Testing the Roland V-stage 88
Written testAt NAMM 2025, Roland unveiled the V-Stage range, which includes the V-Stage 88, a weighted stage keyboard, and the V-Stage 76, a semi-weighted "Waterfall." Stage-wise, Nord Stage's competitor aims fo…
The Roland TR-77: history and features of monophonic and analog drum machines
LearningThis week, in our non-linear micro-series of "retro-tests," we take a look at that venerable monophonic drum machine, the Roland TR-77. The first product ever designed by the famous Japanese brand, t…
Testing the Roland AIRA P-6
Written testA sampler, granular engine, sequencer, effects and lots of fun in a small, pocket-sized box: that's Roland's promise for the latest addition to the AIRA Compact family. Can it claim a choice place am…
[NAMM] Roland Introduces SYSTEM-500 Complete Set
Hot newsNAMMRoland announces the availability of the SYSTEM-500 Complete Set, a complete analog modular synthesizer in Eurorack format.
[NAMM] Roland A-01 MIDI controller/sound generator
Hot newsNAMMMeet Roland's A-01, a MIDI Controller/Sound Generator with flexible MIDI&analog control, 8bit sound engine with step sequencer & internal speaker.
Roland's Boutique Series available
Hot newsRoland has announced the availability of its Boutique Series, which includes three modules and one keyboard.
Roland announces Boutique synth series
Hot newsA new, limited-edition line of compact sound modules, the Roland Boutique series is meant to recreate renowned analog synthesizers from the company.
Roland updates their Juno synthesizers
NewsRoland adds two new digital synths to their Juno Series, namely the Juno-DS88 and Juno-DS61.
Is Roland preparing mini-synths?
Hot newsRoland posted a video announcing three new instruments that might be a “reface” of their legendary synths.
Roland introduces the E-A7 arranger keyboard
Hot newsRoland adds to its catalog the new E-A7 61-note arranger keyboard, which offers over 1,500 voices and many quick access controls for live use.
[NAMM] Roland Aira Modular Customizer
NewsFreewareOwners of the Roland Aira effect modules can download now the free Aira Modular Customizer app and reprogram their devices.
[NAMM] The Roland System-1 in v1.2 and plug-in
Hot newsRoland has released, just before Summer NAMM, v1.2 update for its Aira System-1/m synthesizers and launches the plug-in version of the System-1.
[Musikmesse][VIDEO] Roland Aira Modular
Hot newsMusikmesseWe got a special presentation of the new Aira semi-modular system and the upcoming System-500 at the Roland booth at Musikmesse.
[Musikmesse][VIDEO] Roland JD-XA full demo
Hot newsMusikmesseSit comfortably with a cup of coffee, and watch this 18-minute presentation of the new Roland JD-XA hybrid synthesizer shot today at Musikmesse.
[Musikmesse] Roland Aira goes semi-modular
Hot newsMusikmesseAs expected, the Roland Aira series takes a semi-modular turn with a new System-1m core and four effect modules.
[Musikmesse] Roland JD-XA hybrid synth
Hot newsMusikmesseWe saw it at NAMM, but we had to wait until Musikmesse for Roland to finally unveil its JD-XA hardware synthesizer.
[Musikmesse] Will the Roland Aira become modular?
Hot newsRoland posted a mysterious picture announcing new products for the Aira series, that we’ll discover next week at Musikmesse in Frankfurt.
[NAMM][VIDEO] Roland JD-Xi hybrid synth
Hot newsNAMMThe new JD-Xi synthesizer that Roland introduces at NAMM 2015 combines analog and digital synthesis engine.
The Roland TR-707/727 sounds in the TR-8
NewsRoland announces an expansion pack with the sounds of the TR-707 and TR-727 drum machines for the Aira TR-8.
The Roland Integra-7 in v2 for Windows
NewsFreewareThe long-awaited Windows version of the Integra-7 Editor plug-in is now available, and directly in v2.
Roland TR-8 Rhythm Controller
NewsWhen Roland finally unveiled its AIRA series, the TR-8 rhythm controller, which offers modeled TR-808 and 909 sounds, was one of the four components.
Roland TB-3 Touch Bassline
NewsAnother AIRA component announced by Roland is the TB-3, which emulates the vaunted TB-303 bass synth.
Roland SYSTEM-1 PLUG-OUT Synthesizer
NewsThe synthesizer component of the new AIRA series, SYSTEM-1, which lets you host emulations of classic Roland synths, among its other features.
Roland unveils AIRA series
Hot newsAfter weeks of teasers, Roland unveiled the AIRA series, featuring four products that provide classic Roland sounds inside modern hardware designs.
Roland releases photo of Aira series
Hot newsRoland released another Aira teaser photo, this one showing multiple products.