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Roland’s AIRA Compact: bite-sized versions of TR drum machine, JUNO-60 synth, vocal FX
They’re smaller and cheaper than the Boutique series and first-gen AIRA, they’re battery-powered, and they pack a surprising amount of functionality and hands-on control. Roland has a new compact platform for the AIRA, and they look cute and fun.
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Roland gives TR-707, 727 official software treatment
I’ve been eyeing that 7×7-shaped hole in Roland Cloud for a while, and I know I’m not alone. Now Roland has added the 707 and 727 drum machines to their growing software back catalog.
Roland Verselab MV-1 combines drum machine, looper, melody, vocals
Roland’s latest outgrowth from their shared hardware platform is a groove machine, song arrangement tool, and looper – one that acknowledges some people want to do both beats and vocals.
Roland’s Boutique JU-06A JUNO is insanely fun [Review]
Peter Kirn - September 5, 2019
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No new products, but Roland celebrates #808day with free gear updates
Peter Kirn - August 8, 2018
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What to know about Roland’s mini, dockable “boutique” synths
Peter Kirn - October 2, 2015
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