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
At the core of every drum sequence are electronic pulses called triggers. Explore the best ways to control them in your music production.
In an exclusive conversation, engineers Hiromu Nagasawa and Akihiro Nagata discuss how the TR-06 adds to Roland’s legacy of innovation.
Explore the show's haunting theme song and learn how the composers leaned on vintage synths, including the Roland JUPITER-8 and SH-2.
Break down the techniques to create 303-based sounds, complete with step-by-step programming tips and real-world track references.
The JD-800 dominated the '90s with massive textures and a front panel that pushed limits. Learn to create immense layers with the instrument.
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
Brooklyn's Xeno & Oaklander discuss their favorite Roland gear and how they utilized it crafting their latest release during the pandemic.
The TD-17 series is the perfect introduction to an electronic kit. Get top-tier sounds and tools to make every drummer better, faster.
Sonic State provides the “first and fastest headlines from the high-tech music world.” See how they utilize the Roland VR-1HD.
Explore the continuing story of DW Drums as the company expands from early hardware innovation into world-class drum manufacturing.
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.