The Tokyo-based Takahashi shares his craft, inspiration, and aspirations toward building more deeply integrated man-machine interfaces.
EXPLORE PEOPLE
The Berlin-based melodic disco powerhouse talks about his early years in an Italian village, vintage Roland, and how he’s always dancing when spinning records.
Guitarist and keys player Mitch Fountain reflects on the happy accident behind a Roland‑driven single, his evolution from guitar to keys, and why continual learning fuels his creativity.
A new generation of piano-playing frontpeople is carrying the torch for the instrument, bringing its legacy into new genres and formats.
Energetic, accomplished, and ambitious, BricksDaMane is one of the most prolific and in-demand producers in hip-hop.
Listening Guide: Sounds of the D-50
Adam Douglas
The D-50 ushered in a new era of popular music that crossed all genres. Hear the synth in action with this varied selection of tracks.
Listening Guide: Stones Throw Records
Alexander Dias
Stones Throw Records challenges perceptions, demonstrating how a scrappy indie can create a deep cultural impact. Explore these essentials.
Listening Guide: 2010-2023 Hip-Hop
Christine Ochefu
The past decade saw hip-hop go stratospheric. This playlist highlights tracks that helped the genre dominate the international stage.
Sound Behind the Song: “Heart of Glass” by Blondie
Ari Rosenschein
Sometimes, a song’s intro transports us back to a specific time. Learn how the CR-78 formed the playful rhythmic bed for “Heart of Glass.”
CR-78: The Whole Story
Adam Douglas
Before the TR-808 and TR-909 changed hip-hop and dance, the CR-78 changed pop. Here’s the story of the last Roland organ-top rhythm machine.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
Auris Presents shares what makes ARC Music Festival unique and how it’s grown into an unmissable event for Chicago and beyond.
Alin Dimitriu, Saint Ezekiel, Lightfoot, and Ski Beatz share the challenges and rewards of sample pack creation and give tips to producers.
Roland has unveiled a new headquarters in Japan that unites R&D and administration staff under one roof in an inspiring workspace.
The Roland Lifestyle brand builds on the company's legacy while looking to the future. See how it's introducing Roland to new generations.
David Bellow, aka Lightfoot, and Michele Darling explain the process of establishing a groundbreaking SP-404 course at Berklee.