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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!
SP-1200 ALTERNATIVES
SP-1200 Alternatives for Sample-based Beatmaking
06 Jan · We're looking at SP-1200 Alternatives for classic sample-based music production like Daft Punk, The Prodigy, RZA, and A Tribe Called Quest.
BEST DJ SETUPS
The 5 Best DJ Setups: Top Gear Combos for All DJs and Skill Levels
02 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.
BEST OF 2024: ADAM
My Highlights of 2024: The Best Software for Electronic Music Production
27 Dec 2024 · These are my 2024 picks for the best software for electronic music production.
Best Stage Pianos and Arranger Keyboards of 2024
18 Dec 2024 · Which stage pianos and arranger keyboards impressed us the most in 2024? Let’s check out the best new stage pianos and keyboards of the year.
BAD TIMING
7 Synths That Were Victims of Bad Timing
13 Dec 2024 · Too early? Too late? Here are seven synths that were victims of bad timing.
Best Samplers & Grooveboxes
Best Samplers, Grooveboxes and Drum Machines of 2024: Our Top 6
13 Dec 2024 · Which new samplers and groove machines stood out from the rest in 2024? Here are the best samplers, grooveboxes, and drum machines of the year.
5 Great Apartment Friendly e-Drums for Christmas
03 Dec 2024 · A guide to the best, smallest and quietest e-Drums for Christmas that you can gift the budding drummer in your family, we look at five small footprint kits that won't annoy your neighbours.
DUB DELAY PLUG-INS
How to Use Dub Delay Plugins to Create Authentic Sounds
25 Nov 2024 · When combined with the right techniques, dub delay plugins can help us to recreate some of the sounds used on our favourite records.
BEST BIG SYNTHS
Best Big Synths: 7 Sizable Synthesizers That Prove Bigger Is Better
22 Nov 2024 · Whether you need a wide keybed, expanded synthesis options or just a massive sound, these seven big synths have what you need.
Best Synth Deals for Cyberweek 2024: Behringer, Waldorf, Novation & More
22 Nov 2024 · Thomann’s Cyberweek sale is a great opportunity to save on synths, samplers, and controllers. Check out the best synth deals for Cyberweek 2024!
Roland FANTOM EX Free Expansion: Get Your Juno-106 ACB Now!
16 Nov 2024 · The Juno-106 ACB Expansion is now free for all owners of Roland FANTOM EX synths and FANTOM EX upgrades.
SYNTH JOURNAL
Roland AI, Light Reft Monolit MIDI Computer, Genki Katla Is a REALLY Expensive Synthesizer, More: Synth Journal
14 Nov 2024 · Roland AI, Eurorack, a MIDI computer from Japan, new experimental weirdness from Herbs and Stones, and a shockingly expensive synth.
Studio Deals
35 Great Studio Deals on Interfaces, Microphones, Monitors, and More!
06 Nov 2024 · 35 products from Universal Audio, Rode, Adam Audio, RME, Genelec, Yamaha, Warm Audio and more in these studio deals.
OCTATRACK ALTERNATIVES
Elektron Octatrack Alternatives for Dawless Music Production
05 Nov 2024 · Need a creative outlet for your music that has to be Dawless? Here's some of the best Elektron Octatrack Alternatives for studio and stage.
BAD GEAR?
5 Bad Gear Synths That Aren’t Bad At All – Featuring Florian Pilz
25 Oct 2024 · We go toe to toe with the black T-shirt himself, Florian Pilz, to decide once and for all if these five Bad Gear synths really are all that bad.
JUNO PLUG-INS
How to Recreate the Classic Roland Juno Sound using Software Plug-ins
23 Oct 2024 · The Roland Juno has dominated music for over four decades! We take a look at some of the best synth plugins that capture its classic sound.
ANALOG SYNTHESIS
Beginner’s Guide to Analog Synthesis
21 Oct 2024 · Get up to speed with the basic of analog synthesis, including oscillators, filters, and modulation. New to synthesizers? Start here!
DON'T BUY VINTAGE SYNTHS
Why You Shouldn’t Buy Vintage Synths: 5 Compelling Reasons
18 Oct 2024 · Save yourself the hassle and expense and stick with modern recreations. These and 3 more reasons why you shouldn’t buy vintage synths.
Roland SP-404 MKII KDJ Records Limited Edition: Only 600 in Existence!
15 Oct 2024 · The Roland SP-404 MKII KDJ Records Edition has a custom Detroit faceplate and exclusive KDJ Records artist samples.
SH-101 ALTERNATIVES
Roland SH-101 Alternatives for Classic Leads and Basslines
14 Oct 2024 · Looking to create some classic acid house and techno leads and basslines? Here's some of the best modern Roland SH-101 alternatives.
BEST FINGER DRUMMING
Best Standalone Finger Drumming Pad Controllers: Let Your Fingers Do the Drumming With These 5 Fun Instruments
11 Oct 2024 · Take your finger drumming on the road and to the next level with these five best standalone finger drumming pad controllers - for all budgets.
SPACE ECHO ALTERNATIVES
Space Echo Alternatives for the Studio and Stage
09 Oct 2024 · We're checking out some of the best Space Echo Alternatives for recreating Roland's classic tape echo effect in studio and on stage.
PORTABLE GEAR