With all of the dramatic changes 2019 brought, we decided to keep the celebrations low-key. Even so, everyone got in on the miniature tree action.

Perfect weather for remaining cloistered in the studio! And like a good little elf I’m hard at work, filling it with wonderful things…

The new Roland Jupiter synth has only been here a few days, but you’d better believe I’m putting it to good use.

I absolutely LOVE Jan Hieronimko in this role as the creepy village doctor/vampire. Can you believe Dreyer discovered him on a random metro train in Paris?

A perfect way to spend the holiday!

It’s becoming the new normal…

I’ve been waiting a long time for this… Roland’s new flagship performance synth in an ultra-portable package.

It’s 5-part multitimbral with highly detailed Zen-core engine models for the Juptier-8, Juno 106, JX-8P, SH-101, XV-5080 and the RD series pianos. In addition to Roland’s own vintage filter modeling, the XM includes Moog 24dB/oct ladder filter and a Sequential Curtis filter emulations!

All of this in a tiny 10 lbs. package with internal speakers. Absolutely perfect for working when I’m in the studio and on the road…