Roland Archives

Acoustic vs Electronic Drums: What’s best for you?

01 Dec · Deciding which drum kit is better for you can be difficult. In our guide "Acoustic vs. Electronic Drums", we take a look at each drum's advantages.

Cyberweek E-Drum Deals from Millenium, Roland and Gewa

19 Nov · It's that time of year again, with Black Friday and Cyber Week deals coming thick and fast. Here are five amazing deals on e-drum kits.

Synth Deals from Elektron, Hexinverter, Polyend and Roland

15 Nov · In this week's edition of Synth Deals, we've selected some exciting offers on creative instruments for beatmaking and live performance.

Roland GALAXIAS: One Synth to Host Them All

15 Nov · Ever wanted that JUPITER-8 sound with the crisp punch of a JUNO-60, layered with a JD-800? Well, now you can with Roland's GALAXIAS!

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark: How To Sound Like OMD

13 Nov · We explore the legend that is Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark aka OMD and find out how they pioneered their early synth-pop sound.

Japan Synthesizer Tour: Synth Secrets from the Rising Sun

12 Nov · Forget Akihabara and Mt. Fuji. Let us help you plan your tour of the beautiful country of Japan around what’s really important - synthesizers!

Roland SH-101 Alternatives for Classic Leads and Basslines

11 Nov · Looking to create some classic acid house and techno leads and basslines? Here's some of the best modern Roland SH-101 alternatives.

The Most Underrated Drum Machines: 5 That Deserve A Second Look

10 Nov · With so many drum machines released every year, it's hard to keep track. Here are 5 underrated drum machines that should be on your radar.

Synth Deals from Waldorf, Roland, IK Multimedia, and Jomox

08 Nov · This week's edition of Synth Deals boasts an impressive range of desktop modules, grooveboxes, and eurorack synths to expand your arsenal.

Roland Announces New Global Headquarters

08 Nov · Roland's expansion comes amidst a global downturn, signalling the straight-to-Bad Gear company is actually doing just fine, thank you.

Roland’s FANTOM gets an EX-tra upgrade: Now with added ACB!

08 Nov · Roland's flagship synthesizer gets a boost via the new FANTOM EX upgrade which adds ACB modelling, new pianos and ZEN-Core model expansions.

Become an Organ Donor: How To Sound Like DJ Shadow

04 Nov · We explore the musical journey of self proclaimed Hip-Hop purist, DJ Shadow, and some of the instruments that shaped his production style.

How to recreate the classic Roland Juno sound using software plugins

01 Nov · 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.

Darkness Falls: How To Sound Like Michael Jackson – Thriller

31 Oct · This Halloween, we're looking into the production of Michael Jackson's Thriller to find out more about the creation of this iconic record.

The Wild Boys: How To Sound Like Duran Duran

28 Oct · We follow the journey of British New Wave Pioneers, Duran Duran, and find out more about the elements that created their signature sound.

Synth Deals from KORG, Roland, AKAI, and Squarp Instruments

26 Oct · In this week's edition of Synth Deals, you can find some perfect choices for beginners looking to go deeper into music production.

Bear The Cross: How To Sound Like Justice

23 Oct · French electro pioneers, Justice rose to global fame in the early 2000s with their choppy and aggressive brand of EDM. We find our how!

Space Echo Alternatives for the Studio and Stage

20 Oct · We're checking out some of the best Space Echo Alternatives for recreating Roland's classic tape echo effect in studio and on stage.

Roland SP-404MKII Stones Throw Limited Edition

Roland Drops SP-404MKII Stones Throw Limited Edition

19 Oct · Custom-skinned version of the popular SP-404MKII phrase sampler includes Stones Throw artist-created sample banks, a vinyl record and mixtape.