A Few Minutes with BricksDaMane: Inside the Winner’s Circle
Ari Rosenschein
September 17, 2020
Energetic, accomplished, and ambitious, BricksDaMane is one of the most prolific and in-demand producers in hip-hop.
Ari Rosenschein
Ari is Sr. Manager, Brand & Product Copy for Roland. He lives in Seattle with his wife and dogs and enjoys the woods, rain, and coffee of his region.
Sonic State and the VR-1HD: Streamlining Production
Ari Rosenschein
September 16, 2020
Sonic State provides the “first and fastest headlines from the high-tech music world.” See how they utilize the Roland VR-1HD.
Dave Ogilvie on Skinny Puppy and the TR-909
Ari Rosenschein
September 9, 2020
Dave “Rave” Ogilvie shares his memories of recording Skinny Puppy’s landmark Remission, one of the earliest recorded uses of the TR-909.
Boris and the Power of NO
Ari Rosenschein
August 21, 2020
In the face of a global pandemic, Tokyo’s legendary trio Boris created a unique statement of purpose and hope.
A Few Minutes with Ali Stone and ZENOLOGY
Ari Rosenschein
August 19, 2020
Ali Stone’s new single “Crudo,” featuring ZENOLOGY, refers to a love that’s pure, sincere, and gets better with time.
TR-8S v2.0 Update: Exclusive Artist Tracks
Ari Rosenschein
August 13, 2020
Listen to new sounds from Telefon Tel Aviv, DJ Python, Shawn Rudiman, Richard Devine, Daedelus, and Jubilee using the TR-8S v2.0 Update.
Synthesizing Belief: A Conversation with Bon Harris of Nitzer Ebb
Ari Rosenschein
July 28, 2020
Bon Harris walks us through the Nitzer Ebb story, outside projects, and how the SYSTEM-100 changed his musical trajectory.
Sound Behind the Song: “Jam On It” by Newcleus
Ari Rosenschein
July 27, 2020
“Jam On It” by Newcleus is a true hip-hop classic. The track is dense with groove, creative production, and lyrical panache.
Batteries Sometimes Included: 4 Music Tech Innovations
Ari Rosenschein
July 26, 2020
The intersection of music and technology has always been a space for happy accidents. In that pioneering spirit, we bring you this short list of musical innovations.
Sound Behind the Song: “Hangin’ on a String” by Loose Ends
Ari Rosenschein
July 22, 2020
The TR-808 pattern at the center of “Hangin’ on a String” elevates the moody groove.