Roland Cloud’s collection of virtual synthesizers, drum machines, and sampled instruments has been a go-to tool for producers, electronic artists, and beatmakers since its inception.
EXPLORE DJ AND SYNTHESIZER
Discover performance-ready SP-404MKII effects that let you shape unique sounds, energize your live sets, and expand your studio creativity.
Explore this guide to the 90+ processing tools in ZENOLOGY FX, covering various processors, effects, and beyond.
Utilize ZENOLOGY to recreate the mellow tones and lush soundscapes of Olivia Rodrigo’s heart-wrenching ballad, “drivers license.”
Find out how to get started with the forward-thinking Serato DJ Lite controller.
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.
Advantages of Learning Piano as an Adult
Roland Australia
Learning piano as an adult should be fun, inspiring, and challenging. Find out why it’s one of the most important decisions you can make.
The Parents Guide for Kids Starting to Learn Piano
Roland Australia
Giving your child the chance to learn piano encourages them to use their brain, inspires physical coordination, and expands creativity.
The Advantages of Learning Piano as a Child
Roland Australia
Learning piano at an early age will have a positive effect on your child’s mental and physical growth and enrich their lives in many areas.
Six Benefits of Learning on a Digital Piano
Roland UK
Whether you’re playing Chopin’s Scherzos or “Clocks” by Coldplay, the piano can excite, move, and inspire. Digital pianos can make learning more enjoyable.
How to Get the Most from Your Piano Practice Time
Roland UK
Piano practice time is a precious commodity for most of us. Even advanced players can get more from practicing to enhance their playing ability.
EXPLORE DRUMS AND PRODUCTION
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.
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.
Josh Dun’s groove on the Grammy-winning “Stressed Out” by Twenty One Pilots is infectious. Explore the beat and get its unique tone on V-Drums.
From humble beginnings to working with James Blake, Bob Mackenzie explains how the Roland SP-404MKII fuels creativity