February 20, 2019

Serato DJ PRO 2.1.1 Public Beta Featuring Roland TR-SYNC Now Available

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Beta TR-SYNC Functionality Connects Roland TR-8, TR-8S, TR-08 and TR-09 Drum Machines to Serato DJ Pro Setups

Roland TR-8S and TR-SYNC functionality with Serato DJ Pro 2.1.1 Public Beta

Roland’s latest TR-8, TR-8S, TR-08, and TR-09 drum machines are now Serato DJ OSA-ready thanks to Serato and the Serato DJ Pro 2.1.1 Public Beta. The new TR-SYNC functionality allows beta DJ participants to effortlessly match the BPM of TR drum machines with Serato DJ Pro tracks. TR-SYNC also lets DJs add their own drum loops to songs containing the same Roland drum sounds used on the most popular tracks of yesterday and today. This gives DJs the ability to flip genres, beef up classic hits, remix, and transition between songs in cool new ways.

Roland TR Firmware Updates: TR-8, TR-8S, TR-08, TR-09

April 12, 2018

New DJ-202 Mixpack Bundle with Free Serato DJ Pro Upgrade

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Online Training and BPM Supreme Membership Also Included in Exclusive Bundle for DJ-202 Owners

We’re pleased to announce that Roland and Serato have teamed up to provide an exclusive offer for customers in the U.S. and Canada. New users will receive a free Serato DJ Pro upgrade (a $99.00 value) with the purchase of a Roland DJ-202 DJ Controller. What’s more, this offer extends to current registered owners of the DJ-202 as well. The Serato DJ Pro upgrade is part of the DJ-202 Mixpack bundle, which also includes Roland Cloud Academy training and a three-month BPM Supreme membership. In total, this package stacks up to $259.00 in free added value! With the DJ-202 and DJ-202 Mixpack bundle, you have it all—the controller, the software, the tunes, and the knowledge you need to bring it all together.

August 3, 2015

“808 Day” Celebrates the Legendary Roland TR-808

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Musicians, Producers, and Fans Recognize the Influential Drum Machine on August 8th

Celebrate 808 Day on August 8th.

On August 8th (8/08), the global music community will come together to honor the iconic Roland TR-808 drum machine, an instrument that’s inspired countless artists and changed the face of contemporary music. The events will take place on what’s been dubbed “808 Day,” and festivities can be tracked on social media with the hashtag #808day.

June 30, 2015

Lil Wayne and Charlie Puth Release Song from 808 The Movie

Rebecca Eaddy [Roland US] Artists, Industry 808, 808 the movie, AIRA, beats, charlie puth, lil wayne

“Nothing But Trouble” Now Available from 808 Movie Soundtrack

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Check out what might be the biggest track coming from the soon to be released 808 documentary. Lil Wayne and Chalie Puth got together for the track “Nothing But Trouble,” and Ryan Middleton of Music Times says, “The pair may have a new hit on their hands with a very topical theme. The softness of Puth’s voice blends very well with Weezy’s nasally flow, and the beat brings everything together nicely. ” Stream the new tune below, and if you love it, head to iTunes or Spotify to purchase. It’s available today!

January 22, 2015

New Product: MX-1 Mix Performer

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The Mixer Reimagined as a Musical Instrument

The Roland MX-1 Mix Performer brings your entire electronic music rig together.

If you’ve been looking for a more powerful and flexible way to mix and control all your electronic music gear live and in the studio, your wait is over—the MX-1 Mix Performer has arrived! Combining a mixer, control surface, audio interface, and step-based effector into one portable device, the MX-1 is the perfect command center for your rig. It seamlessly brings together your AIRA gear, synths, drum machines, loops, DAW tracks, and more into a single performance-optimized mixing instrument that’s ready to be played.