142 Results for "Roland"
TAL-Pha from TAL: Hoover Up Those Classic Analog Tones
15 Feb in Synths
Popular indie plugin developer TAL Software launches TAL-Pha which emulates the late 80s Roland classic and its rack-mounted sibling
Cherry Audio CR-78 – I Can Go For That
Cherry Audio tackles its very first drum machine plugin with a recreation of the first programmable, microprocessor-controlled analog CR-78!
Roland+Supreme Mashup: The Boutique Boutiques
13 Feb in Synths
The Boutique Call nobody asked for is happening as fashion house Supreme lend their design skills to a couple of mini Roland units.
e-Drum Deals from Alesis and Roland: Kits and Pads
12 Feb in Drums
Three great deals from two of the market leaders in e-Drums, Alesis & Roland, with two kits and a really useful trigger pad!
Tape Delay: The O.G. Echo – 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 today. Here’s everything you need to know...
Top rated electronic drum kits: What e-drums should you buy?
11 Dec 2023 in Drums
Looking to buy the best when it comes to e-Drum kits? Look no further. Here's our guide to the top-rated electronic drum kits available today.
Electronic Drums For Beginners: Which e-Drumkit Is Best?
07 Dec 2023 in Drums
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?
Affordable Electronic Drum Sets: Top 5 Budget e-Drum Kits
04 Dec 2023 in Drums
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.
Roland GALAXIAS: One Synth to Host Them All
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!
Japan Synthesizer Tour: Synth Secrets from the Rising Sun
12 Nov 2023 in Synths
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 Announces New Global Headquarters
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!
Roland's flagship synthesizer gets a boost via the new FANTOM EX upgrade which adds ACB modelling, new pianos and ZEN-Core model expansions.Â
Roland Drops SP-404MKII Stones Throw Limited Edition
19 Oct 2023 in Synths
Custom-skinned version of the popular SP-404MKII phrase sampler includes Stones Throw artist-created sample banks, a vinyl record and mixtape.
Harajuku Synths! Fashion Meets Synthesizers At Roland Store Tokyo
Roland open their second retail store, this time in the heart of Tokyo’s fashion district, Harajuku. Exclusive pictures of synths and more.
Roland JUNO-60 v2 – Another Classic Roland Cloud Update
The JUNO-60 gets its v2 update as part of Roland Cloud's ongoing version 2 rollout with improved graphics, browser and modifications.
New Roland TR-8S and TR-6S Firmware: Free CR-78 and Chromatic 808 Bass
12 Sep 2023 in Synths
New firmware for TR-8S and TR-6S includes an ACB emulation of the CR-78 and a new instrument made from pitched 808 booms. And they’re free!
Classic Gear: Roland Juno-106
20 Aug 2023 in Synths
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 create its sound.
Japanese Giants: The History of Roland Synthesizers
23 Apr 2023 in Synths
Monosynths to Modulars, Junos to Jupiters; The History of Roland Synthesisers takes in some of the most famous synth & drum sounds of all time...
Behringer Reveal the Neptune-80 Juno 6/60 Clone
10 Mar 2023 in Synths
Behringer reveal the Neptune-80, their take on the Roland classic Juno 6/60 with the usual Behringer twist and the internet is divided!
Roland SP-404 Mk.II Update – Multitracks & More
Roland release a new free update for the SP404 Mk.II delivering a slew of useful new features including multitrack support and more
Review: Cherry Audio Mercury 6. The Wait Is Over!
07 Mar 2023 in Synths
Of all the classic Roland synth emulations, one had been notably absent until now. Cherry Audio's Mercury 6 gives us a Jupiter 6 emulation!
How to recreate the sound of the Roland TB-303 with software
03 Mar 2023 in Synths
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.
Review: Roland SH-4d – A Multitude Of Oscillators
23 Feb 2023 in Synths
Roland revives the SH line with the new tabletop SH-4d synthesizer, combining virtual analogue with digital oscillators. Is it worthy of the SH name?