Sam Gendel and the AE-30: Film, Album, Instrument Acclaimed musician Sam Gendel took the AE-30 to Iceland to create an album and documentary. Learn how the Aerophone Pro inspired the project. by Ari Rosenschein 4 mins read
A Few Minutes with Todd Terry A legend of house music’s second wave, Roland instruments have been fundamental to Todd Terry’s genre-hopping career for the past 35 years. by Danny Turner 5 mins read
Boris and the Power of NO In the face of a global pandemic, Tokyo's legendary trio Boris created a unique statement of purpose and hope. by Ari Rosenschein 10 mins read
A Few Minutes with Chmba The Malawian DJ and producer discusses her multifaceted career at the intersection of art, activism, and the sound of heritage. by Ari Rosenschein 8 mins read
Artists at Home: Mr. Tuna in the Studio Mr. Tuna is a synth master from British Columbia whose converted barn serves as his studio. His social media savvy makes him an online star. by Lis Di Angelo 5 mins read
Best Kept Secrets: SP-404 A Lightfoot Selection David Bellow Sample a curated collection of lesser-known SP gems, courtesy of Lightfoot, the Boston-based beat impresario.
Listening Guide: Electronic Film Scores Stefan Wyeth For decades, electronic film scores have brought groundbreaking sonic atmosphere to the cinematic experience. Explore these ten examples.
Best Kept Secrets: TB-303 A Rush Hour Music Selection Antal Heitlager Explore a curated collection of lesser-known gems featuring the Roland TB-303 Bass Line, courtesy of Rush Hour Music.
Listening Guide: 9th Wonder Keith Nelson Jr. Find out how 9th Wonder helped reshape the rules of sample-based production in the 21st century with this selection of classics.
Listening Guide: Post-Rock Tom Wonnacott Submerge yourself in this starting point for an experimental genre of rock music that floats, swirls, and unfolds.
How Roland Cloud Gives Music Students an Edge Find out how Point Blank and educator Angela Piva use Roland Cloud to help students master music production, beatmaking, synthesis, and more. by SIRMA 5 mins read
ECHO: Christopher Kah’s 3D Audio Experience Electronic music producer Christopher Kah highlights Roland instruments in ECHO, his new immersive 3D audio performances. by SIRMA 4 mins read
Batteries Sometimes Included: 4 Music Tech Innovations The intersection of music and technology has always been a space for happy accidents. In that pioneering spirit, we bring you this short list of musical innovations. by Ari Rosenschein 2 mins read
Nostalgia Galore: How Classic Songs Climb Back to the Top of the Charts Social media can reinvigorate vintage hits and help them reach broad new audiences. Here are some classic songs that got a second spin. by SIRMA 5 mins read
Portugal. the Man on the PTM Coin and Artistic Currency Grammy-winning Portugal. the Man is the first band to release its own cryptocurrency, the PTM Coin. Find out how and why. by Jake Uitti 2 mins read