Listening Guide: Sounds of the D-50
Adam Douglas
February 6, 2024
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.
Adam Douglas
Adam Douglas is a prolific journalist and educator based in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. His work appears in Attack, MusicTech, and elsewhere.
Nothing Sounds Quite Like an 808: Analyzing the Sound That Changed Music
Adam Douglas
January 12, 2024
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.
Hands-On: Foundations of Live Electronic Music Performance
Adam Douglas
December 4, 2023
Live electronic music performance creates a unique interaction between performer and listener. Discover how it is both exciting and transformative.
CR-78: The Whole Story
Adam Douglas
September 12, 2023
Before the TR-808 and TR-909 changed hip-hop and dance, the CR-78 changed pop. Here’s the story of the last Roland organ-top rhythm machine.
Sound Behind the Song: “White Eagle” by Tangerine Dream
Adam Douglas
July 8, 2023
At the heart of Tangerine Dream’s hypnotic “White Eagle” lies a secret—one kept between the band and a pair of JUPITER-8s.
Sound Behind the Song: “Elsewhere” by Vangelis
Adam Douglas
July 7, 2023
Vangelis’ “Elsewhere” has all the hallmarks of the late maestro: synths, emotion, and a sublime melody, all held together by two JUNO-106s.
Soaring Sound: Meet the Piano of the Future, the Roland 50th Anniversary Concept Piano
Adam Douglas
January 4, 2023
Stunning and adventurous, Roland’s 50th Anniversary Concept Piano combines sound, design, and connectivity into an instrument of the future.
Redefining Rhythm: A History of Roland Drums
Adam Douglas
October 18, 2022
Explore ground-breaking Roland drums—starting from the early days and looking to the future with D-Flux, the 50th anniversary concept model.
The Future Never Ends: The History of Roland Pianos
Adam Douglas
October 11, 2022
Explore the highlights of Roland’s accomplishments in digital pianos. Plus, get a first look at the 50th Anniversary Concept Model.
JUPITER: King of the Polysynths
Adam Douglas
May 27, 2022
The name JUPITER is synonymous with the cutting edge. Explore the highlights of the line with the original Roland engineers as your guides.