A Few Minutes with Nik Kershaw
Danny Turner
July 30, 2024
’80s pop icon Nik Kershaw takes a trip down memory lane, revealing the Roland technologies behind hit albums Human Racing and The Riddle.
Tag: JUPITER-4
Scene Report: Reykjavik’s Live Electronic Performers
Rebecca Goldberg
November 2, 2023
A group of eclectic Icelandic artists offer unique perspectives on electronic music performance, their home country, and more.
Sound Behind the Song: “White Eagle” by Tangerine Dream
Adam Douglas
July 8, 2023
At the heart of Tangerine Dream’s hypnotic “White Eagle” lies a secret—one kept between the band and a pair of JUPITER-8s.
Sound Behind the Song: “how do you sleep?” by LCD Soundsystem
Lauren Lavin
June 17, 2022
Returning from an infamous hiatus, James Murphy leads LCD Soundsystem through a dark labyrinth of dance-punk rhythms.
Sound Behind the Song: “Jupiter 4” by Sharon Van Etten
Mike Sparks
June 17, 2022
Drawn to the unique characteristics of the JUPITER-4, Sharon Van Etten found songwriting inspiration in the iconic synthesizer.
Sound Behind the Song: “Rio” by Duran Duran
Kat Bein
June 16, 2022
“Rio” cemented the British fivesome as synth-pop legends and MTV superstars. The JUPITER-4 arpeggio is a defining sound of the ’80s hit.
Sound Behind the Song: “Doctor Who Theme (1980)” by Peter Howell
Evan Shamoon
June 16, 2022
Doctor Who, the sci-fi phenomenon, has taken many forms—and so has its theme. Discover how the 1980 version became a definitive classic.
JUPITER: King of the Polysynths
Adam Douglas
May 27, 2022
The name JUPITER is synonymous with the cutting edge. Explore the highlights of the line with the original Roland engineers as your guides.