At ADE 2015 KiNK road tested the Roland AIRA MX-1 Mix Performer's new Ableton Live mode which lets you launch, stop clips and scenes, select, arm and solo tracks, and record and adjust send levels.
The new Roland JX-03 claims to take the sound and control of the popular JX-3P and brings it to a new age in the portable form of the JX-03 Boutique synth. Darren Burgos explores what it can do.
We took ROland's System-1 Plug-Out synth VST for a spin to find out if it has that classic Roland sound and how well it integrates with the hardware version of the System-1.
Roland tell us their new SYR-E84 is a durable case and power supply for AIRA Modular Synths and other Eurorack gear. And they go perfectly with the new SYSTEM-500 Modular pieces also released.
Roland tell us their new M-100 AIRA headphones offer "incredibly detailed sound quality for AIRA owners"... but we're convinced they're also for non-AIRA owning producers and DJs too ;-)
If you're looking for some fresh and inspiring sounds which are free from world-famous producer, Legowelt, then look no further. He's sampled the Roland JV2080 synth just for you!
Like warm pads? Like the classic Roland Juno 106 sound? Like Free Downloads? Would you like both, but in the form of an Ableton Live pack, for Free? Then this is for you.
Listen to an exclusive track from the album, PolyRhythmic, by Kate Simko and Tevo. There's old-school vintage drum machines, analog synths & plenty of Chicago inside & Kate explains the tech process.
The cat was out of the bag with these synths due to the recent leak, but last night, Roland officially announced their historic synths were now reborn in limited-edition compact sound modules.
The cat's out of the bag. And I need not feel guilty for brightening up the teaser video to reveal the new Roland Boutique synths last week... ZSounds & Reddit have just leaked everything!
If you're waiting for new synthesizers continuing on the Jupiter, JX and Juno lines, then this teaser video for Roland's new Boutique synths will leave you feeling happy for the future.
So you've probably seen a number of videos of end users like you and me performing on their hardware synths. But this video created by Tuyoshi Morihara is a little different.
Using analog circuit behavior, Roland have taken the original semi-modular System-100 from the 70s and recreated it as an AU, VST and Plug-Out synth for AIRA System-1 and System-1m.
Modulation plug-ins can help provide movement and interest in your mixes. Matt Vanacoro looks at 3 UAD options: Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble, Roland RE-201 Space Echo Tape Delay & MXR Flanger/Doubler.
If, like us, you've been waiting with twitchy fingers for these modules to land, then today is a good day. 4 AIRA EFX modules are available to buy from today!
If you didn't already know, Roland are introducing modular units to the AIRA range. In this video Brandon Ryan from Sweetwater shows how the Modular delay effects module can sculpt your dream delays.
What do you get when you blend the best of the digital and analog synths together? In the case of the Roland JD-XA, a huge sound with powerful effects and so much more to enjoy.
At Summer NAMM 2015, Roland unveiled a software version of their popular System-1 hardware synth. The in-the-box System-1 features DAW integration and an advanced editor too.
Where would we be without Acid House? Have you considered there could be a connection between it and Indian ragas? Pioneer, Charanjit Singh did as far back as 1982. Today he has passed away.
Music hardware shouldn't be played alone. In this quick tutorial for producers, live performers & DJs, Sara Simms shows how to sync a Roland AIRA TR-8 with Traktor to get the best of both worlds.