Roland has registered the 303, 808 designs as trademarks

Roland has quietly filed for trademark protection (Unionsmarkenanmeldung) in Germany for the designs of the TB-303 and TR-808.

Like a studio onstage: Orbital tells us their live rig synth secrets

It’s a dazzling audiovisual show, with eye-popping visuals, plus an overflowing connection of synths. Orbital share their secrets for live performance and jamming with CDM’s David Abravanel.

David Abravanel - January 4, 2019

Ectomorph, legendary Detroit duo of nerdy techno, finally get their 2xLP

BMG and Erika, playing together as Ectomorph, are about to do a full double LP album release on Halloween. And what you get is a magnum opus of weird, improvisational madness with machines. It’s about time – for Ectomorph, and for techno.

Peter Kirn - October 18, 2018

Live techno after Polish punk and communism: Dyktando of Brutaż

Peter Kirn - August 21, 2018

If a classic 303 sound is what you need in your iOS set up then read on

Ashley Elsdon - June 27, 2018

Listening, the secret of sound design: Francis Preve at Loop

Peter Kirn - May 18, 2018

It’s 303 day, and Roland are teasing new AIRA gear

Peter Kirn - March 3, 2018

Here are some of our favorite MeeBlip triode synth jams

Peter Kirn - August 19, 2017

Here’s how Roland improves upon the original 303 sequencer

Peter Kirn - September 27, 2016

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