Before the legendary producer was a household name, Steve Albini used the TR-606 to achieve the punishing drum sounds of "I'm a Mess."
EXPLORE HISTORY
With a JUNO-60 and an army of Roland samplers, Animal Collective created an unforgettable melodic kaleidoscope: “My Girls."
Starkly beautiful, “Can You Feel It” is an iconic piece of 20th-century dance music. Mr. Fingers created it solely on the JUNO-60 and TR-909.
Many artists and releases played a pivotal role in shaping the L.A. Beat Scene. Here's a variety of key sounds from a unique musical moment.
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.
A Few Minutes with Night Tapes
Danny Turner
The brainchild of housemates recording late-night jams onto cassette, Night Tapes explains the process behind their atmospheric dream pop.
A Few Minutes with Junior Simba
Danny Turner
From Africa to the United Kingdom, eclectic dance star Junior Simba shares his passion for infusing ethnic sounds into his songcraft.
Careers in Music: Sarah Tudzin on Producing
Danny Turner
Sarah Tudzin, songwriter and vocalist for illuminati hotties, guides us through her rapidly ascending career as a producer and mix engineer.
On the Move: Dolly Spectra and Gestural Performance Technology
Carolyn Shlensky
Musical mad scientist Dolly Spectra discusses using her body as a MIDI controller in performance, community, and the future of electronic pop.
A Few Minutes with Maya Shenfeld
Ari Rosenschein
The composer uses everything from a youth choir to the MC-202 to bridge the gap between electronic and organic, ancient and futuristic.
A Few Minutes with Kyle Hollingsworth of The String Cheese Incident
Danny Turner
Keyboard virtuoso Kyle Hollingsworth of The String Cheese Incident talks gear history, love of live performance, and songwriting craft.
A Few Minutes with Nation of Language
Danny Turner
Brooklyn trio Nation of Language demonstrates how its ’80s-synth pop credentials are not just future past but future present.
Scene Report: Reykjavik’s Live Electronic Performers
Rebecca Goldberg
A group of eclectic Icelandic artists offer unique perspectives on electronic music performance, their home country, and more.
A Few Minutes with Daktyl
Carolyn Shlensky
Daktyl is turning heads with his distinctive beats. The self-proclaimed gearhead discusses his influences, sample arsenal, and collabs.
A Few Minutes with Mary Droppinz
SIRMA
California-based DJ Mary Droppinz combines skills and taste with marketing acumen. The rising star shares the secrets behind her success.
EXPLORE TECH AND TREND
Find out how Point Blank and educator Angela Piva use Roland Cloud to help students master music production, beatmaking, synthesis, and more.
Relive the inspiring performances, exclusive product debuts, and groundbreaking discussions showcased at the 2025 NAMM Show.
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.
Welcome to the world that’s grown around SP-404 custom skins and beyond. Get lost in the art and hear from the creators in their own words.
Anyone has the chance to go viral on TikTok. All it takes is attention-grabbing content, strategic hashtags, and some luck.