Artist/designer/musician Yuri Suzuki talks about his love of Roland gear, creating 808303.studio, and musical life during quarantine.
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Curtis Byrd discusses the twists and turns along his musical journey and how the beat has always been there to guide him.
To listen to the dreamy, chillwave sounds of Brothertiger, you might think that sole tiger John Jagos grew up in the 1980s.
House music icon Ron Trent opens up about his formative years, distinguished collaborators, and how a trio of cities shaped him.
Mndsgn has spent over a decade exploring inner truths as danceable moods. Find out why creating his latest was such a rare artistic pleasure.
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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Stunning and adventurous, Roland's 50th Anniversary Concept Piano combines sound, design, and connectivity into an instrument of the future.
With the world hit by a pandemic, live events were postponed or canceled. In the Coronavirus Era, virtual concerts have taken their place.
Run a search for “Octapad” or “Octapadist,” and you'll find a vast musical community. Learn how the instrument became a household word.
Award-winning composer Megan McDuffee reveals how she broke into video game scoring, sharing plenty of tips along the way.
The crown jewel of your creative space can look as good as it sounds. Use these tips to incorporate your piano into your home design plans.