The Roland DJ-808 is an exceptionally powerful DJ performance instrument. However, the DJ-808 is only half of the equation.
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“Love Lockdown" by Kanye West utilizes the Roland TR-808, the heartbeat of electronic music production since the early 1980s.
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Cerebral one moment, floor-shaking the next—Brian Lindgren’s project confounds notions of how an electronic release should sound and feel.
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Playing backing tracks and samples live is one of the most common new experiences a drummer encounters. Tools like the SPD::ONE WAV
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This guide will teach you how hybrid drums can benefit your drumming by helping you enhance, layer, and expand your sound.
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From stints in the E Street Band to his current role in one of metal’s most revered acts, Weinberg understands the power
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Mixing for dance sets requires constant innovation. Make your live sets stand out from the crowd with these DJ-808 tricks.
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There are specific things musicians can do to foster wellness and stay creative, despite the challenges we all face right now.
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1979 was an exciting year for synthesizers at Roland, and PROMARS had a unique place. This deep dive explores the classic monosynth.
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Giving your child the chance to learn piano encourages them to use their brain, inspires physical coordination, and expands creativity.
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Learning piano at an early age will have a positive effect on your child’s mental and physical growth and enrich their lives
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Whether you’re playing Chopin’s Scherzos or “Clocks” by Coldplay, the piano can excite, move, and inspire. Digital pianos can make learning more
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Piano practice time is a precious commodity for most of us. Even advanced players can get more from practicing to enhance their
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Linafornia’s childhood and teenage years contained a broad range of melodies and tones.
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In our new quarantine reality, many of us work from home and socialize through a screen, making technology increasingly central in our
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The video game industry is moving ever closer to cloud storage, digital distribution, and other online possibilities.
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They say that for a career in music you need to be tenacious, and I had been throughout my twenties and beyond.
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2020 certainly hasn’t been a typical summer, but at least the world has had one reliable constant: good indie music. Here's a
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Explore these eight lesser-known tips and help fully utilize the beatmaking potential of Roland Cloud's powerful TR-808 plugin.
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Prog rock has carved its space as one of the most complex, imaginative, and wide-ranging subgenres.
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These musical prompts for Roland Cloud’s SRX STRINGS and ELECTRIC PIANO are sure to get your creative synapses firing with fresh ideas.
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To listen to the dreamy, chillwave sounds of Brothertiger, you might think that sole tiger John Jagos grew up in the 1980s.
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Classic analog to vintage digital. And beyond. Get to know the powerful JUPITER-X and JUPITER-Xm.
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Nashville has seen changes over the years, mirroring the growth of its entertainment industry. These musicians contribute to the fabric of Music
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We’re spending more time than ever in front of computers and need a screen break. It can feel like we’re bouncing between
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In the mid-'80s, there was little edgier in the mainstream than NYC’s notorious Beastie Boys, and "Paul Revere" was their origin story.
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A “Buffalo Stance” is to stand with arms crossed, looking sideways. It's also the name of a 1989 hit by Swedish-born, UK-bred
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Learn to use the Roland TD-17's rich features to improve your drumming in a clear and simple way with this Ultimate Guide.
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The Roland GO:MIXER is an easy and fun way to record and start livestreaming yourself. Here are five reason why you need
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Get the most out of the powerful Roland SYSTEM-8 synthesizer on stage and in the studio with this comprehensive Ultimate Guide.
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