157 Results for "Roland"

Kawai K1: Classic Gear – The Budget D-50 That Was Surprisingly Popular

In the late ‘80s, D-50-style sample synthesis was too expensive for most. Enter the Kawai K1. Is this 8-bit oddity still relevant today?

Roland TB-303: Classic Acid Gear

Roland’s little silver box became a must-have synth on the used market - but was it a failure the first time? All about the Roland TB-303.

Roland Project LYDIA Phase 2: The AI Pedal That Makes Your Guitar Sound Like a Trumpet – in Realtime!

Roland Project LYDIA Phase 2 uses neural sampling to transfer any sound onto other signals in real time. Prototype on show at Superbooth 2026.

Roland JX-3P: Classic Gear – The Synth That Thinks it’s a Guitar

The Roland JX-3P can certainly hold its own against the competition. Did you know that it actually started life as a guitar synthesizer?

Japan Synthesizer Tour: Synth Secrets from the Rising Sun

Book your Japan synthesizer tour with the help of this guide to the top synth sites in the country.

Tape Delay: What it Is and How to Get the Sound

Tape delay is one of the oldest audio effects, and yet has a character of its own that's still in demand. Here’s everything you need to know.

Roland Juno-106: Classic Gear

Is owning a vintage Roland Juno-106 really all it's cracked up to be? We look at this classic polysynth and how you can recreate its sound.

The History of Roland Synthesizers: Japanese Giants

From monosynths to modulars, Junos to Jupiters, the history of Roland synthesizers takes in some of the most famous synthesizers of all time.

Roland SH-4d Update v2.0 Adds Two New Oscillator Models, Pattern Chain, Effects

This surprise update for the Roland SH-4d drops Harmonic and Step Oscillator Models plus pattern chaining, system-level effects and more.

Buying Synthesizers From Japan: The Secret World of Cheap Synths

Japan’s domestic vintage synthesizer market is surprisingly cheap. We tell you the best tips and tricks for buying synthesizers from Japan.

AudioThing RES-09: One of Roland’s Lushest Analog Synths Finally Gets an Emulation

Roland’s RS-09 string machine becomes AudioThing RES-09, complete with per-note tuning, effects, and additional controls.

Paul Schreiber Passes, a Roland MT32 Emulator and the Pulsar 23 Becomes a Plugin – Synth Journal

We mark the sad passing of Paul Schreiber, another synth designer and inspiration to many. And there's great news for 90s PC gaming nerds!

Roland FANTOM EX Free Expansion: Get Your Juno-106 ACB Now!

The Juno-106 ACB Expansion is now free for all owners of Roland FANTOM EX synths and FANTOM EX upgrades.

Roland SP-404 MKII KDJ Records Limited Edition: Only 600 in Existence!

The Roland SP-404 MKII KDJ Records Edition has a custom Detroit faceplate and exclusive KDJ Records artist samples.

Michigan Synth Works MSW-830: A Roland-style mono with 3 oscillators?!

What could be better than a single-oscillator Roland mono? One with three VCOs! That’s the Michigan Synth Works MSW-830.

Roland P-6 Creative Sampler: Meet the SP-404’s Little Brother

Sampling joins the AIRA Compact range with the Roland P-6, a portable sampler with true sampling, granular synthesis and lo-fi effects.

Roland MC-101 and 707 Get Unofficial Editors: Breathe new life into your ZEN-Core groovebox

Third-party developer Benedetto Schiavone has created a ZEN-Core editor and librarian for the Roland MC-101 and MC-707 machines.

New 808 Shoes from Roland and New Balance for 808 Day: Let the Feet Mmm Drop!

Following on from Adidas and Puma, Roland are now collaborating on new 808 shoes with New Balance.

Classic Gear: Roland System-100M – Roland’s Finest Hour 

The Roland System 100M remains a high-water mark for both the company and analogue synthesizers in general. And yet its success was far from guaranteed. Read on to find out why.

Behringer MS-5 – A Quirk From The Past Returns

Four years in the making, the Behringer MS-5 finally hits stores. Will it be enough to sate the appetite of synth buffs & money-savers alike?

Roland GALAXIAS: One Synth to Host Them All – Now in VST3

Ever wanted that JUPITER-8 sound with the crisp punch of a JUNO-60, layered with a JD-800? Well, now you can with Roland's GALAXIAS!

Roland GO:KEYS Keyboards – ZEN-Core for the Masses

Roland GO:KEYS Music Creation Keyboard's brings their powerful synth platform to the home keyboard market with smart colours & cool features!

Roland TB-303 Plugins: How to recreate the 303 sound

To get into the spirit of 303 Day, we're looking at how to recreate the classic sound of the Roland TB-303 and which plugins to use.

e-Drum Deals: 3 Great e-Drum Deals From Roland & Millenium

This week we have three great e-Drum kits with some healthy discounts and in one case, a really great free gift!