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Roland Expands Boutique Series With Two New Synths

Over the last decade, Roland has spent a lot of time finding ways to bring its older synthesizers back into the hands of modern musicians. Between its Boutique series, Roland Cloud instruments, and larger hardware synthesizers, there are plenty of ways to get those familiar Roland sounds without tra

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Roland Jupiter-08 and N/vision Boutiques

A pint-sized take on the '80s classic, the Jupiter-08 launches alongside the N/vision, a wavetable synth that promises "rich tonalities, evolving textures and sophisticated sound design"

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Roland Launches New Boutique Synthesizers

A pint-sized take on the '80s classic, the Jupiter-08 launches alongside the N/vision, a wavetable synth that promises "rich tonalities, evolving textures and sophisticated sound design"

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Roland unveils two new Boutique synths

A pint-sized take on the '80s classic, the Jupiter-08 launches alongside the N/vision, a wavetable synth that promises "rich tonalities, evolving textures and sophisticated sound design"

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Roland unveils two new Boutiques: a Jupiter-8 tribute and an all-new wavetable synth

A pint-sized take on the '80s classic, the Jupiter-08 launches alongside the N/vision, a wavetable synth that promises "rich tonalities, evolving textures and sophisticated sound design"

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Sara Landry Countersues Ex-Managers Amidst Legal Disputes

In August, London-based management firm The Night Department sued techno producer Sara Landry for breach of contract. She has now responded and countersued. The core dispute is over the management com

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Sara Landry Engaged in Legal Dispute with Former Managers

In August, London-based management firm The Night Department sued techno producer Sara Landry for breach of contract. She has now responded and countersued. The core dispute is over the management com

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Sara Landry embroiled in legal disputes in US and UK

In August, London-based management firm The Night Department sued techno producer Sara Landry for breach of contract. She has now responded and countersued. The core dispute is over the management com

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Budget Hardware Setups for Music Producers

Looking to add some hardware to your DAW setup but don’t know where to start? We're here to help

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Levon Helm’s Daughter Countersues Levon Helm Studios

She claims her successor seized control of the iconic music venue through improper means

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Levon Helm’s Daughter Countersues Levon Helm Studios

She claims her successor seized control of the iconic music venue through improper means

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DJ & Producer Union: Finding An Agent

A practical conversation about finding an agent and building a successful artist-agent relationship.

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AFEM Presents: Amplifying Your Label on Beatport

AFEM and Beatport present Amplifying Your Label on Beatport, an online webinar on best practices for your label on the platform.

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Affordable Hardware Setups for Beginner Producers

Looking to add some hardware to your DAW setup but don’t know where to start? We're here to help

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Superstar Q&A With Kany García: The Stories Behind the Songs | Billboard Latin Music Week 2026

Kany García discusses her inspiration and process when writing new songs. The 2026 Billboard Latin Music Week takes place Oct. 19-22 at the Faena Forum Miami Beach, serving as a dynamic platform celebrating the heartbeat of Latin music and culture, with a packed week of programming that includes art

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Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan Compete on David Byrne’s Gameshow in “Expectations” Video

The You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love song gets a remix in Roan’s hands

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Beyoncé’s Label Condemns Second ‘Objectively Baseless’ Lawsuit Over ‘Alien Superstar’ Sample

Parkwood Entertainment is urging a judge to end the case permanently — and punish the plaintiff with monetary sanctions.

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Cioz Explains What Raamo Wants From Demo Submissions

Anyone who’s run a record label knows how much of the A&R process happens before you even press play. Producers send long biographies, folders with twenty unfinished tracks, broken download links, and emails that could have gone to fifty other labels without changing a single word. I’ve written abou

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Devstar Makes Imperfection Part Of The Record

Many producers talk about taste like it’s a fixed thing you either have or don’t, which is usually where the conversation gets boring. Devstar (@devstar_dj) comes at it from a better angle. He is less interested in taste as an external standard and more interested in whether the record feels connect

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Monkey Safari On Twenty Years Of Making Music Together

Most producers know the feeling of working on a track so long that you eventually lose any real perspective on whether your changes are helping. Bringing someone else into the process can be one of the easiest ways out, though it also means accepting that another person might hear something complete