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Roland - News and Rumours
You want all the latest news, rumours and everything else there’s to know about Roland? We're happy to oblige: On this page you’ll find everything at a glance – and it’s always up to date!
Loop Performer 2026: This Gear is a Perfect Match
20 Feb · What does it take to captivate a live audience as a loop performer? Here are three essential picks for aspiring loop artists - a perfect match.
Deals of the Week
Deals of the Week from Roland, Positive Grid & IK Multimedia
14 Feb · This week, you can save big on a polyphonic desktop synth from Roland, a portable audio interface for guitar, and a modeling FX pedal for bass!
Deep House with Modern Hardware: 3 Essential Pieces for the Perfect Match
13 Feb · Planning your deep house setup for 2026? These three essential hardware picks – plus smart alternatives – help you build a warm, groove-driven studio workflow.
Roland, Softube, XLN Audio, Klevgrand: 4 Ultimate Software Deals You Shouldn’t Miss
10 Feb · This week, Roland, Softube, XLN Audio, and Klevgrand are offering four practical studio software deals that make real sense from a sonic perspective.
Techno Legends
Techno Legends Use This Gear: Robert Hood and the Discipline of the TR-909
05 Feb · Robert Hood shows how minimal techno builds maximum tension with the TR-909, groove and just a few sounds - reduction as pure club power.
BEST DJ SETUPS
5 of the Best DJ Setups for 2026
29 Jan · What’s the best DJ setup? Why, the one that fits you perfectly. Here are 5 example DJ rigs for everyone from the total beginner to the club king.
Richie Hawtin
Techno Legends Use This Gear: Richie Hawtin aka Plastikman
24 Jan · Richie Hawtin's approach to techno is unparalleled, incorporating everything from TB-303s to modular equipment to digital DJ setups.
DWe V71/V51 Bundles – The Inevitable Collab
22 Jan · In the most obvious of collaborations, DWe team up with their parent company, Roland, to give us the flexibility of DWe hardware with the power of the V-Drums modules.
Roland ZENOLOGY GX for iPad: ZEN-Core to Go!
21 Jan · Roland ZENOLOGY GX for iPad brings the powerful ZEN Core synthesis engine to the mobile platform – and it'll be free for a limited time!
BOSS Effects Pedals Plugin Gets More Cult Pedals: Update Brings DM-2, OD-2, and DC-2
21 Jan · Roland expands the BOSS Effects Pedals plugin with legendary models such as DM-2, OD-2, and DC-2 - not just for authentic guitar sounds.
Roland CR-78 Plugin: In The Cloud Tonight!
21 Jan · Roland has released the CR-78 plugin! The CR-78 Software Rhythm Composer brings the legendary analog drum machine to your DAW!
Roland GO:MIXER Studio: A Compact Content Creation Station
20 Jan · The Roland GO:MIXER Studio is the new flagship in Roland's range of portable USB mixer interfaces for musicians and content creators.
SYNTH STUDIOS
5 More Incredible Synthesizer Studios: Play the Best Synths in the World
16 Jan · Ever wanted to play an ARP 2500, EMS Synth 100 or Moog Modular? These and many more are waiting for you at these synthesizer studios.
Roland KIYOLA KF-25 and KF-20 Digital Pianos: Japanese Woodworking, Scandinavian Design
15 Jan · Roland will unveil a pair of new high-end digital pianos at NAMM 2026. The KIYOLA KF-25 and KF-20 combine Japanese craftsmanship with Scandinavian design.
Roland Cube Street Mini: The Most Compact Busking Amp Ever?
15 Jan · With the Roland Cube Street Mini, the Japanese company presents its smallest and most portable version yet of its most popular amp for street music.
Dub Techno: This Gear is a Perfect Match in 2026
09 Jan · Today, we're discussing dub techno and the necessary hardware for production. We'll discuss 3 things that make the perfect match, plus alternatives.
SYNTH JOURNAL
Secrets of the JP-8000 Supersaw Revealed: Synth Journal
08 Jan · The Usual Suspects have figured out the Roland supersaw, the prettiest modular system you’ve ever seen, and more.
Drum Machines for Techno
Drum Machines for Techno 2026: Punch, Workflow, and Character
08 Jan · Drum machines for techno are essential for shaping the groove, punch, and character of your productions. Here's how to find your perfect techno machine.
BEST SOUNDING
Sound Vs Modulation: 5 of the Best Sounding Synthesizers
03 Jan · Favor pure sound quality over lots of modulation possibilities? These are the synths for you then, the best sounding synthesizers around.
Japan Synthesizer Tour: Synth Secrets from the Rising Sun
02 Jan · Book your Japan synthesizer tour with the help of this guide to the top synth sites in the country.
HIGHLIGHTS 2025
The Best Gear and Software of 2025: My 7 Highlights of the Year
31 Dec 2025 · It was a great year for synthesizers and drum machines. Here are my picks for the best gear and software of 2025.
Highlights 2025
Highlights of the Year: My Favorite Gear of 2025
25 Dec 2025 · Happy Holidays, everyone! Before we get ready for the new year, it's time to look back at my personal highlights of 2025. Spoiler alert: no synths this time!
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