Japan’s domestic vintage synthesizer market is surprisingly cheap. We tell you the best tips and tricks for buying synthesizers from Japan.
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Following the release of their Analog Polysynth Collection, Roland have released the Drum Machine Collection featuring 5 classic rhythm boxes
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Pharmasonic has released single-panel clones of the Roland System-100 Synthesizer 101 and Expander 102. But can you actually buy them?
The Behringer forges appear to be firing up again with some PCB teases that suggest the Jupiter-8 (Bupiter-8?) is perhaps not far off.
If you're searching for a versatile, affordable audio interface with premium audio processing then the Universal Audio Volt 476P could be for you.
Now available! To celebrate 50 years of inspiration and innovation from Roland Bjooks has released a massive 400-page tome of Roland's fabulousness.
Recreating the sound of a classic synth requires technique and the right tools. Let's talk 303 and look at the best software emulations.
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The introduction of new Roland stores offers a shopping experience shaped for the individual where you can interact with their products directly.
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The editors are in standalone and VST format and let you get into the guts of the Roland MC-707 and MC-101 Grooveboxes from your computer.
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?
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.
The new MadeOnEarth Analog Chorus 60 pedal recreates the classic '80s Roland synth effect and is now available for pre-order. But it's not cheap.
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SoundForce has two new modules for Superbooth; an updated version of their DCO and a compact uVCF 6 lowpass filter based on the Roland Juno filter.
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Michigan Synth Works will be showing their MSW-810 synthesizer based on the obscure Roland DG CMU-810 at Knobcon this weekend.
The sounds of Roland's classic drum machines are masterfully preserved for this and the future generations. Here are our top software choices!
Not sure how to celebrate 808 day? Why not crank your lifestyle up a gear with this limited edition 808 Day 2021 Bomber Jacket. Oh, and test drive the TR-808 plugin for free.
Roland turned all 90+ effects from its Zen Core sound engine into a Roland Cloud plug-in which you test for free until Dec 31, 2021. Yes!
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Behringer's meandering through the history of synthesizers arrives at the Roland SH-5 and posts photos of their MS-5 prototype.
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RYK Modular has gone full circle to bring a new version of their M185 sequencer back to the Roland System 100m.
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Super-7 comes packed with the sound of the Roland MKS-7 which includes the analog engine of the Juno-106 and PCM percussion from vintage drum machines.
Softube takes a time machine to 1984 and comes back with a circuit modelled polyphonic synthesizer reminiscent of the classic Roland Juno-106.
How can you possibly replace the awesome Jove filter? System80 believe they've added some improvements in the 860 MK2 - the nerve of some people!
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The VCF/VCA 6 is an impressive looking Eurorack interpretation of the VCF, VCA and HPF sections of the Roland Juno 60/106 synthesizers.
Arturia wants to brighten your holidays with a free gift! Download the Arturia Chorus JUN-6 plug-in emulation of the famed Roland Juno chorus for free.