Discover performance-ready SP-404MKII effects that let you shape unique sounds, energize your live sets, and expand your studio creativity.
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Verzuz and Rolling Live Studios point to a streaming future. Roland worked with both camps, helping up the sonics to match their visuals.
Few modern electronic musical instruments have had as wide and deep an impact as the TR-808. Learn how it changed what bass can be.
All you need is a DAW and Roland Cloud to mix your vocals like a pro. Learn how to expand your sonic horizons using these powerful tools.
EXPLORE SYNTHESIZERS
Take your sound design into widescreen territory with the GALAXIAS Super Instrument, and learn to craft massive pads for electronic genres.
Understanding FM synthesis is considered a mystical art. Explore Frequency Modulation and how the TR-8S, TR-6S, and SYSTEM-8 utilize it.
The GROOVEBOX series continues to evolve, and one of the latest tools for advanced performance is Scene Chain. Learn to maximize the feature.
Get the most out of the powerful Roland SYSTEM-8 synthesizer on stage and in the studio with this comprehensive Ultimate Guide.
FANTOM is more than a synthesizer. Takeo Shirato and his team help illuminate the groundbreaking creative hub and its perpetual growth.
5 Reasons Why You Need a GO:MIXER
Jack Bowles
The Roland GO:MIXER is an easy and fun way to record and start livestreaming yourself. Here are five reason why you need one.
Roland R-07: 8 Uses Beyond Field Recording
Francis Preve
Explore some of the R-07’s coolest tricks and get some new insights into making the most of this remarkable recording tool.
Zenbeats How-To: Drum Machine and Audio Setup
Matthew Presley
Whether you’re an emerging musician or an established producer, Zenbeats makes it easy to create beats, access lessons, and sample the world around you.
Zenbeats How-To: LoopBuilder and Advanced Recording Modes
Matthew Presley
Whatever your experience level or creative role, Roland Zenbeats is here to help you create music as boundless as your imagination.
Using the VR-1HD for Creating Live Video
Greg Philips
Learn to create quality video and audio and broadcast it live in real-time.
Trap and Lo-Fi Beats with Zenbeats and Roland Cloud
Charles Burchell
Two sounds have dominated hip-hop in different ways: trap and lo-fi. Create tracks in both styles using Zenbeats and Roland Cloud.
Re-create “Savage” by Megan Thee Stallion in Zenbeats
Charles Burchell
Megan Thee Stallion is a rapper, producer, and singer-songwriter. Re-create her chart-topping hit “Savage” using Roland Zenbeats.
Sonic State and the VR-1HD: Streamlining Production
Ari Rosenschein
Sonic State provides the “first and fastest headlines from the high-tech music world.” See how they utilize the Roland VR-1HD.
4 Audio Effects New Producers Need to Know
SIRMA
No matter what music you’re making, there are four audio effects you should master: EQ, compression, reverb, and delay. Learn how.
EXPLORE DRUMS AND DJ
Learning a new instrument may seem hard, but drums are a great place to start. Get a foundation in rhythm and find a lifelong love for music.
For a top-of-the-line electronic drum kit, look no further than the TD-50X series. Every element combines for a superb drumming experience.
Learn how Blondie drummer Dr. Clem Burke has worked alongside a team of academics to study the physical benefits of drumming.
Taylor Hawkins was a hero to drummers everywhere. This "Behind the Beat" honors his musical legacy and the power of the Foo Fighters classic.
With so many electronic drum kits to choose from, what’s the best intermediate choice? Roland’s TD-27 series provides the solution.