SOUND ON SOUND
The latest addition to Roland’s AIRA Compact range packs the company’s renowned sampling technology into a pocket-size device aimed at creators on the go.
We look back at the trend‑bucking Roland modular synthesizer that will still flap your trousers today.
Liverpool‑based Tarek Musa caught his first major break, circa 2016, as drummer and vocalist of Manchester band Spring King. Musa’s production career has since taken in the likes of Circa Waves, the Big Moon and Gengahr.
A signal gate is really just a fancy on/off swich — and an inspiring creative tool for modifying existing sequences and creating new ones.
Roland's RD‑08 is a stage keyboard with hidden depths that punches well above its price tag.
Over the years, David Kosten has helped create many weird and wonderful sounds, and selects ‘Seal Jubilee’ by Bat For Lashes as a favourite.
The replacement for Roland's flagship Fantom series includes all of the features introduced in the recent EX Upgrade option.
The drum machine has progressed massively since the days of the home organ player. Here Oli Freke takes us through a brief history, with lots of audio examples.
The latest release from Roland has been designed to let budding content creators start streaming with the mobile devices they already own.
Rolands compact sampler has just gained a set of new features including loop capture capabilities derived from the SP-555, multitrack file exports, mobile app integration and more.
