Careers in Music: Bob Mackenzie with James Blake Rod Brakes April 3, 2025 From humble beginnings to working with James Blake, Bob Mackenzie explains how the Roland SP-404MKII fuels creativity Read More »
Roland Engineering: SP-404 Past, Present, and Future Ari Rosenschein April 2, 2025 Original SP-404 designer Kenji Yamada and current project leader Takeo Shirato discuss the 404 concept, its widespread popularity, and more. Read More »
Lo-Fi Education: The SP-404 in the Classroom Ari Rosenschein April 2, 2025 David Bellow, aka Lightfoot, and Michele Darling explain the process of establishing a groundbreaking SP-404 course at Berklee. Read More »
A Few Minutes with Photay Ari Rosenschein October 9, 2024 The enigmatic artist Photay opens up about his improvisational collaborators, the power of the weather, and how location influences art. Read More »
Can’t Kick This Feeling: A History of Moodymann and KDJ Records Mike Rubin October 8, 2024 Kenny Dixon Jr. has released a steady stream of dance floor classics since 1994. Dig into the history of this icon of Motor City music. Read More »
Hands-On: Foundations of Live Electronic Music Performance Adam Douglas December 4, 2023 Live electronic music performance creates a unique interaction between performer and listener. Discover how it is both exciting and transformative. Read More »
The Science of Sample Packs SIRMA November 17, 2021 Alin Dimitriu, Saint Ezekiel, Lightfoot, and Ski Beatz share the challenges and rewards of sample pack creation and give tips to producers. Read More »
A History of Roland Samplers Adam Douglas November 10, 2021 Roland was a key part of the sampling movement—redefining what music could be. Take a guided tour of Roland samplers from past to present 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 »