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909 Day: freebies, sales, and celebrations
It’s 909 Day again, and a moment to reflect on the beauty of Tadao Kikumoto’s rhythm composer masterpiece. HAND CLAP. Let’s RIDE.
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Roland’s 808 Day: animated films, apparel collabs, patterns, parties, software deals
Roland has largely shifted product announcements to other dates, but 808 Day is still a party. And every year brings some left-field surprise. This year, it’s animated films. But that’s perfect for your 808 Day celebration, even if it’s just a party of you, a drum machine, and a night off.
Peter Kirn - August 8, 2025
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303 Day: the freaky CDM Megaroundup
It’s 303 Day. Roland is giving away licenses for its TB-303 plug-in if you act fast. The Internet, for its part, will make you feel like you’re actually on acid. Let’s go.
Peter Kirn - March 3, 2025
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Roland just modeled the JC-120 Jazz Chorus in software
Peter Kirn - January 16, 2025
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Roland is celebrating Bandcamp Friday with 3 months free Ultimate Studio
Peter Kirn - October 4, 2024
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JX-3P gets a PG-200, circuit mod, as Roland continues plug-in UI overhauls
Peter Kirn - October 25, 2023
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808 Day round-up: music, deals, downloads and … a Roland BMX bike?!
Peter Kirn - August 8, 2023
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Recreating The Prodigy’s synth sounds on the original hardware – full of great tricks
Peter Kirn - July 29, 2023
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TR-8S owners can get a free sound pack from Underground Resistance’s Recon X
Peter Kirn - June 27, 2023
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