Careers in Music: Steve Levine on Scoring for Video Games
Ari Rosenschein
June 18, 2024
The legendary producer shares his workflow, differences between working on games and albums, and tips for young composers.
Ari Rosenschein
Ari is Sr. Manager, Brand Storytelling Copy and Editorial for Roland. He lives in Seattle with his wife and dogs and enjoys the woods, rain, and coffee of his region.
A Few Minutes with Kasper Bjørke
Ari Rosenschein
May 24, 2024
The artist/producer gives us the scoop on evoking the spirit of ’00s NYC, experiencing early success, and whether music is a riddle we can solve.
Careers in Music: Jeff Rona on Composing for Film, TV, and Video Games
Ari Rosenschein
May 23, 2024
The legendary composer reflects on lessons he’s learned in scoring, seminal moments in musical technology, and what makes a powerful cinematic theme.
Sound Behind the Song: “Axel F” by Harold Faltermeyer
Ari Rosenschein
April 16, 2024
“Axel F” is the inescapable theme song of the classic ’80s romp Beverly Hills Cop. Learn about the oddball hit and its pioneering creator.
A Few Minutes with Jane Weaver
Ari Rosenschein
April 5, 2024
Jane Weaver’s latest album is a self-contained universe. The artist discusses shaking up her studio process, cinema, and the groove.
Underground Resistance, Submerge, and the Detroit Way
Ari Rosenschein
February 29, 2024
Museum, artist incubator, distro, and record store—Submerge and Underground Resistance represents the interconnected Detroit music community.
A Few Minutes with Maya Shenfeld
Ari Rosenschein
January 31, 2024
The composer uses everything from a youth choir to the MC-202 to bridge the gap between electronic and organic, ancient and futuristic.
Roland Engineering: Designing FANTOM
Ari Rosenschein
October 11, 2023
FANTOM is more than a synthesizer. Takeo Shirato and his team help illuminate the groundbreaking creative hub and its perpetual growth.
Roland Engineering: Designing GAIA 2
Ari Rosenschein
September 29, 2023
GAIA 2 boasts a powerful hybrid engine combining wavetable and virtual analog synthesis. Its designers shed light on this dynamic instrument.
Sound Behind the Song: “Heart of Glass” by Blondie
Ari Rosenschein
September 12, 2023
Sometimes, a song’s intro transports us back to a specific time. Learn how the CR-78 formed the playful rhythmic bed for “Heart of Glass.”