JUPITER-4 Archives

Stefan Wyeth March 9, 2026

For decades, electronic film scores have brought groundbreaking sonic atmosphere to the cinematic experience. Explore these ten examples.

SIRMA October 9, 2025

Design sounds using iconic Roland synths that share the same language: the JUNO-60, JUNO-106, JUPITER-8, JUPITER-4, PROMARS, and SH-101.

Stefan Wyeth February 13, 2025

Synthesizers in music production brought about a massive cultural shift. Take a trip into this groundbreaking genre.

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.

Rebecca Goldberg November 2, 2023

A group of eclectic Icelandic artists offer unique perspectives on electronic music performance, their home country, and more.

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.

Lauren Lavin June 17, 2022

Returning from an infamous hiatus, James Murphy leads LCD Soundsystem through a dark labyrinth of dance-punk rhythms.

Mike Sparks June 17, 2022

Drawn to the unique characteristics of the JUPITER-4, Sharon Van Etten found songwriting inspiration in the iconic synthesizer.

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.

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.