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
Austin, TX beatmaker/producer/artist Flobama shares four essential quick-start tips to help SP-404 users maximize their machines.
Explore this guide to the 90+ processing tools in ZENOLOGY FX, covering various processors, effects, and beyond.
Whatever your experience level or creative role, Roland Zenbeats is here to help you create music as boundless as your imagination.
Sample the worldwide scope of 404 Day 2026 with this overview of community-driven SP-powered events, showcases, workshops, and more.
Pearl & the Oysters explain how the track Konami allowed them to dream again after the pandemic shattered their move to Los Angeles.
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
The AIRA Compact line is Roland's most portable to date. Learn the key skills needed to get started with this powerful instrument series.
The E-4 is a vocalist toolbox with auto-pitch functionality, harmony, vocoder, and looper. Learn to use this flexible, portable instrument.
Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, Kuniyuki, and the Egyptian Lover explore the outer limits of the TR-1000 in Los Angeles.
Explore these eight lesser-known tips and help fully utilize the beatmaking potential of Roland Cloud's powerful TR-808 plugin.
The JUNO architecture makes it perfect for thick analog-style bass lines. Learn to create five different bass sounds with the classic synth.