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 »
A Few Minutes with George Daniel of The 1975 Danny Turner March 14, 2023 As co-writer and producer for British alt-rockers The 1975, George Daniel’s association with Roland is integral to the band’s sound. Read More »
Production Hacks: Creating Amapiano Tracks Charles Burchell January 12, 2023 Amapiano music is synonymous with modern-day South African dance and electronic music. Learn to create tracks in this dynamic style. Read More »
Sound Design: Creating JUNO Basses Francis Preve November 19, 2022 The JUNO architecture makes it perfect for thick analog-style bass lines. Learn to create five different bass sounds with the classic synth. Read More »
A Few Minutes with Plaid Ari Rosenschein November 12, 2022 The British duo shed light on their rural youth, work process, and how an intergalactic voyage informs its latest release, Feorm Falorx. Read More »
A Few Minutes with Ron Trent Ari Rosenschein June 11, 2022 House music icon Ron Trent opens up about his formative years, distinguished collaborators, and how a trio of cities shaped him. Read More »
Capturing Synth Sounds with ZENOLOGY: “Every Summertime” by NIKI Charles Burchell May 5, 2022 Utilize ZENOLOGY to recreate the retro summer sounds of “Every Summertime” by NIKI from Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Read More »
A Few Minutes with Roger Sanchez Alexander Dias April 23, 2022 Few names are more synonymous with New York house than Roger Sanchez. The legendary DJ talks about process, philosophy, and Roland Cloud. Read More »
This is Acid: Exploring DJ Pierre’s Phuture Collection Peter Kirn March 3, 2022 Learn to use DJ Pierre’s Phuture Collection, patches and patterns for the TB-303, TR-707, and TR-727 designed by the artist who invented acid. Read More »