Electronic Dance Music News, DJ Gear & Tech, South Africa
The first 100% authentic TR-909 emulation finally comes to DAWs Roland just released the first-ever 100% authentic plugin emulation of their highly sought-after TR-909, available on the Roland Cloud. The TR-909 became famous for being Roland’s first analog-digital hybrid drum machine. Introducing, what was at the time, “state-of-the-art” digital samples into the already famous analog […]
TR-08 MIDI Editor reveals hidden features on the Roland TR-08 A new editor from independent developer Momo Müller has unlocked new potential and a host of secrets for the Roland TR-08 with his TR-08 MIDI Editor. The 808 kickdrum is an iconic sound in genres across the board, it helped shape a large portion of […]
The rare and iconic TR-808 is now available to everyone as software The TR-808 is undoubtedly an esteemed piece of analog synth and drum machine history, Roland makes it available to everyone. The rarity and value of the TR-808 makes it almost impossible to acquire, whilst the sounds remain staples in genres across the board. […]
Roland launch their “best TR drum machine yet” – the TR-8S The refined look is not the only intriguing factor about Roland’s new TR-8S, it packs a host of exciting features. One of the most exciting additions on the Roland TR-8S is the Sample Import function. It allows you to mix up sounds from the […]
Roland introduces a TR-808 VST and TR-909 Finally, there will be an official TR-808 VST and TR-909 VST from Roland music corporation. Despite so many reincarnations and software clones over the years to legacy gear, the 808 and 909 VSTs will only now be an official thing from Roland, available to Roland Cloud subscribers. The […]
Roland D-05 Boutique synth is a remake of the D-50 The new Roland D-05 is the latest addition to the growing range of boutique synthesizers from the tech giant. This time they’ve opted to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the launch of the original Roland D-50 by launching the D-05 remake. Other Boutique range instruments […]
Roland DJ-202 & DJ-505 controllers announced The Roland DJ-202 and DJ-505 are two brand new DJ controllers just announced by the global tech company, indicating their commitment and intentions to solidify their footprint in the DJ sector of the electronic dance music market. This comes after releasing their first ever DJ controller in 2016, […]
Roland TR-08 Rhythm Composer announced Just in time for #808day – which was 2 days ago by the way, 8th day of the 8th month, get it? – The Roland TR-08 Rhythm Composer was announced by the tech giant. The Roland TR-08 is the latest addition to the hugely popular and nicely priced Boutique range […]
“The Click” film explores how the digital metronome has changed music The simple ‘click’ of the digital metronome has changed music more than we think. Through technology, producers have become reliant on a computer rather than live instrumentalists. Add that to the devices we use to listen to music which cut out dynamics captured in […]
Boss DR-01S is the perfect portable Rhythm Partner The Boss DR-01S Rhythm Partner is a pretty cool device to keep handy when you feel like breaking out a jam – especially for acoustic guitarists and/or vocalists. What the DR-01S has is a whole bunch of built in organic percussion sounds, instruments and versatile grooves which […]
