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"It sounds like a drum machine instead of a machine playing drums - a sore disappointment": What critics said about the iconic Roland TR-909 drum machine on its release (and how they actually helped define dance music today)

If they hadn't panned the 909, you might now be dancing to a very different beat…

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“No Synthesizers”? No way! How Queen backtracked on a boast, embraced synths and went stratospheric

The real story of Queen’s much misunderstood love/hate relationship with electronic instruments

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The gear that time forgot: 15 synths, samplers and controllers that could have been classics, but weren't

We take a backwards glance at the groundbreaking music technology products that never quite made it

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Roland’s A-88MKII MIDI Keyboard just got a free MIDI 2.0 update… so what does that actually mean?

The updated MIDI standard’s rollout has been slow, but maybe it’s starting to gather some momentum

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Galaxias puts 50 years of Roland synths into one standalone “super instrument” that enables you to layer, tweak and play them all

Get quick and easy access to more than 20,000 classic sounds

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Could Korg’s MPS-10 drum/percussion pad and sampler be a serious rival to Roland’s SPD-SX Pro?

The WaveDrum maker brings us another rhythmic offering

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808s, MPCs and Auto-Tune: The story of hip-hop production in 10 iconic bits of gear

Hip-hop's evolution is intertwined at every turn with the development of music technology. As the genre turns 50, we chart its five-decade history through ten influential pieces of music-making kit

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Roland’s Fantom EX upgrade brings new pianos and classic synth emulations to the flagship workstation range, but it doesn’t come for free

Jupiter-8, SH-101 and JD-800 emulations included in $199 expansion

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How to make better beats: the ultimate guide to drum programming, mixing and sound design in 2023

We’re going big on beats, tackling both programming and mixing drums, with tips for crafting better acoustic and electronic sounds (and all without a human drummer in sight)

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Octo Octa: "I use the Volca Keys constantly in my productions - it’s probably one of my favourite synths of all time"

DJ/producer Maya Bouldry-Morrison has been lauded for her modern yet classic approach to house. We sat down with Octo Octa to talk studio secrets, DJ philosophy and the state of house music in 2023

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Cinthie: "My studio is pretty much a Roland museum. All these old machines are all still very relevant"

As a DJ, producer, label boss and owner of the Elevate record store, Cinthie is a cornerstone of Berlin’s contemporary house scene

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5 classic house bass sounds and how to make them

We cook up some of house music's most iconic low-end patches

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DW's DWe electronic drums and Soundworks software have launched! Here’s everything you need to know about DW Electrified

The most anticipated electronic drum launch of the year is finally here

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The definitive guide to producing house music in 2023

It's the genre that gave birth to DJing and clubs as we know them, spanning from black and queer roots in Chicago to arenas, festivals and pop charts across the world - but how is it made?

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Yamaha P-145 digital piano review

Yamaha's new version of its beloved entry-level piano remains a strong option for beginners, but its limitations may leave you wanting to upgrade

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Arturia drops Acid V, a new plugin emulation of Roland’s TB-303 Bass Line synth

Does the world need another take on the 303? Yes, apparently

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Roland TD-02KV review

This compact and affordable kit proves that ‘budget’ doesn’t exclude you from the big-name brands

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Best pianos for beginners to get playing in 2023

Always wanted to tinkle the ivories? Here’s how to get started

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K-Klass: "I used the redundancy payout to buy a Roland TR-505 and my dad kicked me out the house! He only apologised when we had a record in the charts..."

Paul Roberts and Russ Morgan join us to pull a rewind on one of UK dance music's most influential LPs, Universal

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D16 Lush 2 review

One of the most hotly-anticipated softsynths of a decade ago gets an update. But after ten years, is D16’s Lush 2 still relevant in 2023? Oh yes

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Yamaha NP-15 keyboard

Launched as the successor to the Piaggero NP-12, does the new NP-15 out-stage the much-loved beginner favourite?

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The iconic Roland TR-808 tracks that made a legend

Key cuts from seminal artists, including Kraftwerk, Marvin Gaye, Aphex Twin, New Order, Afrika Bambaataa and more

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It's 808 day! Celebrate with a free Roland online studio, tips, techniques, movies, music, emulations and more

The greatest drum machine of all time takes center stage on August 8 ever year - geddit?

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Best digital pianos for 2023: Top electric models tried and tested

Digital pianos to inspire your digits

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ZEN-Core goes hardcore: five classic synths for your DAW or Roland hardware

Zenology Pro packages five classic Roland synths together for the first time to use on ZEN-Core hardware and software

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