MATRIXSYNTH: Roland

Thursday, January 22, 2026

NINA bass ‪


video upload by Tomo in der Muhlen

"NINA bass ‪@melbourneinstruments‬ #eurorack #techno #electronicmusic #analogsynthesizer"

Roland TR-1000 on drums.

Behringer JN-80 - Sounds Like a $HIT - I mean, sounds like a synth lol


video upload by Noir Et Blanc Vie - After Hours

"Look, what am I supposed to say, it sounds fine, it plays fine, it's not a bad product.... BUT, how can I be excited about something that I don't care about. It literally sounds like a synth, not bad, not great, not inspiring, BUT who cares. It's a tool, use it if you got it. I could make an album with it as easily as a real Juno-60/106. I wouldn't buy it, but that's not because of any other reason than I don't need another synth lol. Behringer JN-80 is fine, but a Cmaj7#11 is the same no matter what the brand. Don't push brands, push creativity.

#BehringerJN80 #NAMM2026 #Synthesizer"

Was Acid House Invented in India?


video upload by Alex Ball

"A look at Charanjit Singh's outlying recording 'Synthesizing - Ten Ragas to a Disco Beat' from 1982.

0:00 Intro
0:41 History
3:21 Interview with Johanz Westerman
6:31 Why does it sound like Acid House?
9:20 Differences to Acid House
10:48 Conclusions
12:17 Patron Jam - One Raga to a 909 Beat

Huge thanks to Johanz Westerman
https://ballyhoostudio.nl
https://bandcamp.com/johanzwesterman

A tutorial on how to program Raga Bhairav on a 303 or equivalent is on Patreon
www.patreon.com/AlexBallMusic"

Roland TR-1000 and eurorack | Hypnotic dance


video upload by Jay Hosking

"Please support my work on Patreon: / jayhosking
Buy the album here: https://jayhosking.bandcamp.com

This is a set of live, improvised dance music performed on a eurorack skiff with the Roland TR-1000. The TR-1000 provides most of the drums, and the eurorack does everything else.

00:00 - Archaios
07:33 - Elan vital
13:42 - Magnetic sleep
21:58 - Entelechy

I'm really happy with how this set turned out, and will probably try the setup again. I'd also love to give it a shot in a live environment, with actual humans dancing.

Eurorack modules:
Noise Engineering Zularic Repetitor - Gates (rhythms)
Noise Engineering Gamut Repetitor - Pitch (notes)
ALM Busy Circuits Pamela's New Workout - Synchronization, modulation, and LFOs
Forge.TME Vhikk X - Drone
Frequency Central Product - Bass
Mutable Instruments Rings - String synth
Noise Engineering Desmodus Versio - Reverb for Rings
Eowave Domino - Subtractive synth
Happy Nerding FX Aid XL - Delay for Domino
Bastl Citadel Wave Bard - Percussion
Bastl Citadel FX Wizard - Glitchy effects for Wave Bard
Qu-Bit Nautilus - Delay (on a send)
Befaco STMix - Send mixer for Nautilus
Intellijel Mixer 1U - Mixer out for Product and Domino
Intelljel Headphones 1U - Mixer out for Rings"

A Love Story - Roland Cloud CR-78 First Look


video upload by Starsky Carr

"The Roland CR-78 CompuRhythm is one of the most iconic drum machines ever made — and now it’s back as a stunningly accurate ACB emulation inside Roland Cloud. In this video I take a deep dive into the CR-78 plugin, exploring its legendary analog sound, programmable patterns, classic rhythms, and all the powerful new features that go far beyond the original 1978 hardware.

The original CR-78 was the world’s first programmable drum machine and became famous for its warm analog voices, signature presets and musical groove. It appeared on countless classic records — from Phil Collins and Blondie to early synth-pop, post-punk and electronic pioneers.

In this demo I explore:

Roland’s ACB (Analog Circuit Behaviour) modelling technology

How the CR-78 patterns, fills and variations work

Sound shaping with decay, tuning, gain and metallic tone

MIDI CC control and DAW automation

Live performance workflow and pattern programming

Why this is so much more than just a retro drum machine

If you love vintage drum machines, classic analog rhythms, synthwave, post-punk, electronic music production or hardware-accurate software instruments, this is one you don’t want to miss.

🎛 Classic analog warmth
🥁 Programmable rhythms & fills
🎚 Deep sound design
🎹 Full MIDI control
🔥 Perfect for synthwave, electro, indie, pop & film scoring

The CR-78 may look simple — but it’s a seriously powerful creative tool once you start digging in."

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Jamuary 21st 2026 - Wobbly Cops ft. Gunerius


video upload by Captain Credible

"Good cop / bad cop try their hardest to apprehend the baddies. But god damn it they are loose cannons! Teetering on the brink, about to burst with justice. #CasioSK-1 #polyendTracker #rolandS1 #rolandP6 #EventideH90"

OBNE Parting // An Innovative Approach to Lo-Fi Effects


video upload by Jorb

0:00 Intro
1:30 Hands on / Delay
9:54 Glitch Knob
14:23 Modulation
18:35 Dissolve
25:28 I get lost
29:44 TR-1000 / drum machine demo
34:25 Matriarch / ambient demo



"Parting is a box of pleasant surprises. Moments of chance will give bursts of a glitch delay that can smear into a reverb, modulated by tremolo or vibrato, filtered, and, most importantly, dissolved into lofi aliasing or stretched out reverse. All of this may jump around in halves and octaves of itself - it’s up to you and Parting, together.
Controls

Dissolve has two functions. Below noon, it reduces sample rate, creating an increasingly degraded version of the signal. Above noon, it reverses the signal, and repeatedly cuts the reverse clock in half as the knob is turned, creating an increasingly long and degraded reverse.

Rate sets the rate of the modulation LFO, which is also the frequency of triggers for moments of chance.

Depth sets the depth of the LFO.

Shape sets the LFO shape: Sine, Square, Reverse Saw, Saw, Random Sine, Random Square, Envelope

Chance allows random bits of signal to enter the delay/reverb buffer during an LFO cycle.

Smear adds diffusion and feedback to the delay lines, turning them into a lush reverb as the knob is turned up.

Glitch creates various clock subdivisions.

Time sets the timing of the delay/reverb, as well as the reverse.

Filter sets the cutoff point of the post-dissolve filter.

Mix sets the blend of dry and wet signal.

Aux switch for tap tempo, half speed, or preset switching.

Soft-touch On/Off footswitch with relay switching for minimal switch noise"

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Roland Announces ZENOLOGY GX for iPad



Press release follows:

The Acclaimed ZEN-Core Synthesis System Captured in a Powerful Standalone Instrument for iPad

Anaheim, CA, January 20, 2026 — Roland announces the upcoming release of ZENOLOGY GX for iPad, the first flagship Roland instrument designed for Apple’s tablet platform. Delivering the core feature set of the recently introduced ZENOLOGY GX for macOS and Windows, this new version brings Roland’s acclaimed ZEN-Core Synthesis System to a standalone instrument for iPadOS.

ZENOLOGY GX for iPad puts thousands of genre-defining Roland sounds at the fingertips of performers and creators, complemented with a modern high-definition UI, an advanced sound browser, integrated creative tools, and much more. ZENOLOGY GX for iPad is scheduled for release in early 2026 as a free download with all features unlocked for a limited time. After the debut period ends, the instrument will be available through free and premium Roland Cloud memberships or a Lifetime Key purchase."

Introducing the CR-78 Software Rhythm Composer


video upload by RolandChannel

"The CR-78 Software Rhythm Composer brings an iconic Roland instrument into the future. Designed for modern production, it delivers expressive rhythm programming with unmistakable analog character. Introduced in 1978, the CR-78 was the world’s first computer-controlled programmable drum machine, shaping the sound of pop, post-punk, disco, and electronic music with its distinctive tonal signature and human feel.

Recreated using component-level modeling, this plug-in delivers the authentic sound of the original along with modern sound-shaping and advanced sequencing tools. The CR-78 is available now with a Roland Cloud Ultimate membership or Lifetime Key purchase.

To learn more about the CR-78, please visit: https://www.roland.com/global/product..."

Monday, January 19, 2026

Throbbing Gristle / Adrenaline (cover)


video upload by Gachi-Lynn Records

And the original:

Throbbing Gristle - Adrenaline

video upload by Spoonhaus

Industrial Pioneers!!

http://www.throbbing-gristle.com

Actium cover on MMT-8


video upload by Collector Current

"In this video I show you my cover of the Aphex Twin song 'Actium' from the Selected Ambient Works 85-92 album.

Gear used: Alesis MMT-8, Roland R-8, Roland SH-01A, Yamaha TX802, Mackie 1402VLZ4, Empress Zoia.

Blog: https://blog.jacobvosmaer.nl/
Music: https://music.jacobvosmaer.nl/"

Roland Juno-60 61-Key Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer (Near Mint)

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via this eBay listing

"Roland Juno-60 in near mint condition. This iconic 1980s analog polysynth is known for its lush, warm pads, punchy basses, and the legendary built-in chorus that has defined countless classic tracks.

I purchased this directly from the original owner who bought it brand new. There are barely any scratches on the whole synth just some very light scratches and a small mark on one wood side panel. This is by far the cleanest Juno-60 I’ve seen on Reverb in the past year.

Condition:

Cosmetic: Excellent overall; minimal wear with a tiny mark on one wood side panel.
Functional: Fully functional—all keys, sliders, switches, patch memory, and chorus work perfectly.
Maintenance: Recently cleaned and serviced; ready to play or record.
Features:
61 keys, 6-voice polyphony
Classic Roland analog VCOs and VCFs
Signature built-in chorus effect
Patch memory for 56 presets
MIDI retrofit possible

This Juno-60 is an exceptionally clean example, perfect for collectors, performers, or studio use. Don’t miss your chance to own one of the most beloved analog synths of all time!"

RSF Kobol with Vesta Kozo DIG-420 - part 1/2 #rsfkobol #vestakozodig420 #polyendtracker


video upload by analogia pl

"RSF Kobol with Vesta Kozo DIG-420 (plus some Roland PH-830 and H3000).

Polyend Tracker plays a sequence on the Kobol via CV/gate. Gate on another channel triggers delays in Vesta and yet another channel with gate sequentially switches between presets in Kobol. Sound complex but is quite simple."

Roland TR-1000 + TB-303: Techno jam


video upload by Freaky Tweaky

Marty Supreme Inspired 80s Track with the Juno 60


video upload by the nightwater

"Someone just saw Marty Supreme 😂. Trying to be like OPN with the 80s sounds. Quick jam with the Roland Juno 60 and the Dave Smith Tempest. Some reverb from the Strymon Bigsky Mx."

Sunday, January 18, 2026

Jamuary 18th 2026 - Prototype Pretense


video upload by Captain Credible

"This sequencer has been in the prototype stage for as long as I can remember. Does it need more features? Definately yes. Is it intuitive for new users? No. Will I ever finish it? ehm...
#motherbrain #rolandP6 #rolandS1 #tonic"

Roland MPG-80 Super Jupiter Programmer SN 521671

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via this eBay listing

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Roland D-50 Linear Synthesizer SN GB55334

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via this eBay listing

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Roland TR-1000 Techno Jam


video upload by Acid Alex

Roland SA-09 (1980) — Vintage Analog Organ Showcase


video upload by BellaBell

"This is the Roland SA-09 Saturn 09, a 44-key organ synthesizer from 1980, manufactured in Japan.
It’s built around a master oscillator (S10430) with an octave divide-down chip (AY-3-214), delivering that classic fully polyphonic, organ-style tone.

In this showcase, I’m focusing on the core sounds, variations, and character of the built-in analog chorus and vibrato (BBD MN3009) — which is a significant part of its vibe.

Reverb: Blackhole
Master: The God Particle

Sorry in advance if the camera is a bit shaky in this video 🙏

#vintagekeys , #vintagesynth , #analogsynth"
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