Electronic Dance Music News, DJ Gear & Tech, South Africa
Roland JUNO-60 Software Synthesiser Revealed The Roland JUNO-60 Software Synthesiser is the latest addition to the Legendary series of software-based Roland instruments available through Roland Cloud. The original Roland JUNO-60 hardware synth helped define the sound of ’80s music and is still highly prized for its vintage vibe and unmistakable character. With the JUNO-60 Software Synthesiser, the authentic experience of this […]
Roland Fantom Series updated with big sampling engine overhaul The Roland FANTOM synth series has been updated Version 2.0 the tech giant have announced. This applies to the Roland FANTOM 6, 7, and 8 synthesisers. Leveraging the deep, expandable power of the ZEN-Core Synthesis System at the heart of the FANTOM series, this free, user-installable update delivers major enhancements to the sampling, sequencing, effects, […]
Roland TR-8S Version 2.0 adds FM Synthesis Roland TR-8S Version 2.0 has arrived! The powerful new Roland TR-8S firmware update for the flagship drum machine in the AIRA series continues the genre-defining legacy of legendary Roland drum machines like the TR-808 and TR-909. The forward-thinking Roland TR-8S Rhythm Performer has been lauded by musicians, […]
Roland announces SPD::ONE Percussion Pads Roland Music Corporation has announced a brand new range of electronic percussion instruments – the SPD::ONE Percussion Pads. The SPD::ONE series consists of four standalone electronic pads which can be played with drumsticks, hands or feet. Each instrument includes its own set of built-in sounds, an option to import one’s […]
5 Awesome Features on the Roland JDXi Last year Roland released the Roland JDXi and JDXa synthesizers; the former an extremely portable instrument and the latter a rather sizable and substantial flagship model. The Roland JDXi boasts a 3 octave keypad and a host of onboard features that really impressed us, in this tidy package. […]
Roland E-09 Arranger Price Cut by R 3,970 The Roland E-09 Interactive arranger is on special offer right now according to a Roland Music South Africa promotion. Retail is usually around R 9,999 but at the moment one can pick this awesome keyboard arranger for around R 5,500! The Roland E-09 may seem like a […]
Boss RC-202 Loop Station Announced There’s a new loop station on the market from Roland Music Corporation called the Boss RC-202 which was unveiled at Musikmesse 2016 a short while back. This new device seems super portable and is aimed at electronic musicians, beatboxers and DJs who want to do more than press play and […]
