This legend was around at the start of the Los Angeles rap game. The self-proclaimed Willy Wonka talks N.W.A, 808s, and his own futurism.
Explore trip-hop from its early days to the current renaissance centering on a new generation of artists mining the genre’s laidback beats.
Original SP-404 designer Kenji Yamada and current project leader Takeo Shirato discuss the 404 concept, its widespread popularity, and more.
Synthesizers in music production brought about a massive cultural shift. Take a trip into this groundbreaking genre.
The legendary songwriter and performer discusses Roland synthesizers, positive thinking, and music’s power to transform.
From ’80s synthwave to ’90s synth rock, Belarusian post-punk trio Molchat Doma reveals the gear that makes the group tick.
The music industry veteran talks Naughty by Nature, her long history with Roland, and the future of music: the kids.
The legendary producer shares his workflow, differences between working on games and albums, and tips for young composers.
One of the most distinctive polys of the ’80s, the JX-3P is the secret sauce on tracks from movie themes to quirky indie cuts.
The legendary composer reflects on lessons he’s learned in scoring, seminal moments in musical technology, and what makes a powerful cinematic theme.