The video, via Autodafe, offers a first look at JADE, a new Roland JD-990 software emulator developed by The Usual Suspects.
This video covers a quick overview of the project, how to get access to the current alpha, and a preview of the sound.
A set of demo songs played back through JADE:
Official details for JADE are to come.
Zerabosk shared this Beginner’s Guide To Making Game Boy Chiptune.
The guide covers an introduction to chiptune, using LSDJ on the Game Boy to make music, hardware, syncing with other gear and more.
Topics covered:
00:00 Introduction
00:29 Chapter 1: What is Chiptune?
01:06 Chapter 2: Why the Game Boy?
02:37 Chapter 3: LSDJ
04:24 Chapter 4: Hardware – Part 1
11:32 Chapter 4: Hardware – Part 2
19:11 Chapter 5: Carts
24:07 Chapter 6: Software
45:08 Chapter 7: Sync
59:24 Chapter 8: Conclusion
The Game Boy is available on Amazon site.
Roland recently announced the GO:KEYS 3 Minion, a Minions-themed variant of the company’s GO:KEYS 3 portable keyboard.
GO:KEYS 3 Minion will feature a Minions yellow look, along with playable Minions voices:
It’s based on the same Roland ZEN-Core sound engine as their high-end keyboards – but with more Minions.
GO:KEYS 3 Minion will be available in September 2026 for $449.99 USD.
