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. Read More »
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. Read More »
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. Read More »
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. Read More »
Careers in Music: Jeff Rona on Composing for Film, TV, and Video Games Ari Rosenschein May 23, 2024 The legendary composer reflects on lessons he’s learned in scoring, seminal moments in musical technology, and what makes a powerful cinematic theme. Read More »
Nothing Sounds Quite Like an 808: Analyzing the Sound That Changed Music 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. 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 »
Scene Report: Reykjavik’s Live Electronic Performers Rebecca Goldberg November 2, 2023 A group of eclectic Icelandic artists offer unique perspectives on electronic music performance, their home country, and more. Read More »
Re-create “Break My Soul” by Beyoncé with Roland Cloud 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. 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 »