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
The video game industry is moving ever closer to cloud storage, digital distribution, and other online possibilities.
Drummer XR blends drumming, green screen, and mixed-reality professional Matt Workman's immersive 3D world-building chops.
Take a deep dive into the way streaming recommendations work—and how online algorithms shape our musical listening habits.
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.
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
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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’s New Global Headquarters: Inside the Inspiration Hub
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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.
Ultimate Guide: Roland at ADE 2025
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From panels to interviews to performances, here is a rundown of Roland’s presence at Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) 2025.
NAMM 2025 Scene Report
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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
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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
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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
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How to Get the Most Out of Bandcamp
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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
Using the TR-808, vocoder, and modular synthesis, the enigmatic duo created a modern dance classic.
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Prog rock has carved its space as one of the most complex, imaginative, and wide-ranging subgenres.
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