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CR-78, more BOSS pedals: Roland adds more software for this Mad World
More vintage Roland gear is bound for official plug-in versions. Here’s the surprise: the CR-78 gets the nicest, most detailed software rendition yet. We also round out those nice BOSS pedals. It could be just what you need for some extra classic Roland gear in the software rig.
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Roland Cloud now has BOSS pedals; here’s what you should know
Roland has quietly added eight classic BOSS Effects pedals as Roland Cloud plug-ins, including OD-1 OverDrive, PH-1 Phaser, DS-1 Distortion, and more. That’s a welcome addition, but you should know where to find still more effects in Roland Cloud’s expansive, if sometimes confusing, lineup.
Peter Kirn - May 21, 2025
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BOSS DR-55 drum machine from 1979, now a free plug-in
The first Dr. Rhythm device, the DR-55, was used by post-punk artists and the likes of Depeche Mode, New Order, The Cure, Sisters of Mercy, and Thomas Dolby. And now its sounds are in a free plug-in.
Peter Kirn - November 27, 2024
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BOSS is bringing back an 80s Roland rackmount delay in a collab with the late Eddie Van Halen
Peter Kirn - May 18, 2023
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Here’s Bruce McCulloch and a BOSS DR-660 for peak 90s drum machine vibes
Peter Kirn - May 17, 2023
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BOSS SL-2 is the slicer in a compact pedal with loads of powers, MIDI, and stereo in & out
Peter Kirn - November 1, 2022
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BOSS DS-1W is the DS-1’s first solid-state distortion pedal update in decades
Peter Kirn - October 6, 2022
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