Roland - News and Rumours
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How to recreate the classic Roland Juno sound using software plugins
22 Mar · 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.
Synthwave Galactica: How To Sound Like M83
18 Mar · M83 broke through in 2011 with their album Hurry Up, We're Dreaming. We check out some key gear used by the French indie synth-wave outfit.
Roland SP-404 Mk.II Update – Multitracks & More
10 Mar · Roland release a new free update for the SP404 Mk.II delivering a slew of useful new features including multitrack support and more
Roland’s mystery SH-4b synthesizer revealed
07 Mar · Rumours are flying about another SH-4d synth as a leaked image suggests another one is on the way. Here's the real story on the leak...
Clone Wars: The Best TB-303 Clones
03 Mar · To celebrate 303 Day, we're looking at the best TB-303 clones. Hopefully, we can get you to Acid paradise without blowing your savings on eBay!
How to recreate the sound of the Roland TB-303 with software
03 Mar · To get into the spirit of 303 Day, we're looking at how to recreate the classic sound of the Roland TB-303 and which plugins to use.
The Best Grooveboxes for Beat Creation and Live Performance
25 Feb · Looking to stay creative while traveling, or simply to step outside your DAW? We check out the best grooveboxes for crafting beats.
Building Your Own Budget Streaming Setup
24 Feb · We take a look at building a budget streaming setup with some essential items that can add quality and efficiency to your workflow.
Front 242: Most-used Synths, Drum Machines and Sounds
24 Feb · Front 242: The cult electronic band famous for pioneering the EBM Genre and their role in defining the sound of Industrial music.
Review: Roland SH-4d – A Multitude Of Oscillators
23 Feb · Roland revives the SH line with the new tabletop SH-4d synthesizer, combining virtual analogue with digital oscillators. Is it worthy of the SH name?
The Most Underrated Synths: 5 That Deserve A Second Look
12 Feb · For every synthesizer that makes an immediate splash there are some that don’t make waves. Here are our picks for the most underrated synths.
The Wizard Of IDM: How To Sound Like Aphex Twin
11 Feb · We find out about some of the instruments that shaped the early sound of Aphex Twin, one of the most respected names in electronic music.
Electro-Pop Origins: How to sound like Gary Numan
28 Jan · In the late 1970s, Gary Numan created synth-driven sounds that would inspire many artists to come. We look at the gear he used to do it!
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!
Great Songs made with Bad Gear – Featuring Audio Pilz!
31 Dec 2022 · One person’s Bad Gear is another's treasure. We welcome guest writer Florian Pilz with his pick of 5 great songs made with Bad Gear.
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