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
Alin Dimitriu, Saint Ezekiel, Lightfoot, and Ski Beatz share the challenges and rewards of sample pack creation and give tips to producers.
Singer-songwriter, pianist, and actor Adrian Lyles shares his musical journey and songwriting creative process.
Megan Thee Stallion is a rapper, producer, and singer-songwriter. Re-create her chart-topping hit “Savage” using Roland Zenbeats.
Explore some of the R-07’s coolest tricks and get some new insights into making the most of this remarkable recording tool.
Brooklyn's Xeno & Oaklander discuss their favorite Roland gear and how they utilized it crafting their latest release during the pandemic.
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
Understanding FM synthesis is considered a mystical art. Explore Frequency Modulation and how the TR-8S, TR-6S, and SYSTEM-8 utilize it.
The AIRA Compact line is Roland’s most portable to date. Here’s an introduction to the individual members of the family.
The E-4 is a vocalist toolbox with auto-pitch functionality, harmony, vocoder, and looper. Learn to use this flexible, portable instrument.
Utilize ZENOLOGY to recreate the retro summer sounds of "Every Summertime” by NIKI from Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
In 1982, a new synth dynasty set the tone for the '80s and beyond. Get the entire tale of the sonic and cultural impact of the Roland JUNO-60