In our new quarantine reality, many of us work from home and socialize through a screen, making technology increasingly central in our lives.
EXPLORE TECH
Drummer XR blends drumming, green screen, and mixed-reality professional Matt Workman's immersive 3D world-building chops.
Electronic music producer Christopher Kah highlights Roland instruments in ECHO, his new immersive 3D audio performances.
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.
DJ Skratch Bastid and RomeDigs: Redefining Live
Ari Rosenschein
Follow DJ Skratch Bastid and Pro A/V expert RomeDigs as they reflect on the power of combining livestreaming with in-person performance.
Piano Meets Home Decor
SIRMA
The crown jewel of your creative space can look as good as it sounds. Use these tips to incorporate your piano into your home design plans.
Down with NFTs: Monetize Your Music
Kirsten Spruch
NFTs are intersecting with the music industry in dramatic ways. Find out the many ways non-fungible tokens can help boost your career.
Sound Matters: Improving Audio for Streaming Music
Ari Rosenschein
Verzuz and Rolling Live Studios point to a streaming future. Roland worked with both camps, helping up the sonics to match their visuals.
Synthesizers as Art
Adam Douglas
From oil paintings to digital illustration, sculptures to industrial design, synthesizers as art are finally shining in the limelight.
The Science of Sample Packs
SIRMA
Alin Dimitriu, Saint Ezekiel, Lightfoot, and Ski Beatz share the challenges and rewards of sample pack creation and give tips to producers.
Inside the Usher Las Vegas Residency
Ari Rosenschein
IZ and Bobby Avila and Aaron Spears take us behind the scenes of what it takes to put together the mammoth Usher Las Vegas residency.
Raising Your Voice: Exploring Clubhouse and Drop-in Audio Chat
Kirsten Spruch
Once an invite-only space for execs and celebrities, Clubhouse can benefit users of all types. Learn to maximize this powerful platform.
Skin Deep: Art of the SP-404 Overlay and Beyond
Ari Rosenschein
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.
Portugal. the Man on the PTM Coin and Artistic Currency
Jake Uitti
Grammy-winning Portugal. the Man is the first band to release its own cryptocurrency, the PTM Coin. Find out how and why.
EXPLORE HISTORY
Here's a place to start exploring the massive catalog of Madlib, one of the finest producers to ever touch a beat pad.
“Heliosphan” relies on the drums to act as a driving force. Even when the track borders on chaos, the TR-909 maintains perfect time.
The spiraling of the TR-909 on "Hunter" weaves a web of percussion. Immediately, the track draws the listener into a world of intrigue.
The Roland TR-808, used on Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s alluring 2013 hit, “Drunk In Love,” is an essential bed upon which to create a masterpiece.
Mantronix mixed Kraftwerk's experimental feel with the warmth of Grandmaster Flash. "Scream" remains a landmark electro-funk hip-hop mashup.