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

March 27, 2013

Roland On Stage with American Idol

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Industry American Idol, drums, JUPITER-80, keyboards, Octapad, Rex Hardy, Russell Graham, SPD-30, SPX-SX, Synth, TD-30, V-Drums, VP-770 0 Comments

Rex Hardy and Russell Graham on American Idol

American Idol season 12 is underway with a new slate of contestants vying to reach the top spot and international stardom. Led by music director Ray Chew, the American Idol house band backs up every performer on live television, covering an enormous range of musical styles to perfection throughout the year. Working without a net before TV audiences of 20 million and beyond is a pressure-packed gig, for sure. To help get their jobs done, keyboardist Russell Graham and drummer Rex Hardy Jr. rely on Roland instruments to instantly deliver the top-level sounds and versatility they need every time, without fail. More

January 17, 2013

Classic Roland Synths

OV Valle [Roland US] Product News D-50, GAIA, JD-800, JP-8000, JUNO-106, JUNO-6, JUPISTER-50, JUPITER-4, JUPITER-8, JUPITER-80, JX-3P, keyboards, MIDI, SH-01, SH-101, SH-201, SYSTEM-100, V-SYNTH, XP-80 6 Comments

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Roland’s new JUPITER-50 was unveiled at the Frankfurt Musikmesse last year, and though it sits at the cutting-edge of new technology, it’s a synth that sits firmly in line with Roland’s synth philosophy and history.

The JUPITER-50 is a streamlined version of the flagship JUPITER-80, and both instruments fit neatly into Roland’s 40-year story of pioneering synthesizer development. As the JUPITER name suggests, these new synths are related to one of the most iconic synth lines ever created—the genre-defining JUPITER-8.

Using the most innovative analog technologies of the time, the JUPITER-8 was released in 1981 and provided musicians with a rich palette of synth textures. Its reliability and ease of use on stage made it a go-to instrument for the electro crowd of the time. Its built-in arpeggiator and deep sonic potential satisfied the synth elite and awed countless Duran Duran fans. More

December 10, 2012

Bass Gliding With John Whitt Jr.

OV Valle [Roland US] Tips & Tricks Cody Simpson, Ed Diaz, John Whitt Jr., JUPITER-80, keyboards 0 Comments

Touring keyboard player, John Whitt Jr. demonstrates some funky bass licks and his bass glide technique on the JUPITER-80. Watch as the selected sound (Reso Bump) changes as the different solo parts are adjusted to create a new feel. 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

September 18, 2012

Brittani Washington Explains Her Album: Space For Music

OV Valle [Roland US] Artists Beyonce, Brittani Washington, JUPITER-80, keyboards, Space for Music 0 Comments

On her break from touring with Beyonce, Brittani Washington stops by the Roland office to explain her new album “Space For Music“. A turn from the latest trends in POP music, Brittani explains that “Space For Music” is an organic and nostalgic experience to the days when musicians were heroes. Brittani limits the use of technology in terms of sampling and pre-recorded tracks on her album and relies on her organic musical abilities. Watch the video for the full interview and stay tuned for the video outtakes of Brittani on the Jupiter-80. More