The Roland Aerophone is a convenient, low-maintenance way to spend more time on your music. Learn to care for this digital wind
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If you play the saxophone, you already know how to play the Aerophone. Learn why it’s regarded as one of the easiest
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The Aerophone is easy to use, fun to play, and provides many learning opportunities. Learn why it's popular with new and seasoned
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Hybrid drumming blends acoustic and electronic elements. Will Hunt of Evanescence explains his approach to the style.
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Live electronic music performance creates a unique interaction between performer and listener. Discover how it is both exciting and transformative.
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Explore this guide to the 90+ processing tools in ZENOLOGY FX, covering various processors, effects, and beyond.
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Artificial Intelligence is making its way into music. Investigate the wild new world of AI and how it's reshaping the creative landscape.
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Keyboard virtuoso Kyle Hollingsworth of The String Cheese Incident talks gear history, love of live performance, and songwriting craft.
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Brooklyn trio Nation of Language demonstrates how its '80s-synth pop credentials are not just future past but future present.
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A group of eclectic Icelandic artists offer unique perspectives on electronic music performance, their home country, and more.
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Since its debut, the SYSTEM-8 has become a mainstay. From big room to dubstep to techno, its powerful synthesis engine covers all
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Daktyl is turning heads with his distinctive beats. The self-proclaimed gearhead discusses his influences, sample arsenal, and collabs.
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Stones Throw Records challenges perceptions, demonstrating how a scrappy indie can create a deep cultural impact. Explore these essentials.
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California-based DJ Mary Droppinz combines skills and taste with marketing acumen. The rising star shares the secrets behind her success.
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FANTOM is more than a synthesizer. Takeo Shirato and his team help illuminate the groundbreaking creative hub and its perpetual growth.
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GAIA 2 boasts a powerful hybrid engine combining wavetable and virtual analog synthesis. Its designers shed light on this dynamic instrument.
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Octave One’s Lenny Burden reveals the tools and techniques behind the duo’s tactile, electrifying live sets.
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The past decade saw hip-hop go stratospheric. This playlist highlights tracks that helped the genre dominate the international stage.
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Sometimes, a song’s intro transports us back to a specific time. Learn how the CR-78 formed the playful rhythmic bed for "Heart
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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
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In hip-hop history, the early 2000s represent the point when the genre began to have fun. Explore these standout tracks of the
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Experimental duo H31R strives to break through genre boundaries. The pair shares insight into their influences, gear, and creative process.
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In celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, listen to these ten essential songs from the sound’s golden era, the 1990s.
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’70s hip-hop provided the perfect soundtrack to a good time. Get transported back to that magical period with these ten songs as
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The 1980s were a pivotal time in hip-hop’s development. Listen to these ten songs that helped define the decade.
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Explore the show's haunting theme song and learn how the composers leaned on vintage synths, including the Roland JUPITER-8 and SH-2.
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Keys player and musical director Ashton Miranda is living his dream on Ed Sheeran’s +–=÷x world tour. But his success didn’t come
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Use the JX-8P’s thoughtful architecture to create bells and mallets that blur the line between analog warmth and digital precision.
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At the heart of Tangerine Dream’s hypnotic “White Eagle” lies a secret—one kept between the band and a pair of JUPITER-8s.
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Vangelis’ “Elsewhere” has all the hallmarks of the late maestro: synths, emotion, and a sublime melody, all held together by two JUNO-106s.
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Award-winning game composer Jesper Kyd shares how Roland gear has been essential to his career, including the Warhammer 40,000 soundtrack.
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Award-winning composer Megan McDuffee reveals how she broke into video game scoring, sharing plenty of tips along the way.
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The “Walk This Way” beat dances around the guitar and vocal rhythms to create one of the most memorable grooves in rock
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Explore how the themes and drums on "Come as You Are” intertwine, then download the V-Drums kit to capture the Nevermind
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Beyoncé is one of the most revered artists of her generation. Re-create her smash “Break My Soul” using sounds from Roland Cloud.
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Follow DJ Skratch Bastid and Pro A/V expert RomeDigs as they reflect on the power of combining livestreaming with in-person performance.
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A legend of house music’s second wave, Roland instruments have been fundamental to Todd Terry’s genre-hopping career for the past 35 years.
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Pearl & the Oysters explain how the track Konami allowed them to dream again after the pandemic shattered their move to Los
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The SH-101 is a versatile single-oscillator synth. Explore five signature lead sounds it can generate with its streamlined front panel.
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Nathan Fake creates music that exists on multiple planes. The artist discusses the early Internet, Roland gear, and running a label.
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Explore the multifaceted São Paulo beat scene with this in-depth history of its close-knit ecosystem of artists, beatmakers, and labels.
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SZA mixes neo-soul, R&B, trap, hip-hop, and pop into a unique brew. Use Roland Cloud to create a track in the artist’s
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Explore five iconic poly presets ranging from smooth pads to punchy brass to silky analog strings using the JUPITER-8 Model Expansion.
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As co-writer and producer for British alt-rockers The 1975, George Daniel's association with Roland is integral to the band's sound.
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The SH-4d Synthesizer is a versatile desktop powerhouse drawing on a rich history. Explore its eleven oscillators and see where they lead.
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"Sample Talk" is a unique track that discusses the concept of sampling. Learn how Lance Skiiiwalker created it with help from the
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On the eve of Rihanna's Super Bowl performance, Mike Reid discusses his history, lessons from artists, and the power of hybrid drumming.
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Hatchie follows an acclaimed record with the supercharged single "Nosedive." Harriette Pilbeam and Joe Agius describe the song's creation.
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Devo's cult status remains indelible. Co-founder Gerald V. Casale reminisces about the band and its longstanding association with Roland.
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For an auditory advantage over the competition, a pro gaming audio mixer is essential. Learn how BRIDGE CAST can improve your livestreams.
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