TR-606 Kit Now Available For TR-8 Drum Machine
Roland announced today that their 7×7-TR8 Drum Machine Expansion has been updated to include the TR-606 kit:
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7 Subtractive Synthesis Tutorials
Roland Canada Product Specialist Jacob Watters shared this series of video tutorials that explore the basics of subtractive synthesis. The tutorials are created on the Roland System-1, but they are general enough to apply to most subtractive synths. The first video, above, looks at making string synth sound.
Three Roland Boutique Synths Compared – JU-06 vs JX-03 vs JP-08
This video, via Earmonkey Music, is a demonstration and comparison of filters on Roland’s three Boutique synthesizers: the JU-06, JX-03 & JP-08.
Using The Roland Demora Euro Module As A Complete Synth Voice
The Roland Demora module was originally introduced as the delay effect in Roland’s line of Eurorack effects modules. But the introduction of Roland Aira Modular Customizer changed that. The Modular Customizer is a free app for Android, iOS, Mac & Windows that lets you customize the way Roland’s four Aira Eurorack effects modules work. Here’s a demo that shows the… Read More Using The Roland Demora Euro Module As A Complete Synth Voice
Free Virtual Analog Synthesizer For Mac & PC
Developer Martin Lüders has released PG-8X v2.0, a free virtual analog synthesizer for OS X & Windows, inspired by the Roland JX-8P.
303 Clone For Eurorack Available For $303
Open Music Labs has introduced a project to fund the production of the x0x heart Eurorack module. The x0x-heart module is the analog synth section extracted from the x0xb0x (a TB303 clone), made small enough to fit the Eurorack format. Here’s the official intro video:
808 Documentary Getting Simultaneous Apple Music/iTunes & Theatrical Release
Atlantic Films and You Know Films have announced plans to release the Roland TR-808 documentary, 808, simultaneously on Apple Music/iTunes and in theaters, later this year. The film chronicles the story of the Roland TR-808 drum machine and its use in popular music. The film features commentary and contributions from Pharrell Williams, Afrika Bambaataa, The… Read More 808 Documentary Getting Simultaneous Apple Music/iTunes & Theatrical Release
Build Your Own Roland TR-909-Inspired Drum Machine
e-licktronic has introduced the Nava – a DIY kit to build a Roland TR-909-inspired drum machine. According to the company – the analog circuitry of the Nava reproduces the design of the 909 and uses the original components. The sequencer, though, is redesigned ‘for a more intuitive approach to rhythmic composition’. Here’s a sneak preview of… Read More Build Your Own Roland TR-909-Inspired Drum Machine
Roland TR-808 Drum Machine Teardown
Markus Fuller got his hands on a rare vintage Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer drum machine. So he decided to open it up and look the rare beast’s guts. He notes, “No fix and no important info, just a quick look around.
Roland System 100M Modular Synthesizer Hands-On Demo
This video, via Reverb, takes a look at a vintage 1979 Roland System 100M modular synthesizer.
