Roland & ME Musical tales from the last fifty years—directly from the people creating the sounds. Explore these unique Roland stories. by Roland Global 31 mins read
A Few Minutes with Octave One Octave One’s Lenny Burden reveals the tools and techniques behind the duo’s tactile, electrifying live sets. by Danny Turner 4 mins read
A Few Minutes with Miss Tahloulah May Miss Tahloulah May respects hip-hop heritage while pursuing her vision. She discusses beatmaking, crate digging, and the SP-404. by Ari Rosenschein 4 mins read
A Few Minutes with Howard Jones The legendary songwriter and performer discusses Roland synthesizers, positive thinking, and music’s power to transform. by Ari Rosenschein 7 mins read
Careers in Music: Technology and Chart-toppers with Martyn Ware The Human League and Heaven 17 founder Martyn Ware steps back in time to discuss a career spent at the intersection of music and technology. by Danny Turner 8 mins read
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.”
Sound Behind the Song: “606” by 808 State Jason Heffler 808 State’s ode to the Roland TR-606 has stood the test of time as one of the quirkiest yet most trailblazing tunes in their discography.
The Tech House Story Harold Heath It’s been a long journey for the tech house genre. We trace its history and development from the earliest days to the present.
Sound Behind the Song: “Hunter” by Bjork Mike Sparks The spiraling of the TR-909 on “Hunter” weaves a web of percussion. Immediately, the track draws the listener into a world of intrigue.
Dave Ogilvie on Skinny Puppy and the TR-909 Ari Rosenschein Dave “Rave” Ogilvie shares his memories of recording Skinny Puppy’s landmark Remission, one of the earliest recorded uses of the TR-909.
Enjoyment to Creation: The Journey to Becoming a Musician From rock and roll frontwomen to Grammy-nominated artists, learn how these musicians are achieving their sonic dreams. by Jake Uitti 9 mins read
Synthesizers as Art From oil paintings to digital illustration, sculptures to industrial design, synthesizers as art are finally shining in the limelight. by Adam Douglas 8 mins read
Raising Your Voice: Exploring Clubhouse and Drop-in Audio Chat Once an invite-only space for execs and celebrities, Clubhouse can benefit users of all types. Learn to maximize this powerful platform. by Kirsten Spruch 5 mins read
Crowdfunding and How I Raised $26,000 When I launched my first crowdfunding campaign, I had only seven Spotify followers. The project raised over $26,000 for my project. by Arielle Silver 4 mins read
Yuri Suzuki and the Making of 808303.studio Artist/designer/musician Yuri Suzuki talks about his love of Roland gear, creating 808303.studio, and musical life during quarantine. by Evan Shamoon 5 mins read