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    Roland GAIA 2 wavetable virtual analogue synthesizer

    Roland unveil GAIA 2 synthesizer

    Combines wavetable and virtual analogue synthesis

    Roland’s latest synthesizer features a user-friendly panel layout that aims to make learning synthesis easy and fun.

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    Roland S-1 Tweak Synth compact SH-101 inspired miniature polysynth

    Roland launch S-1 Tweak Synth

    SH-101-inspired polysynth joins the AIRA range

    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.

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    Paul White

    A History Of Guitar Synths | Podcast

    Evolution of the guitar synthesizer

    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.

    Sound Advice Apr 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 SH-4d desktop synthesizer SH-101 Juno-106 vintage-inspired sounds

    Roland announce SH-4d

    Latest desktop synthesizer revealed

    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.

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    Roland AIRA Compact instrument range

    Roland unveils AIRA Compact range

    Authentic Roland sounds in new pocket-sized instruments

    New line-up includes T-8 Beat Machine, J-6 Chord Synthesizer and E-4 Voice Tweaker.

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    Roland Juno-X

    Roland Juno-X unveiled

    New polyphonic synthesizer

    New, reimagined Roland classic powered by ZEN-Core engine.

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    Roland at 50

    Roland 50th Anniversary celebration

    Milestone year with range of anniversary product launches to come

    Roland is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2022 and is kicking off the milestone year with the 'Roland at 50' website.

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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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    Roland Cloud JD-800

    Roland revive JD-800

    Digital classic poly now available in software

    Digital poly classic is now available for Cloud, Zenology and Jupiter-X & Xm platforms.

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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 Fantom - in-depth SOS review

    Read our full in-depth test report

    With little advance warning, Roland have unleashed a new flagship workstation-cum-synthesizer which builds on the Fantom's legacy with a brand-new design developed from the ground up for modern music production. It comes in three models: Fantom 6 (61 keys), Fantom 7 (76 keys) and the 88-key Fantom 8.  Read the Sound On Sound full in-depth review here.

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    Roland announce new System-500 synth modules

    Malekko collaboration generates four more Eurorack synth modules

    First announced in 2015, Roland’s System-500 modular synth project was notable for a number of reasons....

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    Roland reveal D-05 Linear Synthesizer

    New Roland Boutique module recreates the renowned D-50 Linear Synthesizer from the 1980s

    The sound of the Roland D-50 was a staple of the late 1980s, famously appearing in the intro to Michael...

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    Roland unveil Boutique SH-01 & TR-08 and AIRA sampler 

    Iconic instruments modelled for compact series, SP-404SX reworked for TR-8

    Roland have announced that they will be releasing two modules based on classic products for their Boutique format. The SH-01A...

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    Roland launch SE-02 analogue monosynth

    Studio Electronics collaboration is first in new Boutique Designer Series

    The recent rekindling of Roland’s love affair with all things analogue and modular has taken an exciting new twist...

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    Roland unveil TR-09, TB-03, System-8 & more

    909 Day sees a raft of product announcements

    The dust has now settled from Roland’s 909 Day celebrations and, barring a website crash from too much...

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    Roland officially announce System-500 & power rack

    New Eurorack synth modules and PSU/travel case announced

    Roland officially announce details for the five individual System-500 modules that they previewed at Musikmesse...

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    The Secret Of The Big Red Button

    Synth Secrets

    After more than five years, Synth Secrets reaches its conclusion (and conclusions!). Will we ever look at synthesis in quite the same way again?

    Techniques Jul 2004
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    More Creative Synthesis With Delays

    Synth Secrets

    In the penultimate instalment of this long-running series, we delve deeper into what can be achieved with just a few delays and some creative routing...

    Techniques Jun 2004
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    Q. How do I get more polyphony from Roland D-series synths?

    I'm considering buying a second-hand Roland D-series workstation to get those classic D50-type sounds. I recently borrowed an old D-series synth from a friend and was using it in multitimbral mode, hooked up to my computer sequencer, but I  experienced some problems with the sounds, so I'd like to get your advice before I shell out any cash.

    Sound Advice Apr 2004

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