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

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