Roland to open first North American flagship store in New York City
Roland Corp. plans to open its first flagship store in North America in early October at 414 West 14th Street in Manhattan. The new retail destination will unite the Roland,…
Roland restocks TR-1000 drum machine with firmware update and new Editor
Roland announced the return of its TR-1000 Rhythm Creator drum machine in limited quantities, available through retailers Thomann and Sweetwater. This news arrives alongside firmware version 1.20, which adds lo-fi…
Roland releases Minion-themed GO:KEYS 3 keyboard for beginners
Roland has announced the upcoming October release of the GO:KEYS 3 Minion, a specialized portable keyboard developed in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences. According to a report from Music…
Mayer EMI releases major Aurora 5.0 firmware update for MD850 Vibes synth
Mayer EMI has officially released Aurora 5.0, the largest free firmware update to date for its MD850 Vibes desktop synthesizer, according to a report by gearnews. This significant software expansion…
Stagecraft Software releases new Cenere synthesizer
Stagecraft Software has announced the availability of Cenere, a new software synthesizer designed to emulate the sonic qualities of vintage instruments. According to Synthtopia, the instrument utilizes a subtractive architecture…
XILS-lab releases MemoryTone software synthesiser
Grenoble-based developer XILS-lab has launched MemoryTone, a new software synthesiser plugin designed to recreate the architecture of the early-1980s Memorymoog while adding modern capabilities for music production. Attack Magazine reported…
Antonus releases 3620 keyboard controller with ARP-inspired design
Antonus has introduced the 3620, a full-size keyboard controller designed to replicate the form and control philosophy of the original ARP 3620 while delivering modern MIDI and CV capabilities. According…
New piano competition launches in Dorset for emerging pros
A new performance platform for emerging professional pianists launches in Weymouth, Dorset, with its inaugural final scheduled for February 13, 2027. The Weymouth International Piano Competition (WIPC) targets musicians aged…
Roland launches free Melody Flip AI tool with Sony CSL
Roland has officially released Melody Flip, a new AI-assisted composition tool developed in partnership with Sony Computer Science Laboratories. According to We Rave You, the software is available at no…
Roland launches Melody Flip creative tool for music production
Roland Corporation has officially released Melody Flip, a new creative software tool designed to assist music producers in overcoming writer's block and generating original compositions. According to Music Instrument News,…
Roland launches decade-long anniversary campaign with new product pipeline
Roland Corporation has initiated a global anniversary campaign titled "Then. Now. Next." to commemorate the tenth year since its landmark 2016 livestream event, The Future. Redefined. According to Music Instrument…
Korg Prologue Synthesizers Gain Expanded Synthesis Capabilities
Sound designer Scott McAuley has unveiled Elixir Volume 1, a fresh sound library and oscillator collection for the Korg Prologue synthesizer family. This release expands the sonic possibilities of the…