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.
Adam Douglas
Adam Douglas is a prolific journalist and educator based in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. His work appears in Attack, MusicTech, and elsewhere.
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.
Hamamatsu: Japan’s City of Music and Home to Roland
Adam Douglas
February 25, 2022
Roland’s global headquarters sits in Hamamatsu, Japan. Take a tour of this charming seaside town and learn how Roland fits into its history.
JX-8P: The Whole Story
Adam Douglas
February 12, 2022
Travel back in time to the year 1985 to find out what makes the JX-8P so unique among the Roland polysynths and why it remains so beloved.
Synthesizers as Art
Adam Douglas
December 2, 2021
From oil paintings to digital illustration, sculptures to industrial design, synthesizers as art are finally shining in the limelight.
A History of Roland Samplers
Adam Douglas
November 10, 2021
Roland was a key part of the sampling movement—redefining what music could be. Take a guided tour of Roland samplers from past to present
Mod Squad: A History of TR-707 and TR-727 Modifications
Adam Douglas
September 3, 2021
The TR-707 and TR-727 drum machines are more than just coveted vintage units. Learn about the ways in which modders have made them their own.