Robin "Scanner" Rimbaud explores many genres—from avant-garde to accessible. Find out how he's gone from tape recorders to art institutions.
EXPLORE PEOPLE
Linafornia’s childhood and teenage years contained a broad range of melodies and tones.
The bicoastal artist discusses the joy of sharing new musical sounds, making cosmic connections, and crafting beats with the DJ-808.
Lorne Wheaton's lengthy tenure with Neil Peart makes him a Rush fan favorite. Learn about their time on the road in this exclusive interview.
Keyboard virtuoso Kyle Hollingsworth of The String Cheese Incident talks gear history, love of live performance, and songwriting craft.
Lifetime Achievement: DJ Pierre and Phuture
Gino Sorcinelli
In this exclusive interview, the legend shares about creating “Acid Tracks,” birthing a genre, and the early days of the Chicago house scene.
Hamamatsu: Japan’s City of Music and Home to Roland
Adam Douglas
Roland’s global headquarters sits in Hamamatsu, Japan. Take a tour of this charming seaside town and learn how Roland fits into its history.
JX-8P: The Whole Story
Adam Douglas
Travel back in time to the year 1985 to find out what makes the JX-8P so unique among the Roland polysynths and why it remains so beloved.
A History of Roland Samplers
Adam Douglas
Roland was a key part of the sampling movement—redefining what music could be. Take a guided tour of Roland samplers from past to present
Listening Guide: Sounds of the JD-800
Peter Kirn
The JD-800 is front and center in this sampling of tracks by legendary artists. Explore these classics and fall in love with the ’90s again.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
From oil paintings to digital illustration, sculptures to industrial design, synthesizers as art are finally shining in the limelight.
K-pop groups increasingly claim the spotlight on the world stage. Industry insiders give us insights into what makes the style so popular.
NFTs are intersecting with the music industry in dramatic ways. Find out the many ways non-fungible tokens can help boost your career.
Find out how Point Blank and educator Angela Piva use Roland Cloud to help students master music production, beatmaking, synthesis, and more.
Our holiday season this year will be different than any other. This cozy winter playlist features comforting songs to make it easier.