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
Learn the origin story of vocal harmonizers and processors and explore the science behind creating vocal harmonies with music technology.
A good DJ set is like a story with ups and downs and twists and turns. Here are a few tips to help you create an engaging set and nail it.
The Roland DJ-808 is an exceptionally powerful DJ performance instrument. However, the DJ-808 is only half of the equation.
Learn how to take your soft synths into uncharted territory by pairing them with the Roland Cloud BOSS Effects Pedals plug-in.
The SP-404MKII is ready-made for numerous types of customizations. Here's a deep dive into the world of options for modding the new model.
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.
Chris Wood of Bastille: Hybrid Kits and Beyond
Lyle Crilly
Chris Wood does more behind the kit than just playing drums. Learn how his hybrid kit informs Bastille’s uplifting, layered sound.
SPD::ONE WAV PAD Tips: Live Backing Tracks and Samples
Simon Ayton
Playing backing tracks and samples live is one of the most common new experiences a drummer encounters. Tools like the SPD::ONE WAV PAD offer solutions.
Using Hybrid Drums for a Competitive Edge
Simon Ayton
This guide will teach you how hybrid drums can benefit your drumming by helping you enhance, layer, and expand your sound.
EXPLORE PIANO AND SYNTHESIZER
Explore five iconic poly presets ranging from smooth pads to punchy brass to silky analog strings using the JUPITER-8 Model Expansion.
Centuries-old crafting techniques inform the look and feel of KIYOLA. Learn about the design and creation of the KF-20 and KF-25.
Creative Hub will help you utilize FANTOM as your studio center. Learn to use FANTOM as an interface, plus how to integrate it with your DAW.
The D-50 ushered in a new era of popular music that crossed all genres. Hear the synth in action with this varied selection of tracks.
Learn how to create unpredictable dynamic shifts in your electronic soundscapes when using a Eurorack rig.