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Roland founder Ikutaro Kakehashi dies, aged 87
Reports confirm that Ikutaro Kakehashi, founder of Roland, Ace Tone and ATV has died, aged 87.
Published 3/4/17
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Roland launch Go:Mixer & Rubix interfaces
Roland have announced a raft of new products at the consumer electronics show (CES) in Las Vegas. One of...
Published 5/1/17
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Boss and Roland launch new guitar gear
Synth fans aren't the only ones who should be excited by the recent Roland announcements for this week's...
Published 20/1/16
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Roland officially announce System-500 & power rack
Roland officially announce details for the five individual System-500 modules that they previewed at Musikmesse...
Published 19/11/15
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Roland officially launch Boutique synth modules
Although this news will come as a surprise to very few, given their recent 'leak', Roland have now...
Published 1/10/15
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Roland Aira Modulars - Musikmesse 2015 (Video)
We checked out the new Roland Modulars today. Hear them all in action now — The System-1m, which is the...
Published 16/4/15
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Roland launch JD-XA Analogue/Digital Synth
We had a sneak preview of Roland’s new JD-XA synth back at the NAMM show in January, but Roland have now announced...
Published 14/4/15
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NAMM 2015: Roland JD-Xi (Video)
We got a look at the new JD-Xi synth from Roland at teh NAMM show today. Watch our short video for a quick...
Published 25/1/15
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Roland Airas reinvent 808, 909, 303 and more!
Roland have finally done what fans have been pleading for for decades: recreate their classic triumvirate of TR808, TR909 and TB303. Well, sort of…
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Roland TD20KX / TD20SX
Electronic Drum Kit
The TD20KX (known as the TD20SX in the States) is Rolands flagship electronic drum kit — but how does it measure up against other big hitters?
Published November 2010
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NAMM 2009: Roland AX Synth (Video)
For the shoulder keyboard fans amongst you (yes, you, the ones playing your keyboard like a guitar), Roland have...
Published 28/1/09
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Frankfurt 2008: Roland Mobile Cube (Video)
Roland's newest product in their Cube range of portable guitar amplifiers is the Mobile Cube, a small but powerful amp...
Published 26/3/08
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Summer NAMM: Roland Juno Stage (Video)
Roland's latest offering in the Juno range is, rather unexpectedly, aimed at the stage performer. The Juno Stage is a...
Published 21/6/08
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Roland XV & JV Power User Tips: Part 2
Programming Masterclass
We untangle the intricacies of the XV file system, as well as track down some useful software utilities and web sites for Roland synth users.
Published December 2003
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Roland XV & JV Power User Tips: Part 4
Programming Masterclass
In the final part of our series on Roland's family of sound modules, we show you how the more advanced synthesis parameters can breathe life into your patches.
Published February 2004
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Roland XV & JV Power User Tips: Part 3
Programming Masterclass
We show you how to edit and save your synth's Patches, and help you maximise the effects potential of your multitimbral setups. Plus there's advice on troubleshooting thorny panning problems, and tips on automating levels without changing your individual sounds.
Published January 2004
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Roland XV & JV Power User Tips: Part 1
Programming Masterclass
Ubiquitous though Roland's long-lived range of sound modules appear to be, not many users get the best out of the vast synthesis and processing potential they offer. So here's how to coax circus-pony tricks out of your studio workhorse.
Published November 2003