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Pro Production for Smartphone LivestreamingAlthough it’s easy to stream live content with your smartphone, making your broadcasts look professional takes more effort. That’s why you need GO:LIVECAST, the simple and affordable way to bring superior production values to your webcasting. This hardware/app combo is a fully featured streaming studio that lets you mix sound, display titles, play media, trigger sound effects, and more—without needing a computer or costly dedicated A/V gear. With just the GO:LIVECAST hardware, companion app, and your smartphone, you have all the tools you need to present engaging live web shows that will rival the most advanced creators on social media.Plug-and-Play SetupUsing GO:LIVECAST is quick and easy—just plug in your smartphone and connect earbuds or headphones for sound monitoring. A built-in mic is ready to capture high-quality sound, complete with onboard reverb if you like to sing. An external professional mic is also supported via the XLR input, and there’s even a stereo line input for plugging in a guitar preamp, synth, mixer, or other sound source.Add Your Content to Your LivestreamThe GO:LIVECAST app includes easy-to-use media tools that bring premium production values to your web shows. Create your own personalized libraries for music, sound effects, photos, and videos, or start creating with a variety of pre-installed options. Custom titles and text are also available, enhancing your productions even further. Media elements for different shows can be stored in Live Sets, all queued up and ready for when it’s time to go live.Direct Connection with Streaming PlatformsThe GO:LIVECAST app logs in to your accounts on Facebook Live, Twitch, YouTube, and other major streaming services.* Just select a platform and tap to start webcasting! And as you livestream, comments from your viewers can be monitored via a scrolling window in the app.A Mini Broadcast Studio at Your FingertipsVia a simple, customizable control layout, the GO:LIVECAST hardware lets you direct your live presentations and stay fully engaged with your audience. All it takes is a touch to start broadcasting, play music, display titles, launch photos and videos—or even trigger some applause at the end of the show! Knobs provide quick control of mic and media volumes, while the mic-mute button will keep coughs and unwanted sounds out of your livestream.Get the Best Out of Your Smartphone CameraSelect your smartphone’s front or rear camera within the app and add a skin filter, if needed, to soften the look. Portrait or landscape mode is automatically set by your phone’s positioning, while in-camera mirroring displays the proper left/right perspective to your audience. It’s even possible to connect a second smartphone camera over wi-fi, with one-touch switching and support for split-screen views. Version 1.10* of the GO:LIVECAST app supports streaming sound and images from a second phone via its screen record function. This allows gamers to stream live feeds from the second phone while overlaying picture-in-picture from its front-facing camera.
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Roland Corporation traces its roots to Osaka, Japan, where Ikutaro Kakehashi founded the company on April 18, 1972, after leaving his earlier venture, Ace Electronic Industries. With a modest capital of 33 million yen and a focus on accessible technology, Kakehashi—himself a non-musician—launched Roland's debut products that year: the TR-33, TR-55, and TR-77 rhythm machines. These early drum machines embodied his vision of miniaturized, affordable gear for amateurs and hobbyists, setting the stage for a legacy in electronic music innovation.
While renowned for synthesizers, drum machines like the iconic TR-808 and TR-909, and digital pianos, Roland's hi-fi offerings center on audio interfaces such as the Rubix and BRIDGE CAST series, alongside mixers and production tools optimized for instrument connectivity. The brand prioritizes reliability and integration for music creation, streaming, and live performance rather than traditional consumer hi-fi categories like amplifiers, speakers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables.
Roland commands a dominant position in the professional and prosumer electronic music market, influencing genres from techno to pop with gear trusted by amateurs and pros worldwide. It stands as a mid-to-high-tier powerhouse, far from vintage collector status, delivering battle-tested durability and cutting-edge features that prioritize functionality over boutique aesthetics.
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