Musical tales from the last fifty years—directly from the people creating the sounds. Explore these unique Roland stories.
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Five versatile woodwind players experience the Aerophone Brisa for the first time and share their initial impressions.
The visionary flutist opens up about his musical journey, working with icons, and embracing the Aerophone Brisa.
From powering up and making your first sound to exploring its unique playing modes, learn everything you need to know to start playing Aerophone Brisa.
EXPLORE DJ AND PRODUCTION
From humble beginnings to working with James Blake, Bob Mackenzie explains how the Roland SP-404MKII fuels creativity
The term 808 has become a staple in the modern music production lexicon. Learn to use its classic sound to craft powerhouse basslines.
Mixing for dance sets requires constant innovation. Make your live sets stand out from the crowd with these DJ-808 tricks.
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.
Austin, TX beatmaker/producer/artist Flobama shares four essential quick-start tips to help SP-404 users maximize their machines.
A Few Minutes with Shabaka Hutchings
Carolyn Shlensky
The visionary flutist opens up about his musical journey, working with icons, and embracing the Aerophone Brisa.
Scene Report: Aerophone Brisa First Impressions
Carolyn Shlensky
Five versatile woodwind players experience the Aerophone Brisa for the first time and share their initial impressions.
Getting Started with Aerophone Brisa: Your First Notes
Carolyn Shlensky
From powering up and making your first sound to exploring its unique playing modes, learn everything you need to know to start playing Aerophone Brisa.
Roland Engineering: Inside Aerophone Brisa
Ari Rosenschein
The Aerophone Brisa Engineering team discusses the power and potential of the latest addition to the family of instruments.
The Evolution of Expression: Innovation in the Aerophone Series
Carolyn Shlensky
Learn how the Aerophone series offers wind players a versatile and expressive way to explore new sounds and performance styles while staying true to familiar techniques.
Listening Guide: Yacht Rock with Tom Scott
Carolyn Shlensky
From Joni Mitchell to Steely Dan, Tom Scott reflects on unforgettable moments from iconic collaborations that shaped his career—and left a lasting impact on the musical landscape.
Careers in Music: Tom Scott on Sax, Composing, and a Life in Songs
Carolyn Shlensky
The legendary musician and composer reflects on his musical upbringing, the power of digital wind instruments, and key collaborations.
The Power of Breath: Coming Up for Air with Today’s Wind Players
Ari Rosenschein and Carolyn Shlensky
Randal Fisher, Steve Brickman, and Hailey Niswanger reflect on their wind instrument journey, creative processes, and the breath itself.
Roland Engineering: Behind the Aerophone
Adam Douglas and Yuichiro Fuse
Meet the engineering talents behind the Aerophone and learn about the digital wind instrument’s journey from concept to fruition.
Scale Your Saxophone Skills with Aerophone
Shannon Harp
With the Aerophone, you can practice without worrying about volume, tuning, or other distractions. Learn why it’s ideal for new wind players.
EXPLORE PIANO AND SYNTHESIZER
Take your sound design into widescreen territory with the GALAXIAS Super Instrument, and learn to craft massive pads for electronic genres.
At Red Rocks Amphiteatre, Mark Knopfler's musical director Guy Fletcher and keyboardist Jim Cox walk us through their keyboard rigs.
The JD-800 was a slider-packed synthesizer designed to bring sound creation back to music-making. The engineers tell the tale of the classic.
The normally secretive artist took time to discuss the process behind creating their new GALAXIAS Scene Packs.
1979 was an exciting year for synthesizers at Roland, and PROMARS had a unique place. This deep dive explores the classic monosynth.