Roland - News and Rumours
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Roland Fantom 3.0 and the n/zyme Model Expansion
21 Jan · 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 · 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?
Welcome to the new Roland stores, customized for musicians
17 Dec 2021 · The introduction of new Roland stores offers a shopping experience shaped for the individual where you can interact with their products directly.
Roland Cloud Connect: Wireless Cloud connection for your synth
17 Nov 2021 · Plug this widget into the back of your Roland synthesizer and get wireless access to your Roland Cloud Pro subscription from your mobile device.
RolandCloud Vocal Designer now available for Jupiter-X and XM
17 Nov 2021 · Vocal Designer uses your voice to control and modulate synthesizer sounds and now it's available as a Model Expansion for the Jupiter-X and Jupiter-XM.
Roland Boutique is back with the JX-08 and JD-08
09 Nov 2021 · Roland reworks the JD-800 and JX-8P into the compact and niftily crafted Boutique range of software-driven hardware sound modules.
Roland adds the JD-800 Software Synthesizer to the Roland Cloud
27 Oct 2021 · Roland has released the JD-800 Software Synthesizer on Roland Cloud. Bathe in early 90s digital glory from the comfort of your DAW software!
Roland Zentracker for Android and iOS: a recording app goes beyond the essentials
20 Oct 2021 · ZenTracker is a free app for Android and iOS that Roland claims gives you a "mobile studio" that's easy to use. But how does the feature set stack up?
Roland releases its first earphones: the new V-MODA Hexamove
14 Oct 2021 · The new V-MODA Hexamove Pro and Hexamove Lite mark the first earphones from Roland's subsidiary company. But does style come with substance?
Roland SP-404 MKII: an update to the veteran sampler arrives
13 Oct 2021 · Word on the street is that Roland is dishing out an extensive update for the SP-404, a 16-year old sampler that still rocks - in its own way.
Break through creative block! Tips and gear to get you composing again
25 Sep 2021 · Running out of ideas? In a creative cul-de-sac? Here are some valuable pointers and ideas for gear that will get you composing again.
Roland releases TR-707 and TR-727 onto RolandCloud
03 Sep 2021 · Two classic Rhythm Composers get their authentic software versions via RolandCloud. TR-707 and TR-727 - this is your time.
5 of the best Roland drum machine plug-ins to celebrate 808 and 909 day
13 Aug 2021 · The sounds of Roland's classic drum machines are masterfully preserved for this and the future generations. Here are our top software choices!