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
Tone Explorer is a technology preview from Roland Future Design Lab, made available for music creators to try as a GALAXIAS Labs Experiment.
Electronic music producer Christopher Kah highlights Roland instruments in ECHO, his new immersive 3D audio performances.
Drummer XR blends drumming, green screen, and mixed-reality professional Matt Workman's immersive 3D world-building chops.
Learn about the Tone Explorer concept, challenges, and what might come next from Roland Future Design Lab.
In our new quarantine reality, many of us work from home and socialize through a screen, making technology increasingly central in our lives.
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
The TR-808 pattern at the center of “Hangin' on a String” elevates the moody groove.
It’s not a stretch to say that few bands were as formative in the early evolution of electronic music as Yellow Magic Orchestra.
The TR-606 endures for its crisp, punchy sound, as well as trigger capabilities and extensive mods. Find out why it remains a classic.
Trace the influence electroclash artists had on the music of today and it's not hard to see the genre everywhere. So, what happened?
The Roland and BOSS Lifetime Achievement Awards honor artists while providing a timeline of how these musicians and instruments shaped music.