Part of Roland's Boutique Series, the SE-02 monophonic analog synthesizer represents the first collaboration with select synth makers for its new Designer Series sound machines.

So, when Roland announced the Gaia 2 — a long overdue update to its 13-year-old virtual analog synth — I was cautiously optimistic. The S-1 and SH-4D were signs the company was heading in the ...

One of the criticisms that’s been levelled at Roland’s Boutique series has been that the modules contained within it are digital rather than analogue. The Boutique Designer Series addresses this issue ...

This week, Roland and Studio Electronics unveil a brand new mono analog synth, Native Instruments drops a toy box full of quirky sounds and Output introduces us to its new studio desk Platform ...

Jup-8000 V is a software recreation of the Roland JP-8000, an analogue modelling synth that found favour with trance producers following its release in the late ‘90s, beloved for its supersaw ...

There are a huge number of synth options, though. In this guide we have pure analogue synth recommendations across different budgets, and some incredible digital and hybrid models - very much the ...

The Roland JP-8000 was a virtual analogue synthesizer, employing digital waves and filters. By today’s standards, the filter could be regarded as harsh and whistly-sounding, but its status for ...

Roland basically abandoned pure analog synths. Instead it's been focused on improving its digital instruments and software that pay homage to the past, while embracing the future.But here's the ...

The GR-55 benefits from 24-bit Analog-to-Digital and Digital ... There are two versions of the GR-55 guitar synthesizer available. The GR-55GK flavor includes a Roland GK-3 divided pickup and ...

Speaking of dance, the genesis of acid house is a fun example of the effect the evolving synth had on music. The now-famous Roland TB-303, which was actually one of the last analog synths but had ...