Explore this guide to the 90+ processing tools in ZENOLOGY FX, covering various processors, effects, and beyond.
EXPLORE SYNTHESIZERS
Tame Impala blends shoegaze, electro-pop, and downtempo funk in its sound. Use Roland Cloud to create a track in the group's dreamy style.
Creative Hub will help you utilize FANTOM as your studio nerve center. This time we’ll discuss ways to maximize FANTOM’s MIDI functions.
Few modern electronic musical instruments have had as wide and deep an impact as the TR-808. Learn how it changed what bass can be.
Learn how to take your soft synths into uncharted territory by pairing them with the Roland Cloud BOSS Effects Pedals plug-in.
Track Talk: LUCIANBLOMKAMP on “In Between” by 6LACK
Ari Rosenschein
Australian producer LUCIANBLOMKAMP walks us through the process behind creating the track for 6LACK’s smash hit “In Between.”
Production Hacks: Melody Day
Charles Burchell
Music producers create melodies that inspire artists to write amazing songs. Discover some fresh tricks to level up your melodic game.
Roland Engineering: Designing the SP-404MKII
Ari Rosenschein
The lead designers behind the SP-404MKII provide an exclusive look inside the making of the updated version of the beloved classic.
Ultimate Guide: Customizing the SP-404MKII
Brady Ettinger
The SP-404MKII is ready-made for numerous types of customizations. Here’s a deep dive into the world of options for modding the new model.
Track Talk: VI/DEO by Xeno & Oaklander
Evan Shamoon
Brooklyn’s Xeno & Oaklander discuss their favorite Roland gear and how they utilized it crafting their latest release during the pandemic.
Track Talk: Moods on Music Ruined My Life
SIRMA
Moods, aka Nick Lubbersen, added a live band to his trademark electronica for his latest release. He discusses using the JUNO-6 on the album.
The Science of Sample Packs
SIRMA
Alin Dimitriu, Saint Ezekiel, Lightfoot, and Ski Beatz share the challenges and rewards of sample pack creation and give tips to producers.
Production Hacks: Running Drills
Charles Burchell
Like athletes, musicians can condition their minds and bodies to perform at high levels. These musical drills will keep you primed to create.
Sound Matters: Improving Audio for Streaming Music
Ari Rosenschein
Verzuz and Rolling Live Studios point to a streaming future. Roland worked with both camps, helping up the sonics to match their visuals.
EXPLORE DRUMS AND DJ
On the eve of Rihanna's Super Bowl performance, Mike Reid discusses his history, lessons from artists, and the power of hybrid drumming.
Dive into DW’s inspiring legacy as the company enters the world of high-fidelity audio drum samples with DW Soundworks™.
This guide will teach you how hybrid drums can benefit your drumming by helping you enhance, layer, and expand your sound.
The Roland DJ-808 is an exceptionally powerful DJ performance instrument. However, the DJ-808 is only half of the equation.
For Neil Peart's birthday and in remembrance of his immeasurable contribution to drumming, we journey back to revisit the Time Machine.