The E-4 is a vocalist toolbox with auto-pitch functionality, harmony, vocoder, and looper. Learn to use this flexible, portable instrument.
EXPLORE DJ AND SYNTHESIZER
Use the JX-8P’s thoughtful architecture to create bells and mallets that blur the line between analog warmth and digital precision.
These musical prompts for Roland Cloud’s SRX STRINGS and ELECTRIC PIANO are sure to get your creative synapses firing with fresh ideas.
The JD-800 dominated the '90s with massive textures and a front panel that pushed limits. Learn to create immense layers with the instrument.
The GROOVEBOX series continues to evolve, and one of the latest tools for advanced performance is Scene Chain. Learn to maximize the feature.
Lapsed Player: Returning to the Piano
Tim Baltes
Many of us learned piano when younger and quit. Ensure returning to the piano as an adult is more enjoyable and rewarding.
More Than Keys: Piano at the Center of the Family Home
Tim Baltes
Connect, spark joy, and create memories with your family and friends simply by adding a piano to your living space.
Key Figure: The Piano Takes Center Stage
Jake Uitti
A new generation of piano-playing frontpeople is carrying the torch for the instrument, bringing its legacy into new genres and formats.
Frank McNulty: A Family’s Musical Journey
Ari Rosenschein
Music keeps us young and brings families together. Frank McNulty and his daughter Jules talk about influences, upbringing, and Roland pianos.
A Few Minutes with Jeremy Ledbetter
Lyle Crilly
Toronto-based Jeremy Ledbetter is a musical globetrotter. He speaks about music, travel, and why now is the perfect time to take a breath.
Guy Fletcher and Jim Cox: Mark Knopfler’s Keyboard Duo
Ari Rosenschein
At Red Rocks Amphiteatre, Mark Knopfler’s musical director Guy Fletcher and keyboardist Jim Cox walk us through their keyboard rigs.
Piano Self-accompaniment Tips for Singer-Songwriters
SIRMA
Backing yourself up as a singer can be a daunting task. Here are a few strategies to help improve self-accompaniment skills.
Piano Tips: Practicing During a Pandemic
Anthony Carone
Practice can keep us sharp while waiting for live music to return. Anthony Carone of Canada’s Arkells shares piano tips to maximize downtime.
The Best Apps for Learning Piano
Roland Australia
You might have heard someone say, “There’s an app for that.” Here’s a summary of the best piano apps that your kids will enjoy.
Preparing for Piano Recitals and Performances
Jessica Roemischer
Most piano students will encounter the chance to prepare for recitals, concerts, or auditions. Performances present powerful opportunities.
EXPLORE DRUMS AND PRODUCTION
For Neil Peart's birthday and in remembrance of his immeasurable contribution to drumming, we journey back to revisit the Time Machine.
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.
Chris Wood does more behind the kit than just playing drums. Learn how his hybrid kit informs Bastille’s uplifting, layered sound.
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.
Learn about the legendary percussionist's family legacy, powerhouse collaborations, and career highlights.