rap music and their hometown.
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The Tokyo-based Takahashi shares his craft, inspiration, and aspirations toward building more deeply integrated man-machine interfaces.
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Listen to new sounds from Telefon Tel Aviv, DJ Python, Shawn Rudiman, Richard Devine, Daedelus, and Jubilee using the TR-8S v2.0 Update.
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Two sounds have dominated hip-hop in different ways: trap and lo-fi. Create tracks in both styles using Zenbeats and Roland Cloud.
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It’s not a stretch to say that few bands were as formative in the early evolution of electronic music as Yellow Magic
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In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the TR-808 and 808 Day, Tadao Kikumoto graciously offered his time for this exclusive conversation.
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Take a deep dive into the way streaming recommendations work—and how online algorithms shape our musical listening habits.
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With the world hit by a pandemic, live events were postponed or canceled. In the Coronavirus Era, virtual concerts have taken their
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Bon Harris walks us through the Nitzer Ebb story, outside projects, and how the SYSTEM-100 changed his musical trajectory.
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Seattle-based electronic music producer, Alda Agustiano—aka Chong the Nomad—knows how precious a single note can be.
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“Jam On It” by Newcleus is a true hip-hop classic. The track is dense with groove, creative production, and lyrical panache.
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Livestreaming has quickly become a way of life for DJs. The Roland DJ-707M unlocks livestreaming with an iOS device using the second
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From “Voodoo Ray” to blueprinting the jungle genre with “Black Secret Technology," A Guy Called Gerald pushes the boundaries of electronic dance
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The intersection of music and technology has always been a space for happy accidents. In that pioneering spirit, we bring you this
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The Roland TR-808 can create everything from a love song to a raging anthem. No wonder genres from industrial to rock to
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Using the TR-808, vocoder, and modular synthesis, the enigmatic duo created a modern dance classic.
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The Roland TR-808, used on Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s alluring 2013 hit, “Drunk In Love,” is an essential bed upon which to create
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If music has no boundaries, why does its genesis usually occur within four walls? Biomusic is rooted in non-human sounds.
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The TR-808 pattern at the center of “Hangin' on a String” elevates the moody groove.
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For the past 40 years Roland drum machines, samplers, sequencers, and synths have played an integral role in shaping the sound of
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DoNormaal rose to local fame in Seattle with her effortless-yet-determined rapping style and evocative, eye-catching live performances.
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The ability to load your own sample, add deep processing to each instrument, and create an original kit puts this beatbox in
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Find out how to get started with the forward-thinking Serato DJ Lite controller.
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Learn to create quality video and audio and broadcast it live in real-time.
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Roland Cloud’s collection of virtual synthesizers, drum machines, and sampled instruments has been a go-to tool for producers, electronic artists, and beatmakers
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Whatever your experience level or creative role, Roland Zenbeats is here to help you create music as boundless as your imagination.
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Whether you’re an emerging musician or an established producer, Zenbeats makes it easy to create beats, access lessons, and sample the world
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Explore some of the R-07’s coolest tricks and get some new insights into making the most of this remarkable recording tool.
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The Roland DJ-808 is an exceptionally powerful DJ performance instrument. However, the DJ-808 is only half of the equation.
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“Love Lockdown" by Kanye West utilizes the Roland TR-808, the heartbeat of electronic music production since the early 1980s.
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Cerebral one moment, floor-shaking the next—Brian Lindgren’s project confounds notions of how an electronic release should sound and feel.
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Playing backing tracks and samples live is one of the most common new experiences a drummer encounters. Tools like the SPD::ONE WAV
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This guide will teach you how hybrid drums can benefit your drumming by helping you enhance, layer, and expand your sound.
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From stints in the E Street Band to his current role in one of metal’s most revered acts, Weinberg understands the power
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Mixing for dance sets requires constant innovation. Make your live sets stand out from the crowd with these DJ-808 tricks.
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There are specific things musicians can do to foster wellness and stay creative, despite the challenges we all face right now.
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1979 was an exciting year for synthesizers at Roland, and PROMARS had a unique place. This deep dive explores the classic monosynth.
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Giving your child the chance to learn piano encourages them to use their brain, inspires physical coordination, and expands creativity.
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