These musical prompts for Roland Cloud’s SRX STRINGS and ELECTRIC PIANO are sure to get your creative synapses firing with fresh ideas.
EXPLORE SYNTHESIZERS
Explore these eight lesser-known tips and help fully utilize the beatmaking potential of Roland Cloud's powerful TR-808 plugin.
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.
Explore five iconic poly presets ranging from smooth pads to punchy brass to silky analog strings using the JUPITER-8 Model Expansion.
Learn how to create unpredictable dynamic shifts in your electronic soundscapes when using a Eurorack rig.
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
Find out how to get started with the forward-thinking Serato DJ Lite controller.
The “Walk This Way” beat dances around the guitar and vocal rhythms to create one of the most memorable grooves in rock and hip-hop.
Explore ground-breaking Roland drums—starting from the early days and looking to the future with D-Flux, the 50th anniversary concept model.
The "Superstition" groove reminds us that, alongside his songwriting and musicianship, Wonder is one of the greatest drummers around.
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.