August 12, 2013

How to Layer and Split Sounds on the JUNO-Gi

Ed Diaz [Roland US] Tips & Tricks JUNO-Gi, JUPITER-50, JUPITER-80, keyboards 2 Comments

Create Huge Sounds with the Live Set Function

Creating Layers and Splits Using JUNO-Gi Live Sets

When we look at the sound structure of the JUNO-Gi, it is very easy to overlook it’s sonic flexibility and power. At first glance, the JUNO-Gi’s patch mode appears to be the same as older Roland keyboards, but if we look a little closer, we find that the JUNO-Gi has Live Set mode, which is capable of four simultaneous tones. Live Sets are also found in our flagship synths, the JUPITER-80 and JUPITER-50. More

June 4, 2013

What is SuperNATURAL Technology?

OV Valle [Roland US] Product News digital piano, FP-80, INTEGRA-7, JUPITER-50, JUPITER-80, keyboards 3 Comments

Discover Digital Realism

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Author: Roland UK Features Team

Welcome to the sublime and beautiful world of SuperNATURAL. This is the inside story of one of the most profound music technology breakthroughs for electronic instruments.

Things which seem simple are often complex, and this is especially true when applied to musical instruments. To recreate the sound of an acoustic instrument, you can’t just sample it – you have to understand how the sound is made, how it’s played and even how it behaves. Our SuperNATURAL technology is found in our digital pianos, synths, sound modules and electronic drums. It’s an essential part of our goal of creating instruments which are realistic. More

May 30, 2013

Roland Debuts Official Synth Tone Libraries – Axial

OV Valle [Roland US] Industry Axial, GAIA, juno-di, JUPITER-50, JUPITER-80, keyboards, SH-01, Sound Libraries 54 Comments

The Portal to New Sounds for Your Music

Axial – Roland Synthesizer Sound Libraries

Today is the debut of Axial, our official sound library for Roland synthesizers. Now, more than ever, musical styles and tastes seem to change by the minute, and it was only yesterday that Dubstep and Electro were on every TV commercial and hot remix (only to be replaced by Moombahton and Trap). Roland’s top programmers are now giving you access to this fresh new stream of creative tools that will keep you ahead of the curve!

Visit Axial – Roland’s Sound Libraries More

November 29, 2012

Synth Legends – Howard Jones | JUPITER-80

OV Valle [Roland US] Artists Howard Jones, JUPITER-50, JUPITER-8, JUPITER-80, keyboards, Synth Legends 0 Comments

Now available for your JUPITER-50 and JUPITER-80 is the legendary JUPITER-8. Get your free JUPITER Synth Legends Volume 1 sound collection download here. In the meantime, here are some JUPITER-8 facts.

Unlike anything else, the JUPITER-8 had a split keyboard, oscillator sync, cross modulation and polyphonic portamento. Its broad sonic range meant the electro pop community quickly adopted it as their synth of choice, and it appeared on the roster of stadium-filling artists such Duran Duran, Heaven 17, Howard Jones, and Erasure. Its big, room-filling sound defined the pop-music of a generation. More

November 28, 2012

Synth Legends

OV Valle [Roland US] Artists D-50, Herbie Hancock, Howard Jones, JUNO-106, juno-60, JUPITER-50, jupiter-6, JUPITER-8, JUPITER-80, keyboards, Legends, SH-101, Stevie Wonder, Synth, TB-303, Thomas Dolby 0 Comments

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Published by endlessdrifter on Feb 14, 2006

In honor of the JUPITER Synth Legends, Volume 1, this post is dedicate

d to the real life legends who pioneered the movement during the golden era of synthesizers. The above video, “Synthesizer Medley” features Howard Jones, Herbie Hancock, Thomas Dolby, and Stevie Wonder during the 1985 Grammy® Award Ceremony in Los Angeles, California. We chose this video as it symbolizes the time in history that made many of these sounds legendary. More

November 19, 2012

Win a JUPITER-50 Keyboard Synth

OV Valle [Roland US] Contests Jupiter Synth Legends, JUPITER-50, JUPITER-80, keyboards, Synth Legends, Valdez Brantley 0 Comments

On Wednesday, November 28, Roland will be releasing the highly anticipated Jupiter Synth Legends patch collection. The release will be available for the Jupiter-50 and Jupiter-80. More

July 25, 2012

Jeremy Dawson: Should You Listen To Your Own Music for Inspiration?

OV Valle [Roland US] Artists FANTOM-G7, Jeremy Dawson, JUPITER-50, JUPITER-80, keyboards, R-1000, Shiny Toy Guns 0 Comments

Jeremy Dawson explains his take on how to make music for everybody. He discusses the pros and cons of listening to your previous material for inspiration. Is it better to focus on current musical trends instead? Do you focus on making music for you to enjoy or music for the masses?

Shiny Toy Guns recently released the official music video for “Loverunner” on Vevo. On their new album titled III, Shiny Toy Guns employs the sounds of the Jupiter-50, Jupiter-80, and Fantom-G7 and recording on an R-1000 48-track recorder.

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July 12, 2012

Jeremy Dawson: My Advice to New Bands

OV Valle [Roland US] Artists FANTOM-G7, Jeremy Dawson, JUPITER-50, JUPITER-80, keyboards, R-1000, Shiny Toy Guns 0 Comments

Jeremy Dawson of Shiny Toy Guns recalls how being a “Yes” band has helped seize opportunities to play in the biggest shows. His advise to new and existing bands comes from his personal experience from touring the world. He stresses the importance of having a work-sleep balance and having personal time. According to Jeremy, “You will self destruct” if you do not make this a priority.

On their new album titled III, Shiny Toy Guns employs the sounds of the Jupiter-50, Jupiter-80, and Fantom-G7 and recording on an R-1000 48-track recorder.

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