Taylor Hawkins was a hero to drummers everywhere. This "Behind the Beat" honors his musical legacy and the power of the Foo
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Musical tales from the last fifty years—directly from the people creating the sounds. Explore these unique Roland stories.
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Led Zeppelin reinvented the 1927 blues classic as a head-bobbing riff fest. Recreate the John Bonham beat that continues to inspire drummers.
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On the eve of Meltdown Festival, John Grant discusses his adopted home, the Grace Jones-curated event, and the Roland Facet grand piano.
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Curtis Byrd discusses the twists and turns along his musical journey and how the beat has always been there to guide him.
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Dais sits at the intersection of post-punk, industrial, ambient, and other genres. Explore the label and its collab with Roland Lifestyle.
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Josh Dun’s groove on the Grammy-winning “Stressed Out” by Twenty One Pilots is infectious. Explore the beat and get its unique tone
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Returning from an infamous hiatus, James Murphy leads LCD Soundsystem through a dark labyrinth of dance-punk rhythms.
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Drawn to the unique characteristics of the JUPITER-4, Sharon Van Etten found songwriting inspiration in the iconic synthesizer.
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“Rio” cemented the British fivesome as synth-pop legends and MTV superstars. The JUPITER-4 arpeggio is a defining sound of the '80s hit.
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Doctor Who, the sci-fi phenomenon, has taken many forms—and so has its theme. Discover how the 1980 version became a definitive classic.
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House music icon Ron Trent opens up about his formative years, distinguished collaborators, and how a trio of cities shaped him.
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One of his generation's most significant synthwave artists, Com Truise looks back at the beginning of his journey and shares what lies
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The name JUPITER is synonymous with the cutting edge. Explore the highlights of the line with the original Roland engineers as your
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Hip-hop country crossover “A Hard Working Man” drips with vibe, melody, and love for the classics. Find out how the Avila Brothers
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For a top-of-the-line electronic drum kit, look no further than the TD-50X series. Every element combines for a superb drumming experience.
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Looking for a Roland V-Drums kit to help you achieve your drumming goals? This introduction will help you find the ideal
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With useful upgrades, the TD-07 series is perfect for the progressing drummer or beginner wanting something more from the get-go.
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The TD-17 series is the perfect introduction to an electronic kit. Get top-tier sounds and tools to make every drummer better, faster.
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With so many electronic drum kits to choose from, what’s the best intermediate choice? Roland’s TD-27 series provides the solution.
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The V-Drums Acoustic Design (VAD) series combines the Roland technology drummers love with classic acoustic drum set styling.
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The Roland TD-1 series gives beginning drummers everything they need to enjoy the instrument and excel without breaking the bank.
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NFTs are intersecting with the music industry in dramatic ways. Find out the many ways non-fungible tokens can help boost your career.
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Utilize ZENOLOGY to recreate the retro summer sounds of "Every Summertime” by NIKI from Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten
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A string of artists and labels shaped trance across the '90s and early aughts. Here's a selection of tracks from the genre’s
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Many of us learned piano when younger and quit. Ensure returning to the piano as an adult is more enjoyable and rewarding.
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Connect, spark joy, and create memories with your family and friends simply by adding a piano to your living space.
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Few names are more synonymous with New York house than Roger Sanchez. The legendary DJ talks about process, philosophy, and Roland Cloud.
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The lo-fi sound and aesthetic have deep roots in Japan. Dive into the colorful subculture with the Japanese beat scene's key players.
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Where some people see a sampler, Lionclad sees a world of possibilities. She shares about mixtapes, puppet shows, analog synths, and more.
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Electronic drums are easy to use, fun to play, and supply built-in learning opportunities. Learn all about why new drummers love them.
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To play drums, you need gear, time, and patience. Explore the specific pieces required to help garner new skills and joy from
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With a wide world of drum gear to explore, get clarity on the type of drum set that will help any new
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Learning a new instrument may seem hard, but drums are a great place to start. Get a foundation in rhythm and find
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Rhythm is the root of drumming, but there are many paths to learning basic drum beats and concepts. Let's explore how to
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Philip Woo opens up about his influences, the artistic hub of Seattle’s Garfield High School, and what keeps him dedicated to music.
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Learn to use DJ Pierre's Phuture Collection, patches and patterns for the TB-303, TR-707, and TR-727 designed by the artist who invented
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In this exclusive interview, the legend shares about creating "Acid Tracks," birthing a genre, and the early days of the Chicago house
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Roland’s global headquarters sits in Hamamatsu, Japan. Take a tour of this charming seaside town and learn how Roland fits into its
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Clyde Stubblefield's groove is one of the most sampled beats ever. Learn the "Funky Drummer" beat and how to capture its sound
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Travel back in time to the year 1985 to find out what makes the JX-8P so unique among the Roland polysynths and
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A new generation of piano-playing frontpeople is carrying the torch for the instrument, bringing its legacy into new genres and formats.
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Dig deep into what's possible with triggers inputs and learn to create evolving sequences that are more than the sum of their
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Triggers offer a wide range of possibilities for interfacing drum machines with other gear. Explore the best ways to get started using
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Learn how to create unpredictable dynamic shifts in your electronic soundscapes when using a Eurorack rig.
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Learn to utilize your drum machine's trigger inputs and outputs to connect with Eurorack modular gear systems.
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At the core of every drum sequence are electronic pulses called triggers. Explore the best ways to control them in your music
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Zentracker makes recording software more accessible, providing a new tool for music educators and a fresh way to engage their students.
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AMÉMÉ reveals the ways his eclectic musical DNA helps him blur the lines between melodic techno, Afro, and deep house.
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Deke Sharon and Antonio Fernandez of DCappella break down how they created their dubstep rendition of the classic Disney song, “Prince Ali."
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