The legendary producer shares his workflow, differences between working on games and albums, and tips for young composers.
EXPLORE SYNTHESIZERS
Flying Lotus stretches the boundaries of hip-hop and electronic music. Learn to use Roland Cloud instruments to make a track in his style.
The ability to load your own sample, add deep processing to each instrument, and create an original kit puts this beatbox in a class by itself.
The name JUPITER is synonymous with the cutting edge. Explore the highlights of the line with the original Roland engineers as your guides.
As co-writer and producer for British alt-rockers The 1975, George Daniel's association with Roland is integral to the band's sound.
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
The Roland TD-1 series gives beginning drummers everything they need to enjoy the instrument and excel without breaking the bank.
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 prolific percussionist shares how an insatiable curiosity for rhythm fueled his journey from Helsinki to Hollywood.
The "Superstition" groove reminds us that, alongside his songwriting and musicianship, Wonder is one of the greatest drummers around.
During 2020, many of us turned to creative pursuits while at home. For Simon Gottliffe, his positive escape came from drumming.