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Roland’s new percussion pads bring the TR-808 to your drum kit
Classic drum machine sounds for the stage. Roland has launched a set of electronic pads that give live drummers the ability to use sounds from the company’s iconic TR-808 and TR-909 drum machines in...
View ArticlePropellerhead’s ReBirth is no more as Roland claims IP infringement
After 20 years, the 303, 808 and 909 emulator is being discontinued. Propellerhead’s long-running ReBirth line is coming to an end. An intellectual property infringement claim from Roland means the...
View ArticleRoland and Studio Electronics team up on SE-02 analog Boutique synth
An all-new analog synth from Roland. Roland has unveiled the latest in its line of Boutique synths, an instrument designed in collaboration with US synth company Studio Electronics. Unlike previous...
View ArticleRoland’s vintage D-50 synth now available via software subscription
An ‘80s classic is reborn. Roland has added a software version of the vintage D-50 synth to its digital subscription service, Roland Cloud. Released in 1987, the digital D-50 synth was a staple of ‘80s...
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Roland’s next Boutique synth could be an SH-101 reissue
Is this the next Roland classic to get reissued? Roland’s next Boutique synth could be the SH-101 reissue we’ve been waiting for, if a leaked video is to be believed. According to Gear News, the video...
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Roland is releasing new versions of its iconic 808 drum machine and 101 synth
808 day just got real. Roland has announced the release of two new, lower-priced versions of its iconic 808 drum machine and 101 synth, plus a standalone sampler based on its SP-404. The three...
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Roland SE-02 review: A near-perfect analog monosynth for under $500
Roland’s latest Boutique synth is an all-analog collaboration with US company Studio Electronics that takes inspiration from the Minimoog Model D and other ‘70s instruments. Scott Wilson finds out if...
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Roland and Serato unveil new hybrid drum machine DJ controllers
The DJ-505 and DJ-202 feature a built-in drum machine. Roland and Serato have added two new DJ controllers to their AIRA DJ line, both of which contain a drum machine for making beats on the fly. The...
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Roland reissues its classic D-50 synth as the D-05 Boutique
Roland marks the D-50’s 30th birthday with the D-05. Roland has revealed the next of its classic synths to get the Boutique reissue treatment: the classic D-50 digital synth. Released in 1987, the D-50...
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What to buy bedroom producers for Christmas 2017: Gift ideas from $6 to $749
Whether you just need a fun stocking filler or a feature-packed drum machine, picking out the right present for a musician or producer can be difficult. In this list, FACT gives all the gift advice...
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Behringer cloning the TR-808, MS-20, almost all vintage synths and drum machines
Attack of the clones. Budget gear manufacturer Behringer’s decision to clone the Minimoog earlier this year had a mixed reception from Moog fans, with some praising the $299 price point and others...
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Roland’s R-07 is a handheld audio recorder you can control with your phone
It can also be controlled with an Apple Watch app. Roland’s first new gadget of 2018 isn’t a synth, but a handheld audio recorder. The R-07 is being touted by Roland for its wireless capabilities,...
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Roland is releasing official software versions of its 808 and 909 drum machines
Finally. Roland is releasing official software versions of its two most iconic drum machines: TR-808 and TR-909 VSTs will be available to subscribers of the Roland Cloud service in the coming months...
View ArticleByron The Aquarius shows how to get more funk out of your synth
Funkadelic keys in a flash. Byron The Aquarius is a master of Roland’s classic Juno-106 synth, as he proved on his recent Against The Clock episode. After he finished the challenge, we asked him for...
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Roland’s new TR-8S adds sample import to its flagship drum machine
Roland’s TR-8 is getting an upgrade with a lot of much-requested new features. Roland is updating its flagship TR-8 drum machine. The new TR-8S, which is released later this month for $699/€699,...
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Steven Julien’s new mini-album is a tribute to his family and Roland founder...
The Apron boss’ new record Bloodline is an 808-heavy affair. London producer Steven Julien (aka FunkinEven) has announced his first solo release since 2016’s excellent Fallen. Titled Bloodline, the...
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Roland and UNIQLO collaborate on two TR-808 T-shirts
The Japanese brands celebrate the iconic drum machine. Roland and UNIQLO have teamed up on two T-shirts celebrating the TR-808 drum machine. The designs come in white or black, with one featuring an...
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Roland and Puma introduce TR-808 sneaker collaboration
And no, you can’t play them. Roland and Puma have teamed up on what’s likely to be one of the year’s most divisive sneaker drops: a pair of 808-branded shoes celebrating the Japanese instrument...
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Behringer shares plans to clone Roland’s System-100m modular synth
Behringer sets its sights on Roland’s 1978 modular system. Budget gear manufacturer Behringer has shared extensive plans to clone Roland’s vintage System-100m modular system in Eurorack form. Company...
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Roland introduces four new System-500 Eurorack modules
A synth, mixer, VCF and multi-purpose utility module. Roland has expanded its System-500 Eurorack range with four new modules: the SYS-510 synth voice, SYS-505 voltage-controlled filter, SYS-531 mixer...
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