Capturing Synth Sounds with ZENOLOGY: “Every Summertime” by NIKI 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. by Charles Burchell 4 mins read
JX-8P: The Whole Story 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. by Adam Douglas 8 mins read
Careers in Music: Angela Piva on Music Education The music industry veteran talks Naughty by Nature, her long history with Roland, and the future of music: the kids. by Mike Sparks 4 mins read
Capturing Synth Sounds with ZENOLOGY: “What’s Next” by Drake Drake has kept his finger on the pulse of hip-hop for over a decade. Learn to use ZENOLOGY to recreate the synth tones of “What’s Next." by Charles Burchell 3 mins read
Capturing Synth Sounds with ZENOLOGY: “Levitating” by Dua Lipa Dua Lipa has a knack for making infectious grooves fit with her distinctive vocal tone. Recreate the sounds from "Levitating" with ZENOLOGY. by Charles Burchell 3 mins read
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.
DWe in Europe With its groundbreaking design, DWe represents an entirely new experience for drummers. Discover where to find DWe in Europe by Ari Rosenschein 1 min read
Tips and Tricks: Using the SPD-SX as a MIDI Controller Utilizing the SPD-SX as a MIDI controller unlocks a new world of creative possibilities. Explore the SPD-SX as a production tool. by Charles Burchell 3 mins read
Introduction to Roland V-Drums 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. by Ari Rosenschein 2 mins read
Behind the Beat: “Come as You Are” by Nirvana Explore how the themes and drums on "Come as You Are” intertwine, then download the V-Drums kit to capture the Nevermind drum sound. by Dana Parker 3 mins read
Roland TD-17 Drums: Get Better, Faster The TD-17 series is the perfect introduction to an electronic kit. Get top-tier sounds and tools to make every drummer better, faster. by Brett Clur 5 mins read