Take a deep dive into the way streaming recommendations work—and how online algorithms shape our musical listening habits.
EXPLORE TECH
If music has no boundaries, why does its genesis usually occur within four walls? Biomusic is rooted in non-human sounds.
In our new quarantine reality, many of us work from home and socialize through a screen, making technology increasingly central in our lives.
Learn about the Tone Explorer concept, challenges, and what might come next from Roland Future Design Lab.
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.
How Musicians Can Utilize AI
Kirsten Spruch
Artificial Intelligence is making its way into music. Investigate the wild new world of AI and how it’s reshaping the creative landscape.
Scene Report: Reykjavik’s Live Electronic Performers
Rebecca Goldberg
A group of eclectic Icelandic artists offer unique perspectives on electronic music performance, their home country, and more.
Careers in Music: Megan McDuffee on Scoring for Games
Danny Turner
Award-winning composer Megan McDuffee reveals how she broke into video game scoring, sharing plenty of tips along the way.
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.
EXPLORE HISTORY
“Love Lockdown" by Kanye West utilizes the Roland TR-808, the heartbeat of electronic music production since the early 1980s.
The cartoon quartet’s eponymous debut blurred lines between multi-genre music and art. Learn about Gorillaz's history and ongoing influence.
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 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.
Roland’s global headquarters sits in Hamamatsu, Japan. Take a tour of this charming seaside town and learn how Roland fits into its history.