Sample the worldwide scope of 404 Day 2026 with this overview of community-driven SP-powered events, showcases, workshops, and more.
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Roland has unveiled a new headquarters in Japan that unites R&D and administration staff under one roof in an inspiring workspace.
From panels to interviews to performances, here is a rundown of Roland's presence at Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) 2025.
Relive the inspiring performances, exclusive product debuts, and groundbreaking discussions showcased at the 2025 NAMM Show.
EXPLORE TECH
In our new quarantine reality, many of us work from home and socialize through a screen, making technology increasingly central in our lives.
Take a deep dive into the way streaming recommendations work—and how online algorithms shape our musical listening habits.
Tone Explorer is a technology preview from Roland Future Design Lab, made available for music creators to try as a GALAXIAS Labs Experiment.
Drummer XR blends drumming, green screen, and mixed-reality professional Matt Workman's immersive 3D world-building chops.
The intersection of music and technology has always been a space for happy accidents. In that pioneering spirit, we bring you this short list of musical innovations.
Ultimate Guide to 404 Day 2026
Ari Rosenschein
Sample the worldwide scope of 404 Day 2026 with this overview of community-driven SP-powered events, showcases, workshops, and more.
Roland’s New Global Headquarters: Inside the Inspiration Hub
Adam Douglas
Roland has unveiled a new headquarters in Japan that unites R&D and administration staff under one roof in an inspiring workspace.
Ultimate Guide: Roland at ADE 2025
Ari Rosenschein
From panels to interviews to performances, here is a rundown of Roland’s presence at Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) 2025.
NAMM 2025 Scene Report
Carolyn Shlensky
Relive the inspiring performances, exclusive product debuts, and groundbreaking discussions showcased at the 2025 NAMM Show.
Lo-Fi Education: The SP-404 in the Classroom
Ari Rosenschein
David Bellow, aka Lightfoot, and Michele Darling explain the process of establishing a groundbreaking SP-404 course at Berklee.
Ultimate Guide to 404 Day 2025
Carolyn Shlensky
Join the 404 Day worldwide takeover with community-driven SP-powered events, showcases, workshops, and interactive demos.
BizBeat: When We Were Young—How Festivals are Revitalizing Music Scenes
Carolyn Shlensky
The When We Were Young music festival is a niche celebration where emo fans reunite to soak in nostalgia and fuel the resurgence of pop-punk’s popularity today.
How to Get the Most Out of Bandcamp
Ted Davis
Bandcamp is a resource for artists and labels of all sizes. Learn how to maximize this essential, fan-favorite platform.
ARC Music Festival: House Comes Home
Ari Rosenschein
Auris Presents shares what makes ARC Music Festival unique and how it’s grown into an unmissable event for Chicago and beyond.
Enjoyment to Creation: The Journey to Becoming a Musician
Jake Uitti
From rock and roll frontwomen to Grammy-nominated artists, learn how these musicians are achieving their sonic dreams.
EXPLORE HISTORY
A “Buffalo Stance” is to stand with arms crossed, looking sideways. It's also the name of a 1989 hit by Swedish-born, UK-bred artist, Neneh Cherry.
It’s been a long journey for the tech house genre. We trace its history and development from the earliest days to the present.
Dave "Rave" Ogilvie shares his memories of recording Skinny Puppy's landmark Remission, one of the earliest recorded uses of the TR-909.
Mantronix mixed Kraftwerk's experimental feel with the warmth of Grandmaster Flash. "Scream" remains a landmark electro-funk hip-hop mashup.
In the mid-'80s, there was little edgier in the mainstream than NYC’s notorious Beastie Boys, and "Paul Revere" was their origin story.