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DW Drums

On the Drums: DW Foundations

April 29, 2025April 29, 2025
Drums/Learn

Here is the story of DW Drums—from its earliest days as a teaching studio right up to the latest innovations.

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DW Woodology

On the Drums: DW Sonic Philosophy 

April 29, 2025April 29, 2025
Drums/Learn

Explore the continuing story of DW Drums as the company expands from early hardware innovation into world-class drum manufacturing.

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DW Drums

On the Drums: DW Into the Future 

April 29, 2025April 30, 2025
Drums/Learn

Dive into DW’s inspiring legacy as the company enters the world of high-fidelity audio drum samples with DW Soundworks™.

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NAMM 2025 Scene Report

NAMM 2025 Scene Report

April 7, 2025April 7, 2025
Stories/Trend

Relive the inspiring performances, exclusive product debuts, and groundbreaking discussions showcased at the 2025 NAMM Show.

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Careers in Music: Bob Mackenzie with James Blake 

Careers in Music: Bob Mackenzie with James Blake 

April 3, 2025April 8, 2025
Learn/Production

From humble beginnings to working with James Blake, Bob Mackenzie explains how the Roland SP-404MKII fuels creativity

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Roland Engineering: SP-404 Past, Present, and Future

April 2, 2025April 25, 2025
Learn/Production

Original SP-404 designer Kenji Yamada and current project leader Takeo Shirato discuss the 404 concept, its widespread popularity, and more.

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Lo-Fi Education: The SP-404 in the Classroom

April 2, 2025April 2, 2025
Stories/Trend

David Bellow, aka Lightfoot, and Michele Darling explain the process of establishing a groundbreaking SP-404 course at Berklee.

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Ultimate Guide to 404 Day 2025

April 2, 2025April 7, 2025
DJ/Trend

Join the 404 Day worldwide takeover with community-driven SP-powered events, showcases, workshops, and interactive demos.

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Tips and Tricks: Using the Roland Cloud JC-120 Jazz Chorus with Synths 

Tips and Tricks: Using the Roland Cloud JC-120 Jazz Chorus with Synths 

March 18, 2025March 18, 2025
Production/Synthesizer

Add presence, bite and spatial width to synth basses, leads, pads and more with the JC-120 Jazz Chorus guitar amplifier software effect.

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CRSSD Festival 2025

Scene Report: CRSSD Fest Spring 2025

March 13, 2025March 14, 2025
People/Stories

Peer inside this idiosyncratic fest with four unique acts from spring 2025 who discuss their artistry and what makes CRSSD so special.

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A Few Minutes with Σtella  

March 5, 2025March 5, 2025
People/Stories

Hailing from Greece, the artist opens up about capturing the attention of Sub Pop and how the Roland INTEGRA-7 helped create her

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Leftfield

Sound Behind the Song: “Song of Life” by Leftfield  

March 3, 2025March 14, 2025
History/Stories

Leftfield came from the same primordial soup as the greatest British dance acts. Explore this iconic track and the TB-303's role in

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Sound Behind the Song: “Praise You” by Fatboy Slim  

March 3, 2025March 3, 2025
History/Stories

Here's how the artist's omnipresent '90s hit "Praise You" harnessed the Roland TB-303 to become a radio and dancefloor sensation.

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Beyond Acid: Pushing the TB-303 into New Sonic Territory  

March 3, 2025March 3, 2025
Learn/Synthesizer

Break down the techniques to create 303-based sounds, complete with step-by-step programming tips and real-world track references.

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Mastering the TB-303 Sequencer in Roland Cloud

March 3, 2025March 3, 2025
Learn/Synthesizer

If you want your sequences to hit harder and groove deeper this guide will show you how to program, tweak, and automate

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Track Talk: Erick the Architect on “Beverly Drive”

Track Talk: Erick the Architect on “Beverly Drive”

February 24, 2025February 24, 2025
Learn/Production

Erick the Architect delves into the inspiration behind his track "Beverly Drive," highlighting its deep connection to his community.

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Listening Guide: Synth Pop  

February 13, 2025February 13, 2025
History/Stories

Synthesizers in music production brought about a massive cultural shift. Take a trip into this groundbreaking genre.

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BLKLBL

BLKLBL on Modern Electric Scene Packs for GALAXIAS   

February 11, 2025February 11, 2025
Learn/Production/Synthesizer

The normally secretive artist took time to discuss the process behind creating their new GALAXIAS Scene Packs.

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Unlocking the Full Potential of Your Smartphone Cameras

Unlocking the Full Potential of Your Smartphone Cameras

February 10, 2025February 10, 2025
Learn/Livestreaming

Learn how to take the camera on your mobile device to the next level and maximize it for livestreaming and other video

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Howard Jones

A Few Minutes with Howard Jones   

February 5, 2025February 5, 2025
People/Stories

The legendary songwriter and performer discusses Roland synthesizers, positive thinking, and music’s power to transform. 

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Laurie Anderson

Sound Behind the Song: “O Superman” by Laurie Anderson 

February 5, 2025February 5, 2025
History/Stories

Find out how the art-rock classic “O Superman” kicked off Anderson's career by transforming the mundane into the sinister.

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Jim Keltner

Listening Guide: Jim Keltner

January 24, 2025April 10, 2025
Drums/History/Learn/Stories

Jim Keltner has been a go-to session drummer since the '70s. From ex-Beatles to Bob Dylan to Steely Dan, here’s a taste

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The Making of Tone Explorer: An Interview with Kazuyoshi Sasamori of Roland Future Design Lab  

January 22, 2025January 22, 2025

Learn about the Tone Explorer concept, challenges, and what might come next from Roland Future Design Lab.

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Patrice Rushen: Always in the Moment

January 20, 2025August 12, 2025
People/Stories

The legendary songwriter and keyboardist opens up about her beginnings, achievements, and what she hopes to impart to her students.

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Sheila E.

Sheila E.: A Glamorous Life of Rhythm

January 20, 2025January 22, 2025
Drums/People/Stories

Learn about the legendary percussionist's family legacy, powerhouse collaborations, and career highlights. 

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Gary Numan

Listening Guide: Gary Numan

January 20, 2025September 10, 2025
History/Stories

The trailblazer combined synthesizers, tight songwriting chops, and an evolving glam sci-fi image. Probe the outer limits of his discography.

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Roland Engineering: V-STAGE

January 20, 2025January 20, 2025
Learn/Synthesizer

Roland uses a “V” to indicate instruments embodying a specific set of virtues. Learn about the engineering process culminating in V-STAGE.

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Listening Guide: Early Broken Beat  

January 3, 2025January 3, 2025
History/Stories

Broken beat was created by a community of producers with roots in London's various club scenes. Here are some of the genre's

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Roland Future Design Lab at Audio Developer Conference 2024 

Roland Future Design Lab at Audio Developer Conference 2024 

December 30, 2024December 30, 2024

Follow the RFDL team recently to the birthplace of trip-hop, Bristol, UK, for the annual ADC 2024 Audio Developer Conference.

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Track Talk: James Fauntleroy on Helping Craft Hit Songs

December 13, 2024December 19, 2024
Learn/Production

Songwriter James Fauntleroy shares exclusive thoughts on the songwriting process behind creating hit songs with a range of artists.

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Living the Stream with Mitch Bruzzese  

Living the Stream with Mitch Bruzzese  

December 10, 2024January 14, 2025
Drums/Learn/Livestreaming

The online star shares secrets about gaining his Twitch fandom, his hi-tech setup, and what inspires him about livestreaming.

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Unlock Your Creativity with GO:KEYS

November 26, 2024November 27, 2024
Learn/Piano

Whether this is your first instrument or you’re adding keys to your repertoire, learn tips and tricks for your first 90 minutes

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Hybrid Theory: Noah Hyppolite with Mick Jenkins

Hybrid Theory: Noah Hyppolite with Mick Jenkins

November 25, 2024November 25, 2024
Drums

Noah Hyppolite discusses hybrid hip-hop drumming and how he navigates the intersection of touring with Mick Jenkins and a career in aerospace.

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Track Talk: Adrian Lyles on “Somewhere to Go”

November 21, 2024November 21, 2024
Learn/Production

Singer-songwriter, pianist, and actor Adrian Lyles shares his musical journey and songwriting creative process.

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Tone Explorer: Technology Preview for GALAXIAS

November 11, 2024December 12, 2024

Tone Explorer is a technology preview from Roland Future Design Lab, made available for music creators to try as a GALAXIAS Labs

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Getting Started with AeroCaster

November 8, 2024November 8, 2024
Learn/Livestreaming

The AeroCaster Livestreaming System makes livestreaming easier than ever. Find out everything you need to kick off your journey today.

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Choosing the Right Livestreaming Platform   

Choosing the Right Livestreaming Platform   

November 8, 2024November 8, 2024
Learn/Livestreaming

When it comes to choosing a livestreaming platform, there are several key factors to consider. Find out which is right for your

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BizBeat: When We Were Young—How Festivals are Revitalizing Music Scenes

November 8, 2024November 22, 2024
Stories/Trend

The When We Were Young music festival is a niche celebration where emo fans reunite to soak in nostalgia and fuel the

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AeroCaster and the Nanny Bubby Cooking Confidence Show  

AeroCaster and the Nanny Bubby Cooking Confidence Show  

November 7, 2024November 7, 2024
Learn/Livestreaming

The Nanny Bubby Cooking Confidence Show is a light-hearted program to help home cooks feel confident in their abilities. Learn how Aerocaster

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Growth Tactics: Expand Your Facebook Livestreaming Audience 

Growth Tactics: Expand Your Facebook Livestreaming Audience 

November 7, 2024November 7, 2024
Learn/Livestreaming

Facebook Live is a powerful social media tool that allows you to connect with your audience in real-time. Learn to maximize it

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Growth Tactics: Expand Your Twitch Livestreaming Audience

Growth Tactics: Expand Your Twitch Livestreaming Audience

November 7, 2024November 7, 2024
Learn/Livestreaming

If you’re looking to take your Twitch livestreaming to the next level, here are some ways you can grow your audience.

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Growth Tactics: Expand Your YouTube Livestreaming Audience

Growth Tactics: Expand Your YouTube Livestreaming Audience

November 7, 2024November 7, 2024
Learn/Livestreaming

With 2.9 billion monthly active users worldwide, YouTube is the king of online videos. As the platform continues to evolve, so do

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Getting Started Sharing Content with Livestreaming 

Getting Started Sharing Content with Livestreaming 

November 7, 2024November 8, 2024
Learn/Livestreaming

Livestreaming is by far the fastest way for you to connect with your audience. With the right equipment and a plan you’ll

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Growth Tactics: Expand Your Instagram Livestreaming Audience  

Growth Tactics: Expand Your Instagram Livestreaming Audience  

November 7, 2024November 7, 2024
Learn/Livestreaming

If you want to go live but haven’t taken the plunge yet, Instagram Live is the perfect place to start. Discover how

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AeroCaster and Heiga Studios

November 7, 2024November 7, 2024
Learn/Livestreaming

Heiga Studios in Miami discuss how they use the Roland AeroCaster to make livestreaming even smoother for their clients.

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Growth Tactics: Adding Multimedia to Livestreams

Growth Tactics: Adding Multimedia to Livestreams

November 7, 2024November 7, 2024
Learn/Livestreaming

Discover how adding multimedia elements can improve production value, engage viewers, and keep them coming back to your livestreams.

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A Few Minutes with Hannah Holland

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024
People/Stories

Following the release of the soundtrack to Bruce LaBruce's film The Visitor,
Hannah Holland examines the path from club kid to

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A Few Minutes with Molchat Doma  

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024
People/Stories

From '80s synthwave to '90s synth rock, Belarusian post-punk trio Molchat Doma reveals the gear that makes the group tick.

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Tips and Tricks: Roland Cloud RE-201 Space Echo 

Tips and Tricks: Roland Cloud RE-201 Space Echo 

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024
Learn/Synthesizer

From dubby tails to glacial repeats, here's how to maximize the classic RE-201 Space Echo delay using these essential tips and tricks.

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Xiu Xiu

A Few Minutes with Xiu Xiu  

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024
People/Stories

Jamie Stewart, the confessional frontperson of experimental rock band Xiu Xiu, explains their love for Roland drum machines.

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