Learn about the Tone Explorer concept, challenges, and what might come next from Roland Future Design Lab.
EXPLORE TECH
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.
The video game industry is moving ever closer to cloud storage, digital distribution, and other online possibilities.
Electronic music producer Christopher Kah highlights Roland instruments in ECHO, his new immersive 3D audio performances.
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.
Careers in Music: Scoring Tips from Eight Composers
SIRMA
The unique paths to success of these eight composers offer valuable strategies for newcomers and veterans alike.
BizBeat: The Return of the Long-Form Album
SIRMA
Learn how the biggest musical acts are challenging audience attention spans by releasing lengthy albums in today’s marketplace.
Nostalgia Galore: How Classic Songs Climb Back to the Top of the Charts
SIRMA
Social media can reinvigorate vintage hits and help them reach broad new audiences. Here are some classic songs that got a second spin.
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.
EXPLORE HISTORY
Using the TR-808, vocoder, and modular synthesis, the enigmatic duo created a modern dance classic.
30 years after its release, Joey Beltram’s “Energy Flash” remains one of the definitive techno tracks. It still sits easily in a DJ set.
“Love Lockdown" by Kanye West utilizes the Roland TR-808, the heartbeat of electronic music production since the early 1980s.
“Heliosphan” relies on the drums to act as a driving force. Even when the track borders on chaos, the TR-909 maintains perfect time.
A “Buffalo Stance” is to stand with arms crossed, looking sideways. It's also the name of a 1989 hit by Swedish-born, UK-bred artist, Neneh Cherry.