Roland

Roland have recreated their classic vocoder at a fraction of the cost — and size.

The V-Synth is a classic case of the whole being more than the sum of its parts. None of its impressive features are new — they've all been seen on previous Roland products — but nevertheless, it's the best new synth in years. We explain why...

Roland offer a downsized version of their flagship VS2480, providing all of the most important facilities at a much lower price point.

Electronic drum kits have a bad reputation; straight away you think of nasty, pinging syndrums and unrealistic samples. But they've come a long way since the days when hexagonal red-rimmed drum pads ruled the roost, as we find out...

A unique problem-solver from Roland combines line mixing, sample rate conversion and a USB audio interface in a single rack space.

Dozens of your recording questions receive poignant answers from SOS's editorial experts.

Are Roland’s recreations the last word on these classic instruments?