A Few Minutes with H31R
Carolyn Shlensky
August 31, 2023
Experimental duo H31R strives to break through genre boundaries. The pair shares insight into their influences, gear, and creative process.
Tag: JUNO-60
In 1982, a new synth dynasty set the tone for the ’80s and beyond. Discover the sonic and cultural impact of the Roland JUNO-60 in these stories.
Track Talk—Jesper Kyd on Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
Danny Turner
July 1, 2023
Award-winning game composer Jesper Kyd shares how Roland gear has been essential to his career, including the Warhammer 40,000 soundtrack.
Re-create “Break My Soul” by Beyoncé with Roland Cloud
Charles Burchell
June 8, 2023
Beyoncé is one of the most revered artists of her generation. Re-create her smash “Break My Soul” using sounds from Roland Cloud.
Track Talk: “Sample Talk” by Lance Skiiiwalker
Ari Rosenschein
February 23, 2023
“Sample Talk” is a unique track that discusses the concept of sampling. Learn how Lance Skiiiwalker created it with help from the JUNO-60.
John Grant: Facets of the Boy from Michigan
Jamie Franklin and Ari Rosenschein
September 14, 2022
On the eve of Meltdown Festival, John Grant discusses his adopted home, the Grace Jones-curated event, and the Roland Facet grand piano.
Jacknife Lee: Studio Adventures and Philosophy
Ari Rosenschein
May 20, 2021
Jacknife Lee has produced U2, REM, The Killers, Snow Patrol, and more. Still, his hunger for innovation means he never rests on his laurels.
Metronomy on “The Bay,” the JUNO-60, and Sunshine
Kat Bein
February 26, 2021
“The Bay” has a sun-drenched video and JUNO-60 hooks galore. Metronomy’s Joseph Mount explains why it’s easy to love but wasn’t easy to make.
Sound Behind the Song: “Caribbean Blue” by Enya
Arielle Silver
February 17, 2021
“Caribbean Blue” by Enya is a tapestry of layered vocals over a bed of JUNO-60 pads. Its sounds evoke the pull of nature on the human psyche.
Sound Behind the Song: “My Girls” by Animal Collective
Benjamin Heywood
February 17, 2021
With a JUNO-60 and an army of Roland samplers, Animal Collective created an unforgettable melodic kaleidoscope: “My Girls.”
Sound Behind the Song: “Blue Drive” by Oneohtrix Point Never
Mike Sparks
February 17, 2021
“Blue Drive” moves like a meditative improvisation, with no calculated beginning or end. Oneohtrix Point Never guides us using the JUNO-60.