Roland has always worked to create the ultimate electronic piano feel and sound. Dive into the history of the RD family of stage pianos.
EXPLORE HISTORY
Drawn to the unique characteristics of the JUPITER-4, Sharon Van Etten found songwriting inspiration in the iconic synthesizer.
For the uninitiated, we provide a roadmap to the formidable discography of rap’s foremost supervillain: MF DOOM.
“Love Lockdown" by Kanye West utilizes the Roland TR-808, the heartbeat of electronic music production since the early 1980s.
Before hip-hop was the world's most dominant musical genre, several groundbreaking women blazed a fiery trail for others to follow.
A Few Minutes with BricksDaMane: Inside the Winner’s Circle
Ari Rosenschein
Energetic, accomplished, and ambitious, BricksDaMane is one of the most prolific and in-demand producers in hip-hop.
Drum Companion: Lorne Wheaton on Neil Peart and More
Darren Schoepp
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.
Roland Engineering: Atsushi Hoshiai and the TR-909
Kaori Tsuboi
You may be surprised to learn that one of the original engineers of the Roland TR-909 is still active in the company. Meet Atsushi Hoshiai.
Dynamix II: On Miami Bass, the TR-808, and Finding the Perfect Tempo
Mike Sparks
David Noller and Todd Walker of Dynamix II discuss their history, the Miami sound, and the quest to find an 808 in the 1980s.
Boris and the Power of NO
Ari Rosenschein
In the face of a global pandemic, Tokyo’s legendary trio Boris created a unique statement of purpose and hope.
A Few Minutes with Ali Stone and ZENOLOGY
Ari Rosenschein
Ali Stone’s new single “Crudo,” featuring ZENOLOGY, refers to a love that’s pure, sincere, and gets better with time.
My Friend from the Eastside
Martin Douglas
Veteran music journalist Martin Douglas explores a cherished longtime friendship through the lenses of rap music and their hometown.
Keijiro Takahashi: At the Intersection of Games, Music, Film, and VFX
Evan Shamoon
The Tokyo-based Takahashi shares his craft, inspiration, and aspirations toward building more deeply integrated man-machine interfaces.
Tadao Kikumoto: An Exclusive Conversation
Paul McCabe
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the TR-808 and 808 Day, Tadao Kikumoto graciously offered his time for this exclusive conversation.
Synthesizing Belief: A Conversation with Bon Harris of Nitzer Ebb
Ari Rosenschein
Bon Harris walks us through the Nitzer Ebb story, outside projects, and how the SYSTEM-100 changed his musical trajectory.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
Join the 404 Day worldwide takeover with community-driven SP-powered events, showcases, workshops, and interactive demos.
Instagram introduced a new feature called Reels to create and discover short, entertaining videos. Learn how artists can utilize it.
You've made the music, now what? A full-time music publicist teaches you how to pitch your project and get coverage—DIY style.
Run a search for “Octapad” or “Octapadist,” and you'll find a vast musical community. Learn how the instrument became a household word.
Our holiday season this year will be different than any other. This cozy winter playlist features comforting songs to make it easier.