The latest additon to Roland's family of compact instruments offers the sounds of their classic SH-101, and includes a range of features that aim to inspire dynamic performances.
Paul White takes us through the history and evolution of guitar synths, from early attempts at creating onboard sounds and audio-to-MIDI pickups, through to using pedals and plug-ins to emulate synth effects.
Graham Massey talks about his early days with the formation of 808 State and improvising with electronic instruments, through to current collaborations and favourite creative tools.
Roland's new desktop module is packed with oscillator models that promise to deliver everything from classic SH-101 and Juno-106 tones to more modern digital sounds.
Don Lewis toured with the Beach Boys, as well as played studio sessions for Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson. He's now the focus of a documentary film by Ned Augustenborg.