Paul McCabe | ROLAND
@mccabep.bsky.social
SVP Research & Innovation | Roland Future Design Lab, Roland Corporation Japan. Posts about music, music technology, creativity, collaboration, synthesizers, sampling, DAW, Star Wars, Sci Fi, and...
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Paul McCabe | ROLAND
@mccabep.bsky.social
· Jun 23
Hi Bluesky Friends! In addition to my Music Tech list, I have also created one for more general Music News. Feel free to follow, and I am always open to suggested additions!
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My sincere thanks are offered to Brea Cubit and Vanity Fair magazine for taking an interest in the impact of AI-generated music on artists and the industry, and for inviting me to contribute Roland's views.
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As AI-Artist Xania Monet Climbs the Charts, Victoria Monét’s Caught in the Uncanny Valley
The Grammy winner can’t prove the virtual singer was trained on her music or image—but “It’s not ideal,” says Monét.
www.vanityfair.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:31 PM
My sincere thanks are offered to Brea Cubit and Vanity Fair magazine for taking an interest in the impact of AI-generated music on artists and the industry, and for inviting me to contribute Roland's views.
www.vanityfair.com/culture/stor...
www.vanityfair.com/culture/stor...
Thankful to CNET for giving Roland the chance to contribute our views on purely AI-generated music in response to a recent Deezer public opinion survey:
www.cnet.com/tech/service...
www.cnet.com/tech/service...
AI Music Fools Most People, and They're Not Happy About It
A survey from Deezer and Ipsos reveals strong feelings about AI-generated tunes.
www.cnet.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Thankful to CNET for giving Roland the chance to contribute our views on purely AI-generated music in response to a recent Deezer public opinion survey:
www.cnet.com/tech/service...
www.cnet.com/tech/service...
Super excited to share the latest technology preview from Roland Future Design Lab and our partners at Neutone. Please say hello to Project LYDIA:
articles.roland.com/introducing-...
articles.roland.com/introducing-...
Introducing Project LYDIA
Discover the exciting audio effects Technology Preview from Roland Future Design Lab and Neutone.
articles.roland.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Super excited to share the latest technology preview from Roland Future Design Lab and our partners at Neutone. Please say hello to Project LYDIA:
articles.roland.com/introducing-...
articles.roland.com/introducing-...
My latest opinion piece on purely AI-generated media...
Like and subscribe, as they say! I'd appreciate it!
twentysixtyone.substack.com/p/breaking-t...
Like and subscribe, as they say! I'd appreciate it!
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Breaking the illusion.
Can we feel as strongly about AI music as we do for AI visuals?
twentysixtyone.substack.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:30 AM
My latest opinion piece on purely AI-generated media...
Like and subscribe, as they say! I'd appreciate it!
twentysixtyone.substack.com/p/breaking-t...
Like and subscribe, as they say! I'd appreciate it!
twentysixtyone.substack.com/p/breaking-t...
Okay, my electronic musician and producer friends, how's your self control today? What an amazing collection of electronic and acoustic instruments from the collection of a late true legend...
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The Florian Schneider Collection
The Florian Schneider Collection
All property to be shipped or picked up from Gardena, CA, excluding lot 441, which will ship from Germany.
Auc...
www.juliensauctions.com
October 26, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Okay, my electronic musician and producer friends, how's your self control today? What an amazing collection of electronic and acoustic instruments from the collection of a late true legend...
www.juliensauctions.com/en/auctions/...
www.juliensauctions.com/en/auctions/...
It's uniquely energizing when you experience a "hit". We are humbled by the response to the Roland TR-1000, and I am privileged to have the members of the development and marketing teams as my friends. This is a great BTS look published by Attack Magazine:
www.attackmagazine.com/features/lon...
www.attackmagazine.com/features/lon...
Drop The Boom: The Story Of The Roland TR-1000
What do you get when you combine 808 and 909 analog drum synthesis, SP-404MKII-style sampling, and input from Detroit legends like Underground Resistance? The TR-1000, a modern drum machine that is mo...
www.attackmagazine.com
October 16, 2025 at 9:01 PM
It's uniquely energizing when you experience a "hit". We are humbled by the response to the Roland TR-1000, and I am privileged to have the members of the development and marketing teams as my friends. This is a great BTS look published by Attack Magazine:
www.attackmagazine.com/features/lon...
www.attackmagazine.com/features/lon...
I will be speaking at the Music Tectonics conference in Santa Monica (in all my 8-bit glory) on November 5th- hope to see you there!
musictectonics.com/conference
musictectonics.com/conference
October 8, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I will be speaking at the Music Tectonics conference in Santa Monica (in all my 8-bit glory) on November 5th- hope to see you there!
musictectonics.com/conference
musictectonics.com/conference
My latest substack story talks about the importance of knowing the past in order to understand the present and predict the future. If you enjoy it, please subscribe!
twentysixtyone.substack.com/p/know-the-p...
twentysixtyone.substack.com/p/know-the-p...
Know the past to Design The Future (part 1)
"Beyond reality" with the Roland RD-1000
twentysixtyone.substack.com
September 10, 2025 at 5:02 AM
My latest substack story talks about the importance of knowing the past in order to understand the present and predict the future. If you enjoy it, please subscribe!
twentysixtyone.substack.com/p/know-the-p...
twentysixtyone.substack.com/p/know-the-p...
A timeline of music tech innovation spanning 150 years. What thoughts does this trigger for you?
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152 years of music tech innovation.
And I've been around for more than half of this!
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August 23, 2025 at 12:39 AM
A timeline of music tech innovation spanning 150 years. What thoughts does this trigger for you?
open.substack.com/pub/twentysi...
open.substack.com/pub/twentysi...
Ironically (because of the name), from my POV Bluesky is becoming a stream of whining and overall negativity. Stopping in here less and less because of this.
Now always focusing on being part of the solution, here is a great new music artist to check out!
music.apple.com/ca/artist/co...
Now always focusing on being part of the solution, here is a great new music artist to check out!
music.apple.com/ca/artist/co...
coatshek on Apple Music
Listen to music by coatshek on Apple Music.
music.apple.com
August 20, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Ironically (because of the name), from my POV Bluesky is becoming a stream of whining and overall negativity. Stopping in here less and less because of this.
Now always focusing on being part of the solution, here is a great new music artist to check out!
music.apple.com/ca/artist/co...
Now always focusing on being part of the solution, here is a great new music artist to check out!
music.apple.com/ca/artist/co...
Continuing to tell the journey to AI For Music from my personal viewpoint...
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open.substack.com/pub/twentysi...
AI For Music (part 2)
A deep-dive into the Principles for Music Creation with AI.
open.substack.com
August 19, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Continuing to tell the journey to AI For Music from my personal viewpoint...
open.substack.com/pub/twentysi...
open.substack.com/pub/twentysi...
Gen-Z is wired differently. I walked into the living room to have a conversation with my son and he was playing piano, watching a YouTube gaming video, and fully ready to talk without stopping anything. Me, I forgot what I wanted to talk with him about. #gen_z
August 14, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Gen-Z is wired differently. I walked into the living room to have a conversation with my son and he was playing piano, watching a YouTube gaming video, and fully ready to talk without stopping anything. Me, I forgot what I wanted to talk with him about. #gen_z
AI For Music (part 1)
The journey to a music industry-wide responsible AI initiative.
open.substack.com
August 13, 2025 at 12:44 AM
My latest story after working in Japan last week and spending time with my super-mentor Tadao Kikumoto-san...
twentysixtyone.substack.com/p/deep-liste...
twentysixtyone.substack.com/p/deep-liste...
Deep Listening
A fundamental trait of true genius.
twentysixtyone.substack.com
August 8, 2025 at 11:49 PM
My latest story after working in Japan last week and spending time with my super-mentor Tadao Kikumoto-san...
twentysixtyone.substack.com/p/deep-liste...
twentysixtyone.substack.com/p/deep-liste...
Reposted by Paul McCabe | ROLAND
HAPPY 808 Day
One of the last shots of Industrial Records London studio in 1981, featuring Chris Carter’s newly acquired Roland TR-808…
it was kept in regular use for a further 20 years by ‘Chris &Cosey’.
#808day @RolandGlobal
One of the last shots of Industrial Records London studio in 1981, featuring Chris Carter’s newly acquired Roland TR-808…
it was kept in regular use for a further 20 years by ‘Chris &Cosey’.
#808day @RolandGlobal
August 8, 2025 at 12:27 PM
HAPPY 808 Day
One of the last shots of Industrial Records London studio in 1981, featuring Chris Carter’s newly acquired Roland TR-808…
it was kept in regular use for a further 20 years by ‘Chris &Cosey’.
#808day @RolandGlobal
One of the last shots of Industrial Records London studio in 1981, featuring Chris Carter’s newly acquired Roland TR-808…
it was kept in regular use for a further 20 years by ‘Chris &Cosey’.
#808day @RolandGlobal
GRIPE: Why does Bluesky ask me to reauthenticate in my desktop browser SO OFTEN? Bad UX.
August 5, 2025 at 6:36 PM
GRIPE: Why does Bluesky ask me to reauthenticate in my desktop browser SO OFTEN? Bad UX.
If you enjoy (or even just tolerate) what I have to say here, I would appreciate it if you would consider subscribing to my new substack, where I will be discussing an expanded range of subjects following a slightly different "substack-y" style.
Thank you!
twentysixtyone.substack.com
Thank you!
twentysixtyone.substack.com
Thoughts from orbit... | Paul McCabe | Substack
Musician, music technology creator and fan, wannabe Imagineer, family man. Click to read "Thoughts from orbit...", by Paul McCabe, a Substack publication. Launched 6 days ago.
twentysixtyone.substack.com
July 16, 2025 at 12:03 AM
If you enjoy (or even just tolerate) what I have to say here, I would appreciate it if you would consider subscribing to my new substack, where I will be discussing an expanded range of subjects following a slightly different "substack-y" style.
Thank you!
twentysixtyone.substack.com
Thank you!
twentysixtyone.substack.com
A question many creatives are thinking about right now, but is it the right question?
twentysixtyone.substack.com/p/can-ai-gen...
twentysixtyone.substack.com/p/can-ai-gen...
Can AI generate music with emotion?
Part 1 of 2 (or more)...
twentysixtyone.substack.com
July 14, 2025 at 10:42 PM
A question many creatives are thinking about right now, but is it the right question?
twentysixtyone.substack.com/p/can-ai-gen...
twentysixtyone.substack.com/p/can-ai-gen...
SPOILER ALERT: I have written a story after seeing the new Superman movie. I don't give away plot details, but if you want to go in clean, perhaps wait to read what follows...
twentysixtyone.substack.com/p/i-need-to-...
twentysixtyone.substack.com/p/i-need-to-...
I need to see Superman again.
HINT: Because of John Williams...
twentysixtyone.substack.com
July 11, 2025 at 7:38 PM
SPOILER ALERT: I have written a story after seeing the new Superman movie. I don't give away plot details, but if you want to go in clean, perhaps wait to read what follows...
twentysixtyone.substack.com/p/i-need-to-...
twentysixtyone.substack.com/p/i-need-to-...
I am really starting to love the Music x Substack. Here is a great read on the significance and evolving nature of capturing fan value in music.
musicx.substack.com/p/all-music-...
musicx.substack.com/p/all-music-...
✘ All music is media - on value capture
And: Budapest Pride Ban; Hunting down AI songs; TikTok launches Fan Clubs; Algorithms killed discovery; Anthropic's use of copyrighted books ruled fair use
musicx.substack.com
June 26, 2025 at 5:42 PM
I am really starting to love the Music x Substack. Here is a great read on the significance and evolving nature of capturing fan value in music.
musicx.substack.com/p/all-music-...
musicx.substack.com/p/all-music-...
One reason I became a fan of Roland over 40 years ago was the brand's willingness to take risks and try ideas with music tech that were outside of the mainstream- but then became the mainstream. Here's something new:
www.roland.com/global/produ...
www.roland.com/global/produ...
Roland - Mood Pan | Electronic Hand Percussion (MN-10)
Mood Pan: Electronic Hand Percussion (MN-10) - Pure Sound. Deep Calm.
www.roland.com
June 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
One reason I became a fan of Roland over 40 years ago was the brand's willingness to take risks and try ideas with music tech that were outside of the mainstream- but then became the mainstream. Here's something new:
www.roland.com/global/produ...
www.roland.com/global/produ...