Travie McCoy’s Gym Class Heroes answered the call to return with new music. Learn about the motivation and gear behind their beats and why love is the universal language.
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From Detroit to dance floors worldwide, dig into the 909 Day celebrations honoring the TR-909's enduring legacy through workshops, film, and community.
Discover performance-ready SP-404MKII effects that let you shape unique sounds, energize your live sets, and expand your studio creativity.
Sample the worldwide scope of 404 Day 2026 with this overview of community-driven SP-powered events, showcases, workshops, and more.
EXPLORE SYNTHESIZERS
Alex Hutchings is turning heads with videos featuring the MC-707 GROOVEBOX and the BOSS MS-3. He walks us through this innovative pairing.
The 25-year-old British singer-songwriter behind one of R&B's most buzzed-about debuts traces his gossamer sound to the vintage synth that defined a generation.
Break down the techniques to create 303-based sounds, complete with step-by-step programming tips and real-world track references.
At the core of every drum sequence are electronic pulses called triggers. Explore the best ways to control them in your music production.
Award-winning game composer Jesper Kyd shares how Roland gear has been essential to his career, including the Warhammer 40,000 soundtrack.
A Few Minutes With Gym Class Heroes
Carolyn Shlensky
Travie McCoy’s Gym Class Heroes answered the call to return with new music. Learn about the motivation and gear behind their beats and why love is the universal language.
Ultimate Guide: 909 Day 2026
Carolyn Shlensky
From Detroit to dance floors worldwide, dig into the 909 Day celebrations honoring the TR-909’s enduring legacy through workshops, film, and community.
Watch 10 Creative SP-404MKII Performance Effects in Action
Rod Brakes
Discover performance-ready SP-404MKII effects that let you shape unique sounds, energize your live sets, and expand your studio creativity.
Ultimate Guide to 404 Day 2026
Ari Rosenschein
Sample the worldwide scope of 404 Day 2026 with this overview of community-driven SP-powered events, showcases, workshops, and more.
Ultimate Guide to 404 Day 2025
Carolyn Shlensky
Join the 404 Day worldwide takeover with community-driven SP-powered events, showcases, workshops, and interactive demos.
Crafting a Great DJ Set
David Whitehead
A good DJ set is like a story with ups and downs and twists and turns. Here are a few tips to help you create an engaging set and nail it.
Maximizing the DJ-707M for Live Performance
Mark Watson
The DJ-707M is a controller that doubles as a tool for mixing, streaming, and music performance. Learn to utilize its many advanced features.
DJ-707M Livestreaming via USB and iOS
Daniel Lee
Livestreaming has quickly become a way of life for DJs. The Roland DJ-707M unlocks livestreaming with an iOS device using the second USB port.
Getting to Know the DJ-202: Unboxing and Installation
Daniel Lee
Find out how to get started with the forward-thinking Serato DJ Lite controller.
Mix it Up: Roland DJ-808 + Serato DJ
David Whitehead
The Roland DJ-808 is an exceptionally powerful DJ performance instrument. However, the DJ-808 is only half of the equation.
EXPLORE PRODUCTION AND DRUMS
Rhythm is the root of drumming, but there are many paths to learning basic drum beats and concepts. Let's explore how to rock right away.
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.
Playing backing tracks and samples live is one of the most common new experiences a drummer encounters. Tools like the SPD::ONE WAV PAD offer solutions.
Explore the continuing story of DW Drums as the company expands from early hardware innovation into world-class drum manufacturing.
Whatever your experience level or creative role, Roland Zenbeats is here to help you create music as boundless as your imagination.