SH-101 Archives

Andy Thomas May 1, 2025

Explore trip-hop from its early days to the current renaissance centering on a new generation of artists mining the genre’s laidback beats.

Adam Douglas March 18, 2025

Add presence, bite and spatial width to synth basses, leads, pads and more with the JC-120 Jazz Chorus guitar amplifier software effect.

Stefan Wyeth February 13, 2025

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

Ari Rosenschein May 24, 2024

The artist/producer gives us the scoop on evoking the spirit of ’00s NYC, experiencing early success, and whether music is a riddle we can solve.

Adam Douglas January 12, 2024

Few modern electronic musical instruments have had as wide and deep an impact as the TR-808. Learn how it changed what bass can be.

Rebecca Goldberg November 2, 2023

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

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.

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.

Danny Turner January 26, 2023

Devo’s cult status remains indelible. Co-founder Gerald V. Casale reminisces about the band and its longstanding association with Roland.

Ari Rosenschein July 14, 2022

Dais sits at the intersection of post-punk, industrial, ambient, and other genres. Explore the label and its collab with Roland Lifestyle.