David Noller and Todd Walker of Dynamix II discuss their history, the Miami sound, and the quest to find an 808 in the 1980s.
EXPLORE PEOPLE
Egyptian Lover—born Gregory Broussard—began his love affair with the Roland TR-808 as a teenager. It has been his muse ever since.
Bon Harris walks us through the Nitzer Ebb story, outside projects, and how the SYSTEM-100 changed his musical trajectory.
The enigmatic artist creates his environment primarily with Roland Boutique synthesizers and drum machines. Visit his studio.
An intimate quest for connection, the latest release from TEED is a shimmering, memory-soaked blend of tender synths and emotional clarity.
Sound Behind the Song: “Glimmer” by Tame Impala
Jake Uitti
“Glimmer” serves as a palate cleanser on Tame Impala’s fourth album. Featuring the TR-707, it feels like an old friend in new dancing shoes.
Sound Behind the Song: “Need You Tonight” by INXS
Jake Uitti
When that muted guitar lick comes in against those TR-707 rimshots, it feels too good not to dance. This is the tale of the INXS classic.
Sound Behind the Song: “1010” by Boys Noize
Evan Shamoon
German DJ/producer Alex Ridha is best known as Boys Noize. His stomping 2010 tech-house track “1010” was built around a modified TR-707.
Roland and BOSS Lifetime Achievement Awards History
Gino Sorcinelli
The Roland and BOSS Lifetime Achievement Awards honor artists while providing a timeline of how these musicians and instruments shaped music.
Listening Guide: An Intro to the L.A. Beat Scene
Gino Sorcinelli
Many artists and releases played a pivotal role in shaping the L.A. Beat Scene. Here’s a variety of key sounds from a unique musical moment.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
Electronic music producer Christopher Kah highlights Roland instruments in ECHO, his new immersive 3D audio performances.
Follow DJ Skratch Bastid and Pro A/V expert RomeDigs as they reflect on the power of combining livestreaming with in-person performance.
A group of eclectic Icelandic artists offer unique perspectives on electronic music performance, their home country, and more.
Drummer XR blends drumming, green screen, and mixed-reality professional Matt Workman's immersive 3D world-building chops.
Grammy-winning Portugal. the Man is the first band to release its own cryptocurrency, the PTM Coin. Find out how and why.