Ryeland Allison on his ethereal Mystic Adventure XV-5080 patch collection, Hans Zimmer, synth evolution, programming tips, and rave culture.
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The Canadian DJ discusses how he infuses his EDM sets with a raw punk rock edge, blending high-energy beats with live drumming on V-Drums and an SPD-SX.
With sophomore LP, KIDS, Noga Erez and Ori Rousso completed a three-year journey. The record overflows with evocative vocals and production.
The wandering artist speaks about early musical memories, capturing fleeting ideas, and how a sense of place influences her writing.
The legendary songwriter and performer discusses Roland synthesizers, positive thinking, and music’s power to transform.
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.
10 Prog Rock Keyboard Classics
Jordan Blum
Prog rock has carved its space as one of the most complex, imaginative, and wide-ranging subgenres.
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There are specific things musicians can do to foster wellness and stay creative, despite the challenges we all face right now.
Collab is a new iOS app from New Product Experimentation (NPE) at Facebook that helps people make music together. Learn how to utilize it.
They say that for a career in music you need to be tenacious, and I had been throughout my twenties and beyond. Can you return to music?
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.
NFTs are intersecting with the music industry in dramatic ways. Find out the many ways non-fungible tokens can help boost your career.