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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After his Warped Tour set, Gross discusses his hybrid setup, essential Roland gear, and the importance of family and giving back.
The two legends discuss playing and tweaking sounds in the Roland V71 module, studio history, and why it all starts with the drummer.
Clyde Stubblefield's groove is one of the most sampled beats ever. Learn the "Funky Drummer" beat and how to capture its sound with V-Drums.
EXPLORE DJ AND PRODUCTION
Roland's Development team discusses all things VERSELAB, a new music production tool that makes it easy to create songs from pop to hip-hop.
No matter what music you’re making, there are four audio effects you should master: EQ, compression, reverb, and delay. Learn how.
Sample the worldwide scope of 404 Day 2026 with this overview of community-driven SP-powered events, showcases, workshops, and more.
Erick the Architect delves into the inspiration behind his track "Beverly Drive," highlighting its deep connection to his community.
Find out how to get started with the forward-thinking Serato DJ Lite controller.
Hybrid Theory: Nick Gross of Girlfriends and Goldfinger
Carolyn Shlensky
After his Warped Tour set, Gross discusses his hybrid setup, essential Roland gear, and the importance of family and giving back.
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™.
EXPLORE PIANO AND SYNTHESIZER
Roland engineers from across multiple disciplines shed light on this groundbreaking new approach to piano sonics.
Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, Kuniyuki, and the Egyptian Lover explore the outer limits of the TR-1000 in Los Angeles.
If you want your sequences to hit harder and groove deeper this guide will show you how to program, tweak, and automate the 303 like a pro.
The SH-2 is an early synth classic. Discover how to master this rarity via its authentic recreation in Roland Cloud.
Learning piano as an adult should be fun, inspiring, and challenging. Find out why it's one of the most important decisions you can make.