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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!
NAMM 2018: Robin’s synthesizer predictions
23 Jan 2018 · Arturia releases EuroBrute, Roland puts ACB in a multi-functional Eurorack module, Yamaha re-releases the CS-80 and Moog converts everything to Eurorack. Here are my NAMM 2018 predictions and a mixer I want.
NAMM 2018: Roland and Zoom battle it out for the hand-held recorder market
11 Jan 2018 · Ahead of NAMM 2018, Roland and Zoom each announced a new field recorder product, the R-07 and the H1n respectively. Both have some nifty features to lure musicians, journalists, podcasters and the like.
How to replace the knobs on a Roland Boutique SE-02
01 Jan 2018 · Many people are finding the knobs on the Roland Boutique SE-02 a bit too tiny and fiddly. Don't worry, there are alternatives that could make the synthesizer experience a much happier one.
Roland recreates its famous JV-1080 sound module in plug-in format
27 Dec 2017 · Roland's latest Cloud service update adds a new, old software synthesizer - the JV-1080. According to Roland, the digital recreation has the look, feel, and factory patches of the 90s beast.
Top 5 Synthesizers of 2017
24 Dec 2017 · Was 2017 a classic year for synthesizers? Which synths captured the imagination, the sonic excitement and hands-on controllability that make for an awesome creative sound machine? Here are my thoughts on that.
Top 5 audio interfaces by Focusrite, Roland, UAD, Presonus, Antelope
01 Dec 2017 · With a single exception, our selection includes only products announced and launched (or soon to be released) in 2017. They are spread in five price categories from entry-level to high end pro.
SynthFest UK will have a Roland Boutique D-05 to play with
02 Oct 2017 · Roland have announced that they have chosen SynthFest UK show for the first UK outing of the new Boutique D-05 Linear synthesizer. It's this Saturday 7th October in Sheffield.
Roland Cloud 4.4 Anthology Orchestra is the JV-80 orchestral expansion
18 Sep 2017 · Roland Cloud's latest update brings us an orchestral library from the days when it all had to fit on an 8MB expansion card. Anthology Orchestra brings back a classic JV-80 sound set.
V-Combo VR-730 and VR-09-B live performance keyboards from Roland
13 Sep 2017 · The V-Combo VR-730 and VR-09-B are vintage looking keyboards for live performance with the sort of organ, piano and synth sounds the gigging keyboard player needs. Light, portable and very useful.
Shootout: Roland D-05 vs D50
12 Sep 2017 · Can you tell the difference between the classic presets of the original D-50 and the same sounds on the new Roland Boutique D-05? No, we couldn't either - but give it a go!
The Roland TR-606 gets miniaturized on the iPhone and iPad
09 Sep 2017 · Roland's hardware has been faithfully translated onto the iPhone and iPad's screen and features a 16-step sequencer with song mode. Swing and tap tempo controls let you shuffle up the rhythms...
Roland Boutique D-05: a reimagined D-50 Linear Synthesizer
09 Sep 2017 · Roland take us back to the era of menu diving, painful programming and the pop music of the late 1980's with the Roland Boutique D-05 Linear Synthesizer.
Roland redefines the future with a D-50 Linear synthesizer experience
06 Sep 2017 · Roland hint at something to do with a D-50 Linear Synthesizer for 909 day this year. But they've already released the VSTi plugin version so why all the mystery?
Roland SH-01A: The Boutique reissue of the SH-101 is finally here
08 Aug 2017 · Here it is, the Boutique synthesizer we've all been waiting for. Roland announces the SH-01A, their 4 voice polyphonic ACB reissue of the classic SH-101.
Roland TR-08 Rhythm Composer: the Boutique 808 we’ve been waiting for
08 Aug 2017 · It's 808 day and Roland finally announce the TR-08, the Boutique reissue of the classic TR-808 Rhythm Composer we've all been waiting for. All those lovely knobs and buttons are all a bit tiny in this format ...
Roland SP-404A announced: a cool little sampler for DJs
08 Aug 2017 · Roland announced a new sampler today, the SP-404A. With a maximum 12-voice polyphony, the SP-404A is able to store up to 120 samples and up to 120 patterns. It looks like a great tool for DJs wanting to ...
Roland SE-02: The first reviews, user demos and shoot-outs are here!
27 Jul 2017 · Roland's recently announced SE-02 caused some shockwaves to ripple through the synth community - now the first demos and reviews are in! Sit back and enjoy some twiddling!
Leak! Is this a Roland SH-101 Boutique?
23 Jul 2017 · Grabbed from an Instagram Story video posted in the middle of the night, could this be a Boutique Roland SH-101? Check out these images and tell us what you think.
Summer NAMM 2017: Boss DR-01S Rhythm Partner for unplugged grooves
13 Jul 2017 · Rock up with this DR-01S rhythm box of tastefully designed grooves and percussion for your acoustic set, busking or just jamming along to. It doesn't have to be complicated to be groovy and useful.
DeepMind 12 and Jupiter 8 Shoot-out: How close can you get?
12 Jul 2017 · How close can Behringer's low-cost synth get to the sounds of classic instruments like the Jupiter 8? A new video pits the DeepMind 12 against Roland's classic, and offers tips on how to mimic the original.
Behringer D undercuts Roland SE-02 in Moog clone price war
28 Jun 2017 · Behringer goes on the offensive after Roland and Studio Electronics muscle in on their cheap-as-chips Moog Model D clone with the release of the SE-02. How far will the Behringer D go to stay cheapest?
BOSS launches new pedals and a mini guitar amp, plus a bass FX board
23 Jun 2017 · Boss have announced some new effects pedals, plus a mini-amp for guitarists and a multi-effect for bass players, too. Will these new products be enough to make you want to go out and part with your cash?