The Tokyo-based Takahashi shares his craft, inspiration, and aspirations toward building more deeply integrated man-machine interfaces.
EXPLORE PEOPLE
Music keeps us young and brings families together. Frank McNulty and his daughter Jules talk about influences, upbringing, and Roland pianos.
The siblings of LLNN share a lifetime of gaming and music. They discuss unorthodox sound design, Roland gear, and the mystery of their name.
Jacknife Lee has produced U2, REM, The Killers, Snow Patrol, and more. Still, his hunger for innovation means he never rests on his laurels.
Artist/designer/musician Yuri Suzuki talks about his love of Roland gear, creating 808303.studio, and musical life during quarantine.
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.
Listening Guide: Prince in the ’90s
Gino Sorcinelli
At the top of the 1990s, Prince was eager for new sounds. The JD-800 was the go-to synth on a lengthy run of albums by the prolific artist.
Listening Guide: Essential Women in Hip-Hop
Kyle Eustice
Before hip-hop was the world’s most dominant musical genre, several groundbreaking women blazed a fiery trail for others to follow.
Sound Behind the Song: “Vogue” by Madonna
Ari Rosenschein
At the heart of the classic is its use of the TR-909. The drum machine’s crisp attack evokes the heady world of NYC and its fashionistas.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
If music has no boundaries, why does its genesis usually occur within four walls? Biomusic is rooted in non-human sounds.
Artificial Intelligence is making its way into music. Investigate the wild new world of AI and how it's reshaping the creative landscape.
The unique paths to success of these eight composers offer valuable strategies for newcomers and veterans alike.
Once an invite-only space for execs and celebrities, Clubhouse can benefit users of all types. Learn to maximize this powerful platform.
The When We Were Young music festival is a niche celebration where emo fans reunite to soak in nostalgia and fuel the resurgence of pop-punk’s popularity today.