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
Listen to new sounds from Telefon Tel Aviv, DJ Python, Shawn Rudiman, Richard Devine, Daedelus, and Jubilee using the TR-8S v2.0 Update.
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.
Learn how to take your soft synths into uncharted territory by pairing them with the Roland Cloud BOSS Effects Pedals plug-in.
Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, Kuniyuki, and the Egyptian Lover explore the outer limits of the TR-1000 in Los Angeles.
Mixing for dance sets requires constant innovation. Make your live sets stand out from the crowd with these DJ-808 tricks.
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
Here is the story of DW Drums—from its earliest days as a teaching studio right up to the latest innovations.
Explore some of the R-07’s coolest tricks and get some new insights into making the most of this remarkable recording tool.
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.
Chris Wood does more behind the kit than just playing drums. Learn how his hybrid kit informs Bastille’s uplifting, layered sound.
Learn to utilize the SP-404's DJFX LOOPER, a definitive feature of the SP series and sonic cornerstone of the lo-fi hip-hop movement.