Centuries-old crafting techniques inform the look and feel of KIYOLA. Learn about the design and creation of the KF-20 and KF-25.
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KIYOLA is the ultimate expression of a collaboration between Roland and furniture maker Karimoku. This is the story of how it happened.
Top keyboard players and music directors convene in the capital to discuss their careers and how V-STAGE helps them stay in the moment.
Whether this is your first instrument or you’re adding keys to your repertoire, learn tips and tricks for your first 90 minutes with GO:KEYS.
EXPLORE DJ AND SYNTHESIZER
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.
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.
SAINt JHN and Imanbek won a Grammy award for “Roses." Using ZENOLOGY, explore how to recreate sounds from this multi-platinum record.
Roland uses a “V” to indicate instruments embodying a specific set of virtues. Learn about the engineering process culminating in V-STAGE.
At Red Rocks Amphiteatre, Mark Knopfler's musical director Guy Fletcher and keyboardist Jim Cox walk us through their keyboard rigs.
The Aesthetics of KIYOLA
Adam Douglas
Centuries-old crafting techniques inform the look and feel of KIYOLA. Learn about the design and creation of the KF-20 and KF-25.
The Birth of KIYOLA: A Roland and Karimoku Collaboration
Adam Douglas
KIYOLA is the ultimate expression of a collaboration between Roland and furniture maker Karimoku. This is the story of how it happened.
Scene Report: V-STAGE at Groove Sessions London
Ari Rosenschein
Top keyboard players and music directors convene in the capital to discuss their careers and how V-STAGE helps them stay in the moment.
Unlock Your Creativity with GO:KEYS
Carolyn Shlensky
Whether this is your first instrument or you’re adding keys to your repertoire, learn tips and tricks for your first 90 minutes with GO:KEYS.
The GoGo: Creating a Hip-Hop Song with GO:KEYS
SIRMA
Songwriting can be a daunting task for both beginners and pros. With GO:KEYS, streamline your creative process like never before.
The GoGo: Creating a Pop Song with GO:KEYS
SIRMA
Did you know that GO:KEYS is a songwriter’s dream come true? Here’s how you can create your first pop song with the powerful instrument.
The GoGo: Creating an R&B Song with GO:KEYS
SIRMA
Want to write an R&B song but don’t know where to begin? Here is a step-by-step introduction to songwriting with this powerful instrument.
Discover Your Inner Musician: Breaking Down the Basics
Dana Parker
Have you been waiting to begin your musical journey? Learn the basics of rhythm, meter, pitch, notation, and song arrangement.
The RD Road: A History of Roland Stage Pianos
Ari Rosenschein
Roland has always worked to create the ultimate electronic piano feel and sound. Dive into the history of the RD family of stage pianos.
Roland Engineering: Piano Reality
Ari Rosenschein
Roland engineers from across multiple disciplines shed light on this groundbreaking new approach to piano sonics.
EXPLORE DRUMS AND PRODUCTION
Chris Wood does more behind the kit than just playing drums. Learn how his hybrid kit informs Bastille’s uplifting, layered sound.
The Roland TD-1 series gives beginning drummers everything they need to enjoy the instrument and excel without breaking the bank.
Whether you’re an emerging musician or an established producer, Zenbeats makes it easy to create beats, access lessons, and sample the world around you.
Explore the continuing story of DW Drums as the company expands from early hardware innovation into world-class drum manufacturing.
The SP-404 helped usher in lo-fi hip-hop. Roland’s Engineering team answers questions on the most intriguing aspects of the iconic SP series.