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. Read More »
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. Read More »
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. Read More »
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 Read More »
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. Read More »