Japanese-born Hinako Omori visited Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios to blend locally sourced field recordings with binaural technologies.
EXPLORE PEOPLE
The bicoastal artist discusses the joy of sharing new musical sounds, making cosmic connections, and crafting beats with the DJ-808.
Musical tales from the last fifty years—directly from the people creating the sounds. Explore these unique Roland stories.
Artist/designer/musician Yuri Suzuki talks about his love of Roland gear, creating 808303.studio, and musical life during quarantine.
Curtis Byrd discusses the twists and turns along his musical journey and how the beat has always been there to guide him.
Listening Guide: Post-Rock
Tom Wonnacott
Submerge yourself in this starting point for an experimental genre of rock music that floats, swirls, and unfolds.
Sound Behind the Song: “Nightclubbing” by Iggy Pop
Ari Rosenschein
Find out how David Bowie and Iggy Pop created a slapback-saturated swing that takes the listener on a hazy nighttime stroll through Berlin.
The Legacy of the R-8 Human Rhythm Composer in Mexico
Jorge Medina Martínez
Explore the enduring influence of the R-8 Human Rhythm Composer on a host of musical styles in Mexico, a land of deep tradition.
Listening Guide: Ambient Music
Dusty Henry
From droning electronic pieces to spiritual soundscapes, these records offer a beautiful entry point into this immersive genre.
Sound Behind the Song: “Radio Ga Ga” by Queen
Stefan Wyeth
Here’s how the 1984 Queen single flipped the script on their musical direction, ushering in a new wave of success for the group.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
Relive the inspiring performances, exclusive product debuts, and groundbreaking discussions showcased at the 2025 NAMM Show.
Join the 404 Day worldwide takeover with community-driven SP-powered events, showcases, workshops, and interactive demos.
IZ and Bobby Avila and Aaron Spears take us behind the scenes of what it takes to put together the mammoth Usher Las Vegas residency.
Find out how Point Blank and educator Angela Piva use Roland Cloud to help students master music production, beatmaking, synthesis, and more.
Roland has unveiled a new headquarters in Japan that unites R&D and administration staff under one roof in an inspiring workspace.