Learn to use DJ Pierre's Phuture Collection, patches and patterns for the TB-303, TR-707, and TR-727 designed by the artist who invented
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In this exclusive interview, the legend shares about creating "Acid Tracks," birthing a genre, and the early days of the Chicago house
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Roland’s global headquarters sits in Hamamatsu, Japan. Take a tour of this charming seaside town and learn how Roland fits into its
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Clyde Stubblefield's groove is one of the most sampled beats ever. Learn the "Funky Drummer" beat and how to capture its sound
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Travel back in time to the year 1985 to find out what makes the JX-8P so unique among the Roland polysynths and
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A new generation of piano-playing frontpeople is carrying the torch for the instrument, bringing its legacy into new genres and formats.
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Dig deep into what's possible with triggers inputs and learn to create evolving sequences that are more than the sum of their
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Triggers offer a wide range of possibilities for interfacing drum machines with other gear. Explore the best ways to get started using
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Learn how to create unpredictable dynamic shifts in your electronic soundscapes when using a Eurorack rig.
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Learn to utilize your drum machine's trigger inputs and outputs to connect with Eurorack modular gear systems.
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At the core of every drum sequence are electronic pulses called triggers. Explore the best ways to control them in your music
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Zentracker makes recording software more accessible, providing a new tool for music educators and a fresh way to engage their students.
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AMÉMÉ reveals the ways his eclectic musical DNA helps him blur the lines between melodic techno, Afro, and deep house.
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Deke Sharon and Antonio Fernandez of DCappella break down how they created their dubstep rendition of the classic Disney song, “Prince Ali."
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The JD-800 was a slider-packed synthesizer designed to bring sound creation back to music-making. The engineers tell the tale of the classic.
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Verzuz and Rolling Live Studios point to a streaming future. Roland worked with both camps, helping up the sonics to match their
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Acclaimed musician Sam Gendel took the AE-30 to Iceland to create an album and documentary. Learn how the Aerophone Pro inspired the
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From oil paintings to digital illustration, sculptures to industrial design, synthesizers as art are finally shining in the limelight.
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Like athletes, musicians can condition their minds and bodies to perform at high levels. These musical drills will keep you primed to
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Alin Dimitriu, Saint Ezekiel, Lightfoot, and Ski Beatz share the challenges and rewards of sample pack creation and give tips to producers.
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Legendary British musician Andy Bell creates immersive electronic worlds in his new project, GLOK. Read about the role Roland gear plays.
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Moods, aka Nick Lubbersen, added a live band to his trademark electronica for his latest release. He discusses using the JUNO-6 on
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Brooklyn's Xeno & Oaklander discuss their favorite Roland gear and how they utilized it crafting their latest release during the pandemic.
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Roland was a key part of the sampling movement—redefining what music could be. Take a guided tour of Roland samplers from past
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Utilize ZENOLOGY to recreate the mellow tones and lush soundscapes of Olivia Rodrigo’s heart-wrenching ballad, “drivers license.”
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The JD-800 is front and center in this sampling of tracks by legendary artists. Explore these classics and fall in love with
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Explore the inside story of the iconic JD-800 from legendary sound designer Eric Persing, a key figure in its development.
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At the top of the 1990s, Prince was eager for new sounds. The JD-800 was the go-to synth on a lengthy run
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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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