Roland Engineering: Designing FANTOM Ari Rosenschein October 11, 2023 FANTOM is more than a synthesizer. Takeo Shirato and his team help illuminate the groundbreaking creative hub and its perpetual growth. Read More »
Listening Guide: Aughts Hip-Hop Christine Ochefu September 9, 2023 In hip-hop history, the early 2000s represent the point when the genre began to have fun. Explore these standout tracks of the era. Read More »
Listening Guide: 1990s Hip-Hop Jake Uitti August 10, 2023 In celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, listen to these ten essential songs from the sound’s golden era, the 1990s. Read More »
Ashton Miranda: Musical Mathematics with Ed Sheeran Carolyn Shlensky July 29, 2023 Keys player and musical director Ashton Miranda is living his dream on Ed Sheeran’s +–=÷x world tour. But his success didn’t come easily. Read More »
Sound Design: JX-8P Bells and Mallets Francis Preve July 25, 2023 Use the JX-8P’s thoughtful architecture to create bells and mallets that blur the line between analog warmth and digital precision. Read More »
Re-create “Break My Soul” by Beyoncé with Roland Cloud Charles Burchell June 8, 2023 Beyoncé is one of the most revered artists of her generation. Re-create her smash “Break My Soul” using sounds from Roland Cloud. Read More »
A Few Minutes with Kamaal Williams Carolyn Shlensky May 31, 2023 Kamaal Williams’ music is a genre-defying feast for ears. He speaks about his percussive approach to piano and his love of Roland gear. Read More »
How to Create a SZA-style Track with Roland Cloud Charles Burchell March 30, 2023 SZA mixes neo-soul, R&B, trap, hip-hop, and pop into a unique brew. Use Roland Cloud to create a track in the artist’s signature style. Read More »
A Few Minutes with George Daniel of The 1975 Danny Turner March 14, 2023 As co-writer and producer for British alt-rockers The 1975, George Daniel’s association with Roland is integral to the band’s sound. Read More »
Roland & ME Roland Global September 29, 2022 Musical tales from the last fifty years—directly from the people creating the sounds. Explore these unique Roland stories. Read More »