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    Roland AIRA Compact S-1 Tweak Synthesizer

    Synthesizer Module

    Roland’s SH‑101‑inspired S‑1 is a great‑sounding synth with surprising depth.

    Reviews Sep 2023
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    Roland SH-4d

    Synthesizer & Sequencer

    Roland’s SH‑4d is an ambitious amalgam of synth and sequencer in a battery‑powered box.

    Reviews May 2023
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    Graham Massey 808 State on stage

    Graham Massey - 808 State | Podcast

    Electronic Improvisation

    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.

    People Mar 2023
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    Roland Fantom-0

    Workstation Synthesizer

    The Fantom‑0 squeezes the soul of its flagship big brother into a compact and affordable package.

    Reviews Jan 2023
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    Roland Juno‑X

    Polyphonic Synthesizer

    Is the Zen‑powered X the best Juno Roland have ever made?

    Reviews Oct 2022
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    Roland JX-08

    Synthesizer

    Roland add another classic polysynth to their Boutique range.

    Reviews Jul 2022
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    Roland JD-08

    Synthesizer

    How does Roland’s Boutique version of their classic JD‑800 synth compare to the original?

    Reviews Jun 2022
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    Roland JD-800

    Software Synthesizer

    The JD‑800 is the latest instrument to join the Roland Cloud.

    Reviews Jul 2021
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    Roland Juno-60

    Software Synthesizer

    Does Roland’s software Juno 60 capture the magic of the original?

    Reviews May 2021
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    Perfect Pads

    Programming Pad Sounds

    Pads are the glue that holds entire genres of music together. We look at how you can improve yours.

    Techniques Apr 2021
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    Don Lewis 2

    Don Lewis & Ned Augustenborg | Podcast

    The Untold Story Of A Synthesizer Pioneer

    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.

    People Nov 2020
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    Roland Jupiter-X

    Polyphonic Synthesizer

    The Jupiter name comes loaded with expectation. Can Roland hit their own high standards?

    Reviews Jul 2020
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    Roland Fantom

    Workstation Synthesizer

    Emerging from the mists of time comes the rejuvenated Fantom, Roland's new flagship workstation synthesizer. Available in three models: Fantom 6 (61 keys), Fantom 7 (76 keys) and the 88-key Fantom 8.

    Reviews Nov 2019
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    Roland System 500

    Modular Synthesizer

    As rare and expensive as it is desirable, Roland's celebrated modular system has always been out of reach for most of us, but now the company have recreated it for Eurorack.

    Reviews May 2019
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    Roland SH-01A

    Synthesizer

    Roland continue to mine their considerable legacy with another Boutique module, this time based on the simple but much-loved SH-101.

    Reviews May 2018
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    Roland D-05

    Linear Synthesizer

    Thirty years after the launch of the groundbreaking D-50, Roland’s Boutique version offers the same iconic sound.

    Reviews Feb 2018
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    Roland SE-02

    Synthesizer

    The latest in the Boutique range is the result of an unexpected collaboration between Roland and Studio Electronics.

    Reviews Oct 2017
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    Roland System 8

    Virtual Analogue Synthesizer

    The System 8 may offer ‘plug-out’ recreations of Roland classics, but it’s also a versatile synthesizer with a character all of its own.

    Reviews Oct 2017
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    Roland Boutique VP-03

    Vocoder

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

    Reviews Jul 2017
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    Roland Boutique TR-09 & TB-03

    Rhythm Composer & Bass Line

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

    Reviews Jun 2017
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    Roland Boutique JP08, JX03 & JU06

    Synthesizers

    Roland’s Boutique range recreates three of the company’s classic synths at a fraction of the cost of the originals.

    Reviews Feb 2016

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