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The best budget beat-making gear to help you get creative
27 Jan · Looking for more affordable ways to create beats? We take a look at some of the best budget beat-making equipment to get you started!
Roland FP-E50: Digital piano with ZEN-Core, vocal effects and more
24 Jan · Roland brings the enormity of the ZEN-Core sound engine, vocal effects, auto accompaniment and recording to the FP series in the FP-E50.
The Dons of Downtempo: How to sound like Air’s Moon Safari
21 Jan · It's the 25th Anniversary of Air's debut record Moon Safari, let's find out more about their creative process and how to sound like Air.
Introducing the Roland BRIDGE CAST streaming mixer for gamers
03 Jan · CES 2023 this week brings some exciting new tech into the fold. We take a look at the Roland BRIDGE CAST streaming mixer for gamers!
Buying Synthesizers From Japan – The Secret World of Cheap Synths?
01 Jan · Japan’s domestic vintage synthesizer market is surprisingly cheap. We tell you the best tips and tricks for buying synthesizers from Japan.
Electronic pioneers: How to sound like The Chemical Brothers
31 Dec 2022 · One of the most respected duos in electronic music, The Chemical Brothers brought their hard-hitting style to the masses. We find out how!
Home recording pioneers: How to sound like Eurythmics
17 Dec 2022 · Easily one of the most influential synthpop acts of all time, Eurythmics took the world by storm in the early 80s. We find out how!
Roland Bundle Five TR-iffic Drum Machines
14 Dec 2022 · Following the release of their Analog Polysynth Collection, Roland have released the Drum Machine Collection featuring 5 classic rhythm boxes
Brighton Bigbeat: How to sound like Fatboy Slim
10 Dec 2022 · Celebrated DJ, producer, and remix artist, Fatboy Slim created his own brand of acid-infused breakbeat dance music. Let's find out how!
Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus 50th Anniversary Limited Edition
08 Dec 2022 · Roland announces JC-120 Jazz Chorus 50th Anniversary Limited Edition in Cherry Wood finish to celebrate 50 years of the amp model
The Sheffield Scene: How to sound like The Human League
03 Dec 2022 · Original synth-pop pioneers, The Human League made a huge impact in the early 80s with their minimalistic soundscapes. Let's find out how!
Patch & Tweak with Korg and Inspire the Music with Roland: Book review
14 Nov 2022 · We look at two new books from Kim Bjorn; one gets you patching and tweaking with Korg semi-modulars and another celebrates 50 years of Roland.
Warehouse meets your house: How to sound like The Prodigy
12 Nov 2022 · The Prodigy rose from the rave scene in the late 1980s and became a hugely successful crossover act, we look at what went into their sound.
Rave pioneers: How to sound like Orbital
29 Oct 2022 · We check out some of the core studio and stage instruments that helped create the industrial, euphoric sound of rave pioneers Orbital.
How to sound like Jean-Michel Jarre
22 Oct 2022 · As one of electronic music's early exponents, Jean-Michel Jarre is an inspiration for many. We check out some of his favourite synths!
The best budget grooveboxes to take a break from your DAW
21 Oct 2022 · Are you stuck in the mud creatively? We check out some of the best budget grooveboxes for standalone beat creation and live performance.
The best budget drum machines for music production
14 Oct 2022 · Drum machines provide the creative foundation for songwriting in so many musical Genres. We check out some of the best budget drum machines.
“Inspire The Music: 50 Years of Roland History” a new book from Bjooks
07 Oct 2022 · Now available! To celebrate 50 years of inspiration and innovation from Roland Bjooks has released a massive 400-page tome of Roland's fabulousness.
REVIEW: Roland AIRA Compact T-8, J-6 and E-4
21 Sep 2022 · Over the summer Roland introduced us to 3 little AIRA Compact machines, the T-8, J-6 and E-4. Are they a perfect techno party or will they fall flat?
Roland SPD-SX PRO: Ultimate sampling pad that raises the bar
20 Sep 2022 · Roland releases a new level of sampling pad in the SPD-SX PRO. With a bunch of road-tested professional enhancements for the most demanding gigs.
The best desktop synths under $1000 for studio and live performance
16 Sep 2022 · Looking to make sounds out of the box? We check out some of the best desktop synths under $1000 for music creation and live performance.
Roland updates the MC-707, MC-101 and VerseLab to v1.8
15 Sep 2022 · The new update from Roland brings clip compatibility between devices, undo/redo, MIDI CC recording, new effects and a host of other updates.