Roland - News and Rumours
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The Best Grooveboxes for Beat Creation and Live Performance
26 Aug 2022 · Looking to stay creative while traveling, or simply to step outside your DAW? We check out the best grooveboxes for crafting beats.
How to sound like Vince Clarke of Depeche Mode, Yazoo and Erasure
13 Aug 2022 · Dive into the world of Vince Clarke, a true legend of synth-pop. We check out his most prominent projects and how he got his sound.
The best pocket synths for getting creative on the go
12 Aug 2022 · Ever get a creative itch for synths in situations where a mobile app simply won't do? Let's check out some of the best pocket synths!
Front 242: Most-used Synths, Drum Machines and Sounds
30 Jul 2022 · Front 242: The cult electronic band famous for pioneering the EBM Genre and their role in defining the sound of Industrial music.
Roland SP-404 MKII 2.0: Update brings TR-style sequencing and more
01 Jul 2022 · 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 2022 · 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 2022 · 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 2022 · 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 2022 · 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 2022 · 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 2022 · 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.
How to recreate an authentic-sounding dub delay with software plugins
01 Apr 2022 · 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 2022 · 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 2022 · 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 2022 · 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 2022 · 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 2022 · 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.
How to recreate the sound of the Roland TB-303 with software
26 Feb 2022 · Recreating the sound of a classic synth requires technique and the right tools. Let's talk 303 and look at the best software emulations.
Analog Modelling: Recreating the iconic sound of the Roland SH-101
29 Jan 2022 · The Roland SH-101 turns 40 this year! We explore its significance in modern music and look at a few ways to reproduce its iconic sound.
Roland Fantom 3.0 and the n/zyme Model Expansion
21 Jan 2022 · Roland has updated their FANTOM workstation to v3.0 to support the EXM007 n/zyne Model Expansion all-new synthesizer engine.
Roland celebrates 50 years of building fantastic electronic instruments
20 Jan 2022 · Roland takes us through the history of musical invention with an interactive website, anniversary editions and hints of new products.
Best-Selling Synthesizers 2021: We reveal the year’s most successful synths!
27 Dec 2021 · The year's most successful synthesizers, according to sales at Thomann: This year's list has some surprises in store. Was your favourite among the top 20?