The video game industry is moving ever closer to cloud storage, digital distribution, and other online possibilities.
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.
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.
Electronic music producer Christopher Kah highlights Roland instruments in ECHO, his new immersive 3D audio performances.
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.
The Birth of the Roland Lifestyle Brand
Kirsten Spruch
The Roland Lifestyle brand builds on the company’s legacy while looking to the future. See how it’s introducing Roland to new generations.
How Musicians Are Utilizing Reddit
Kirsten Spruch
Since 2005, Reddit has become a powerful resource for topics across the board. How is it especially useful for musicians?
K-pop: The Inner Workings of a Global Phenomenon
SIRMA
K-pop groups increasingly claim the spotlight on the world stage. Industry insiders give us insights into what makes the style so popular.
EXPLORE HISTORY
“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 TR-808 pattern at the center of “Hangin' on a String” elevates the moody groove.
The TR-606 endures for its crisp, punchy sound, as well as trigger capabilities and extensive mods. Find out why it remains a classic.
In the mid-'80s, there was little edgier in the mainstream than NYC’s notorious Beastie Boys, and "Paul Revere" was their origin story.
For the uninitiated, we provide a roadmap to the formidable discography of rap’s foremost supervillain: MF DOOM.