The wandering artist speaks about early musical memories, capturing fleeting ideas, and how a sense of place influences her writing.
EXPLORE PEOPLE
The visionary flutist opens up about his musical journey, working with icons, and embracing the Aerophone Brisa.
You may be surprised to learn that one of the original engineers of the Roland TR-909 is still active in the company. Meet Atsushi Hoshiai.
Multi-instrumentalist and composer Takiaya Reed creates heavy sounds that transcend genre boundaries—and even countries.
Kassi Ashton shares her creative journey from small-town Missouri to Music City recording artist in this mini-doc and profile.
Sound Behind the Song: “Doin’ it Right” by Daft Punk
Jason Heffler
Using the TR-808, vocoder, and modular synthesis, the enigmatic duo created a modern dance classic.
Sound Behind the Song: “Drunk in Love” by Beyoncé
Jake Uitti
The Roland TR-808, used on Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s alluring 2013 hit, “Drunk In Love,” is an essential bed upon which to create a masterpiece.
Sound Behind the Song: “Hangin’ on a String” by Loose Ends
Ari Rosenschein
The TR-808 pattern at the center of “Hangin’ on a String” elevates the moody groove.
Retracing the Roland Sound in Hip-Hop
Gino Sorcinelli
For the past 40 years Roland drum machines, samplers, sequencers, and synths have played an integral role in shaping the sound of hip-hop.
Sound Behind the Song: “Love Lockdown” by Kanye West
Jake Uitti
“Love Lockdown” by Kanye West utilizes the Roland TR-808, the heartbeat of electronic music production since the early 1980s.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
Drummer XR blends drumming, green screen, and mixed-reality professional Matt Workman's immersive 3D world-building chops.
Once an invite-only space for execs and celebrities, Clubhouse can benefit users of all types. Learn to maximize this powerful platform.
2020 certainly hasn’t been a typical summer, but at least the world has had one reliable constant: good indie music. Here's a playlist to prove it.
Since 2005, Reddit has become a powerful resource for topics across the board. How is it especially useful for musicians?
Artificial Intelligence is making its way into music. Investigate the wild new world of AI and how it's reshaping the creative landscape.