In an exclusive conversation, engineers Hiromu Nagasawa and Akihiro Nagata discuss how the TR-06 adds to Roland’s legacy of innovation.
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You might have heard someone say, "There’s an app for that." Here’s a summary of the best piano apps that your kids
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A good DJ set is like a story with ups and downs and twists and turns. Here are a few tips to
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"Closer" by Nine Inch Nails is built around a densely layered groove featuring the TR-606. The edgy track achieved great chart success
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Mr. Oizo’s “Flat Beat” was an infectious song written for a Levi's® ad starring an orange puppet named Flat Eric. At its
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Detroit’s enigmatic duo Drexciya submerged themselves in Afrofuturist myth. "Rublicks Cube" is a transcendent TR-606 classic.
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The TR-606 was born of experimentation. It gave free rein to a generation of bold musicians like Autechre to create tracks like
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Before the legendary producer was a household name, Steve Albini used the TR-606 to achieve the punishing drum sounds of "I'm a
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808 State’s ode to the Roland TR-606 has stood the test of time as one of the quirkiest yet most trailblazing tunes
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The DJ-707M is a controller that doubles as a tool for mixing, streaming, and music performance. Learn to utilize its many advanced
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Mr. Tuna is a synth master from British Columbia whose converted barn serves as his studio. His social media savvy makes him
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Anyone has the chance to go viral on TikTok. All it takes is attention-grabbing content, strategic hashtags, and some luck.
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Most piano students will encounter the chance to prepare for recitals, concerts, or auditions. Performances present powerful opportunities.
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Founded by A. G. Cook, PC Music is a label that spawned an entire genre, garnering widespread notoriety in the process.
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Electronic music producer Christopher Kah highlights Roland instruments in ECHO, his new immersive 3D audio performances.
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If you grew up in Canada, the music of Gowan sparks memories. The artist also has a longstanding role in theatrical legends
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Instagram introduced a new feature called Reels to create and discover short, entertaining videos. Learn how artists can utilize it.
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Learning piano as an adult should be fun, inspiring, and challenging. Find out why it's one of the most important decisions you
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Energetic, accomplished, and ambitious, BricksDaMane is one of the most prolific and in-demand producers in hip-hop.
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Understanding FM synthesis is considered a mystical art. Explore Frequency Modulation and how the TR-8S, TR-6S, and SYSTEM-8 utilize it.
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Sonic State provides the “first and fastest headlines from the high-tech music world.” See how they utilize the Roland VR-1HD.
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Lorne Wheaton's lengthy tenure with Neil Peart makes him a Rush fan favorite. Learn about their time on the road in this
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For Neil Peart's birthday and in remembrance of his immeasurable contribution to drumming, we journey back to revisit the Time Machine.
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When I launched my first crowdfunding campaign, I had only seven Spotify followers. The project raised over $26,000 for my project.
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It’s been a long journey for the tech house genre. We trace its history and development from the earliest days to the
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The spiraling of the TR-909 on "Hunter" weaves a web of percussion. Immediately, the track draws the listener into a world of
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Roland's TR-909 and TR-808 are two of the most iconic drum machines in music history. Learn to create custom drum sounds with
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Dave "Rave" Ogilvie shares his memories of recording Skinny Puppy's landmark Remission, one of the earliest recorded uses of the TR-909.
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The cultural ramifications of "Big Fun" are difficult to measure. Inner City drafted the sonic palette for a movement.
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Orbital share memories of “Chime," the track that turned them into electronic icons, helping bring acid house from raves to Top of
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More than 30 years after Derrick May's “Strings of Life” saw release, techno remains a pillar of the modern dance community.
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Explore the mysterious backstory of “Pump Up the Jam,” a worldwide electronic music smash and tale of mistaken identity.
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Mantronix mixed Kraftwerk's experimental feel with the warmth of Grandmaster Flash. "Scream" remains a landmark electro-funk hip-hop mashup.
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“Heliosphan” relies on the drums to act as a driving force. Even when the track borders on chaos, the TR-909 maintains perfect
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30 years after its release, Joey Beltram’s “Energy Flash” remains one of the definitive techno tracks. It still sits easily in a
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You may be surprised to learn that one of the original engineers of the Roland TR-909 is still active in the company.
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Chris Wood does more behind the kit than just playing drums. Learn how his hybrid kit informs Bastille’s uplifting, layered sound.
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Roland Japan’s Engineering team gives us an exclusive glimpse into the Morph FM Synthesis feature for the TR-8S and TR-6S.
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James Blake juxtaposes synthesizers and electronics with his voice and acoustic instruments. Use Roland Cloud synths to recreate his vibe.
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Megan Thee Stallion is a rapper, producer, and singer-songwriter. Re-create her chart-topping hit “Savage” using Roland Zenbeats.
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David Noller and Todd Walker of Dynamix II discuss their history, the Miami sound, and the quest to find an 808 in
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In the face of a global pandemic, Tokyo's legendary trio Boris created a unique statement of purpose and hope.
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Ali Stone's new single "Crudo," featuring ZENOLOGY, refers to a love that's pure, sincere, and gets better with time.
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Veteran music journalist Martin Douglas explores a cherished longtime friendship through the lenses of rap music and their hometown.
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The Tokyo-based Takahashi shares his craft, inspiration, and aspirations toward building more deeply integrated man-machine interfaces.
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Listen to new sounds from Telefon Tel Aviv, DJ Python, Shawn Rudiman, Richard Devine, Daedelus, and Jubilee using the TR-8S v2.0 Update.
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Two sounds have dominated hip-hop in different ways: trap and lo-fi. Create tracks in both styles using Zenbeats and Roland Cloud.
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It’s not a stretch to say that few bands were as formative in the early evolution of electronic music as Yellow Magic
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In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the TR-808 and 808 Day, Tadao Kikumoto graciously offered his time for this exclusive conversation.
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Take a deep dive into the way streaming recommendations work—and how online algorithms shape our musical listening habits.
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