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.

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

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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.