February 5, 2016

The Legendary Sounds of the Roland Boutique Series

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Tips & Tricks ACB, AIRA, analog, boutique, JP-08, JU-06, JUNO-106, JUPITER-8, JX-03, JX-3P, keyboards, MIDI, Roland Boutique Patch Demos, Synth, Synthesizer

New Audio Demos of the JP-08, JU-06, and JX-03 Sound Modules

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If you’ve been lusting after the warm, rich sounds of Roland’s classic JUPITER-8, JUNO-106, and JX-3P analog synths from the 1980s and can’t get your hands on the originals, you won’t get any closer than the Roland Boutique series. Consisting of the JP-08, JU-06, and JX-03 sound modules, the series employs Roland’s acclaimed Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology to recreate the sound and response of the original legends with stunning accuracy. If you haven’t had a chance to hear the Roland Boutique series in person, check out the great new audio demos we’ve recently created using the factory patches in each module.

October 1, 2015

Introducing the Roland Boutique Series

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Product News ACB, AIRA, analog, JUNO-106, JUPITER-8, JX-3P, PG-200, Synth, Synthesizer

Legendary Roland Analog Synths Reborn as Compact Sound Modules

The Roland Boutique modules alongside their historic analog counterparts from the 1980s.

The Roland Boutique series has just been launched, featuring all-new compact sound modules that recreate renowned analog synthesizers from Roland’s historic past. Powered by the acclaimed Analog Circuit Behavior technology, the limited-edition series includes three modules based on the JUPITER-8, JUNO-106, and JX-3P instruments from the 1980s. Loaded with hands-on controls derived from the original synths, each module can be used as a tabletop MIDI device or mounted in the optional K-25m Keyboard Unit to create a standalone compact synth.

July 29, 2014

Nate Morton: My TR-8 Setup for The Voice

Drew Armentrout [Roland US] Artists, Tips & Tricks ACB, AIRA, drums, MIDI, Nate Mortone, NBC, The Voice, TR-8, V-Drums 4 Comments

How to Trigger the TR-8 from Your Drumset

Nate Morton: My TR-8 Setup for The Voice

Nate Morton’s hybrid kit for The Voice includes acoustic drums, V-Drums and a TR-8

EDM has definitely become part of the pop musical lexicon and is the backbeat to much of today’s music. So much so, that I recently received a call from Nate Morton, the drummer for NBC’s The Voice, who told me that more and more contestants where competing with EDM tracks. As a result, Nate was looking for a convenient way to be able to add EDM sounds alongside his acoustic rig. Nate, and his drum tech, Steve Morrison (of Drum Tech Services) had brought an original TR-808 into rehearsals, and were determined to integrate these classic sounds. Because space was an issue, along with needing the most realistic 808 sounds possible that could be triggered by MIDI, we decided to experiment with a TD-15K V-Drums Kit, triggering an AIRA TR-8 Rhythm Composer. What we discovered was that the AIRA engineers had not let us down, enabling the TR-8 to easily integrate as a sound module for V-Drums. For V-Drums enthusiasts, adding a TR-8 to your rig is easy, inexpensive and gives an edge to your sound that you won’t find anywhere else.

Nate Morton TR-8 Setup Step-by-Step PDF

February 14, 2014

What is Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB)?

OV Valle [Roland US] Product News ACB, AIRA, Analog Circuit Behavior, drums, keyboards, SYSTEM-1, TB-3, TR-8, vocals, VT-3 7 Comments

Everything You Need to Know

ACB Analog Circuit Behavior

Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) is the technology behind the authentic sound and responsive behavior of the AIRA products. It faithfully captures the sound and feel of some Roland’s most revered classics, using original design specs, consultation with original engineers, and a detailed, part-by-part analysis of each analog circuit in our own pristine units. More