Learn how to take your soft synths into uncharted territory by pairing them with the Roland Cloud BOSS Effects Pedals plug-in.
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.
GAIA 2 boasts a powerful hybrid engine combining wavetable and virtual analog synthesis. Its designers shed light on this dynamic instrument.
Songwriting can be a daunting task for both beginners and pros. With GO:KEYS, streamline your creative process like never before.
Creative Hub will help you utilize FANTOM as your studio nerve center. This time we’ll discuss utilizing its external inputs and sub outs.
Why Music Creation Apps Can Be a Child’s Intro to Music
SIRMA
Technology plays a big part in music education today. With so many music creation apps, children can make music from an early age.
10 Zenbeats Tips for Your Production Workflow
Charles Burchell
Zenbeats can help you create on the go and inspire ideas at home. Here are ten tips to improve your production workflow.
Roland Engineering: Inside VERSELAB MV-1
Icon Magazine
Roland’s Development team discusses all things VERSELAB, a new music production tool that makes it easy to create songs from pop to hip-hop.
Roland Engineering: Inside the SP Series
Ari Rosenschein
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.
4 Essential SP-404 Live Performance Tips
Flobama
Austin, TX beatmaker/producer/artist Flobama shares four essential quick-start tips to help SP-404 users maximize their machines.
SP-404: DJFX LOOPER and How to Use It
Charles Burchell
Learn to utilize the SP-404’s DJFX LOOPER, a definitive feature of the SP series and sonic cornerstone of the lo-fi hip-hop movement.
Re-create “Dior” by Pop Smoke in Zenbeats
Charles Burchell
Pop Smoke was a rapper, producer, and singer who rose to stardom in 2019. Learn how to use Roland’s Zenbeats to recreate his immortal “Dior.”
Using Zenbeats to Track Vocals for the First Time
Shay Leonia
Zenbeats gave singer-songwriter Shay Leonia the confidence to record vocals for her single “Crumbs.” Read about the entire creative process.
Producing a Talk Show with GO:MIXER PRO-X
Evan Shamoon
Looking to broadcast a conversation on Clubhouse or create an award-winning podcast? Here’s how the GO:MIXER PRO-X can be your one-stop shop.
EXPLORE DRUMS AND DJ
Prepping for a big gig or woodshedding to improve your chops—these V-Drums exercises will help build precision, timing, and more.
Mixing for dance sets requires constant innovation. Make your live sets stand out from the crowd with these DJ-808 tricks.
Sample the worldwide scope of 404 Day 2026 with this overview of community-driven SP-powered events, showcases, workshops, and more.
Daru Jones has a style all his own. The hybrid drummer discusses touring with Jack White, custom kits, and the importance of individuality in hip-hop.
With Prismatic Sound Modeling, V-Drums have reached unprecedented realism and detail. Learn about the innovative modeling engine.