#Roland

5 articles tagged Roland.

Roland ZENOLOGY GX synthesizer app running on an iPad with the ZEN-Core interface
Software

Roland ZENOLOGY GX Brings ZEN-Core to iPad, Free for Now

Roland ZENOLOGY GX puts the full ZEN-Core engine on iPad with 4,000+ tones, 90+ effects, and AUv3 support, and it's free during the 2026 launch period.

Theo NakamuraJul 10, 20267 min read
Roland Melody Flip palette library showing creative palettes tagged by mood, BPM, and key
Software

Roland Melody Flip Review: AI Co-Writer Explained

Roland Melody Flip analyzes your audio and suggests melodies, chords, bass, and drums. Here's what it does, how it works, and who it's for in 2026.

Theo NakamuraJun 29, 20269 min read
Best Drum Machines — and Grooveboxes in 2026
Hardware

Best Drum Machines and Grooveboxes in 2026: A Buyer's Guide

Our 2026 guide to the best drum machines and grooveboxes, comparing the Roland TR-8S, Elektron Digitakt II, Akai MPC One+ and more by sound, use, and price.

Elena MarshJun 12, 20268 min read
Roland TR-808 drum machine, the source of the 808 sound
Hardware

What Is an 808? The Drum Machine and the Bass Sound, Explained

An 808 is two things: the Roland TR-808 drum machine and the tuned sub-bass kick named after it. The full story, the signature sounds, and how to make 808s.

Priya RamanMay 10, 202615 min read
Roland TR-8S drum machine on a producer's desk
Hardware

Roland TR-8 / TR-8S Tips: Getting More Out of Roland's Modern Drum Machine

Practical tips for the Roland TR-8 and TR-8S drum machines — sound design, sample loading, performance techniques, and the hidden features that take your patterns from generic to musical.

Elena MarshMay 10, 20268 min read

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