Introduction to SP-404 sampler
As the go-to sampler for pro producers and musicians in every genre, the Roland SP-404 is an ambitious creative tool that can expand your own musical horizons. In this free workshop, you’ll get hands-on with the latest SP-404MkII, learning how to use the core features to record, edit and chop up samples, add effects and create drum rhythms using the pattern sequencer, then trigger your creations on the fly in the heat of a live gig. Whatever your level of experience, there’s something to learn.
⏲️ 30 minutes
🏷️ Free
Master your DJ set with SP-404 Serato integration
SP-404MKII Version 5 brings native integration to Serato DJ Lite, Pro and Serato Studio software, taking your DJ performances and studio sessions to a new level. This free 30-minute 1-2-1 workshop will demonstrate how you can perform and manipulate Serato seamlessly from SP-404MKII controls for enhanced performance and production possibilities.
⏲️ 30 minutes
🏷️ Free
DAW-less Recording (AIRA)
Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) with sequencing software is not the only option for modern artists who want to create and perform electronic music. In this free workshop, we’ll use the groundbreaking Roland AIRA synth series to demonstrate how music creation using hardware can allow for greater freedom, expression and spontaneity. Whatever style of electronic music you plan to make, expect a dynamic hands-on session that shows you how to take your creativity to the next level.
⏲️ 30 minutes
🏷️ Free
Creating beats on TR Drum Machines
The launch of the Roland TR-808 in 1980 heralded a new era of programmable drum machines, and half a century later, the TR methodology is still a core technique in beat-based music. In this free workshop, we’ll show you everything you need to get started on the TR-8S and TR-6S, from programming basic beats and grasping the grid-editing process, to working with different sound engines, adding effects and mastering substeps, velocity, probability and scatter to make your music stand out.
⏲️ 30 minutes
🏷️ Free