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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Explore ground-breaking Roland drums—starting from the early days and looking to the future with D-Flux, the 50th anniversary concept model.
Utilizing the SPD-SX as a MIDI controller unlocks a new world of creative possibilities. Explore the SPD-SX as a production tool.
The drumming on the eternally funky “Let’s Groove” demonstrates how powerful disco rhythms can make listeners get up and move.
EXPLORE DJ AND PRODUCTION
Learn the origin story of vocal harmonizers and processors and explore the science behind creating vocal harmonies with music technology.
Moods, aka Nick Lubbersen, added a live band to his trademark electronica for his latest release. He discusses using the JUNO-6 on the album.
No matter what music you’re making, there are four audio effects you should master: EQ, compression, reverb, and delay. Learn how.
Songwriter James Fauntleroy shares exclusive thoughts on the songwriting process behind creating hit songs with a range of artists.
Livestreaming has quickly become a way of life for DJs. The Roland DJ-707M unlocks livestreaming with an iOS device using the second USB port.
Hybrid Theory: Rymo of Slightly Stoopid
Carolyn Shlensky
Ryan “Rymo” Moran of Slightly Stoopid explores the power of hybrid drumming—bringing records to life onstage with real-time flexibility and unlocking an ever-expanding creative world.
Hybrid Theory: Ben Homola of GROUPLOVE
Carolyn Shlensky
Ahead of GROUPLOVE’s BeachLife Festival performance, drummer Ben Homola breaks down his hybrid setup, the gear that keeps him consistent, and more.
Karl Vanden Bossche of Gorillaz: Inside the Global Groove
Rod Brakes
Master percussionist and hybrid drummer Karl Vanden Bossche talks DW Drums, Latin Percussion, Roland V-Drums, and grooving with Gorillaz.
Careers in Music: Pete Korpela on Percussion for Film, TV, and Beyond
Nate Duchene
The prolific percussionist shares how an insatiable curiosity for rhythm fueled his journey from Helsinki to Hollywood.
Careers in Music: Jon Theodore of Queens of the Stone Age
Jamie Franklin and Tom Wonnacott
Meet the man on the throne for the Josh Homme supergroup and learn how he uses V-Drums with traditional percussion to create sonic landscapes.
Hybrid Theory: Daru Jones
Carolyn Shlensky
Daru Jones has a style all his own. The hybrid drummer discusses touring with Jack White, custom kits, and the importance of individuality in hip-hop.
On the Drums: DW Foundations
Nate Duchene
Here is the story of DW Drums—from its earliest days as a teaching studio right up to the latest innovations.
On the Drums: DW Sonic Philosophy
Nate Duchene
Explore the continuing story of DW Drums as the company expands from early hardware innovation into world-class drum manufacturing.
On the Drums: DW Into the Future
Nate Duchene
Dive into DW’s inspiring legacy as the company enters the world of high-fidelity audio drum samples with DW Soundworks™.
Listening Guide: Jim Keltner
Nate Duchene
Jim Keltner has been a go-to session drummer since the ’70s. From ex-Beatles to Bob Dylan to Steely Dan, here’s a taste of the legendary player.
EXPLORE PIANO AND SYNTHESIZER
Toronto-based Jeremy Ledbetter is a musical globetrotter. He speaks about music, travel, and why now is the perfect time to take a breath.
KIYOLA is the ultimate expression of a collaboration between Roland and furniture maker Karimoku. This is the story of how it happened.
Get the most out of the powerful Roland SYSTEM-8 synthesizer on stage and in the studio with this comprehensive Ultimate Guide.
There’s a powerful, semi-modular synth in Roland Cloud to explore. Learn to connect the SYSTEM-100's virtual patch cords for new sounds.
The normally secretive artist took time to discuss the process behind creating their new GALAXIAS Scene Packs.