Sound Design: The Art of Layering with the Roland JD-800 Francis Preve March 19, 2024 The JD-800 dominated the ’90s with massive textures and a front panel that pushed limits. Learn to create immense layers with the instrument. Read More »
Listening Guide: Sounds of the D-50 Adam Douglas February 6, 2024 The D-50 ushered in a new era of popular music that crossed all genres. Hear the synth in action with this varied selection of tracks. Read More »
Secrets of Squelch with the Roland Cloud SH-2 Peter Kirn January 24, 2024 The SH-2 is an early synth classic. Discover how to master this rarity via its authentic recreation in Roland Cloud. Read More »
Mastering the Roland Cloud ZENOLOGY FX Plug-in Peter Kirn December 4, 2023 Explore this guide to the 90+ processing tools in ZENOLOGY FX, covering various processors, effects, and beyond. Read More »
Sound Design: JX-8P Bells and Mallets Francis Preve July 25, 2023 Use the JX-8P’s thoughtful architecture to create bells and mallets that blur the line between analog warmth and digital precision. Read More »
Careers in Music: Megan McDuffee on Scoring for Games Danny Turner June 30, 2023 Award-winning composer Megan McDuffee reveals how she broke into video game scoring, sharing plenty of tips along the way. Read More »
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. Read More »
A Few Minutes with Todd Terry Danny Turner May 10, 2023 A legend of house music’s second wave, Roland instruments have been fundamental to Todd Terry’s genre-hopping career for the past 35 years. Read More »
Sound Design: Legendary Leads with the SH-101 Francis Preve April 29, 2023 The SH-101 is a versatile single-oscillator synth. Explore five signature lead sounds it can generate with its streamlined front panel. Read More »
Sound Design: JUPITER-8 Model Expansion Poly Presets Francis Preve March 22, 2023 Explore five iconic poly presets ranging from smooth pads to punchy brass to silky analog strings using the JUPITER-8 Model Expansion. Read More »