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
Learn how to take your soft synths into uncharted territory by pairing them with the Roland Cloud BOSS Effects Pedals plug-in.
The Roland GO:MIXER is an easy and fun way to record and start livestreaming yourself. Here are five reason why you need one.
Deke Sharon and Antonio Fernandez of DCappella break down how they created their dubstep rendition of the classic Disney song, “Prince Ali."
Music producers create melodies that inspire artists to write amazing songs. Discover some fresh tricks to level up your melodic game.
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.
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
Explore the show's haunting theme song and learn how the composers leaned on vintage synths, including the Roland JUPITER-8 and SH-2.
From controlling software synthesizers to acting as an audio interface, Creative Hub will help you utilize FANTOM as a studio nerve center.
You might have heard someone say, "There’s an app for that." Here’s a summary of the best piano apps that your kids will enjoy.
The SH-4d Synthesizer is a versatile desktop powerhouse drawing on a rich history. Explore its eleven oscillators and see where they lead.
The D-50 ushered in a new era of popular music that crossed all genres. Hear the synth in action with this varied selection of tracks.