Roland - News and Rumours
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Roland SP-404 MKII 2.0: Update brings TR-style sequencing and more
01 Jul · Roland has released the 2.0 firmware update for the SP-404 MKII. Among many other improvements, the update brings TR-style sequencing to the SP-404.
Roland JUPITER-4: Legendary synth now as a plug-in/plug-out emulation
17 Jun · Roland has announced the classically chunky and Compuphonic JUPITER-4 as an ACB modelled VST plugin or plug it out on your SYSTEM-8.
Is NAMM worth it still? Do trade shows need to evolve?
10 Jun · NAMM 2022 was much smaller than previous shows. Do trade shows need to evolve and are they still relevant in a world of social media?
Roland AIRA Compact: 3 fun-sized machines for beats, chords and voices
10 May · With shades of Korg Volcas and Behringer Minisynths Roland's AIRA Compact series introduces the T-8 Beat Machine, J-6 Chord Synthesizer and E-4 Voice Tweaker.
Roland JUNO-X: The modern Roland polysynth we’ve been waiting for?
27 Apr · The JUNO-X combines iconic JUNO-106 styling with Roland's advanced ZEN-Core synthesizer engine to offer a vintage experience with huge sound potential
Top 5 Jupiter 8 Software Synth Recreations
22 Apr · Easily one of the most famous Polysnths ever made it's high time that we looked at the best Jupiter 8 Software Synth Recreations.
Roland does the Jupiter-X and XM properly this time with V3.0
21 Apr · Roland has released a new firmware for the Jupiter-X and XM ZENCore synthesizers, including a new Jupiter-X model based on the Jupiter heritage.
“Inspire The Music: 50 Years of Roland History” a new book from Bjooks
18 Apr · To celebrate 50 years of inspiration and innovation from Roland Bjooks is releasing a massive 400-page coffee-table tome of Roland's fabulousness.
How to recreate an authentic-sounding dub delay with software plugins
01 Apr · Producing authentic dub delay has always been tricky to do in the box. We go through some techniques and some of the best plugins available.
Roland FANTOM-0: FANTOM power in a streamlined and portable form
16 Mar · The new FANTOM-0 takes its sonic power and fluid workflow from the flagship FANTOM synthesizer workstation and works it into three lightweight designs
Roland50 Studio is going to ruin your day
11 Mar · An 808, 303 and 101 running in my browser? Say goodbye to your productivity because the Roland50 Studio is going to keep you busy and entertained all day.
Roland releases JUNO-60 Chorus plug-in as part of Roland Cloud
09 Mar · Roland has added the JUNO-60 Chorus plug-in to Roland Cloud. It's far from the first Juno chorus emulation, but it's certainly the most expensive (if you're not a subscriber, that is).
How to recreate the classic Roland Juno sound using software plugins
05 Mar · The sound of the Roland Juno has spanned four decades! We check out some of the best synth plugins that capture its classic sound.
Happy 303 Day! What’s your favourite box of ACID?
03 Mar · It's 303 day and so it's time to get squeaking on that filter, cranking up those basslines and embracing those long lost days of hope and happiness.