The Roland TR-77: history and features of monophonic an… - Pandora's box
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 - A pocket full of features
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…
Roland Cube Lite Review - Coffee Table Amp
Written testIn order to counter the successful Yamaha THR10 and THR5 "coffee table amps," Roland announced the launch of the Cube Lite during the last NAMM, which extends the well-known Cube series.
Roland Jupiter-80 Mini-Review - Stage Master
Written testIn an era where workstations are more powerful and complex every day, Roland has introduced a large stage synth that uses hybrid technology based on PCM, virtual analog technology and modeling of aco…
Roland Quad Capture Review - Roland Does the Quad
Written testBest Value awardDo you want a small sound card with a high quality sound, clever features, a good construction, and an affordable price? If you do, follow me to give Roland's Quad Capture a try. If you need even mor…
Roland CB120XL Cube Bass Review - Roland's Song
Written testIf Ikutaro Kakehashi named his company with this typical European name, it wasn't to honor the famous traditional song of heroic deeds. Since its inception the company has been committed to export, a…
Roland SH-01 "Gaia" Review - The Right Compromise?
Written testThe SH-01 is Roland's answer to the analog modeling synths market where low budget and ergonomics are not compatible. Let's see what tradeoffs were made to combine ease of use and a competitive price.
