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Roland’s pedal concept uses AI to let you process everything with anything
The concept prototype Project LYDIA by Roland Future Design Lab uses machine learning tech from Neutone to turn any input into a “tone.” But this isn’t just about “modeling” — far from it. It lets you process anything with anything else. Beatboxing, field recordings — anything becomes an input. That emphasis on sampling and messing around in the real world might make it the opposite of genAI sound. This is tech that demands you go out and play.
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What to know about the Roland TR-1000, from voices to slicing to samples
Roland’s new flagship drum machine leaked everywhere. But we’ve got details on what’s new under the hood, including specifics on analog voices, expanded ACB modeling and other digital features, and new sampling powers, direct from the source. You wanted a new monster from Japan? You got it.
Peter Kirn - October 1, 2025
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Roland is teasing something big, under “Tomorrow Returns”
It sounds like the next Bond movie*, but “Tomorrow Returns” heralds a “Major Legacy Drop” from Roland, with the addition that “Something is Coming Soon.” What is Something? It seems we actually get a grainy image:
Peter Kirn - September 25, 2025
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Roland gear gone tiny in new Bandai capsule collection for Japan
Peter Kirn - August 8, 2025
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Roland’s 808 Day: animated films, apparel collabs, patterns, parties, software deals
Peter Kirn - August 8, 2025
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Lush, warm Juno-style 6-voice for Ableton Live: Monomono Maya
Peter Kirn - July 25, 2025
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New free VCV Rack modules: chaotic oscillators, HP word generator, drums
Peter Kirn - July 21, 2025
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