Roland - News and Rumours
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909-Day: Roland System-8 demoed on YouTube ahead of release
09 Sep 2016 · Sweetwater dropped a half hour demo of the unreleased Roland System-8 onto YouTube last night - it comes with Juno 106 and Jupiter 8 Plug-Outs.
909-Day: Roland and Serato announce the DJ-808
09 Sep 2016 · Twin decks, 808 drum machine, vocal transformer, Aria link and Serato DJ integration - this Roland DJ-808 has everything
Roland Leak 3 – VP-03 Boutique Vocoder
04 Sep 2016 · Our third leak is the unexpected arrival of the VP-03 Boutique Vocoder, probably modelled on the legendary VP-330.
Roland Leak 2 – Boutique TR-09 and TB-03
04 Sep 2016 · Leaked images of Boutique versions of the classic Roland Bassline and 909 drum machine appear as TR-09 and TB-03
Roland Leak! The System-8 synthesizer is real.
04 Sep 2016 · Rumours of a polyphonic ARIA synth are found to be true with this leaked image of the Roland System-8 synthesizer
Roland and Serato join forces: 909 Day’s first official product teaser
27 Aug 2016 · This latest news from Roland involves a new cooperation with Serato and is announced as part of their 909 Day event.
Top 5 modular synths for beginners
26 Aug 2016 · Intrigued by modular but don't know where to start? Here's our guide to the best gateway products for getting into Modular Synthesis.
Roland 909 day: Yes, it’s a thing now
23 Aug 2016 · The Future Redefined. That's the tag line and it appears there will be a lot of new equipment launched to celebrate 33 years of the TR-909.
A new Roland AIRA System-8 in the offing?
17 Aug 2016 · Is Roland about to add a new ACB synth to the AIRA and Boutique ranges? Are they planning a new System-8 Plug Out synthesizer? The rumours are intensifying...
Roland Boutique JU-06, JP-08, JX-03 Update 1.10 – Control at last!
10 Aug 2016 · A much-needed update for the Roland Boutique synth range finally brings the control you need for your JU-06, JP-08 or JX-03.
V-MODA and Roland join forces: Today is officially #808 Day!
08 Aug 2016 · When an older less hip company wants to inject some hipster coolness into their brand. What do they do?
Roland add Robben Ford Tone Capsule to Blues Cube amp range
23 Jun 2016 · Robben Ford has joined the ranks of Steve Vai, Eric Johnson and Kirk Fletcher: this new Tone Capsule is due out later this year and adds his signature tones to your Roland amplifier.
Roland TR-8 update arrives with Drumatix TR-606 sounds!
17 Jun 2016 · Keenly awaited, Roland have finally released its update to the TR-8, including a new TR-606 emulation. Oh, and some other stuff.
Musikmesse 2016: Roland & Boss Waza Craft Tone Capsules
08 Apr 2016 · The Waza Amp and Blues Cube range have two new tone modules available. So now you can grab yourself some signature tones and add them to your arsenal.
New TR-606 Drumatix expansion for Roland’s Aira TR-8?
23 Feb 2016 · Will Roland finally satisfy users' wishes and expand their Rhythm Performer with more than just a 7X7 kit?
NAMM 2016: Boss Vocoder pedal VO-1 Pedal
22 Jan 2016 · Want to sound like Daft Punk? Or maybe do a 'Mr Blue Sky' impersonation...
NAMM 2016: Roland SYSTEM-500 – Modular in a box
21 Jan 2016 · The sound of the classic SYSTEM-700 and 100M returns in this set of 5 analogue modules, beautifully packaged and ready to go.
NAMM 2016: Roland introduce the A-01, a multirole mini MIDI controller
21 Jan 2016 · A controller, synth, performance tool that can plug into anything, control anything and has it's own sound going on.
BOSS announce the new BC-1X Bass Compressor
21 Jan 2016 · Boss add their MDP processing to new compressor designed specifically for bass players, and incorprating 16-segment metering.
Roland AIRA TR-8 MIDI editor lets you control the hardware from your Mac or PC
16 Dec 2015 · Developed independently, this clever standalone and plug-in controller application will set you back less than the cost of a Big Mac meal.
Roland announces System-500 analogue modular units
25 Nov 2015 · A bunch of analogue goodness for Eurorack users, plus a special new case to put them all in.