Creative Hub will help you utilize FANTOM as your studio center. This time we’ll discuss how to control plug-in soft synths with FANTOM.
EXPLORE SYNTHESIZERS
Travel back in time to the year 1985 to find out what makes the JX-8P so unique among the Roland polysynths and why it remains so beloved.
FANTOM is more than a synthesizer. Takeo Shirato and his team help illuminate the groundbreaking creative hub and its perpetual growth.
Utilize ZENOLOGY to recreate the retro summer sounds of "Every Summertime” by NIKI from Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
A powerful synthesizer and arranging tool, FANTOM boosts output by eliminating barriers. Learn to use it to craft songs from start to finish.
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
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.
Hybrid drumming blends acoustic and electronic elements. Frank Zummo discusses his approach and gear during the final Sum 41 world tour.
Learn to use the Roland TD-17's rich features to improve your drumming in a clear and simple way with this Ultimate Guide.
Looking for a Roland V-Drums kit to help you achieve your drumming goals? This introduction will help you find the ideal kit for you.
Learn how Blondie drummer Dr. Clem Burke has worked alongside a team of academics to study the physical benefits of drumming.