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February 20, 2019

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

Rebecca Eaddy [Roland US] Product News, Tips & Tricks 808, BPM, DJ, drum loops, Drum Machine, Remix, Roland, Serato, Serato DJ Pro, TR-08, TR-09, TR-8, TR-8S, TR-SYNC

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

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Product News 808, AIRA, beats, DJ, DJ Controller, DJ-202, DJ-505, DJ-808, platter, sampler, Scratch, Serato, Serato DJ, Serato DJ Intro, TB-303, TR-09, TR-606, TR-707, TR-8, TR-808, TR-8S, TR-909, turntable, vocal transformer

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.

January 24, 2018

New Version 1.10 Update for the Roland DJ Series Announced

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Product News, Tips & Tricks AIRA, crossfader, dance music, DAW, DJ, DJ Controller, drums, EDM, keyboards, platter, Production, recording, Roland Cloud Academy, Serato, Serato DJ, Serato Intro, turntable, vinyl, vocals

Feature-Packed Firmware Update for the DJ-808, DJ-505, and DJ-202 DJ Controllers

With the new DJ series Version 1.10 firmware update, Roland’s acclaimed DJ-808, DJ-505, and DJ-202 DJ Controllers are now more powerful than ever. The update adds a host of features, including many based on requests from DJ series owners. The added features are specific to each model, and include enhancements like new TR-S drum sounds, more kits, new effects, enhanced performance controls, and more.

December 21, 2017

New Quick-Start Videos for the Roland DJ-202 and DJ-505 DJ Controllers

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Tips & Tricks AIRA, d'n'b, DJ controllers, DJ-202, DJ-505, DJ-808, drum 'n' bass, EDM, House, keyboards, platter, recording, Serato, Serato DJ, Serato DJ Intro, Synthesizer, TR-606, TR-707, TR-808, TR-909, trance, turntables, vocals

Get Up and Running with Roland’s Latest DJ Controllers

Roland DJ-505 (left) and DJ-202 DJ Controllers.

If you’re the owner of a Roland DJ-202 or DJ-505, our new series of informative videos will fast-track your knowledge and help you become familiar with a variety of commonly used of functions. Topics include real-time and step recording, changing TR kits, using effects, working with external MIDI devices, and more. There are also overview demos that showcase the primary elements of the instruments. All the videos are brief and easy to follow, so you’ll be creating great music with your DJ controller in no time! And if you’ve been thinking of purchasing one, you’ll get an inside look at what these powerful creative instruments can bring to your setup.

December 20, 2017

Attention DJ Series Owners: Download Your Free Roland TR-S DJ Sample Packs for Serato DJ

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Product News, Tips & Tricks AIRA, DAW, DJ-202, DJ-505, DJ-808, Drum Machine, recording, rhythm composer, sequencing, Serato, Serato DJ, Serato Intro, slicer, TB-303, TR-606, TR-707, TR-8, TR-808, TR-909, turntable, vocals

High-Quality Samples, Ready to Use with Serato DJ and the DJ-808, DJ-505, and DJ-202

Roland DJ Controllers: DJ-808, DJ-505, and DJ-202 (left to right).

Offering intensive real-time control and deep Serato DJ integration, Roland’s DJ-808, DJ-505, and DJ-202 DJ Controllers unlock exciting new approaches to music performance. To enhance your creative flow, we’ve created four free sample packs for Serato DJ that work seamlessly with your Roland DJ instrument. Each pack contains eight high-quality WAV samples newly created by Roland that are ready to load into Serato Sampler, expanding your performance options with sounds from popular genres that can be sequenced and mixed into your DJ sets.

September 18, 2017

Roland DJ-808 DJ Controller Nominated at the 2017 DJ Mag Tech Awards

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Industry, Product News AIRA, DJ Controller, DJ Mag, DJ-202, DJ-505, DJ-808, EDM, keyboards, platter, recording, Serato, Serato DJ, TB-303, TR-606, TR-707, TR-808, TR-909, turntables, vocals

Watch the Live Stream on September 19 as the DJ-808 Vies for the Ultimate DJ Controller Prize

On September 19, 2017, the influential British publication DJ Mag is streaming their annual DJ Mag Tech Awards event live on YouTube, and we’re pleased to announce that the DJ-808 DJ Controller has been nominated in the Ultimate DJ Controller category. Our groundbreaking DJ instrument will square off against four competitors at 10:00 a.m. EDT/7:00 a.m. PDT, with live demonstrations presented to a judging panel comprised of leading DJs and producers. Make sure you rise early—or stay up all night—to check it out!

Subscribe to the DJ Mag YouTube channel now to watch the event. Visit the DJ Mag site for more info on the 2017 DJ Mag Tech Awards categories and judges.

April 28, 2017

Free DJ-808 Training from Roland Cloud Academy

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Tips & Tricks AIRA, dance music, DAW, DJ, EDM, keyboards, platter, producer, recording, Serato, Serato DJ, TB-303, TR-606, TR-708, TR-808, TR-909, turntables, vocals, Voice Transformer

Pump Up Your DJ-808 and Serato DJ Skills with Live Interactive Video Sessions

Roland Cloud Academy is pleased to offer a great new support opportunity for all DJ-808 owners. Through an ongoing series of free live training sessions, you can learn all about the DJ-808 and its tight integration with Serato DJ software. Hosted by expert instructors, the in-depth sessions cover everything from basic concepts to advanced performance and production techniques. Read on to learn more about the training and how to register.

November 30, 2016

Serato x Roland DJ-808 Tour at Guitar Center

Chris Halon [Roland US] Artists, Industry Amp Fiddler, Beat Junkies, DJ, DJ Scratch, DJ Trayze, DJ-808, Guitar Center, Melo-D, Nadus, Roland, Serato, Serato DJ, V-MODA

Coming to Your Area in December 2016—Reserve Your Spot Today

5067_roland-dj-808-tour_december-2016_650x6502 Join Roland, Serato, V-MODA, and Guitar Center for a detailed look at the DJ-808 DJ Controller, the trailblazing new instrument that breaks the barriers between DJ’ing, performance, and production.

The DJ-808 is the first DJ instrument to combine deep Serato DJ software integration with a built-in Roland TR drum machine—which includes sounds from the 808, 909, 707, and 606—and an onboard sample sequencer. Adding in a four-channel mixer, AIRA Link USB ports, a VT Vocal Transformer, ultra-high-performance platters, layers of performance pad features, and more, the DJ-808 greatly expands the creative possibilities for DJs, producers, and electronic musicians.

The Serato x Roland DJ-808 tour will be coming to select Guitar Center locations in the first half of December 2016. At each event, Roland experts will be available to provide hands-on demos and answer any questions you have. Certain locations will also feature special demos and performances by leading artists. Read on to find out when the tour is coming to your local Guitar Center. Capacity is limited at each event, so RSVP today to reserve your spot!

September 16, 2016

#909day and The Future. Redefined.

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Artists, Product News #909day, Accordion, Aerophone, AIRA, DJ Pierre, DJ Trayze, DJ-808, drums, Echosmith, FR-4x, GP607, GT-1, guitar, Judith Hill, Katana, KD-AD22, keyboards, Masego, Mike Garson, Piano, Saint Motel, Serato, She Wants Revenge, Smallpools, SYSTEM-8, TB-03, TD-50K, TD-50KV, TR-09, TR-8, TR-808, TR-909, V-Accordion, V-MODA, VP-03

Landmark 24-Hour Streaming Event with 30-Plus Products Unveiled and Live Performances by 28 Top Artists

Linda Perry and her band perform at Six01 Studio on #909day.

On September 9, 2016 (#909day), over 1000 people joined Roland at Six01 Studio in Burbank, California, for the final showcase of “The Future. Redefined.”, a first-of-its-kind 24-hour streaming music festival. Throughout the festival, leading music artists introduced over 30 brand-new Roland and BOSS products in performances from eight major cities around the world. The final stop in Burbank featured a live, five-hour concert with performances by 28 artists, including Linda Perry, Saint Motel, Echosmith, DJ Pierre, Judith Hill, She Wants Revenge, and many others.

Read on to learn more about this great event and the exciting new products launched on #909day.