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Roland have announced several new products and updates across hardware and software, led by the launch of GO:MIXER STUDIO, alongside new software and plug-ins for the Roland Cloud.
The latest addition to Roland’s ever-growing collection of virtual instruments collates a diverse range of electric piano sounds and brings them together in a single interface.
Elegantly combining analogue and digital, and balancing programming with performance, the TR‑1000 is the best drum machine Roland have ever made.
Guitarist Steve Rothery is the longest‑serving member of prog‑rockers Marillion, and here he details how he got his favourite guitar sound on Marillion’s ‘The Great Escape’.
In a major expansion of their electronic drums line-up, Roland have announced the launch of two new kit ranges based on their V31 and V51 modules.
Building on the legacy of the iconic TR-808 and TR-909, the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator combines a selection of true analogue drum voices with the latest advancements in digital sampling and processing, all complemented by a performance-focused interface.
Roland have expanded the Aerophone family with the launch of the Aerophone Brisa, a new flute-style digital wind instrument.
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Inspired by acoustic handpans, the latest arrival to the Roland range produces a wide range of tranquil tones, and features a simple design that requires no previous musical skills.
Roland, in collaboration with Drum Workshop (DW), have unveiled the DrumLink wireless system, which they are calling "a groundbreaking advancement in wireless triggering technology for electronic drummers".
