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.
EXPLORE DJ AND SYNTHESIZER
The 25-year-old British singer-songwriter behind one of R&B's most buzzed-about debuts traces his gossamer sound to the vintage synth that defined a generation.
The JD-800 was a slider-packed synthesizer designed to bring sound creation back to music-making. The engineers tell the tale of the classic.
Design sounds using iconic Roland synths that share the same language: the JUNO-60, JUNO-106, JUPITER-8, JUPITER-4, PROMARS, and SH-101.
Dig deep into what's possible with triggers inputs and learn to create evolving sequences that are more than the sum of their parts.
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.
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.
EXPLORE DRUMS AND PRODUCTION
The multifaceted artist discusses his career encompassing everything from jazz-inflected percussion to art installations.
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.
Simon Ash helps aspiring drummers of all ages on their percussion paths. Electronic drums are at the core of his instructional style.
Learn to use the Roland TD-17's rich features to improve your drumming in a clear and simple way with this Ultimate Guide.
The Canadian DJ discusses how he infuses his EDM sets with a raw punk rock edge, blending high-energy beats with live drumming on V-Drums and an SPD-SX.