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Creating Synth Sounds for Dance Styles
In this article, we’ll show you how to create some classic sounds in the style of popular dance genres using the Roland System-8. While some
How To Get New Sounds For Your Roland Synth
Synthesizers are incredible instruments. With an abundance of sounds and options available to you, your tonal choices never dry up! With USB, MIDI, and editing software,
Take Control with the ES-8 Switching System
An Effects Power User Dives Deep with Advanced BOSS Gear Sef, the lead guitarist for the Canadian alternative band, Your Favourite Enemies, is a pedal fanatic. His board
How to Create Drums on The JD-XA
The Roland JD-XA is a crossover synth with four analog and four digital voices. It looks similar to the Roland JD-Xi Interactive Analog/Digital Crossover Synthesizer,
Essential Synth Tutorials: Part 2
Synthesizers are amazing instruments that allow musicians to shape sound into almost endless possibilities. This enormous potential can seem overwhelming at first. However, once learned,
7 Essential Synth Tutorials
The real power of a synthesizer is its ability to craft and control the sound, allowing musicians to create their own custom tones. Synthesizers can
The Ultimate Guide to the System-1m Semi-Modular Synthesizer
In 1976, Roland took its first steps into the world of modular synthesizers with the release of the legendary SYSTEM-100. This semi-modular synth, comprising of
The Ultimate Guide To The SYSTEM-1 Plug-Out Synthesizer
ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE AIRA SYSTEM-1 PLUGOUT SYNTHESIZER In 1973, Roland released the SH-1000 synthesizer that would set off a journey that continues to this
The A-to-Z of Synthesizer Terms
The terms used in the synthesizer world can be very confusing – especially for a beginner… what is ADSR, envelope, oscillator??? Opening up a manual, it
BOSS GP-10: A Guitar Tech, Roadie, Studio & Rack in a Box
The BOSS GP-10 Guitar Processor puts a universe of amazing tones and tunings at your command all in one compact processor that’s affordable and easy
The Ultimate Guide to the AIRA TB-3 Touch Bassline
Contributed by Christian Moraga for the Roland Australia Blog. Much more than a TB-303, the AIRA TB-3 is the next generation of bassline synthesizer. This
Roland Icon Series: The SH-2 Synthesizer
The Roland Icon Series is a collection of articles looking back at the most popular and recognised Roland instruments. In over four decades, Roland has