The composer uses everything from a youth choir to the MC-202 to bridge the gap between electronic and organic, ancient and futuristic.
EXPLORE PEOPLE
Miss Tahloulah May respects hip-hop heritage while pursuing her vision. She discusses beatmaking, crate digging, and the SP-404.
Meet seven successful Broadway musicians who carved their own paths to the stage and into the orchestra pit.
An intimate quest for connection, the latest release from TEED is a shimmering, memory-soaked blend of tender synths and emotional clarity.
Nathan Fake creates music that exists on multiple planes. The artist discusses the early Internet, Roland gear, and running a label.
Listening Guide: Jim Keltner
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Jim Keltner has been a go-to session drummer since the ’70s. From ex-Beatles to Bob Dylan to Steely Dan, here’s a taste of the legendary player.
Listening Guide: Gary Numan
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The trailblazer combined synthesizers, tight songwriting chops, and an evolving glam sci-fi image. Probe the outer limits of his discography.
Listening Guide: Early Broken Beat
Andy Thomas
Broken beat was created by a community of producers with roots in London’s various club scenes. Here are some of the genre’s foundational records.
The RD Road: A History of Roland Stage Pianos
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Roland has always worked to create the ultimate electronic piano feel and sound. Dive into the history of the RD family of stage pianos.
Listening Guide: Sounds of the JX-3P
Adam Douglas
One of the most distinctive polys of the ’80s, the JX-3P is the secret sauce on tracks from movie themes to quirky indie cuts.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
The unique paths to success of these eight composers offer valuable strategies for newcomers and veterans alike.
Sample the worldwide scope of 404 Day 2026 with this overview of community-driven SP-powered events, showcases, workshops, and more.
Alin Dimitriu, Saint Ezekiel, Lightfoot, and Ski Beatz share the challenges and rewards of sample pack creation and give tips to producers.
Anyone has the chance to go viral on TikTok. All it takes is attention-grabbing content, strategic hashtags, and some luck.
Electronic music producer Christopher Kah highlights Roland instruments in ECHO, his new immersive 3D audio performances.