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.
Chuck Comeau and Jeff Stinco discuss their favorite Roland and BOSS gear, the key to the band’s longevity, and the thriving pop-punk scene.
From music shop beginnings to Gorillaz and The Prodigy: Tom “Woody” Wood reveals how passion, knowledge, and relationships built his career.
EXPLORE DJ AND PRODUCTION
Original SP-404 designer Kenji Yamada and current project leader Takeo Shirato discuss the 404 concept, its widespread popularity, and more.
Hip-hop country crossover “A Hard Working Man” drips with vibe, melody, and love for the classics. Find out how the Avila Brothers made it.
Pearl & the Oysters explain how the track Konami allowed them to dream again after the pandemic shattered their move to Los Angeles.
The DJ-707M is a controller that doubles as a tool for mixing, streaming, and music performance. Learn to utilize its many advanced features.
Join the 404 Day worldwide takeover with community-driven SP-powered events, showcases, workshops, and interactive demos.
Hybrid Theory: Frank Zummo of Sum 41
Carolyn Shlensky
Hybrid drumming blends acoustic and electronic elements. Frank Zummo discusses his approach and gear during the final Sum 41 world tour.
Behind the Beat: “Purple Rain” by Prince
Brett Clur
The “Purple Rain” drum parts by Bobby Z. provide a classic example of how to play a power ballad for maximum emotional impact.
Behind the Beat: “Let’s Groove” by Earth, Wind & Fire
Brett Clur
The drumming on the eternally funky “Let’s Groove” demonstrates how powerful disco rhythms can make listeners get up and move.
Hybrid Theory: Josh Manuel with Kane Brown
Brett Clur
Josh Manuel discusses hybrid drumming and how he uses Roland electronic gear to enhance his performances with Kane Brown.
Behind the Beat: “Mellow My Man” by The Roots
Sahan Jayasuriya
Explore the history and sound of the Roots’ beloved track, “Mellow My Man,” and learn to play some of drummer Questlove’s iconic patterns.
Behind the Beat: “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder
Clementine Moss
The “Superstition” groove reminds us that, alongside his songwriting and musicianship, Wonder is one of the greatest drummers around.
Hybrid Theory: Will Hunt of Evanescence
Carolyn Shlensky
Hybrid drumming blends acoustic and electronic elements. Will Hunt of Evanescence explains his approach to the style.
Behind the Beat: “Walk This Way” by Aerosmith
Clementine Moss
The “Walk This Way” beat dances around the guitar and vocal rhythms to create one of the most memorable grooves in rock and hip-hop.
Behind the Beat: “Come as You Are” by Nirvana
Dana Parker
Explore how the themes and drums on “Come as You Are” intertwine, then download the V-Drums kit to capture the Nevermind drum sound.
Hybrid Theory: Mike Reid with Rihanna
Ari Rosenschein
On the eve of Rihanna’s Super Bowl performance, Mike Reid discusses his history, lessons from artists, and the power of hybrid drumming.
EXPLORE PIANO AND SYNTHESIZER
In an exclusive conversation, engineers Hiromu Nagasawa and Akihiro Nagata discuss how the TR-06 adds to Roland’s legacy of innovation.
Learn how to create unpredictable dynamic shifts in your electronic soundscapes when using a Eurorack rig.
The iconic singer opens up about her career journey, the power of pop music, and how she stays in the flow state when playing piano.
Learn to utilize your drum machine's trigger inputs and outputs to connect with Eurorack modular gear systems.
From dubby tails to glacial repeats, here's how to maximize the classic RE-201 Space Echo delay using these essential tips and tricks.