DoNormaal rose to local fame in Seattle with her effortless-yet-determined rapping style and evocative, eye-catching live performances.
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Miss Tahloulah May respects hip-hop heritage while pursuing her vision. She discusses beatmaking, crate digging, and the SP-404.
Legendary British musician Andy Bell creates immersive electronic worlds in his new project, GLOK. Read about the role Roland gear plays.
Musical tales from the last fifty years—directly from the people creating the sounds. Explore these unique Roland stories.
A new generation of piano-playing frontpeople is carrying the torch for the instrument, bringing its legacy into new genres and formats.
Sound Behind the Song: “Closer” by Nine Inch Nails
Joseph Schafer
“Closer” by Nine Inch Nails is built around a densely layered groove featuring the TR-606. The edgy track achieved great chart success for the band.
Sound Behind the Song: “Flat Beat” by Mr. Oizo
Alexander Dias
Mr. Oizo’s “Flat Beat” was an infectious song written for a Levi’s® ad starring an orange puppet named Flat Eric. At its heart was the TR-606.
Sound Behind the Song: “Rublick’s Cube” by Drexciya
Alexander Dias
Detroit’s enigmatic duo Drexciya submerged themselves in Afrofuturist myth. “Rublicks Cube” is a transcendent TR-606 classic.
Sound Behind the Song: “Autriche” by Autechre
Kat Bein
The TR-606 was born of experimentation. It gave free rein to a generation of bold musicians like Autechre to create tracks like “Autriche.”
Sound Behind the Song: “I’m a Mess” by Big Black
Benjamin Heywood
Before the legendary producer was a household name, Steve Albini used the TR-606 to achieve the punishing drum sounds of “I’m a Mess.”
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Artificial Intelligence is making its way into music. Investigate the wild new world of AI and how it's reshaping the creative landscape.
The unique paths to success of these eight composers offer valuable strategies for newcomers and veterans alike.
Verzuz and Rolling Live Studios point to a streaming future. Roland worked with both camps, helping up the sonics to match their visuals.
Find out how Point Blank and educator Angela Piva use Roland Cloud to help students master music production, beatmaking, synthesis, and more.
We’re spending more time than ever in front of computers and need a screen break. It can feel like we’re bouncing between platforms all day.