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Mr. Tuna is a synth master from British Columbia whose converted barn serves as his studio. His social media savvy makes him an online star.
The composer uses everything from a youth choir to the MC-202 to bridge the gap between electronic and organic, ancient and futuristic.
The legendary songwriter and keyboardist opens up about her beginnings, achievements, and what she hopes to impart to her students.
Japanese-born Hinako Omori visited Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios to blend locally sourced field recordings with binaural technologies.
Listening Guide: Essential Early Trance
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A string of artists and labels shaped trance across the ’90s and early aughts. Here’s a selection of tracks from the genre’s golden age.
Inside the Japanese Beat Scene
Nick Dwyer
The lo-fi sound and aesthetic have deep roots in Japan. Dive into the colorful subculture with the Japanese beat scene’s key players.
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
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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.
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When I launched my first crowdfunding campaign, I had only seven Spotify followers. The project raised over $26,000 for my project.
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Artist/designer/musician Yuri Suzuki talks about his love of Roland gear, creating 808303.studio, and musical life during quarantine.