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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Chris Clark's restless musical mind leads him to fresh sonic pastures. His latest release blends modern classical with trademark textures.
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Roland's Development team discusses all things VERSELAB, a new music production tool that makes it easy to create songs from pop to
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Each generation has songs embodying the culture. Roddy Ricch’s “The Box” acclimated listeners to the genre-blending force hip-hop had become.
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Grammy-winning Portugal. the Man is the first band to release its own cryptocurrency, the PTM Coin. Find out how and why.
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Trace the influence electroclash artists had on the music of today and it's not hard to see the genre everywhere. So, what happened?
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The Roland Lifestyle brand builds on the company's legacy while looking to the future. See how it's introducing Roland to new generations.
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Aisling Brouwer scores acclaimed films and is half of AVAWAVES. She discusses her upbringing, pandemic recording, and MC-707 inspiration.
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Find out how Point Blank and educator Angela Piva use Roland Cloud to help students master music production, beatmaking, synthesis, and more.
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“Everybody Needs A 303" marked the arrival of Fatboy Slim. The track would propel him to become one of the world’s first
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“Acid Tracks” spread like wildfire from Chicago across the globe. Learn how the TB-303 gave birth to a smiling generation of clubbers.
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Three decades in, Josh Wink is an electronic music icon. He talks about creativity, his first TB-303, and “Higher State of Consciousness.”
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Josh Wink honed his craft in Philly warehouses. From raves to radio, his TB-303 anthem “A Higher State of Consciousness” became a
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"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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