Electronic music producer Christopher Kah highlights Roland instruments in ECHO, his new immersive 3D audio performances.
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.
Take a deep dive into the way streaming recommendations work—and how online algorithms shape our musical listening habits.
Tone Explorer is a technology preview from Roland Future Design Lab, made available for music creators to try as a GALAXIAS Labs Experiment.
The video game industry is moving ever closer to cloud storage, digital distribution, and other online possibilities.
Live Music in the Coronavirus Era
Kirsten Spruch
With the world hit by a pandemic, live events were postponed or canceled. In the Coronavirus Era, virtual concerts have taken their place.
A Wellness Primer for Musicians
Benjamin Heywood
There are specific things musicians can do to foster wellness and stay creative, despite the challenges we all face right now.
Returning to Music: It’s Never Too Late
Arielle Silver
They say that for a career in music you need to be tenacious, and I had been throughout my twenties and beyond. Can you return to music?
2020 and Counting: A Summer Indie Playlist
Kirsten Spruch
2020 certainly hasn’t been a typical summer, but at least the world has had one reliable constant: good indie music. Here’s a playlist to prove it.
Nashville Scene Report
Ari Rosenschein
Nashville has seen changes over the years, mirroring the growth of its entertainment industry. These musicians contribute to the fabric of Music City.
5 Ways Musicians Can Take a Screen Break
Ari Rosenschein
We’re spending more time than ever in front of computers and need a screen break. It can feel like we’re bouncing between platforms all day.
EXPLORE HISTORY
Roland’s global headquarters sits in Hamamatsu, Japan. Take a tour of this charming seaside town and learn how Roland fits into its history.
Orbital share memories of “Chime," the track that turned them into electronic icons, helping bring acid house from raves to Top of the Pops.
“Jam On It” by Newcleus is a true hip-hop classic. The track is dense with groove, creative production, and lyrical panache.
The Roland and BOSS Lifetime Achievement Awards honor artists while providing a timeline of how these musicians and instruments shaped music.
Explore the enduring influence of the R-8 Human Rhythm Composer on a host of musical styles in Mexico, a land of deep tradition.