The SP-404MKII is ready-made for numerous types of customizations. Here's a deep dive into the world of options for modding the new
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The lead designers behind the SP-404MKII provide an exclusive look inside the making of the updated version of the beloved classic.
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For David Rosenthal, Billy Joel’s keyboardist and Musical Director, NYC is home. Learn how he helped arrange an all-star tribute to the
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Egyptian Lover—born Gregory Broussard—began his love affair with the Roland TR-808 as a teenager. It has been his muse ever since.
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The siblings of LLNN share a lifetime of gaming and music. They discuss unorthodox sound design, Roland gear, and the mystery of
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IZ and Bobby Avila and Aaron Spears take us behind the scenes of what it takes to put together the mammoth Usher
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SAINt JHN and Imanbek won a Grammy award for “Roses." Using ZENOLOGY, explore how to recreate sounds from this multi-platinum record.
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Before hip-hop was the world's most dominant musical genre, several groundbreaking women blazed a fiery trail for others to follow.
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At the heart of the classic is its use of the TR-909. The drum machine's crisp attack evokes the heady world of
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Music producers create melodies that inspire artists to write amazing songs. Discover some fresh tricks to level up your melodic game.
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The TR-707 and TR-727 drum machines are more than just coveted vintage units. Learn about the ways in which modders have made
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The track contains all the hallmarks of classic Prodigy: a blistering synth hook, heart-stopping guitars, and the smack of the Roland TR-707.
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Often credited as the first deep house cut, “Mystery of Love” is a blueprint for the genre. Its pattern continues to captivate
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"Glimmer” serves as a palate cleanser on Tame Impala's fourth album. Featuring the TR-707, it feels like an old friend in new
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When that muted guitar lick comes in against those TR-707 rimshots, it feels too good not to dance. This is the tale
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German DJ/producer Alex Ridha is best known as Boys Noize. His stomping 2010 tech-house track “1010” was built around a modified TR-707.
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The bicoastal artist discusses the joy of sharing new musical sounds, making cosmic connections, and crafting beats with the DJ-808.
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Since he was a young person, music has brought joy to John P. Kee. Now he shares that same experience with audiences
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With Prismatic Sound Modeling, V-Drums have reached unprecedented realism and detail. Learn about the innovative modeling engine.
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Robin "Scanner" Rimbaud explores many genres—from avant-garde to accessible. Find out how he's gone from tape recorders to art institutions.
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Australian producer LUCIANBLOMKAMP walks us through the process behind creating the track for 6LACK’s smash hit “In Between."
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Gattobus received his first Roland keyboard at 16. Find out how he became a sound designer for the SYSTEM-8, FANTOM, JUPITER-X, and
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Looking to broadcast a conversation on Clubhouse or create an award-winning podcast? Here's how the GO:MIXER PRO-X can be your one-stop shop.
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Once an invite-only space for execs and celebrities, Clubhouse can benefit users of all types. Learn to maximize this powerful platform.
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As a founder of 1500 Sound Academy, multi-instrumentalist/producer/writer Rance Dopson uses his experience to help young musicians grow.
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Drake has kept his finger on the pulse of hip-hop for over a decade. Learn to use ZENOLOGY to recreate the synth
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Prepping for a big gig or woodshedding to improve your chops—these V-Drums exercises will help build precision, timing, and more.
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Rarelyalways opens up about his eclectic influences, the unpredictable ways inspiration strikes, and how he sometimes denies his identity.
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Dua Lipa has a knack for making infectious grooves fit with her distinctive vocal tone. Recreate the sounds from "Levitating" with ZENOLOGY.
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Mndsgn has spent over a decade exploring inner truths as danceable moods. Find out why creating his latest was such a rare
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Zenbeats gave singer-songwriter Shay Leonia the confidence to record vocals for her single "Crumbs." Read about the entire creative process.
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Alex Hutchings is turning heads with videos featuring the MC-707 GROOVEBOX and the BOSS MS-3. He walks us through this innovative pairing.
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The Roland and BOSS Lifetime Achievement Awards honor artists while providing a timeline of how these musicians and instruments shaped music.
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Justin Bieber's latest is an infectious slice of smooth R&B. Capture the tones from "Peaches" with the ZENOLOGY Software Synthesizer.
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Jacknife Lee has produced U2, REM, The Killers, Snow Patrol, and more. Still, his hunger for innovation means he never rests on
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The GROOVEBOX series continues to evolve, and one of the latest tools for advanced performance is Scene Chain. Learn to maximize the
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Italian duo MARNIK discusses '90s inspiration, all-star collaboration, and how their V-MODA headphones can withstand a meteorological event.
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With sophomore LP, KIDS, Noga Erez and Ori Rousso completed a three-year journey. The record overflows with evocative vocals and production.
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Music keeps us young and brings families together. Frank McNulty and his daughter Jules talk about influences, upbringing, and Roland pianos.
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Pop Smoke was a rapper, producer, and singer who rose to stardom in 2019. Learn how to use Roland’s Zenbeats to recreate
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Learn to utilize the SP-404's DJFX LOOPER, a definitive feature of the SP series and sonic cornerstone of the lo-fi hip-hop movement.
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Austin, TX beatmaker/producer/artist Flobama shares four essential quick-start tips to help SP-404 users maximize their machines.
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Many artists and releases played a pivotal role in shaping the L.A. Beat Scene. Here's a variety of key sounds from a
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Welcome to the world that’s grown around SP-404 custom skins and beyond. Get lost in the art and hear from the creators
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Here's a place to start exploring the massive catalog of Madlib, one of the finest producers to ever touch a beat pad.
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The SP-404 helped usher in lo-fi hip-hop. Roland’s Engineering team answers questions on the most intriguing aspects of the iconic SP series.
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We celebrate Ras G, the legendary producer, DJ, and label co-founder who released 24 albums and mixtapes in his too-brief career.
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Miss Tahloulah May respects hip-hop heritage while pursuing her vision. She discusses beatmaking, crate digging, and the SP-404.
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For the uninitiated, we provide a roadmap to the formidable discography of rap’s foremost supervillain: MF DOOM.
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The cartoon quartet’s eponymous debut blurred lines between multi-genre music and art. Learn about Gorillaz's history and ongoing influence.
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