Track Talk: “A Hard Working Man” by Avila Brothers (w/ Billy Ray Cyrus and Snoop Dogg) Ari Rosenschein May 25, 2022 Hip-hop country crossover “A Hard Working Man” drips with vibe, melody, and love for the classics. Find out how the Avila Brothers made it. Read More »
Track Talk: VI/DEO by Xeno & Oaklander Evan Shamoon November 11, 2021 Brooklyn’s Xeno & Oaklander discuss their favorite Roland gear and how they utilized it crafting their latest release during the pandemic. Read More »
Ultimate Guide: Customizing the SP-404MKII Brady Ettinger October 13, 2021 The SP-404MKII is ready-made for numerous types of customizations. Here’s a deep dive into the world of options for modding the new model. Read More »
Roland Engineering: Designing the SP-404MKII Ari Rosenschein October 13, 2021 The lead designers behind the SP-404MKII provide an exclusive look inside the making of the updated version of the beloved classic. Read More »
Using Zenbeats to Track Vocals for the First Time Shay Leonia June 3, 2021 Zenbeats gave singer-songwriter Shay Leonia the confidence to record vocals for her single “Crumbs.” Read about the entire creative process. Read More »
SP-404: DJFX LOOPER and How to Use It Charles Burchell April 3, 2021 Learn to utilize the SP-404’s DJFX LOOPER, a definitive feature of the SP series and sonic cornerstone of the lo-fi hip-hop movement. Read More »
4 Essential SP-404 Live Performance Tips Flobama April 3, 2021 Austin, TX beatmaker/producer/artist Flobama shares four essential quick-start tips to help SP-404 users maximize their machines. Read More »
Roland Engineering: Inside the SP Series Ari Rosenschein April 3, 2021 The SP-404 helped usher in lo-fi hip-hop. Roland’s Engineering team answers questions on the most intriguing aspects of the iconic SP series. Read More »
10 Zenbeats Tips for Your Production Workflow Charles Burchell January 22, 2021 Zenbeats can help you create on the go and inspire ideas at home. Here are ten tips to improve your production workflow. Read More »
4 Audio Effects New Producers Need to Know SIRMA December 18, 2020 No matter what music you’re making, there are four audio effects you should master: EQ, compression, reverb, and delay. Learn how. Read More »