Roland 808: sneakers, fashion, and Twitch

So-called 808 Day isn’t until later this week, but Roland has announced two upcoming collaborations already. Bingo cards out: this year it’s “New Balance shoes” and “Twitch livestream with Grandmaster Flash.” And the real news here is that 8.08 Day will kick off a big change for Twitch DJs.

Roland TR-909: the hat, the shirt, a nearly-free sound pack

A pricey jacket may have overshadowed the rest of the news, but yes, Roland does have some 909 swag and sounds for those of us on a budget, too.

Peter Kirn - September 10, 2021

Imagine clubbing, space odyssey-style, with this pandemic-proof suit concept

If you can’t be rid of the pandemic, why not transform the clubber? A speculative project has you suiting up like you’re going to encounter Alien or ask to open the pod bay doors – but its futuristic features are all real and doable, right now.

Peter Kirn - April 29, 2020

The Roland TR-808 is getting its own pair of Puma shoes

Peter Kirn - April 13, 2018

Roland’s SH-101 – you could also play it while downhill skiing

Peter Kirn - October 30, 2017

These guys reacting to Maschine MK3 is kind of hilarious

Peter Kirn - September 14, 2017

The making of a fanciful album imagining a post-apocalyptic future

Peter Kirn - October 19, 2016

When Milliner, Musician Collaborate, You Get This Crazy Music Hat

Peter Kirn - July 23, 2015

On Apple Watch, Sound Design Translates into Haptic Feel

Peter Kirn - April 7, 2015

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