DJ-707M Livestreaming via USB and iOS
Daniel Lee
July 27, 2020
Livestreaming has quickly become a way of life for DJs. The Roland DJ-707M unlocks livestreaming with an iOS device using the second USB port.
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A Guy Called Gerald: The Man from Manchester
Mike Sparks
July 27, 2020
From “Voodoo Ray” to blueprinting the jungle genre with “Black Secret Technology,” A Guy Called Gerald pushes the boundaries of electronic dance music.
Drum Machine Classics: 10 808 Tracks You May Not Know
Jake Uitti
July 23, 2020
The Roland TR-808 can create everything from a love song to a raging anthem. No wonder genres from industrial to rock to rap welcome the drum machine.
Sound Behind the Song: “Doin’ it Right” by Daft Punk
Jason Heffler
July 23, 2020
Using the TR-808, vocoder, and modular synthesis, the enigmatic duo created a modern dance classic.
Sound Behind the Song: “Drunk in Love” by Beyoncé
Jake Uitti
July 22, 2020
The Roland TR-808, used on Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s alluring 2013 hit, “Drunk In Love,” is an essential bed upon which to create a masterpiece.
Sound Behind the Song: “Hangin’ on a String” by Loose Ends
Ari Rosenschein
July 22, 2020
The TR-808 pattern at the center of “Hangin’ on a String” elevates the moody groove.
Getting to Know the DJ-202: Unboxing and Installation
Daniel Lee
July 18, 2020
Find out how to get started with the forward-thinking Serato DJ Lite controller.
5 Ways to Supercharge Your DAW with Roland Cloud
Ari Rosenschein
July 17, 2020
Roland Cloud’s collection of virtual synthesizers, drum machines, and sampled instruments has been a go-to tool for producers, electronic artists, and beatmakers since its inception.
Zenbeats How-To: LoopBuilder and Advanced Recording Modes
Matthew Presley
July 17, 2020
Whatever your experience level or creative role, Roland Zenbeats is here to help you create music as boundless as your imagination.
Zenbeats How-To: Drum Machine and Audio Setup
Matthew Presley
July 17, 2020
Whether you’re an emerging musician or an established producer, Zenbeats makes it easy to create beats, access lessons, and sample the world around you.