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Here at SM Mastering, we understand that audio engineering is deeply rooted in the gear and innovations that came before us. Half a century of elec...
Looking Back at the Legacy Behind the Roland 50th Anniversary Celebration
The roland 50th anniversary celebration gave the global audio community a chance to reflect on five decades of game-changing technology. Since its ...
Specifications of Iconic Roland Studio Gear
Practical Studio Workflow Tips Inspired by Vintage Hardware
Integrating the aesthetic and workflow of classic Roland gear into your modern digital audio workstation (DAW) sessions can dramatically elevate yo...
Additional product view and interface angle for Roland 50th Anniversary celebration.
Embrace Saturation: Vintage Roland units often saturated internal circuitry. Use subtle tape or console emulation plugins on your drum busses to re...
Commit Early: Avoid endless MIDI tweaking. Bounce your synth lines and drum sequences to audio tracks early in the mixing process to speed up your ...
Focus on Transient Shaping: Classic Roland analog drums feature sharp, punchy attacks. Use dedicated transient shapers to enhance the click of the ...
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