Roland GO:MIXER STUDIO brings superior recording power to your phone
The new Roland GO:MIXER STUDIO promises polished music production on the go in a neat, portable package.
Smartphones and tablets have become powerful creative tools, but audio quality has often been the weak link. Roland has spent years trying to close that gap with its GO:MIXER range. Now, with the release of the Roland GO:MIXER STUDIO, the company is taking a much bigger step forward. This iteration of Roland’s on-the-go mixers marks a significant advancement, designed to move beyond simple demos and casual livestreams into more serious recording territory.
Previously, GO:MIXER models were useful for quick ideas and simple video capture, but they had clear limits. The Roland GO:MIXER STUDIO expands on the original concept with more inputs, more outputs, built-in effects, and higher audio quality. It supports recording at up to 24-bit / 192kHz, putting it much closer to traditional studio gear while keeping the same portable approach that made the range popular in the first place.
As The Verge notes, video and streaming are still central to how the GO:MIXER STUDIO is designed. This makes it perfect for social media creators, or musicians looking to create while on the move. The unit can be mounted directly to a standard mic stand, making it easy to adjust levels during a live session. A built-in screen and physical knobs allow hands-on control without needing to fiddle about on a touchscreen. For those who prefer working from a computer, Roland also offers a desktop editor for Windows and macOS, giving full remote control over the mixer.
Connectivity is one of the biggest improvements. The GO:MIXER STUDIO includes two XLR inputs with phantom power for mics, along with a dedicated quarter-inch input for guitar or bass. Stereo quarter-inch line inputs make it possible to connect keyboards or other instruments, while an aux input allows for additional audio sources. MIDI is also included via 1/8-inch TRS connections, opening the door to syncing with external gear.
Monitoring options are equally flexible. There are two headphone outputs for shared listening, plus stereo line outputs for connecting to studio monitors or speakers. Each input channel has its own EQ and compressor, and the mic and instrument inputs also include reverb. This makes it possible to easily shape sounds using adjustment dials while recording, or simply use the effects for monitoring and apply processing later.
One of the standout software features is Roland’s iOS app, which allows users to record video while capturing multitrack audio at the same time. This removes the need to sync sound in post-production and fits neatly into modern content workflows. As The Verge explains, Roland is clearly aiming higher with this model, moving beyond “scrappy livestreams and capturing quick demos” and closer to professional recording use.
The Roland GO:MIXER STUDIO is available now with a price of $299. While this is a jump from earlier models, the expanded feature set and capabilities reflects that increase.