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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 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 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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    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 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 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 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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    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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    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 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 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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