At Red Rocks Amphiteatre, Mark Knopfler's musical director Guy Fletcher and keyboardist Jim Cox walk us through their keyboard rigs.
PIANO AND DJ
Explore the highlights of Roland's accomplishments in digital pianos. Plus, get a first look at the 50th Anniversary Concept Model.
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.
Music keeps us young and brings families together. Frank McNulty and his daughter Jules talk about influences, upbringing, and Roland pianos.
Backing yourself up as a singer can be a daunting task. Here are a few strategies to help improve self-accompaniment skills.
Secrets of Squelch with the Roland Cloud SH-2
Peter Kirn
The SH-2 is an early synth classic. Discover how to master this rarity via its authentic recreation in Roland Cloud.
Nothing Sounds Quite Like an 808: Analyzing the Sound That Changed Music
Adam Douglas
Few modern electronic musical instruments have had as wide and deep an impact as the TR-808. Learn how it changed what bass can be.
Hands-On: Foundations of Live Electronic Music Performance
Adam Douglas
Live electronic music performance creates a unique interaction between performer and listener. Discover how it is both exciting and transformative.
Mastering the Roland Cloud ZENOLOGY FX Plug-in
Peter Kirn
Explore this guide to the 90+ processing tools in ZENOLOGY FX, covering various processors, effects, and beyond.
Sound Design: EDM Classics with the SYSTEM-8
Francis Preve
Since its debut, the SYSTEM-8 has become a mainstay. From big room to dubstep to techno, its powerful synthesis engine covers all the bases.
Roland Engineering: Designing FANTOM
Ari Rosenschein
FANTOM is more than a synthesizer. Takeo Shirato and his team help illuminate the groundbreaking creative hub and its perpetual growth.
Roland Engineering: Designing GAIA 2
Ari Rosenschein
GAIA 2 boasts a powerful hybrid engine combining wavetable and virtual analog synthesis. Its designers shed light on this dynamic instrument.
Sound Behind the Song: “Stranger Things” by Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein
Kat Bein
Explore the show’s haunting theme song and learn how the composers leaned on vintage synths, including the Roland JUPITER-8 and SH-2.
Sound Design: JX-8P Bells and Mallets
Francis Preve
Use the JX-8P’s thoughtful architecture to create bells and mallets that blur the line between analog warmth and digital precision.
Sound Behind the Song: “White Eagle” by Tangerine Dream
Adam Douglas
At the heart of Tangerine Dream’s hypnotic “White Eagle” lies a secret—one kept between the band and a pair of JUPITER-8s.
DRUMS AND PRODUCTION
The two legends discuss playing and tweaking sounds in the Roland V71 module, studio history, and why it all starts with the drummer.
With its groundbreaking design, DWe represents an entirely new experience for drummers. Discover where to find DWe in Europe
The “Purple Rain” drum parts by Bobby Z. provide a classic example of how to play a power ballad for maximum emotional impact.
The "Superstition" groove reminds us that, alongside his songwriting and musicianship, Wonder is one of the greatest drummers around.
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.