On April 3, 2026, Roland Corporation and Berklee College of Music joined forces for a 404 Day activation. Centered around the cult-favorite SP-404 sampler, the collaboration puts hardware-based beat ...

When Roland Corporation introduced the SPD-SX PRO, it was clearly designed to be more than just another sampling pad—it was ...

The Roland SPD-SX Pro offers a massive 32GB storage capacity (approximately 44 hours of audio) compared to the Yamaha DTX-Multi 12's 64MB, making Roland superior for extensive sample libraries and ...

The Roland SPD-SX Pro delivers the most reliable performance, with superior pad response, advanced trigger expansion, and pro-level outputs, making it the top choice for touring drummers. The Alesis ...

is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience, including 10 years as managing editor at Engadget. But, in typical Roland fashion, the company didn’t just re-create some iconic ...

I first encountered drummer Gianluca Pellerito through social media and quickly became one of his 330k followers on Instagram, but it was seeing this uniquely talented player up close, blowing up a ...

The Roland TR-808 drum machine was one of the most influential electronic instruments of all time, and now it's got a worthy successor in the shape of the TR-1000. The Roland TR-1000 is the first ...

The big picture: Roland's decision to return to analog hardware reflects both strong market demand and a recognition of its own legacy. For years, competitors and boutique manufacturers have filled ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Who doesn’t love a bit of “air drumming” when their ...

It’s a premium instrument that harkens back to the 808 and 909. It’s a premium instrument that harkens back to the 808 and 909. Unlike other TR instruments from Roland over the last several years that ...

The TR-1000 is a professional digital drum machine with some serious lineage. It's the successor to the drum machines that shaped generations of music in the '80s and '90s and remains revered to this ...

Ralph Rolle occupies one of the grooviest drum chairs on the planet. As well as his job, holding down the foundation for disco/funk legends Nile Rogers & Chic, Ralph has also played for an impressive ...