Long Reads
To the MAX: How Cherry Audio Turned the Roland SH-5 Into a Soft Synth
We talk to Cherry Audio to find out how they turned the rare Roland SH-5 into their newest plugin, SH-MAX.
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Long Reads
The Future Starts Here: Visiting Roland’s Radical New Headquarters
Roland unveiled its new global headquarters and we were there to see it.
News
The RE-201 Space Echo Is Now Available On Roland Cloud
The vintage tape echo is available now as a plugin on Roland Cloud.…
News
D16 Releases Lush 2 A Powerful Update To Their Roland SH-101 Emulation
The Multilayer Polyphonic Synthesizer gets a long-awaited update with Lush 2.…
Long Reads
Drop The Boom: The Story Of The Roland TR-1000
What do you get when you combine 808 and 909 analog drum synthesis, SP-404MKII-style sampling, and input from Detroit legends like Underground Resistance? The TR-1000, a modern drum machine that is more than just the sum of an equation.
Tutorials
Overmono-Style Pads With Roland Cloud Juno-106
It’s not just the lies that are good. Dial in classic and surprisingly thick pads with the Roland Cloud Juno-106 emulation.
News
Roland Unveil New Addition To SH Line: SH-4d
Roland’s SH-4d is a multi-timbral virtual analogue desktop synth as well as a groove box with dedicated…
News
Roland Partners With HFEH Mind and Metropolis Studios On Community Artist Project ‘Music On My Mind’
Roland, has announced Music on My Mind, a new community-driven project set up in partnership with Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing…
Gear/Software
Roland Gaia 2: Synthesis Is Back
Roland’s Gaia 2 is a digital synth with wavetables and tons of synthesis options but does it deserve a place in the company’s pantheon of godlike instruments?
Top Tracks
Roland Clark – “Do Better Labels”
We’ve wanted to feature Roland Clark for a while. His guilty pleasure is German chocolate cake and he’s…
News
Roland Opens Their Own Store On Denmark St
Roland, together with Outernet London, has announced a brand-new Roland store and customer experience on London’s Denmark St…
News
Roland Announces the SP-404MKII
Originally leaked on Reddit last week, the SP-404MKII SP sampler is now been officially announced.…
Interviews
5 Women In The Synthesizer Industry: Yoriko Matsushita, Roland Japan
For International Women’s Day we talked to five women engineers working in the synthesizer industry about their jobs. This time, we speak with Yoriko Matsushita at Roland.
Gear/Software
Roland SH-4d: Four Synths And A Drum Machine In One Black Techno Box
Roland’s latest, the SH-4d, is a multitimbral powerhouse complete with rhythm track and sequencer.
News
ROM Expansion Enhances Roland TR-707 With Samples From The TR-808, LinnDrum And More
HKA Design’s update adds eight sound banks of iconic drum machine sounds to the TR-707 and 727.
News
How High is Your Roland IQ Winners Announced
It’s time to announce the winners of last month’s Roland interactive and immersive experience. Read on to see…
Synth Secrets
Programming a ‘90s-Style Drum and Bass Lead With Roland’s XV-5080
Roland’s sample player modules were the secret weapons of the biggest drum and bass producers in the ‘90s. We use the XV-5080 plugin to craft a multi-layered synth lead.
Gear/Software
What Connection To The Past Does The Roland Juno-X Have?
Does Roland’s Juno reboot sound as good as it looks? We put the Juno-X to the test.
News
Roland’s TR-8S Update Adds An FM Synthesis Engine And New Effects
Roland has released the version 2.0 update for the TR-8S, bringing FM synthesis, new effects and a reload function to the company’s flagship groovebox.
News
Roland Adds Four Classic Synths To Zenology
Roland has announced that it is bringing emulations of four of its classic synths to Zenology and other ZEN-Core Synthesis instruments.
Hardware Focus
Roland System-100
In our latest Hardware Focus, we take a look at Roland’s 1975 semi-modular behemoth, the System 100.
Hardware Focus
Programming FM Synthesis With The Roland TR-8S
Roland’s surprise firmware update has added FM synthesis to its already powerful drum machine. Let’s see how to make the most of it.
News
New Roland AIRA
Roland to release sync box capable of integrating modern MIDI and USB gear with vintage hardware.…
My Studio
Roland Klinkenberg
Roland Klinkenberg shows us his essential studio equipment, including the most extravagant keyboard stand we’ve ever seen.…
Quizzes
How High is Your Roland IQ?
You have 15 mins to complete 14 practical tests for a chance to win £2,000 worth of Roland gear…
Gear/Software
Roland Jupiter-Xm
Any return of a Jupiter-badged synth from Roland is likely to pique interest. But how about a ‘best of…
Gear/Software
Roland AIRA VT-3 Voice Transformer
The VT-3 is the surprise package of the AIRA range. Greg Scarth finds out if it might become a…
News
Roland To Reissue TB-303 And TR-808?
With the NAMM trade show just around the corner, leaked details of Roland’s new product releases hint at models…
Hardware Focus
Roland TB-303: Not a Real Bass Guitar
In the latest instalment of Hardware Focus, we take a look at a cult classic: the Roland TB-303. A…
Gear/Software
Roland MC-101
With the exception of the SE-02 synth, a collaboration with Studio Electronics, Roland has stubbornly doubled down on the…
News
Plugin Boutique Best Black Friday Deals 2025
Black Friday deals continue to land early – even though the official date isn’t until this Friday, November 28th. Plugin…
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Marketing & Advertising With Attack Magazine
If you’re reading this, you might consider working with Attack Magazine. Read on to find out how we can…
Quizzes
Crossword #10 April 22
Aprils’ crossword is Ukrainian themed. How much do you know about Ukrainian music? Time to find out.…
Quizzes
How High is Your Roland IQ?
You have 15 mins to complete 14 practical tests for a chance to win £2,000 worth of Roland gear…
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Ten Of The Best: Headphones For Music Production
We offer a selection of our recommended headphones for studio use, picking out our top choices at a range of…
Long Reads
What Makes A Great DJ?
What makes a great DJ? Kristan Caryl asked a group of top selectors including Dave Clarke, Mr G, Mosca and…
The Best...
Ten Of The Best: New Analogue Mono Synths
2014 was an incredible year for analogue synths and 2015 looks set to deliver even more. We run through some…