Roland - News and Rumours
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CHEAP SYNTHS
Buying Synthesizers From Japan: The Secret World of Cheap Synths
25 Apr · Japan’s domestic vintage synthesizer market is surprisingly cheap. We tell you the best tips and tricks for buying synthesizers from Japan.
SYNTH MODS
Synth Mods: Expand the Synthesis Possibilities
18 Apr · Take your gear into the beyond with synth mods, aftermarket modifications that can transform the capabilities of your synthesizer.
BEST PORTS
5 of the Best Hardware to Software Synth Ports
04 Apr · Why bother with physical keys when you can get the same synthesizer in your DAW? Go native with the best hardware to software synth ports.
Roland SP-404 MKII v5 Update Turns the Sampler Into a Serato Controller!
03 Apr · Get ready for 404 Day with a new update integrates your Roland SP-404 MKII with Serato.
SYNTH MUSEUMS
5 Incredible Synthesizer Museums: Where to See the Rarest Synths in the World
28 Mar · Find out where you can see - and even play! - the world’s rarest synths at these amazing synthesizer museums.
Roland GO:PIANO 88: The Ultra-Portable Digital Piano Gets a Makeover
18 Mar · The newly refreshed Roland GO:PIANO 88 is a compact, lightweight, and easy to use digital piano for beginners and those looking for a portable alternative.
BUDGET DRUM MACHINES
The Best Budget Drum Machines for Music Production
17 Feb · Drum machines provide the creative foundation for songwriting in so many musical Genres. We check out some of the best budget drum machines.
Softube Deals: Get over 85% Off with these Offers
05 Feb · Until February 16, you can save over 85% on selected Softube Deals with discounts on bundles, softsynths, and processors for your DAW.
TOPS AND FLOPS
The Best and Worst of NAMM 2025 in Synths: Tops and Flops
01 Feb · With NAMM 2025 behind us, I take a look at the synth-related high and low points of another momentous week in Anaheim and beyond!
Roland DrumLink – Go Wireless With Your V-Drums
21 Jan · Two new Roland Drumlink products deliver wireless connectivity for the cable-conscious V-Drummer
Roland VMH-S100: V-Drums Headphones for Music Production?
21 Jan · The new Roland VMH-S100 is a lightweight and durable headphone design built to provide hours of comfortable use for music production.
Roland V-Stage: The Ultimate Stage Keyboard for Gigging Musicians?
21 Jan · The Roland V-Stage sounds like a live performer's dream. With four sections based on Roland's latest sound engines, is this their best stage keyboard ever?
WORKSTATION KEYBOARDS
The Best Workstation Keyboards under $2500
20 Jan · We check out some of the best workstation keyboards under $2500 for music production and arrangement, as well as for live performance.
BEST STAGE SYNTHS
5 Best Synths for the Stage
17 Jan · Need some keys for your next gig? These five best synths for the stage will elevate your performance. And they’re relatively affordable too!
JUPITER-8 PLUGINS
How To Use Roland Jupiter-8 Plugins in your DAW
13 Jan · We check out some of the best Roland Jupiter-8 plugins and cover some tips on authentically recreating the classic polysynth in the box.
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.
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