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Sound Behind the Song: “Can You Feel It” by Mr. Fingers

Sound Behind the Song: “Can You Feel It” by Mr. Fingers

February 17, 2021May 27, 2022
History/Stories

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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JUNO-60: The Whole Story

JUNO-60: The Whole Story

February 17, 2021May 27, 2022
History/Stories/Synthesizer

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: Austin to LA on Bars and Verses

Zeale: Austin to LA on Bars and Verses

February 10, 2021May 27, 2022
People/Stories

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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How Musicians Are Utilizing Reddit

How Musicians Are Utilizing Reddit

February 5, 2021February 5, 2021
Stories/Trend

Since 2005, Reddit has become a powerful resource for topics across the board. How is it especially useful for musicians?

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Tips and Tricks: Using the SPD-SX as a MIDI Controller

Tips and Tricks: Using the SPD-SX as a MIDI Controller

February 3, 2021May 27, 2022
Drums/Learn

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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A Few Minutes with Jeremy Ledbetter

A Few Minutes with Jeremy Ledbetter

January 27, 2021May 27, 2022
People/Piano/Stories

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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10 Zenbeats Tips for Your Production Workflow

10 Zenbeats Tips for Your Production Workflow

January 22, 2021May 27, 2022
Learn/Production

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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Faithless: Breaking Down Classic Tracks with Sister Bliss

Faithless: Breaking Down Classic Tracks with Sister Bliss

January 20, 2021August 4, 2023
Learn/Synthesizer

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: Using Software Synthesizers with FANTOM

Creative Hub: Using Software Synthesizers with FANTOM

January 15, 2021April 23, 2024
Learn/Synthesizer

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: DAW and Audio Interface with FANTOM

Creative Hub: DAW and Audio Interface with FANTOM

January 15, 2021April 23, 2024
Learn/Synthesizer

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: Introduction to FANTOM’s Workflow

Creative Hub: Introduction to FANTOM’s Workflow

January 15, 2021April 23, 2024
Learn/Synthesizer

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: FANTOM and MIDI

Creative Hub: FANTOM and MIDI

January 15, 2021April 23, 2024
Learn/Synthesizer

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: CV/Gate and FANTOM

Creative Hub: CV/Gate and FANTOM

January 15, 2021April 23, 2024
Learn/Synthesizer

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: FANTOM’s External Inputs and Sub Outs

Creative Hub: FANTOM’s External Inputs and Sub Outs

January 15, 2021April 23, 2024
Learn/Synthesizer

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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Creative Hub: Using FANTOM as Your Studio Center

Creative Hub: Using FANTOM as Your Studio Center

January 15, 2021April 23, 2024
Learn/Synthesizer

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: The Inner Workings of a Global Phenomenon

K-pop: The Inner Workings of a Global Phenomenon

January 14, 2021October 2, 2025
Stories/Trend

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: From MAE.SUN to Hit Parade

Hailey Niswanger: From MAE.SUN to Hit Parade

January 13, 2021December 21, 2023
People/Stories/Wind

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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How to Create a Tame Impala-style Track with Roland Cloud

How to Create a Tame Impala-style Track with Roland Cloud

January 8, 2021March 25, 2023
Learn/Synthesizer

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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Guy Fletcher and Jim Cox: Mark Knopfler’s Keyboard Duo

Guy Fletcher and Jim Cox: Mark Knopfler’s Keyboard Duo

December 30, 2020May 27, 2022
Learn/Piano/Synthesizer

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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A Few Minutes with Salim Merchant on Music and Film

A Few Minutes with Salim Merchant on Music and Film

December 23, 2020May 27, 2022
People/Stories

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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Why Music Creation Apps Can Be a Child’s Intro to Music

Why Music Creation Apps Can Be a Child’s Intro to Music

December 23, 2020December 23, 2020
Learn/Production

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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4 Audio Effects New Producers Need to Know

4 Audio Effects New Producers Need to Know

December 18, 2020May 27, 2022
Learn/Production

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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SYML: Sound, Film, and the  Instrumental Journey

SYML: Sound, Film, and the Instrumental Journey

December 16, 2020December 16, 2020
People/Stories

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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What’s Collab and How Can Musicians Use it?

What’s Collab and How Can Musicians Use it?

December 15, 2020May 27, 2022
Stories/Tech

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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FANTOM and the Speed to Create

FANTOM and the Speed to Create

December 12, 2020May 27, 2022
Learn/Synthesizer

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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A Few Minutes with Jubilee on 808s and Community

A Few Minutes with Jubilee on 808s and Community

December 12, 2020March 4, 2021
People/Stories

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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Winter Blanket: A Cozy and Comforting Indie Playlist

Winter Blanket: A Cozy and Comforting Indie Playlist

December 10, 2020December 10, 2020
Stories/Trend

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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Piano Self-accompaniment Tips for Singer-Songwriters

Piano Self-accompaniment Tips for Singer-Songwriters

December 5, 2020May 27, 2022
Learn/Piano

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 Essentials for the JUPITER-Xm

Synthwave Essentials for the JUPITER-Xm

December 4, 2020May 27, 2022
Learn/Synthesizer

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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The Business of Music: Your Guide to DIY Publicity

The Business of Music: Your Guide to DIY Publicity

December 3, 2020December 3, 2020
Stories/Trend

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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A Few Minutes with Badflower in the Studio

A Few Minutes with Badflower in the Studio

December 2, 2020May 27, 2022
People/Stories

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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Create a Flying Lotus-style Beat with Roland Cloud

Create a Flying Lotus-style Beat with Roland Cloud

November 21, 2020May 26, 2022
Learn/Synthesizer

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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How Octapadist Became an Occupation in India

How Octapadist Became an Occupation in India

November 20, 2020January 6, 2022
Stories/Trend

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: Toronto Trio Keeps Venues and DIY Alive

METZ: Toronto Trio Keeps Venues and DIY Alive

November 18, 2020November 19, 2020
People/Stories

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: Return of a Bristol Drum and Bass Legend

Krust: Return of a Bristol Drum and Bass Legend

November 14, 2020May 26, 2022
People/Stories

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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Drummer Dad: Musical Moments with the Family

Drummer Dad: Musical Moments with the Family

November 13, 2020May 26, 2022
Drums/Learn

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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Drum Teacher: Lessons Using Electronic Kits

Drum Teacher: Lessons Using Electronic Kits

November 13, 2020May 26, 2022
Drums/Learn

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, Photo Courtesy of the Artist

Richard Devine: A Systic Approach to Acid

November 11, 2020May 26, 2022
People/Stories

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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Stay-at-Home Drummer: Finding Engagement with Music

Stay-at-Home Drummer: Finding Engagement with Music

November 7, 2020May 26, 2022
Drums/Learn

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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Matt Workman: Behind Drummer XR and Cine Tracer

Matt Workman: Behind Drummer XR and Cine Tracer

November 6, 2020May 26, 2022
Stories/Tech

Drummer XR blends drumming, green screen, and mixed-reality professional Matt Workman's immersive 3D world-building chops.

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What Yoga Can Teach a 2020 Musician

What Yoga Can Teach a 2020 Musician

October 31, 2020January 5, 2021
Stories/Trend

In times of many challenges, musicians can learn a great deal by implementing the fundamental philosophies of yoga practice.

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Artists at Home: Delayed Pleasure

Artists at Home: Delayed Pleasure

October 29, 2020May 26, 2022
People/Stories

The enigmatic artist creates his environment primarily with Roland Boutique synthesizers and drum machines. Visit his studio.

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Drumatix: The Perpetual Appeal of the TR-606

Drumatix: The Perpetual Appeal of the TR-606

October 28, 2020August 4, 2023
History/Stories

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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The Business of Music: Simple Ways to Polish Your Brand

The Business of Music: Simple Ways to Polish Your Brand

October 23, 2020October 23, 2020
Stories/Trend

Through social media, our personal and artistic lives bleed into each other. What does this mean for musicians developing their branding?

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The Business of Music: DIY Booking Tips

The Business of Music: DIY Booking Tips

October 22, 2020May 26, 2022
Stories/Trend

Can't find a scene in your area? Create one yourself. These tips from veteran booker Emily Twombly will kickstart your DIY journey.

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JUPITER-Xm and Zenbeats: A Perfect Pair

October 16, 2020May 26, 2022
Learn/Synthesizer

The JUPITER-Xm is a powerful synthesizer. Zenbeats is a multi-platform app for music creation. When combined, the duo has impressive synergy.

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Piano Tips: Practicing During a Pandemic

Piano Tips: Practicing During a Pandemic

October 16, 2020May 26, 2022
Learn/Piano

Practice can keep us sharp while waiting for live music to return. Anthony Carone of Canada's Arkells shares piano tips to maximize

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Modulation Secrets with the Legendary SYSTEM-100

Modulation Secrets with the Legendary SYSTEM-100

October 15, 2020May 26, 2022
Learn/Synthesizer

There’s a powerful, semi-modular synth in Roland Cloud to explore. Learn to connect the SYSTEM-100's virtual patch cords for new sounds.

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Kassi Ashton: The Fine Art of Making Music

Kassi Ashton: The Fine Art of Making Music

October 14, 2020May 26, 2022
People/Stories

Kassi Ashton shares her creative journey from small-town Missouri to Music City recording artist in this mini-doc and profile.

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Samuel Proffitt, Photo by Erin Hinojos

Samuel Proffitt: Brooding Beats and Russian Literature

October 10, 2020May 26, 2022
People/Stories

Samuel Proffitt's sophisticated sound is haunting. He discusses everything from screamo aspirations to rhythmic inspiration using the TR-808.

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