The prolific percussionist shares how an insatiable curiosity for rhythm fueled his journey from Helsinki to Hollywood.
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.
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.
Dive into DW’s inspiring legacy as the company enters the world of high-fidelity audio drum samples with DW Soundworks™.
Music producers create melodies that inspire artists to write amazing songs. Discover some fresh tricks to level up your melodic game.
The term 808 has become a staple in the modern music production lexicon. Learn to use its classic sound to craft powerhouse basslines.
Pop Smoke was a rapper, producer, and singer who rose to stardom in 2019. Learn how to use Roland’s Zenbeats to recreate his immortal “Dior."
Alin Dimitriu, Saint Ezekiel, Lightfoot, and Ski Beatz share the challenges and rewards of sample pack creation and give tips to producers.
Learn the origin story of vocal harmonizers and processors and explore the science behind creating vocal harmonies with music technology.
Explore how the themes and drums on “Come as You Are” intertwine, then download the V-Drums kit to capture the Nevermind drum sound.
On the eve of Rihanna’s Super Bowl performance, Mike Reid discusses his history, lessons from artists, and the power of hybrid drumming.
Hybrid drumming blends acoustic and electronic elements. Anika Nilles explains her approach to the style on tour with Jeff Beck and beyond.
Learn how Blondie drummer Dr. Clem Burke has worked alongside a team of academics to study the physical benefits of drumming.
Hybrid drumming blends acoustic and electronic elements. Abe Cunningham of Deftones and tech Ed Davis explain their approach to the style.
Explore ground-breaking Roland drums—starting from the early days and looking to the future with D-Flux, the 50th anniversary concept model.
Taylor Hawkins was a hero to drummers everywhere. This “Behind the Beat” honors his musical legacy and the power of the Foo Fighters classic.
Led Zeppelin reinvented the 1927 blues classic as a head-bobbing riff fest. Recreate the John Bonham beat that continues to inspire drummers.
Josh Dun’s groove on the Grammy-winning “Stressed Out” by Twenty One Pilots is infectious. Explore the beat and get its unique tone on V-Drums.
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.
KIYOLA is the ultimate expression of a collaboration between Roland and furniture maker Karimoku. This is the story of how it happened.
In an exclusive conversation, engineers Hiromu Nagasawa and Akihiro Nagata discuss how the TR-06 adds to Roland’s legacy of innovation.
Use the JX-8P’s thoughtful architecture to create bells and mallets that blur the line between analog warmth and digital precision.
At the core of every drum sequence are electronic pulses called triggers. Explore the best ways to control them in your music production.
SAINt JHN and Imanbek won a Grammy award for “Roses." Using ZENOLOGY, explore how to recreate sounds from this multi-platinum record.
