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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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.
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.
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.
EXPLORE DJ AND PRODUCTION
Alin Dimitriu, Saint Ezekiel, Lightfoot, and Ski Beatz share the challenges and rewards of sample pack creation and give tips to producers.
Zenbeats can help you create on the go and inspire ideas at home. Here are ten tips to improve your production workflow.
Zentracker makes recording software more accessible, providing a new tool for music educators and a fresh way to engage their students.
No matter what music you’re making, there are four audio effects you should master: EQ, compression, reverb, and delay. Learn how.
The DJ-707M is a controller that doubles as a tool for mixing, streaming, and music performance. Learn to utilize its many advanced features.
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.
Jay Weinberg of Slipknot and the VAD506
Ari Rosenschein
From stints in the E Street Band to his current role in one of metal’s most revered acts, Weinberg understands the power of responsive drums.
Ultimate Guide: Roland TD-17 V-Drums
Simon Ayton
Learn to use the Roland TD-17’s rich features to improve your drumming in a clear and simple way with this Ultimate Guide.
EXPLORE PIANO AND SYNTHESIZER
Creative Hub will help you utilize FANTOM as your studio center. This time we’ll discuss how to control plug-in soft synths with FANTOM.
Gattobus received his first Roland keyboard at 16. Find out how he became a sound designer for the SYSTEM-8, FANTOM, JUPITER-X, and others.
At the core of every drum sequence are electronic pulses called triggers. Explore the best ways to control them in your music production.
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.
Many of us learned piano when younger and quit. Ensure returning to the piano as an adult is more enjoyable and rewarding.