Creative Hub will help you utilize FANTOM as your studio center. Learn to use FANTOM as an interface, plus how to integrate it with your DAW.
EXPLORE DJ AND SYNTHESIZER
Learn how to take your soft synths into uncharted territory by pairing them with the Roland Cloud BOSS Effects Pedals plug-in.
Livestreaming has quickly become a way of life for DJs. The Roland DJ-707M unlocks livestreaming with an iOS device using the second USB port.
Learn to use DJ Pierre's Phuture Collection, patches and patterns for the TB-303, TR-707, and TR-727 designed by the artist who invented acid.
GAIA 2 boasts a powerful hybrid engine combining wavetable and virtual analog synthesis. Its designers shed light on this dynamic instrument.
The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Piano
SIRMA
Interested in learning piano but don’t know where to begin? Here is everything you need to know before investing in your new hobby.
Roland Engineering: V-Piano
Ari Rosenschein
Legendary former Roland engineer Tadao Kikumoto discusses the innovative V-Piano technology that powers numerous instruments.
The Future Never Ends: The History of Roland Pianos
Adam Douglas
Explore the highlights of Roland’s accomplishments in digital pianos. Plus, get a first look at the 50th Anniversary Concept Model.
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.
EXPLORE DRUMS AND PRODUCTION
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.
The multifaceted artist discusses his career encompassing everything from jazz-inflected percussion to art installations.
With so many electronic drum kits to choose from, what’s the best intermediate choice? Roland’s TD-27 series provides the solution.
No matter what music you’re making, there are four audio effects you should master: EQ, compression, reverb, and delay. Learn how.
Simon Ash helps aspiring drummers of all ages on their percussion paths. Electronic drums are at the core of his instructional style.