BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach blends iconic acts, indie discoveries, and live performances shaped by Roland gear.
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Sample the worldwide scope of 404 Day 2026 with this overview of community-driven SP-powered events, showcases, workshops, and more.
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.
EXPLORE TECH
Tone Explorer is a technology preview from Roland Future Design Lab, made available for music creators to try as a GALAXIAS Labs Experiment.
Take a deep dive into the way streaming recommendations work—and how online algorithms shape our musical listening habits.
The video game industry is moving ever closer to cloud storage, digital distribution, and other online possibilities.
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.
Drummer XR blends drumming, green screen, and mixed-reality professional Matt Workman's immersive 3D world-building chops.
Scene Report: BeachLife Festival
Carolyn Shlensky
BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach blends iconic acts, indie discoveries, and live performances shaped by Roland gear.
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.
EXPLORE HISTORY
Roland’s global headquarters sits in Hamamatsu, Japan. Take a tour of this charming seaside town and learn how Roland fits into its history.
The cartoon quartet’s eponymous debut blurred lines between multi-genre music and art. Learn about Gorillaz's history and ongoing influence.
The TR-808 pattern at the center of “Hangin' on a String” elevates the moody groove.
“Jam On It” by Newcleus is a true hip-hop classic. The track is dense with groove, creative production, and lyrical panache.
The Roland and BOSS Lifetime Achievement Awards honor artists while providing a timeline of how these musicians and instruments shaped music.