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1/21/2021
Fresh tones for the ZC1 Synthesizer
1/19/2021
Funky ’80s sounds for the JUPITER-8 Software Synthesizer from sound designer Francis Preve.
Two New ZEN-Core Sound Expansion Packs
What's New with Roland Articles in January
1/12/2021
Bold kits and patterns for the TR-808 Software Rhythm Composer from sound designer Charles Burchell.
1/7/2021
12/28/2020
Thank you for being a part of our family this year.
12/22/2020
12/15/2020
Throwback patches for the D-50 Software Synthesizer.
12/8/2020
Two New ZEN-Core Sound Expansion Packs.
12/2/2020
Instructions for updating Roland Cloud Manager 2.5.8
12/1/2020
Otherworldly patches for the hardware and software versions of the SYSTEM-8 Synthesizer.
Charged patches for the hardware and software versions of the SYSTEM-8 Synthesizer by sound designer J. Scott G.
11/25/2020
Get over 700 sounds and a year of Roland Cloud Pro membership for free.
Buy the JUNO-106 Lifetime Key and get seven designer patch collections for free!
For a limited time, purchase one year of Roland Cloud Pro or Ultimate Membership and get free Lifetime Keys.
Discover tons of new packs for all membership tiers
11/20/2020
Learn more about Artists, Songs, Composition, and Roland Products
11/17/2020
Two New ZEN-Core Sound Expansion Packs now available.
11/10/2020
Chillwave sounds for the JUNO-106 Software Synthesizer by sound designer J. Scott G.
11/5/2020
Experience the JUNO-106 all month long for free with a Roland Account!
11/4/2020
Roland Cloud is migrating our payment system to FastSpring
11/3/2020
Alluring sounds for the JUPITER-8 Software Synthesizer by the sound design team at Mind Flux.
10/20/2020
Visionary funk patches for the PROMARS Software Synthesizer by sound designer J. Scott G.
10/15/2020
For a limited time, Roland Cloud is offering a ZENOLOGY Pro bundle as a single Lifetime Key purchase.
10/13/2020
Eclectic sounds for the SYSTEM-100 Software Synthesizer by sound designer J. Scott G.
10/9/2020
Critical information about macOS Big Sur.
10/6/2020
10/1/2020
Modular patches for the SYSTEM-100 Software Synthesizer by sound designer Francis Preve
An underground classic drum machine returns as a modern plug-in for your DAW.
9/25/2020
ZENOLOGY Pro with Full Editing Support and Zenbeats 2.0 Music Creation App with Mobile-Ready ZC1 Software Synthesizer Powered by the ZEN-Core Synthesis System Now Available
9/23/2020
Be on the look out for a new version of Roland Cloud Manager!
9/22/2020
Heavenly patches for the XV-5080 Software Synthesizer by sound designer J. Scott G.
9/15/2020
Cutting-edge patches for the JUNO-106 Software Synthesizer from Mind Flux.
9/9/2020
Dark techno kits and patterns for the TR-909 Software Rhythm Composer from Mike Frade of Raw Loops.
Test Drive the TR-909 from September 9th to September 30th with a Roland Account!
9/1/2020
Chillwave Patches for the JUNO-106, JX-3P, JUPITER-8, & SH-2 Software Synthesizers by Brothertiger
Two New Production-Focused ZEN-Core Sound Expansion Packs
JUPITER-8 Model Expansion for ZENOLOGY and compatible ZEN-Core hardware.
Buy the Roland TR-808 Plugin for $149 and get Two Patch & Pattern Collections for Free
8/25/2020
Miami bass kits and patterns for the TR-808 Software Rhythm Composer by Dynamix II. Plus an exclusive interview!
Colossal sounds for the JUPITER-8 Software Synthesizer from sound designer J. Scott G.
8/18/2020
Four New Production and Instrument-Focused ZEN-Core Sound Expansion Packs
Dreamy patches for the SH-101 Software Synthesizer from Mind Flux.
8/11/2020
Mysterious sounds for the JUNO-106 Software Synthesizer from sound designer Mike Frade of Raw Loops.
8/8/2020
Dark techno patterns and kits for the TR-808 Software Rhythm Composer from sound designer Mike Frade of Raw Loops.
Test Drive the TR-808 from August 8th to August 31st with a Roland Account in Celebration of 808 Day!
8/4/2020
JUNO-106 Model Expansion for ZENOLOGY and compatible ZEN-Core hardware.
7/28/2020
Modern patches for the hardware and software versions of the SYSTEM-8 Synthesizer by sound designer Alin Dimitriu.
7/21/2020
Four New Production-Focused ZEN-Core Sound Expansion Packs
7/16/2020
SH-101 Model Expansion for ZENOLOGY and compatible ZEN-Core hardware.
7/14/2020
Three Diverse Patch Collections for the JV-1080 from our Designer Series
7/7/2020
'80s-Inspired Synth-Pop Sounds for the JUNO-106 Software Synthesizer
6/30/2020
JX-8P Model Expansion for ZENOLOGY and compatible ZEN-Core hardware.
6/25/2020
Futuristic sounds for the hardware and software versions of the SYSTEM-8 Synthesizer.
Five New Instrument-Focused ZEN-Core Sound expansion Packs
6/16/2020
Five New ZEN-Core Sound Packs now available in Roland Cloud Manager
Evocative sounds for the PROMARS Software Synthesizer.
6/9/2020
Out-of-this-world sounds for the SH-2 Software Synthesizer in Roland Cloud.
5/12/2020
New Features. New Memberships. New Sounds.
One central location for all things Roland Cloud
5/4/2020
Calling all producers! Roland Cloud is proud to be part of the Beatport Producer Challenge
4/4/2020
To celebrate 404 Day, we bring you this list of serendipitous musical innovations.
3/24/2020
Rare and Elegant Concert Pianos from the SRX Series
3/3/2020
An exclusive new patch collection by house music master, Rob Acid. Celebrate the legacy of the little silver bass machine's with 48 fresh patterns for your tracks.
2/19/2020
256 patches for the JUNO-106, SYSTEM-8, JX-3P, and JUPITER-8 are the tools you need to create immaculate synthwave architecture.
2/7/2020
The legendary producer shares details about his workflow, describes some of the differences between working on games and albums, and offers tips for young composers.
1/16/2020
January 16th - 19th. Come Visit us at The Roland Booth at NAMM This Year!
DJ Greg "Stryke" Chin took some time to speak with us about live performance, his role at Avid, and how to sweeten your tracks with reverb.
12/26/2019
Roland at CES in Las Vegas, Nevada Jan. 7-10
12/10/2019
A Swiss Army knife in the world of sample-based libraries, the XV-5080 remains as vital today as it was upon its release.
12/5/2019
Roland Cloud is now compatible with Catalina.
11/19/2019
A trio of new virtual instruments based on three classic SRX titles!
10/10/2019
Join Roland Cloud at Ryerson University RTA on October 12th, 2019 and enjoy our Toronto Playlist.
9/24/2019
From big synths to big guitar sounds, this rock and roll lifer has it covered. Roland Cloud presents an exclusive interview, rare tracks, and a curated playlist.
Roland Cloud presents eight lesser-known tips that will enhance your 808 beats and bring your compositions to the next level!
9/9/2019
Otherworldly sonic landscapes from the Arizona techno visionary.
At the heart of the classic is its use of the Roland TR-909. The crisp attack of the drum machine defines the track, evoking the heady world of New York City and its fashionistas.
This landmark industrial album is also one of the earliest cited recordings to feature the TR-909.
The groundbreaking electronic artist shares exclusive TR-909 grooves.
Exclusive TR-909 grooves from the prolific UK dance music artist.
Sir Bob shares TR-909 grooves illustrating exactly why The Bloody Beetroots is an electronic music force of nature.
The prolific film, TV, and game composer shares a set of exclusive TR-909 grooves.
9/3/2019
Listen, learn and connect with Roland Cloud at AES 2019 and enjoy our “Innovative Engineering” playlist.
Join Roland Cloud at IMSTA FESTA New York on September 7th, 2019 and enjoy our NYC playlist.
8/21/2019
Music industry veteran Angela Piva talks Naughty By Nature, her long history with Roland, and the future of music: the kids!
8/12/2019
Roland Cloud is proud to present this exclusive interview with the legendary musician.
8/8/2019
Seattle based multi-instrumentalists and prognosticators share eight exclusive tracks using the TR-808!
What's your 808 story? We want to hear about that experience, that beat, that song—the moment that changed everything.
DJ, composer, producer, and high-profile YouTuber, MG The Future shares eight exclusive tracks using our TR-808!
7/26/2019
As Roland Cloud descends upon the Peach State for IMSTA FESTA, we offer a sampling of some of its capital city’s finest musical ambassadors.
7/18/2019
Roland Cloud presents a masterclass with DJ Pierre, whose group Phuture kick-started the acid house movement.
Electro-soul songwriter Luis Dubuc shares four exclusive new tracks using the D-50 Beyond Fantasia patch collection.
7/10/2019
Roland Cloud presents an exclusive track by electronic music master ANDR3X using the D-50 "Beyond Fantasia" patch collection.
7/8/2019
Fresh patches that reframe the classic sound of the D-50 in a modern context, harnessing its powerful synthesis engine in new ways.
7/4/2019
Are you ready to "Jam On It"?
7/1/2019
Jason Couse of Toronto-based studio masters The Darcys talks about Roland Cloud.
Mary Ancheta has made her name as an in-demand accompanist, composer, and solo performer. No matter what she does, it’s with a style and grace distinctly Canadian and authentically her own.
6/19/2019
The brainchild of Italian producer Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo, The Bloody Beetroots is a force of nature, cranking out high energy dance music with touchpoints across a swath of styles.
6/12/2019
Our final Battle of the Bass Line winner shares his thoughts about the parallels between anthropology and music, and how a lifelong pursuit of art is an expression of the soul.
6/5/2019
Psytrance DJ and Battle of the Bass Line winner Simex waxes philosophical about '90s electronic music, Greek mythology, and how a waveform can represent the universe.
6/3/2019
We caught up with Robert Cheek to discuss making a song work, synthesizers, and how technology influences his process.
5/24/2019
Battle of the Bass Line winner sheds light on his creative process and music's power to help us express ourselves and cope.
5/17/2019
Check out this photo journal for a little glimpse into the creative energy of Superbooth 2019.
5/7/2019
Created in the spirit of the seminal hardware board, Roland SRX STUDIO is jam-packed with crystalline tones to bring a new level of clarity to your tracks.
5/3/2019
Roland Cloud is proud to be a part of synthesizer extravaganza Superbooth 2019 at the FEZ-Berlin Youth Center.
5/2/2019
The competition was fierce and we received many stellar submissions. We are pleased to announce the three winners of our TB-303 USA Battle of the Bass Line.
4/18/2019
Jim Stout of Carma Studios and Symplesound's Francis Preve engage in an exclusive round table discussion about life as synth sound designers.
4/12/2019
OCnotes transcends genre definitions to determine his own artistic trajectory.
3/28/2019
Join us at the inaugural Synthplex festival in Burbank!
3/26/2019
From the Hacienda to the acid house hall of fame, A Guy Called Gerald is both tastemaker and renegade.
3/19/2019
Roland's Engineering team in Hamamatsu, Japan takes us behind the design of the new virtual version of the iconic TB-303.
Make creation simple with a graphic tour of the TB-303.
3/12/2019
The 303’s ever-morphing, analog bass is the bedrock of the rhythm track, upon which a nervous breakbeat dances.
3/11/2019
As part of 30 Days of 303, we caught up with Josh to talk about creation, collaboration, competition, and what he used to compose “Higher State of Consciousness.”
3/8/2019
Roland Cloud presents a curated playlist of tracks that helped immortalize the iconic Roland TB-303.
3/4/2019
It would be no surprise if “Acid Tracks” was the first signal sent back by the Voyager satellite. Somewhere in some alternate reality, this groove somersaults over and over.
3/3/2019
Roland Cloud welcomes the genre-defining Roland TB-303 to our suite of software instruments.
Patches, kits, and patterns that faithfully recapture the sound of vintage acid house production, as well as modern melodic techno grooves.
2/19/2019
We caught up with the EDM veteran to discuss his creative process and how the Roland Cloud makes composing more convenient than ever.
2/13/2019
Carlos Felipe of D'LUX Private Reserve takes Drum Studio - Acoustic One for a spin.
2/11/2019
CloudNone possesses a unique, dreamy sound, both utterly contemporary and timeless.
1/24/2019
Roland Cloud Adds Drum Studio - Acoustic One, Classic Drums with Extended Sampling and Modern Manipulation.
Roland Cloud is proud to add SRX WORLD to our expanding collection.
12/13/2018
Team Roland Cloud is honored to present an interview with hip-hop pioneer Cozmo D of Newcleus.
12/7/2018
Roland Cloud presents SRX DANCE TRAX, created in the spirit of Roland's seminal hardware board with reimagined versatility.
11/29/2018
MG The Future is a DJ, composer, producer, and high-profile YouTuber whose composing, beats, and gear reviews have garnered him a massive following.
11/21/2018
The militaristic spiraling of the Roland TR-909, in stereo, weaves a helix of percussive reverie. The listener is immediately drawn into a caustic world of intrigue.
11/20/2018
At 27, film & TV composer Tangelene Bolton has accomplished more in her career than many twice her age.
11/14/2018
Sometimes a song’s intro is so iconic, so cinematic, it transports the listener to a specific time or place within seconds of hearing it. Blondie’s “Heart of Glass” has one of those lead-ins.
11/11/2018
To honor our veterans, Roland Cloud presents "Sound and Service,” a playlist thanking artists for both their military service and musical influence.
11/9/2018
From drumline to producer, this 808 Day Showcase winner is all about the feel and vibe.
11/7/2018
The JUPITER-8 helped define the electronic sound of the 1980s with its thick and beefy tones. Today’s playlist draws from the top tier of Jupiter enthusiasts with genre-defining hits!
11/5/2018
Both playful and ominous, the song’s lyrics were sung through the Roland VP-330 Vocoder Plus.
11/2/2018
In Sergey Morozov’s words, he’s been “carried away by music since my youth.” Our second 808 Day Showcase winner grew up in a small village surrounded by music.
10/31/2018
Team Roland Cloud brings you a playlist that celebrates the continued versatility of the Juno-106.
10/29/2018
Jose shares his thoughts about music’s power to heal, the evolving role of guitar, and why it’s important not to strive too hard for perfection.
10/26/2018
To celebrate the unveiling of Roland Cloud’s JX-3P, we’ve curated this playlist of songs that blew our minds back in 1983.
10/25/2018
Both energetic and oddly haunting, the song is a staple of its decade of origin. The composer behind this oddity was a music industry veteran and Giorgio Moroder-protégé named Harold Faltermeyer.
10/17/2018
The JX-3P features classic Roland DCO polyphonic architecture with the latest ACB technology!
8/29/2018
Thank you to all who participated. The results are in!
7/26/2018
A performance by electronic music icon and Roland Lifetime Achievement Award winner Thomas Dolby.
4/27/2018
Sherry St. Germain shares the musical secrets in her DNA.
