One of the most distinctive polys of the ’80s, the JX-3P is the secret sauce on tracks from movie themes to quirky indie cuts.
EXPLORE SYNTHESIZERS
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."
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 five iconic poly presets ranging from smooth pads to punchy brass to silky analog strings using the JUPITER-8 Model Expansion.
The SH-101 is a versatile single-oscillator synth. Explore five signature lead sounds it can generate with its streamlined front panel.
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
During 2020, many of us turned to creative pursuits while at home. For Simon Gottliffe, his positive escape came from drumming.
Explore the history and sound of the Roots' beloved track, “Mellow My Man," and learn to play some of drummer Questlove's iconic patterns.
Taylor Hawkins was a hero to drummers everywhere. This "Behind the Beat" honors his musical legacy and the power of the Foo Fighters classic.
The V-Drums Acoustic Design (VAD) series combines the Roland technology drummers love with classic acoustic drum set styling.
Hybrid drumming blends acoustic and electronic elements. Abe Cunningham of Deftones and tech Ed Davis explain their approach to the style.