For decades, electronic film scores have brought groundbreaking sonic atmosphere to the cinematic experience. Explore these ten examples.
Explore a curated collection of lesser-known gems featuring the Roland TB-303 Bass Line, courtesy of Rush Hour Music.
Find out how 9th Wonder helped reshape the rules of sample-based production in the 21st century with this selection of classics.
Sample a curated collection of lesser-known SP gems, courtesy of Lightfoot, the Boston-based beat impresario.
Step into the elemental musical landscape of Talulah Ruby and discover how environment, consciousness, and Roland gear shape her sound.
Multi-instrumentalist and composer Takiaya Reed creates heavy sounds that transcend genre boundaries—and even countries.
Explore the enduring influence of the R-8 Human Rhythm Composer on a host of musical styles in Mexico, a land of deep tradition.
It’s been a long journey for the tech house genre. We trace its history and development from the earliest days to the present.
Roland was a key part of the sampling movement—redefining what music could be. Take a guided tour of Roland samplers from past to present
Take a deep dive into the way streaming recommendations work—and how online algorithms shape our musical listening habits.
Nashville has seen changes over the years, mirroring the growth of its entertainment industry. These musicians contribute to the fabric of Music City.
The TR-606 endures for its crisp, punchy sound, as well as trigger capabilities and extensive mods. Find out why it remains a classic.
At the heart of Tangerine Dream’s hypnotic “White Eagle” lies a secret—one kept between the band and a pair of JUPITER-8s.
Leftfield came from the same primordial soup as the greatest British dance acts. Explore this iconic track and the TB-303's role in it.
Detroit’s enigmatic duo Drexciya submerged themselves in Afrofuturist myth. "Rublicks Cube" is a transcendent TR-606 classic.
Here's how the artist's omnipresent '90s hit "Praise You" harnessed the Roland TB-303 to become a radio and dancefloor sensation.
Find out how the Los Angeles nonprofit organization has played a key role in helping participants secure both housing and employment.
Evan's work has appeared in a host of print and online publications, including Rolling Stone, Wired, The Fader, and Tenderly.
Greg Phillips is the editor of Australia’s longest-running musician magazine, Australian Musician. Greg has also worked as a freelance music writer for publications such as Guitar and Bass and Bass Player .
Web media on the topic of synthesizers and music production tools.
Joseph's work appears in NPR, VICE, Bandcamp, Noisey, SPIN, Consequence of Sound, and more. He is also a curator at Northwest Terror Fest.
The video game industry is moving ever closer to cloud storage, digital distribution, and other online possibilities.
In our new quarantine reality, many of us work from home and socialize through a screen, making technology increasingly central in our lives.
Instagram introduced a new feature called Reels to create and discover short, entertaining videos. Learn how artists can utilize it.
Welcome to the world that’s grown around SP-404 custom skins and beyond. Get lost in the art and hear from the creators in their own words.
Auris Presents shares what makes ARC Music Festival unique and how it’s grown into an unmissable event for Chicago and beyond.