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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!
DON'T BUY VINTAGE SYNTHS
Why You Shouldn’t Buy Vintage Synths: 5 Compelling Reasons
18 Oct 2024 · Save yourself the hassle and expense and stick with modern recreations. These and 3 more reasons why you shouldn’t buy vintage synths.
Roland SP-404 MKII KDJ Records Limited Edition: Only 600 in Existence!
15 Oct 2024 · The Roland SP-404 MKII KDJ Records Edition has a custom Detroit faceplate and exclusive KDJ Records artist samples.
SH-101 ALTERNATIVES
Roland SH-101 Alternatives for Classic Leads and Basslines
14 Oct 2024 · Looking to create some classic acid house and techno leads and basslines? Here's some of the best modern Roland SH-101 alternatives.
BEST FINGER DRUMMING
Best Standalone Finger Drumming Pad Controllers: Let Your Fingers Do the Drumming With These 5 Fun Instruments
11 Oct 2024 · Take your finger drumming on the road and to the next level with these five best standalone finger drumming pad controllers - for all budgets.
SPACE ECHO ALTERNATIVES
Space Echo Alternatives for the Studio and Stage
09 Oct 2024 · We're checking out some of the best Space Echo Alternatives for recreating Roland's classic tape echo effect in studio and on stage.
PORTABLE GEAR
The Traveling Studio: Portable Studio Gear
07 Oct 2024 · Welcome to the world of portable studio gear, where you get to take your musical ideas and creative toys with you wherever you go on your travels.
SYNTH JOURNAL
Synths Are Scams, Sinevibes Plugins for Korg NTS-1 MKII and NTS-3, Behringer MS-5 Demos: Synth Journal
03 Oct 2024 · Espen Kraft says synths are scams. Is he right or just trolling? That plus Sinevibes Korg plugins, Behringer MS-5 demos and more.
Roland V-Drums Quiet Design: Silent Drumming?
03 Oct 2024 · Roland has announced the latest in their V-Drums range, the V-Drums Quiet Design, which allegedly is a revolution in e-Drum and home drumming design.
VOCODERS
Futuristic Retro: What is a Vocoder?
30 Sep 2024 · What is a Vocoder? Whether you're a trained singer or not, a Vocoder is a tool for bringing textured vocal sounds into your productions.
ICONIC SYNTHS
Iconic Synths: 10 Game-Changing Synthesizers
27 Sep 2024 · These are the iconic synths that made the biggest impact on music - and how you can get their sound even today.
Roland Announce Impressive V-Drums 7 Series
26 Sep 2024 · Roland has unveiled new flagship kits based around the new V71 V-Drums Module, with new pads and Roland Cloud sound expansion! Introducing, the V-Drums 7 Series
Roland Juno-D 6/7/8: Rebirth of the Ultra-Popular Stage Synthesizer
24 Sep 2024 · The new Roland Juno-D series is aimed at gigging performers with USB-C power, keybeds from the Fantom-0 synths and vocal effects.
Roland BRIDGE CAST ONE: A Compact Gaming Interface
17 Sep 2024 · The Roland BRIDGE CAST ONE is the latest and most compact addition to the BRIDGE CAST family of streaming desktop audio interfaces.
DW Soundworks Now Part of Roland Cloud Ultimate Subscription
16 Sep 2024 · Roland sneaks out a soft launch of their DWe software, DW Soundworks, to their Roland Cloud Ultimate tier subscribers, opening up a world of acoustic drums for them.
TYPES OF SYNTHS
Types of Synthesizers: From Additive to Wavetable and All Points In Between
13 Sep 2024 · Confused about synthesizers and synthesis? This beginner’s guide to the many different types of synthesizers will sort you right out.
Michigan Synth Works MSW-830: A Roland-style mono with 3 oscillators?!
13 Sep 2024 · What could be better than a single-oscillator Roland mono? One with three VCOs! That’s the Michigan Synth Works MSW-830.
DJ CONTROLLER HACKS
DJ Controller Hacks: 5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your DJ Gear
12 Sep 2024 · Turn your controller into a turntable or MIDI controller, DJ with MIDI controllers you already have and more with these fun DJ controller hacks.
Roland P-6 Creative Sampler: Meet the SP-404’s Little Brother
12 Sep 2024 · Sampling joins the AIRA Compact range with the Roland P-6, a portable sampler with true sampling, granular synthesis and lo-fi effects.
MeeBlip Geode Is Back, KV331 Audio SynthMaster 3, Synthesis with an Erica Synths Bullfrog XL: Synth Journal
12 Sep 2024 · It’s the return of MeeBlip Geode, the venerable SynthMaster levels up to version 3, learn synthesis on an Erica Synths Bullfrog XL and more.
Roland MC-101 and 707 Get Unofficial Editors: Breathe new life into your ZEN-Core groovebox
10 Sep 2024 · Third-party developer Benedetto Schiavone has created a ZEN-Core editor and librarian for the Roland MC-101 and MC-707 machines.
909 DAY
909 Day: Celebrate with the Hottest TR-909 Emulations and Clones
09 Sep 2024 · Looking for the best Roland TR-909 replica or emulation? Spend 909 Day celebrating with these hardware and software recreations.
POCKET SYNTHS
The Best Pocket Synths: 5 Ways to Get Creative on the Go
05 Sep 2024 · Ever get a creative itch for synths in situations where a mobile app simply won't do? Let's check out some of the best pocket synths!
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