From Detroit to dance floors worldwide, dig into the 909 Day celebrations honoring the TR-909's enduring legacy through workshops, film, and community.
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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.
Join the 404 Day worldwide takeover with community-driven SP-powered events, showcases, workshops, and interactive demos.
EXPLORE SYNTHESIZERS
The JUPITER-Xm is a powerful synthesizer. Zenbeats is a multi-platform app for music creation. When combined, the duo has impressive synergy.
Moods, aka Nick Lubbersen, added a live band to his trademark electronica for his latest release. He discusses using the JUNO-6 on the album.
The JD-800 was a slider-packed synthesizer designed to bring sound creation back to music-making. The engineers tell the tale of the classic.
The JD-800 dominated the '90s with massive textures and a front panel that pushed limits. Learn to create immense layers with the instrument.
Understanding FM synthesis is considered a mystical art. Explore Frequency Modulation and how the TR-8S, TR-6S, and SYSTEM-8 utilize it.
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.
Creating Beats for Dance Styles with the DJ-808
David Whitehead
Mixing for dance sets requires constant innovation. Make your live sets stand out from the crowd with these DJ-808 tricks.
EXPLORE PRODUCTION AND DRUMS
With a wide world of drum gear to explore, get clarity on the type of drum set that will help any new drummer thrive.
Lorne Wheaton's lengthy tenure with Neil Peart makes him a Rush fan favorite. Learn about their time on the road in this exclusive interview.
Zenbeats can help you create on the go and inspire ideas at home. Here are ten tips to improve your production workflow.
Master percussionist and hybrid drummer Karl Vanden Bossche talks DW Drums, Latin Percussion, Roland V-Drums, and grooving with Gorillaz.
Here is the story of DW Drums—from its earliest days as a teaching studio right up to the latest innovations.