Tag: roland

  • A trip to “L.A.”

    A trip to “L.A.”

    One day in 1987, “Mannequin” was playing in theaters around town, featuring Starship’s hit song “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” … Yeah! That’s what power ballads sounded like back then! 😎 But on that day, I didn’t go to the movies; instead, I went to my favorite music store in my hometown. I didn’t really…

  • Synthesizers in Rock Music

    Synthesizers in Rock Music

    Hi! I (Carsten) grew up with a big brother who really loves rock music. Of course, I listened to his music too. Queen, Deep Purple, Pink Floyd, The Who… One of the first songs I learned to play on the bass was “My Generation” by The Who, but of course without the fast parts : ). Then my brother…

  • New horizons

    New horizons

    When rock music travels through new horizons of technology. Once upon a time… a decade in which everything seemed possible. Be it in technology, fashion, or music. In the 80s, synthesizers, samplers, and drum machines dominated the music scene. Every year brought a new innovation: new synthesis methods for synthesizers, new ways to produce music, and…