Roland - News and Rumours
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The Silent Drum Kit: Quiet drums for stage, studio and practice
08 Dec 2023 · Are you looking for ways to create a silent drum kit? We've got you covered! From DIY to dampening to drumming in e-drums, it's all in this guide.
Electronic Drums For Beginners: Which e-Drumkit Is Best?
07 Dec 2023 · E-Drums are often top of the list when starting to learn, but what should you look for when buying an electronic drum kit for beginners?
Synth Deals from Roland, Waldorf, and AKAI Professional
07 Dec 2023 · In this week's edition of Synth Deals, we've got a selection of modules, digital synths, and grooveboxes for music performance and creation.
Affordable Electronic Drum Sets: Top 5 Budget e-Drum Kits
04 Dec 2023 · Looking for an affordable electronic drum set for practice or the budding drummer in your life? These kits give you great bang for your buck.
Acoustic vs Electronic Drums: What’s best for you?
01 Dec 2023 · Deciding which drum kit is better for you can be difficult. In our guide "Acoustic vs. Electronic Drums", we take a look at each drum's advantages.
Cyberweek E-Drum Deals from Millenium, Roland and Gewa
19 Nov 2023 · It's that time of year again, with Black Friday and Cyber Week deals coming thick and fast. Here are five amazing deals on e-drum kits.
Synth Deals from Elektron, Hexinverter, Polyend and Roland
15 Nov 2023 · In this week's edition of Synth Deals, we've selected some exciting offers on creative instruments for beatmaking and live performance.
Roland GALAXIAS: One Synth to Host Them All
15 Nov 2023 · 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!
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark: How To Sound Like OMD
13 Nov 2023 · We explore the legend that is Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark aka OMD and find out how they pioneered their early synth-pop sound.
Japan Synthesizer Tour: Synth Secrets from the Rising Sun
12 Nov 2023 · Forget Akihabara and Mt. Fuji. Let us help you plan your tour of the beautiful country of Japan around what’s really important - synthesizers!
Roland SH-101 Alternatives for Classic Leads and Basslines
11 Nov 2023 · Looking to create some classic acid house and techno leads and basslines? Here's some of the best modern Roland SH-101 alternatives.
The Most Underrated Drum Machines: 5 That Deserve A Second Look
10 Nov 2023 · With so many drum machines released every year, it's hard to keep track. Here are 5 underrated drum machines that should be on your radar.
Synth Deals from Waldorf, Roland, IK Multimedia, and Jomox
08 Nov 2023 · This week's edition of Synth Deals boasts an impressive range of desktop modules, grooveboxes, and eurorack synths to expand your arsenal.
Roland Announces New Global Headquarters
08 Nov 2023 · Roland's expansion comes amidst a global downturn, signalling the straight-to-Bad Gear company is actually doing just fine, thank you.
Roland’s FANTOM gets an EX-tra upgrade: Now with added ACB!
08 Nov 2023 · Roland's flagship synthesizer gets a boost via the new FANTOM EX upgrade which adds ACB modelling, new pianos and ZEN-Core model expansions.
Become an Organ Donor: How To Sound Like DJ Shadow
04 Nov 2023 · We explore the musical journey of self proclaimed Hip-Hop purist, DJ Shadow, and some of the instruments that shaped his production style.
How to recreate the classic Roland Juno sound using software plugins
01 Nov 2023 · The Roland Juno has dominated music for over four decades! We take a look at some of the best synth plugins that capture its classic sound.
Darkness Falls: How To Sound Like Michael Jackson – Thriller
31 Oct 2023 · This Halloween, we're looking into the production of Michael Jackson's Thriller to find out more about the creation of this iconic record.
The Wild Boys: How To Sound Like Duran Duran
28 Oct 2023 · We follow the journey of British New Wave Pioneers, Duran Duran, and find out more about the elements that created their signature sound.
Synth Deals from KORG, Roland, AKAI, and Squarp Instruments
26 Oct 2023 · In this week's edition of Synth Deals, you can find some perfect choices for beginners looking to go deeper into music production.
Bear The Cross: How To Sound Like Justice
23 Oct 2023 · French electro pioneers, Justice rose to global fame in the early 2000s with their choppy and aggressive brand of EDM. We find our how!
Space Echo Alternatives for the Studio and Stage
20 Oct 2023 · We're checking out some of the best Space Echo Alternatives for recreating Roland's classic tape echo effect in studio and on stage.