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Key Features
INSPIRE THE MUSIC, 50 Years of Roland History is a comprehensive journey into the musical world of Roland. Spanning Roland's monumental 50-year history, this hardback coffee-table style book spans the entire history of Roland from its conception to becoming one of the most influential and well-known music brands ever created.
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Product Ref: 293771
Roland has long been a household name across the world, renowned as one of the most groundbreaking music brands ever created. Their instruments and studio gear have revolutionised how we make music time and time again. INSPIRE THE MUSIC delves into the rich history of Roland from the company’s inception all the way to modern day. Jam-packed with articles, insights, interviews and stories, this hardcover book gives you a comprehensive look at how Roland started, evolved and became the iconic brand it is today.
The foreword is curated by musical legends Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis which details their own personal Roland collection as the creative process behind songwriting and how their styles evolve along with the equipment. In total, the book features 400 colour pages filled with images of classic/modern day gear as well as artists and more.
INSPIRE THE MUSIC is jam-packed with over 60 featured articles spanning over 50 years of music tech history with insights from award-winning record engineers, musicians, songwriters and educators. It includes behind-the-scenes stories behind the birth of legendary synthesizers such as the JUPITER-8 as well as all the iconic instruments/gear that revolutionised music over the years. Whether it was the Space Echo stompbox that was championed by the Jamaican dub scene or the rise of the Octapad’s popularity within Indian Music, this book has something for everyone.
Over 90 interviews are included with legendary artists and engineers such as DJ Jazzy Jeff, Rachel Z, Sister Bliss, Swizz Beats, Steve Levine and many more. It includes hundreds of beautiful images of Roland instruments with annotations and insights into the magic that went into creating them. From grooveboxes and drum machines to the birth of the groundbreaking digital pianos and synthesizers that set a new precedent in the music world.
