"The Bay" has a sun-drenched video and JUNO-60 hooks galore. Metronomy's Joseph Mount explains why it's easy to love but wasn't easy
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Artist/designer/musician Yuri Suzuki talks about his love of Roland gear, creating 808303.studio, and musical life during quarantine.
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“Caribbean Blue” by Enya is a tapestry of layered vocals over a bed of JUNO-60 pads. Its sounds evoke the pull of
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With a JUNO-60 and an army of Roland samplers, Animal Collective created an unforgettable melodic kaleidoscope: “My Girls."
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“Blue Drive” moves like a meditative improvisation, with no calculated beginning or end. Oneohtrix Point Never guides us using the JUNO-60.
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Talk about '80s music, and a-ha's era-defining hit single “Take On Me” comes to mind. Get the story of this classic and
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From The Hooters to Cyndi Lauper, Rob Hyman has great timing. Discover how the JUNO-60 helped craft classic songs and capture magic
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Starkly beautiful, “Can You Feel It” is an iconic piece of 20th-century dance music. Mr. Fingers created it solely on the JUNO-60
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In 1982, a new synth dynasty set the tone for the '80s and beyond. Get the entire tale of the sonic and
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Zeale is a rapper who's found a niche solo and as half of Blackillac. Follow his journeys from Texas to California and
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Since 2005, Reddit has become a powerful resource for topics across the board. How is it especially useful for musicians?
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Utilizing the SPD-SX as a MIDI controller unlocks a new world of creative possibilities. Explore the SPD-SX as a production tool.
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Toronto-based Jeremy Ledbetter is a musical globetrotter. He speaks about music, travel, and why now is the perfect time to take a
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Zenbeats can help you create on the go and inspire ideas at home. Here are ten tips to improve your production workflow.
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Sister Bliss of Faithless walks us through "Salva Mea," "Insomnia," and other classics. Learn about the Roland gear behind the group’s sound.
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Creative Hub will help you utilize FANTOM as your studio center. This time we’ll discuss how to control plug-in soft synths with
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Creative Hub will help you utilize FANTOM as your studio center. Learn to use FANTOM as an interface, plus how to integrate
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Creative Hub will help you utilize FANTOM as your studio center. This time we’ll dive into the instrument's unique, flexible workflow.
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Creative Hub will help you utilize FANTOM as your studio nerve center. This time we’ll discuss ways to maximize FANTOM’s MIDI functions.
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Creative Hub will help you utilize FANTOM as your studio nerve center. This time we’ll dive into using FANTOM’s dual CV/Gate outputs.
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Creative Hub will help you utilize FANTOM as your studio nerve center. This time we’ll discuss utilizing its external inputs and sub
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From controlling software synthesizers to acting as an audio interface, Creative Hub will help you utilize FANTOM as a studio nerve center.
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K-pop groups increasingly claim the spotlight on the world stage. Industry insiders give us insights into what makes the style so popular.
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Hailey Niswanger is a woodwinds force of nature. Follow her path from Berklee to playing with Demi Lovato and on Beyoncé’s “Black
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Tame Impala blends shoegaze, electro-pop, and downtempo funk in its sound. Use Roland Cloud to create a track in the group's dreamy
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At Red Rocks Amphiteatre, Mark Knopfler's musical director Guy Fletcher and keyboardist Jim Cox walk us through their keyboard rigs.
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Salim Merchant has an awe-inspiring career creating music for film. He took the time to talk about his new album Bhoomi
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Technology plays a big part in music education today. With so many music creation apps, children can make music from an early
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No matter what music you’re making, there are four audio effects you should master: EQ, compression, reverb, and delay. Learn how.
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The atmospheric sound of SYML is both stark and mysterious. Brian Fennell discusses his latest EP and the short film that accompanies
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Collab is a new iOS app from New Product Experimentation (NPE) at Facebook that helps people make music together. Learn how to
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A powerful synthesizer and arranging tool, FANTOM boosts output by eliminating barriers. Learn to use it to craft songs from start to
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Jubilee grew up in Miami where the 808 shaped her sonic DNA. She talks about keeping spirits high and how music creates
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Our holiday season this year will be different than any other. This cozy winter playlist features comforting songs to make it easier.
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Backing yourself up as a singer can be a daunting task. Here are a few strategies to help improve self-accompaniment skills.
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Synthwave has infiltrated the mainstream via Stranger Things and The Weeknd. Learn how to use the JUPITER-Xm to create future-retro
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You've made the music, now what? A full-time music publicist teaches you how to pitch your project and get coverage—DIY style.
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Badflower is a band where chemistry is paramount. The members speak from the studio where they're working on their sophomore release.
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Flying Lotus stretches the boundaries of hip-hop and electronic music. Learn to use Roland Cloud instruments to make a track in his
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Run a search for “Octapad” or “Octapadist,” and you'll find a vast musical community. Learn how the instrument became a household word.
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METZ discusses the band’s history, helping small venues survive, and playing their new album live at the Toronto Opera House.
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Krust emerged from Bristol's fertile environment and became an electronic music icon. He's back with his first album in fourteen years.
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There's an excitement to playing a drum set for the first time. As a father, Oli Raud gets to revisit that feeling
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Simon Ash helps aspiring drummers of all ages on their percussion paths. Electronic drums are at the core of his instructional style.
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Richard Devine's new release stands on the shoulders of acid while twisting it into a new form. He speaks about creating the
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During 2020, many of us turned to creative pursuits while at home. For Simon Gottliffe, his positive escape came from drumming.
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Drummer XR blends drumming, green screen, and mixed-reality professional Matt Workman's immersive 3D world-building chops.
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In times of many challenges, musicians can learn a great deal by implementing the fundamental philosophies of yoga practice.
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The enigmatic artist creates his environment primarily with Roland Boutique synthesizers and drum machines. Visit his studio.
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The TR-606 endures for its crisp, punchy sound, as well as trigger capabilities and extensive mods. Find out why it remains a
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