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Music Technology & Gear

Roland Expands Its Iconic Boutique Series With the JUPITER-08 and the All-New n/vision Wavetable Synthesizer

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Executive Overview Since its inception in 2015, Roland’s Boutique series has carved out a unique, highly revered space in the modern electronic music production landscape. By bridging the gap between vintage analog warmth and contemporary digital workflow, the ultra-compact desktop synthesizers have brought legendary hardware within reach of producers, bedroom artists, and touring professionals alike. … Read more

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Inside the CRSSD Lab: How Roland and Chapter One are Turning Electronic Music Fans into Producers

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Executive Overview Amidst the sun-drenched concrete and palm trees of San Diego’s Waterfront Park, the bi-annual CRSSD Festival serves up a sensory overload of deep house, techno, and live electronic acts. Temperatures routinely hover around a balmy 32°C (90°F), driving thousands of festival-goers toward ice-cold beers, shady spots, and the ocean breeze. Yet, tucked away … Read more

Music Technology & Gear

Inside the CRSSD Lab: How Roland and Chapter One are Turning Electronic Music Fans into Producers

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Executive Overview Amidst the sun-baked, 32°C palm-lined expanse of San Diego’s Waterfront Park, tens of thousands of electronic music enthusiasts gather twice a year for the CRSSD Festival. Dressed in standard festival attire—tank tops, short shorts, UV-blocking sunglasses, and clutching condensation-beaded ice-cold beers—the crowd pulses to the relentless, synchronized thump of underground house and techno. … Read more

Music Technology & Gear

Inside the CRSSD Lab: How Roland and Chapter One are Turning Electronic Music Festival-Goers into Active Creators

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Executive Overview Amidst the sun-drenched concrete and palm trees of San Diego’s Waterfront Park, the bi-annual CRSSD Festival serves up a sensory overload of deep house, techno, and live electronic acts. Temperatures routinely hover around a punishing 32°C (90°F), drawing out a sea of festival-goers outfitted in tank tops, vibrant sunglasses, and ice-cold brews. Yet, … Read more

Music Technology & Gear

Inside the CRSSD Lab: How Roland and Chapter One are Turning Electronic Music Fans into Producers

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Executive Overview Amidst the sun-drenched concrete and palm trees of San Diego’s Waterfront Park, the bi-annual CRSSD Festival serves up a sensory overload of sub-bass, strobe lights, and seaside revelry. As temperatures hover around a sweltering 32°C (90°F), thousands of festival-goers navigate the grounds in a sea of tank tops, neon sunglasses, and ice-cold brews. … Read more

Electronic & Club Culture

Executive Overview: Roland’s Strategic Leap Into the Heart of Manhattan

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Japanese electronic musical instrument giant Roland is expanding its direct-to-consumer footprint by launching its very first standalone retail flagship in the United States. Situated in the vibrant, culture-rich landscape of Manhattan’s Meatpacking District at 414 West 14th Street, the upcoming retail space represents a massive milestone for the corporation. Spanning an expansive 9,000 square feet … Read more

Music Technology & Gear

Revolutionizing the Retail Experience: Inside Roland’s First-Ever Standalone U.S. Flagship Store in New York City

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Executive Overview In a monumental move for the music technology and retail sectors, the Roland Corporation is staking a permanent, physical claim in the United States with the announcement of its first-ever standalone U.S. flagship store. Scheduled to open its doors this autumn in the cultural and creative epicenter of New York City, the massive … Read more

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Bridging Eras of Electronic Music: Techno Pioneer Kevin Saunderson Leads Roland’s 909 Day Masterclass in Detroit

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Executive Overview Electronic music history converged in the heart of the Motor City as Roland celebrated its annual "909 Day"—a global homage to the iconic TR-909 Rhythm Composer first released in 1983—with a high-profile live workshop in Detroit. Anchored by techno founding father and member of the legendary Belleville Three, Kevin Saunderson, the event bridged … Read more

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