Roland Cloud News

Introducing ZENOLOGY FX

7/29/2021

Authentic Roland keyboard and synthesizer effects for your DAW.

Microhouse Sample Pack Now Available

7/27/2021

A premium sample collection for house styles by sound designer Staniz.

TD-50X Session Series: Jazz and Vintage 01 Now Available

7/27/2021

Classic acoustic kits for the TD-50X V-Drums sound module.

Zenbeats 2.2.1 Now Available!

7/27/2021

Update to the latest version of Zenbeats today.

New Trap Sample Pack Now Available

7/20/2021

A premium sample collection for trap styles by Triad Sounds.

Classic Trance and World Instruments Sound Packs Now Available

7/20/2021

New sounds for the ZENOLOGY Software Synthesizer and Roland instruments with the ZEN-Core Synthesis System.

Expand Your Sound With New ZEN-Core Sound Packs!

7/13/2021

Beats Kingdom and Classic R&B Essentials for ZENOLOGY and compatible ZEN-Core hardware.

Nu-Deep House Sample Pack Now Available

7/13/2021

A premium sample collection for house styles by Mind Flux.

D-50 Ambient Patch Collection Now Available

7/13/2021

Ambient sounds for the D-50 Software Synthesizer by Rostislav Trifonov.

TD-50X Session Series: Metal 01 Now Available

7/8/2021

New metal kits for the TD-50X V-Drums sound module.

Test Drive The XV-5080 For Free!

7/7/2021

Test Drive the XV-5080 plugin for free until July 31st. All you need is a Roland Account.

New Jam Tracks Now Available!

7/7/2021

New premium multitrack play-along songs with pro session musicians.

Trap X Soul Sample Pack Now Available!

7/7/2021

A new premium sample collection for trap and soul styles by YnK Audio.

Lo-Fi Trap Sample Pack Now Available

6/29/2021

A premium sample collection for trap styles by Soundtrack Loops.

JUNO-106 Pads and Stabs Now Available

6/29/2021

Divergent tones for the JUNO-106 Model Expansion for ZENOLOGY and compatible ZEN-Core hardware by Matt Thibideau

Drill Trap Sample Pack Now Available

6/22/2021

Premium sample collection for trap styles by YnK Audio.

Fresh Zen-Core Sound Packs!

6/22/2021

New sounds for the ZENOLOGY Software Synthesizer and Roland instruments with the ZEN-Core Synthesis System.

Register your TR-06 and get six months of Roland Cloud Pro membership for FREE!

6/17/2021

Combine your Roland TR-06 with a Roland Cloud membership and take your productions to a whole new level.

Introducing Jam Tracks!

6/15/2021

Premium multitrack play-along songs with pro session musicians.

TD-50X Session Series: Rock 01 Now Available

6/15/2021

Powerful rock kits for the TD-50X V-Drums sound module.

Indie Dance Sample Pack Now Available

6/15/2021

New premium sample collection for dance styles by Alin Dimitriu.

New R&B Soul Sample Pack!

6/8/2021

Premium Sample Collection for R&B Styles by LEX Sounds.

New ZEN-Core Sound Packs are Now Available

6/8/2021

Escape From Megalopolis and Dual Personality Sound Packs in Roland Cloud.

JUNO-106 Space Pop Now Available

6/8/2021

Space pop sounds for the JUNO-106 Software Synthesizer by Triad Sounds.

JD-800 Cosmic Now Available

6/8/2021

Spacey tones for the JD-800 Model Expansion for ZENOLOGY and compatible ZEN-Core hardware by Huston Singletary.

Happy 606 Day!

6/6/2021

Test Drive the TR-606 Software Rhythm Composer for free all month long.

New Sample Packs Now Available in Roland Cloud Manager!

5/27/2021

Slap House and Melodic Tech House Sample Packs Now Available.

Test Drive all of our Model Expansions inside ZENOLOGY for free!

5/25/2021

Download the latest version of ZENOLOGY and try the JD-800, JUNO-106, SH-101, JUPITER-8, and JX-8P Model Expansions

JUPITER-X Editor Now Available!

5/25/2021

Graphical Editor/Librarian Software for the JUPITER-X and JUPITER-Xm.

Take ZENOLOGY to the Next Level with More Sound Packs!

5/25/2021

Chicago House and Gothic Choir ZEN-Core tones now available.

Darkwave and EDM Sample Packs Now Available!

5/20/2021

Premium sample packs for music production.

Two New Patch Collections for the JUNO-60 Software Synthesizer

5/20/2021

Enhance your compositions with Future Bass and Synth Pop sounds.

Important Roland Cloud Manager Update

5/19/2021

Release notes and special instructions for updating to Roland Cloud Manager 2.5.13 for 2.5.11 users.

New Sound Packs Available!

5/11/2021

Two New ZEN-Core Sound Expansion Packs.

New Sample Packs!

5/11/2021

Classic Deep House and Minimal Sample Collections.

New Patch Collections for the SH-2 and SYSTEM-100 Software Synthesizers

5/11/2021

Analog Effects and Modular Techno sounds now available.

Rubix + Roland Cloud Pro Membership

5/6/2021

Register your Rubix audio interface and get six months of Roland Cloud Pro membership for FREE!

Two New Sample Packs Now Available!

5/4/2021

Disco and Chilled Electronica Premium Sample Collections.

TD-50X Upgrade Now Available!

4/29/2021

Purchase the TD-50X Upgrade and receive a year of Pro Membership for free.

Modern Industrial and Ethereal Realms Sound Packs Now Available!

4/27/2021

Two New ZEN-Core Sound Expansion Packs

Three New Sample Packs Now Available!

4/27/2021

Cinematic percussion, electronic one-shots and lo-fi House grooves right in your DAW.

JUNO-106 French House Patch Collection Now Available!

4/20/2021

French house sounds for the JUNO-106 Software Synthesizer by Van Derand.

The Original 128 Patches for the JUNO-106 are now available!

4/20/2021

Enjoy the original JUNO-106 factory presets for the JUNO-106 Software Synthesizer for free! 

JUPITER-8 Vintage String Machines Now Available

4/14/2021

Archetypal analog string tones for the JUPITER-8 Model Expansion for ZENOLOGY and compatible ZEN-Core hardware by Matt Thibideau.

French House and Festival Trance Essentials Sound Packs Now Available!

4/14/2021

Two new ZEN-Core Sound Expansion Packs.

SYSTEM-8 Driven Patch Collection Now Available!

4/6/2021

Urgent tones for the hardware and software versions of the SYSTEM-8 synthesizer by sound designer Francis Preve.

Loyalty Program Update

3/26/2021

Everything you need to know about your instrument accruals.

New TR-909: This Is 909 Pack Collection Now Available

3/23/2021

Defining sounds for the TR-909 Software Rhythm Composer from Nebula Nine.   

New Techno Sample Packs Now Available!

3/23/2021

Dance to your own rhythm with three new high-energy sample packs.

Add More Sounds to ZENOLOGY With Two New Sound Packs!

3/23/2021

Two new ZEN-Core Sound Expansion Packs.

New Sample Packs Now Available!

3/9/2021

Analog House, Pop, and Reggaeton Sample Packs now available in Roland Cloud Manager

New ZEN-Core Sound Packs!

3/9/2021

Two new ZEN-Core Sound Expansion Packs

TB-303 Acid Trance Patch Collection Now Available

3/3/2021

Acid sounds for the TB-303 Software Synthesizer from Nebula Nine.  

Two New Model Expansion Sound Packs Now Available!

3/3/2021

New sounds for the JX-8P and JUPITER-8 Model Expansions inside of ZENOLOGY.

JD-800 Model Expansion Now Available!

3/2/2021

JD-800 Model Expansion for ZENOLOGY and compatible ZEN-Core hardware

Introducing: VERSELAB Production Pack

2/25/2021

Register your MV-1 VERSELAB and get over 350 new sounds and one year of Roland Cloud Pro for FREE!

Zenbeats 2.1 Now Available!

2/25/2021

Find your creative flow with the future of ZEN! New Features and VERSELAB MV-1 Hardware Integration

Four Brand New ZEN-Core Sound Packs in Roland Cloud

2/18/2021

New Sound Expansion Packs for ZENOLOGY and ZEN-Core compatible Roland Hardware!

Welcome the JUNO-60 Software Synthesizer!

2/16/2021

Detailed recreation of the JUNO-60 synthesizer in a modern plug-in instrument.

New Patch Collections for the JUNO-60!

2/16/2021

Synthwave & Cyber City patch collections for the JUNO-60 by modern sound designers

Introducing Roland Cloud Sample Packs!

2/11/2021

Premium collections of royalty-free WAV files for sample-based music creation.

New Model Expansion Sound Packs Now Available!

2/9/2021

Fresh sounds for Model Expansions inside Zenology!

Model Expansions Now Available for FANTOM Users

2/9/2021

Introducing Model Expansions inside your FANTOM with our latest update

Two New Patch Collections for the JUNO-106!

2/2/2021

Enjoy fresh House & Trap sounds created by Sample Tools by Cr2.

New Sound Packs Available in Zenbeats!

1/21/2021

Fresh tones for the ZC1 Synthesizer

JUPITER-8 Analog Funk Patch Collection Now Available!

1/19/2021

Funky ’80s sounds for the JUPITER-8 Software Synthesizer from sound designer Francis Preve.  

New ZEN-Core Sound Packs in Roland Cloud!

1/19/2021

Two New ZEN-Core Sound Expansion Packs

Roland Articles: January Digest

1/19/2021

What's New with Roland Articles in January

TR-808 Modern Hip-hop Beats Now Available!

1/12/2021

Bold kits and patterns for the TR-808 Software Rhythm Composer from sound designer Charles Burchell.

New ZEN-Core Sound Packs

1/7/2021

Two New ZEN-Core Sound Expansion Packs

Happy Holidays From Roland Cloud!

12/28/2020

Thank you for being a part of our family this year.

Two New ZEN-Core Sound Packs

12/22/2020

Two New ZEN-Core Sound Expansion Packs

D-50 '90s Pop Patch Collection Now Available!

12/15/2020

Throwback patches for the D-50 Software Synthesizer.

Brand New ZEN-Core Sound Packs!

12/15/2020

Two New ZEN-Core Sound Expansion Packs

Fresh ZEN-Core Sound Packs In Roland Cloud!

12/8/2020

Two New ZEN-Core Sound Expansion Packs.

Updating RCM 2.5.8

12/2/2020

Instructions for updating Roland Cloud Manager 2.5.8

SYSTEM-8 Mystical Patch Collection Now Available!

12/1/2020

Otherworldly patches for the hardware and software versions of the SYSTEM-8 Synthesizer.

SYSTEM-8 Electronic Patch Collection Now Available!

12/1/2020

Charged patches for the hardware and software versions of the SYSTEM-8 Synthesizer by sound designer J. Scott G.

ZEN-Core Fully Loaded

11/25/2020

Get over 700 sounds and a year of Roland Cloud Pro membership for free.

JUNO-106 Fully Loaded

11/25/2020

Buy the JUNO-106 Lifetime Key and get seven designer patch collections for free!

Play 4 Life

11/25/2020

For a limited time, purchase one year of Roland Cloud Pro or Ultimate Membership and get free Lifetime Keys.

Zenbeats Black Friday Sale

11/25/2020

Discover tons of new packs for all membership tiers

What's New at Roland Articles

11/20/2020

Learn more about Artists, Songs, Composition, and Roland Products

New ZEN-Core Sound Packs Released!

11/17/2020

Two New ZEN-Core Sound Expansion Packs now available.

JUNO-106 Chill 106 Patch Collection Now Available

11/10/2020

Chillwave sounds for the JUNO-106 Software Synthesizer by sound designer J. Scott G. 

New ZEN-Core Sound Packs in Roland Cloud

11/10/2020

Two New ZEN-Core Sound Expansion Packs now available.

Test drive Roland’s classic JUNO-106 Software Synthesizer in November

11/5/2020

Experience the JUNO-106 all month long for free with a Roland Account!

Important Information About Your Account

11/4/2020

Roland Cloud is migrating our payment system to FastSpring

JUPITER-8 Dream Techno Patch Collection Now Available!

11/3/2020

Alluring sounds for the JUPITER-8 Software Synthesizer by the sound design team at Mind Flux. 

Brand New ZEN-Core Sound Packs Available

11/3/2020

Two New ZEN-Core Sound Expansion Packs

PROMARS Future Funk Patch Collection Now Available

10/20/2020

Visionary funk patches for the PROMARS Software Synthesizer by sound designer J. Scott G.

New ZEN-Core Sound Packs!

10/20/2020

Two New ZEN-Core Sound Expansion Packs now available.

ZENOLOGY Pro Analog Icons Bundle Sale!

10/15/2020

For a limited time, Roland Cloud is offering a ZENOLOGY Pro bundle as a single Lifetime Key purchase.

SYSTEM-100 Electro Disco Patch Collection Now Available!

10/13/2020

Eclectic sounds for the SYSTEM-100 Software Synthesizer by sound designer J. Scott G.

Important News: macOS Big Sur Update

10/9/2020

Critical information about macOS Big Sur.

Two New ZEN-Core Sound Packs Now Available!

10/6/2020

Two New ZEN-Core Sound Expansion Packs

SYSTEM-100 Klang Patch Collection Now Available

10/1/2020

Modular patches for the SYSTEM-100 Software Synthesizer by sound designer Francis Preve

TR-606 Now Available!

10/1/2020

An underground classic drum machine returns as a modern plug-in for your DAW.

ZENOLOGY Pro and Zenbeats 2.0 Now Available in Roland Cloud

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

Important Roland Cloud Manager Update

9/23/2020

Be on the look out for a new version of Roland Cloud Manager!

XV-5080 Sky House Patch Collection Now Available!

9/22/2020

Heavenly patches for the XV-5080 Software Synthesizer by sound designer J. Scott G.

JUNO-106 New Tech Patch Collection Now Available!

9/15/2020

Cutting-edge patches for the JUNO-106 Software Synthesizer from Mind Flux.

TR-909 Dark Techno Patches Now Available!

9/9/2020

Dark techno kits and patterns for the TR-909 Software Rhythm Composer from Mike Frade of Raw Loops.

Happy 909 Day!

9/9/2020

Test Drive the TR-909 from September 9th to September 30th with a Roland Account!

New Patches from Brothertiger!

9/1/2020

Chillwave Patches for the JUNO-106, JX-3P, JUPITER-8, & SH-2 Software Synthesizers by Brothertiger

Two New ZEN-Core Sound Packs Available Now!

9/1/2020

Two New Production-Focused ZEN-Core Sound Expansion Packs

JUPITER-8 Model Expansion Now Available!

9/1/2020

JUPITER-8 Model Expansion for ZENOLOGY and compatible ZEN-Core hardware.

Your Own 808 With One Lifetime Key Payment

9/1/2020

Buy the Roland TR-808 Plugin for $149 and get Two Patch & Pattern Collections for Free

DYNAMIX II Presents 8-0-8!

8/25/2020

Miami bass kits and patterns for the TR-808 Software Rhythm Composer by Dynamix II. Plus an exclusive interview!

JUPITER-8 Epic Jupiter Patch Collection Available Now!

8/25/2020

Colossal sounds for the JUPITER-8 Software Synthesizer from sound designer J. Scott G.

Four New ZEN-Core Sound Packs Available Now!

8/18/2020

Four New Production and Instrument-Focused ZEN-Core Sound Expansion Packs

SH-101 Dark Dream Techno Patches Are Here!

8/18/2020

Dreamy patches for the SH-101 Software Synthesizer from Mind Flux.

JUNO-106 Dark Techno Patch Collection Now Available!

8/11/2020

Mysterious sounds for the JUNO-106 Software Synthesizer from sound designer Mike Frade of Raw Loops.

TR-808 Dark Techno Patch Collection Now Available

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 For FREE

8/8/2020

Test Drive the TR-808 from August 8th to August 31st with a Roland Account in Celebration of 808 Day!

JUNO-106 Model Expansion Now Available

8/4/2020

JUNO-106 Model Expansion for ZENOLOGY and compatible ZEN-Core hardware.

New SYSTEM-8: Modern System Patch Collection Now Available!

7/28/2020

Modern patches for the hardware and software versions of the SYSTEM-8 Synthesizer by sound designer Alin Dimitriu.

More New ZEN-Core Sound Packs!

7/28/2020

Four New Production and Instrument-Focused ZEN-Core Sound Expansion Packs

New ZEN-Core Sound Packs Now Available!

7/21/2020

Four New Production-Focused ZEN-Core Sound Expansion Packs

SH-101 Model Expansion - Now Available!

7/16/2020

SH-101 Model Expansion for ZENOLOGY and compatible ZEN-Core hardware.

Three New JV-1080 Patch Collections!

7/14/2020

Three Diverse Patch Collections for the JV-1080 from our Designer Series

Two New ZEN-Core Sound Packs Now Available!

7/14/2020

Two New Production-Focused ZEN-Core Sound Expansion Packs

JUNO-106 Synth-Pop Patch Collection by Espen Kraft

7/7/2020

'80s-Inspired Synth-Pop Sounds for the JUNO-106 Software Synthesizer

JX-8P Model Expansion - Now Available!

6/30/2020

JX-8P Model Expansion for ZENOLOGY and compatible ZEN-Core hardware.

New SYSTEM-8 Frontiers Patch Collection

6/25/2020

Futuristic sounds for the hardware and software versions of the SYSTEM-8 Synthesizer.

More ZEN-Core Sound Packs Now Available!

6/25/2020

Five New Instrument-Focused ZEN-Core Sound expansion Packs

New ZEN-Core Sound Packs Now Available!

6/16/2020

Five New ZEN-Core Sound Packs now available in Roland Cloud Manager

PROMARS: Curiosity Patch Collection Now Available in Roland Cloud

6/16/2020

Evocative sounds for the PROMARS Software Synthesizer.

Introducing Our SH-2: Space Aged Patch Collection

6/9/2020

Out-of-this-world sounds for the SH-2 Software Synthesizer in Roland Cloud.

Welcome to The New and Improved Roland Cloud

5/12/2020

New Features. New Memberships. New Sounds.

Welcome to Roland Cloud's Updated News Page

5/12/2020

One central location for all things Roland Cloud

Beatport Producer Challenge

5/4/2020

Calling all producers! Roland Cloud is proud to be part of the Beatport Producer Challenge

404 Day: Batteries Occasionally Included

4/4/2020

To celebrate 404 Day, we bring you this list of serendipitous musical innovations.

SRX PIANO I and SRX PIANO II Available Now

3/24/2020

Rare and Elegant Concert Pianos from the SRX Series

Presenting the Rob Acid TB-303 Collection

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.

Synthwave Patch Collection

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.

Meet the Makers: Steve Levine

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.

Roland Cloud at NAMM 2020

1/16/2020

January 16th - 19th. Come Visit us at The Roland Booth at NAMM This Year!

Artist Profile: DJ Greg "Stryke" Chin

1/16/2020

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.

Join Roland Cloud at CES 2020

12/26/2019

Roland at CES in Las Vegas, Nevada Jan. 7-10

Roland Cloud Presents the XV-5080

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.

macOS Catalina Update

12/5/2019

Roland Cloud is now compatible with Catalina.

Roland Cloud Presents Three New SRX Instruments!

11/19/2019

A trio of new virtual instruments based on three classic SRX titles!

IMSTA FESTA Toronto

10/10/2019

Join Roland Cloud at Ryerson University RTA on October 12th, 2019 and enjoy our Toronto Playlist.

Artist Spotlight: Paul Sidoti

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.

8 Secrets of the 808

9/24/2019

Roland Cloud presents eight lesser-known tips that will enhance your 808 beats and bring your compositions to the next level!

TR-909 Grooves: Michelle Sparks

9/9/2019

Otherworldly sonic landscapes from the Arizona techno visionary.

909 Spotlight: "Vogue" by Madonna

9/9/2019

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.

909 Spotlight: Remission by Skinny Puppy

9/9/2019

This landmark industrial album is also one of the earliest cited recordings to feature the TR-909.

TR-909 Grooves: John Tejada

9/9/2019

The groundbreaking electronic artist shares exclusive TR-909 grooves.

TR-909 Grooves: Blandy

9/9/2019

Exclusive TR-909 grooves from the prolific UK dance music artist.

TR-909 Grooves: The Bloody Beetroots

9/9/2019

Sir Bob shares TR-909 grooves illustrating exactly why The Bloody Beetroots is an electronic music force of nature.

TR-909 Grooves: Tangelene Bolton

9/9/2019

The prolific film, TV, and game composer shares a set of exclusive TR-909 grooves.

AES New York 2019

9/3/2019

Listen, learn and connect with Roland Cloud at AES 2019 and enjoy our “Innovative Engineering” playlist.

IMSTA FESTA New York

9/3/2019

Join Roland Cloud at IMSTA FESTA New York on September 7th, 2019 and enjoy our NYC playlist.

Artist Spotlight: Angela Piva

8/21/2019

Music industry veteran Angela Piva talks Naughty By Nature, her long history with Roland, and the future of music: the kids!

Howard Jones

8/12/2019

Roland Cloud is proud to present this exclusive interview with the legendary musician.

Freekazoidz: Exclusive Tracks

8/8/2019

Seattle based multi-instrumentalists and prognosticators share eight exclusive tracks using the TR-808!

808 Day: #my808

8/8/2019

What's your 808 story? We want to hear about that experience, that beat, that song—the moment that changed everything.

MG The Future: Exclusive Tracks

8/8/2019

DJ, composer, producer, and high-profile YouTuber, MG The Future shares eight exclusive tracks using our TR-808!

Synthlanta! Playlist

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.

DJ Pierre Masterclass

7/18/2019

Roland Cloud presents a masterclass with DJ Pierre, whose group Phuture kick-started the acid house movement.

Mystery Skulls: Roland Cloud Exclusives

7/18/2019

Electro-soul songwriter Luis Dubuc shares four exclusive new tracks using the D-50 Beyond Fantasia patch collection.

ANDR3X: Phuture Wave

7/10/2019

Roland Cloud presents an exclusive track by electronic music master ANDR3X using the D-50 "Beyond Fantasia" patch collection.

D-50 "Beyond Fantasia"

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.

Happy 4th of July from Cozmo D of Newcleus

7/4/2019

Are you ready to "Jam On It"?

Happy Canada Day with The Darcys

7/1/2019

Jason Couse of Toronto-based studio masters The Darcys talks about Roland Cloud.

Artist Spotlight: Mary Ancheta

7/1/2019

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.

Artist Spotlight: The Bloody Beetroots

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.

Artist Spotlight: Caspar D

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.

Artist Spotlight: Simex

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.

Artist Spotlight: Robert Cheek

6/3/2019

We caught up with Robert Cheek to discuss making a song work, synthesizers, and how technology influences his process.

Artist Spotlight: Benjamin Soma

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.

So Long and Thanks for all the Synths!

5/17/2019

Check out this photo journal for a little glimpse into the creative energy of Superbooth 2019.

Roland Cloud Presents Roland SRX STUDIO

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.

Roland Cloud at Superbooth 2019

5/3/2019

Roland Cloud is proud to be a part of synthesizer extravaganza Superbooth 2019 at the FEZ-Berlin Youth Center.

TB-303 USA Battle of the Bass Line Winners

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.

Meet the Makers: Carma Studio and Symplesound

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.

Artist Spotlight: OCnotes

4/12/2019

OCnotes transcends genre definitions to determine his own artistic trajectory.

Roland Cloud at Synthplex 2019

3/28/2019

Join us at the inaugural Synthplex festival in Burbank!

Legacy Series: A Guy Called Gerald

3/26/2019

From the Hacienda to the acid house hall of fame, A Guy Called Gerald is both tastemaker and renegade.

Meet the Makers: The New TB-303

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.

TB-303: How Does it Work?

3/19/2019

Make creation simple with a graphic tour of the TB-303.

Selective Synthesis: "Higher State of Consciousness"

3/12/2019

The 303’s ever-morphing, analog bass is the bedrock of the rhythm track, upon which a nervous breakbeat dances.

Legacy Series: Josh Wink

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.”

It's As Easy As 303

3/8/2019

Roland Cloud presents a curated playlist of tracks that helped immortalize the iconic Roland TB-303.

Selective Synthesis: "Acid Tracks"

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.

Vintage Sound, Fresh Interface

3/3/2019

Roland Cloud welcomes the genre-defining Roland TB-303 to our suite of software instruments.

Patches & Patterns Now Available!

3/3/2019

Patches, kits, and patterns that faithfully recapture the sound of vintage acid house production, as well as modern melodic techno grooves.

Artist Spotlight: Blandy

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.

Artist Video: Carlos Felipe of D'LUX Private Reserve

2/13/2019

Carlos Felipe of D'LUX Private Reserve takes Drum Studio - Acoustic One for a spin.

Artist Spotlight: CloudNone

2/11/2019

CloudNone possesses a unique, dreamy sound, both utterly contemporary and timeless.

Drum Studio - Acoustic One Now Available!

1/24/2019

Roland Cloud Adds Drum Studio - Acoustic One, Classic Drums with Extended Sampling and Modern Manipulation.

SRX WORLD Now Available!

1/24/2019

Roland Cloud is proud to add SRX WORLD to our expanding collection.

Legacy Series: Cozmo D and Newcleus

12/13/2018

Team Roland Cloud is honored to present an interview with hip-hop pioneer Cozmo D of Newcleus.

SRX DANCE TRAX Now Available!

12/7/2018

Roland Cloud presents SRX DANCE TRAX, created in the spirit of Roland's seminal hardware board with reimagined versatility.

Artist Spotlight: MG The Future

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.

Selective Synthesis: "Hunter"

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.

Artist Spotlight: Tangelene Bolton

11/20/2018

At 27, film & TV composer Tangelene Bolton has accomplished more in her career than many twice her age.

Selective Synthesis: "Heart of Glass"

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.

Veteran’s Month Playlist: Sound and Service

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.

Artist Spotlight: M-Beatz

11/9/2018

From drumline to producer, this 808 Day Showcase winner is all about the feel and vibe.

Altered States with the JUPITER-8

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!

Selective Synthesis: "O Superman"

11/5/2018

Both playful and ominous, the song’s lyrics were sung through the Roland VP-330 Vocoder Plus.

Artist Spotlight: Sergey Morozov

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.

JUNO-106: A Present from the Past

10/31/2018

Team Roland Cloud brings you a playlist that celebrates the continued versatility of the Juno-106.

Artist Spotlight: Jose Jasso

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.

1983 Meets the JX-3P

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.

Enduring Earworm: Harold Faltermeyer and “Axel F”

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.