Roland - News and Rumours
You want all the latest news, rumours and everything else there’s to know about Roland? We're happy to oblige: On this page you’ll find everything at a glance – and it’s always up to date!
TOPS AND FLOPS
The Best and Worst of NAMM 2025 in Synths: Tops and Flops
01 Feb · With NAMM 2025 behind us, I take a look at the synth-related high and low points of another momentous week in Anaheim and beyond!
Roland DrumLink – Go Wireless With Your V-Drums
21 Jan · Two new Roland Drumlink products deliver wireless connectivity for the cable-conscious V-Drummer
Roland VMH-S100: V-Drums Headphones for Music Production?
21 Jan · The new Roland VMH-S100 is a lightweight and durable headphone design built to provide hours of comfortable use for music production.
Roland V-Stage: The Ultimate Stage Keyboard for Gigging Musicians?
21 Jan · The Roland V-Stage sounds like a live performer's dream. With four sections based on Roland's latest sound engines, is this their best stage keyboard ever?
WORKSTATION KEYBOARDS
The Best Workstation Keyboards under $2500
20 Jan · We check out some of the best workstation keyboards under $2500 for music production and arrangement, as well as for live performance.
BEST STAGE SYNTHS
5 Best Synths for the Stage
17 Jan · Need some keys for your next gig? These five best synths for the stage will elevate your performance. And they’re relatively affordable too!
JUPITER-8 PLUGINS
How To Use Roland Jupiter-8 Plugins in your DAW
13 Jan · We check out some of the best Roland Jupiter-8 plugins and cover some tips on authentically recreating the classic polysynth in the box.
SP-1200 ALTERNATIVES
SP-1200 Alternatives for Sample-based Beatmaking
06 Jan · We're looking at SP-1200 Alternatives for classic sample-based music production like Daft Punk, The Prodigy, RZA, and A Tribe Called Quest.
BEST DJ SETUPS
The 5 Best DJ Setups: Top Gear Combos for All DJs and Skill Levels
02 Jan · What’s the best DJ setup? Why, the one that fits you perfectly. Here are 5 example DJ rigs for everyone from the total beginner to the club king.
BEST OF 2024: ADAM
My Highlights of 2024: The Best Software for Electronic Music Production
27 Dec 2024 · These are my 2024 picks for the best software for electronic music production.
Best Stage Pianos and Arranger Keyboards of 2024
18 Dec 2024 · Which stage pianos and arranger keyboards impressed us the most in 2024? Let’s check out the best new stage pianos and keyboards of the year.
BAD TIMING
7 Synths That Were Victims of Bad Timing
13 Dec 2024 · Too early? Too late? Here are seven synths that were victims of bad timing.
Best Samplers & Grooveboxes
Best Samplers, Grooveboxes and Drum Machines of 2024: Our Top 6
13 Dec 2024 · Which new samplers and groove machines stood out from the rest in 2024? Here are the best samplers, grooveboxes, and drum machines of the year.
5 Great Apartment Friendly e-Drums for Christmas
03 Dec 2024 · A guide to the best, smallest and quietest e-Drums for Christmas that you can gift the budding drummer in your family, we look at five small footprint kits that won't annoy your neighbours.
DUB DELAY PLUG-INS
How to Use Dub Delay Plugins to Create Authentic Sounds
25 Nov 2024 · When combined with the right techniques, dub delay plugins can help us to recreate some of the sounds used on our favourite records.
BEST BIG SYNTHS
Best Big Synths: 7 Sizable Synthesizers That Prove Bigger Is Better
22 Nov 2024 · Whether you need a wide keybed, expanded synthesis options or just a massive sound, these seven big synths have what you need.
Best Synth Deals for Cyberweek 2024: Behringer, Waldorf, Novation & More
22 Nov 2024 · Thomann’s Cyberweek sale is a great opportunity to save on synths, samplers, and controllers. Check out the best synth deals for Cyberweek 2024!
Roland FANTOM EX Free Expansion: Get Your Juno-106 ACB Now!
16 Nov 2024 · The Juno-106 ACB Expansion is now free for all owners of Roland FANTOM EX synths and FANTOM EX upgrades.
SYNTH JOURNAL
Roland AI, Light Reft Monolit MIDI Computer, Genki Katla Is a REALLY Expensive Synthesizer, More: Synth Journal
14 Nov 2024 · Roland AI, Eurorack, a MIDI computer from Japan, new experimental weirdness from Herbs and Stones, and a shockingly expensive synth.
Studio Deals
35 Great Studio Deals on Interfaces, Microphones, Monitors, and More!
06 Nov 2024 · 35 products from Universal Audio, Rode, Adam Audio, RME, Genelec, Yamaha, Warm Audio and more in these studio deals.
OCTATRACK ALTERNATIVES
Elektron Octatrack Alternatives for Dawless Music Production
05 Nov 2024 · Need a creative outlet for your music that has to be Dawless? Here's some of the best Elektron Octatrack Alternatives for studio and stage.
BAD GEAR?
5 Bad Gear Synths That Aren’t Bad At All – Featuring Florian Pilz
25 Oct 2024 · We go toe to toe with the black T-shirt himself, Florian Pilz, to decide once and for all if these five Bad Gear synths really are all that bad.
JUNO PLUG-INS