Developing the Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator
Ari Rosenschein
September 30, 2025
Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the TR-1000 integrated input from the creative community into the final product.
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Scene Report: TR-1000 in Los Angeles
Ari Rosenschein
September 30, 2025
Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, Kuniyuki, and the Egyptian Lover explore the outer limits of the TR-1000 in Los Angeles.
A Few Minutes with Moby
Harry Levin
August 29, 2025
On the eve of the Silver Panda remix of “Lift Me Up,” Moby discusses his philosophies on sharing music, collaboration, and much more.
A Few Minutes with Death in Vegas
Danny Turner
July 1, 2025
From genre-blending origins to raw, emotional techno, Death in Vegas charts Richard Fearless’ singular sonic journey through a vintage lens.
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.
Scene Report: CRSSD Fest Spring 2025
Ari Rosenschein
March 13, 2025
Peer inside this idiosyncratic fest with four unique acts from spring 2025 who discuss their artistry and what makes CRSSD so special.
A Few Minutes with Molchat Doma
Danny Turner
October 11, 2024
From ’80s synthwave to ’90s synth rock, Belarusian post-punk trio Molchat Doma reveals the gear that makes the group tick.
ARC Music Festival: House Comes Home
Ari Rosenschein
September 9, 2024
Auris Presents shares what makes ARC Music Festival unique and how it’s grown into an unmissable event for Chicago and beyond.
Careers in Music: Angela Piva on Music Education
Mike Sparks
June 20, 2024
The music industry veteran talks Naughty by Nature, her long history with Roland, and the future of music: the kids.
Careers in Music: Steve Levine on Scoring for Video Games
Ari Rosenschein
June 18, 2024
The legendary producer shares his workflow, differences between working on games and albums, and tips for young composers.