The composer uses everything from a youth choir to the MC-202 to bridge the gap between electronic and organic, ancient and futuristic.
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On the eve of Meltdown Festival, John Grant discusses his adopted home, the Grace Jones-curated event, and the Roland Facet grand piano.
Following the release of the soundtrack to Bruce LaBruce's film The Visitor,
Hannah Holland examines the path from club kid to DJ to music producer.
The legendary composer reflects on lessons he’s learned in scoring, seminal moments in musical technology, and what makes a powerful cinematic theme.
Italian duo MARNIK discusses '90s inspiration, all-star collaboration, and how their V-MODA headphones can withstand a meteorological event.
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.
FP-X Series | Digital Piano
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Stunning and adventurous, Roland's 50th Anniversary Concept Piano combines sound, design, and connectivity into an instrument of the future.
Through social media, our personal and artistic lives bleed into each other. What does this mean for musicians developing their branding?
Verzuz and Rolling Live Studios point to a streaming future. Roland worked with both camps, helping up the sonics to match their visuals.
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.
The crown jewel of your creative space can look as good as it sounds. Use these tips to incorporate your piano into your home design plans.