The two legends discuss playing and tweaking sounds in the Roland V71 module, studio history, and why it all starts with the drummer.
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Learn about the legendary percussionist's family legacy, powerhouse collaborations, and career highlights.
Looking for a Roland V-Drums kit to help you achieve your drumming goals? This introduction will help you find the ideal kit for you.
Explore ground-breaking Roland drums—starting from the early days and looking to the future with D-Flux, the 50th anniversary concept model.
EXPLORE DJ AND PRODUCTION
Hatchie follows an acclaimed record with the supercharged single "Nosedive." Harriette Pilbeam and Joe Agius describe the song's creation.
The Roland GO:MIXER is an easy and fun way to record and start livestreaming yourself. Here are five reason why you need one.
All you need is a DAW and Roland Cloud to record a polished demo. Here’s a step-by-step guide to getting started.
Zentracker makes recording software more accessible, providing a new tool for music educators and a fresh way to engage their students.
The lead designers behind the SP-404MKII provide an exclusive look inside the making of the updated version of the beloved classic.
Is It Hard to Play Drums? Make Learning Easy
Dana Parker
Learning a new instrument may seem hard, but drums are a great place to start. Get a foundation in rhythm and find a lifelong love for music.
How Do I Learn to Play Drums? A Beginner’s Guide
Dana Parker
Rhythm is the root of drumming, but there are many paths to learning basic drum beats and concepts. Let’s explore how to rock right away.
Behind the Beat: “Funky Drummer” by James Brown
Dana Parker
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.
Roland Engineering: Understanding Prismatic Sound Modeling
Ari Rosenschein
With Prismatic Sound Modeling, V-Drums have reached unprecedented realism and detail. Learn about the innovative modeling engine.
V-Drums Warmups
Ari Rosenschein
Prepping for a big gig or woodshedding to improve your chops—these V-Drums exercises will help build precision, timing, and more.
Tips and Tricks: Using the SPD-SX as a MIDI Controller
Charles Burchell
Utilizing the SPD-SX as a MIDI controller unlocks a new world of creative possibilities. Explore the SPD-SX as a production tool.
Drummer Dad: Musical Moments with the Family
Stuart Williams
There’s an excitement to playing a drum set for the first time. As a father, Oli Raud gets to revisit that feeling with his children.
Drum Teacher: Lessons Using Electronic Kits
Stuart Williams
Simon Ash helps aspiring drummers of all ages on their percussion paths. Electronic drums are at the core of his instructional style.
Stay-at-Home Drummer: Finding Engagement with Music
Stuart Williams
During 2020, many of us turned to creative pursuits while at home. For Simon Gottliffe, his positive escape came from drumming.
Time Machine: Remembering Neil Peart
Darren Schoepp
For Neil Peart’s birthday and in remembrance of his immeasurable contribution to drumming, we journey back to revisit the Time Machine.
EXPLORE PIANO AND SYNTHESIZER
The legendary producer shares his workflow, differences between working on games and albums, and tips for young composers.
Take your sound design into widescreen territory with the GALAXIAS Super Instrument, and learn to craft massive pads for electronic genres.
Creative Hub will help you utilize FANTOM as your studio center. This time we’ll dive into the instrument's unique, flexible workflow.
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.
Classic analog to vintage digital. And beyond. Get to know the powerful JUPITER-X and JUPITER-Xm.