Guy Fletcher and Jim Cox: Mark Knopfler’s Keyboard Duo At Red Rocks Amphiteatre, Mark Knopfler's musical director Guy Fletcher and keyboardist Jim Cox walk us through their keyboard rigs. by Ari Rosenschein 2 mins read
The Future Never Ends: The History of Roland Pianos Explore the highlights of Roland's accomplishments in digital pianos. Plus, get a first look at the 50th Anniversary Concept Model. by Adam Douglas 11 mins read
Advantages of Learning Piano as an Adult 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. by Roland Australia 6 mins read
Piano Self-accompaniment Tips for Singer-Songwriters Backing yourself up as a singer can be a daunting task. Here are a few strategies to help improve self-accompaniment skills. by SIRMA 3 mins read
The Best Apps for Learning Piano 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. by Roland Australia 4 mins read
Mastering the TB-303 Sequencer in Roland Cloud Christian Moraga If you want your sequences to hit harder and groove deeper this guide will show you how to program, tweak, and automate the 303 like a pro.
BLKLBL on Modern Electric Scene Packs for GALAXIAS BLKLBL The normally secretive artist took time to discuss the process behind creating their new GALAXIAS Scene Packs.
Roland Engineering: V-STAGE Ari Rosenschein Roland uses a “V” to indicate instruments embodying a specific set of virtues. Learn about the engineering process culminating in V-STAGE.
Tips and Tricks: Roland Cloud RE-201 Space Echo Adam Douglas From dubby tails to glacial repeats, here’s how to maximize the classic RE-201 Space Echo delay using these essential tips and tricks.
The GoGo: Creating a Hip-Hop Song with GO:KEYS SIRMA Songwriting can be a daunting task for both beginners and pros. With GO:KEYS, streamline your creative process like never before.
The GoGo: Creating a Pop Song with GO:KEYS SIRMA Did you know that GO:KEYS is a songwriter’s dream come true? Here’s how you can create your first pop song with the powerful instrument.
The GoGo: Creating an R&B Song with GO:KEYS SIRMA Want to write an R&B song but don’t know where to begin? Here is a step-by-step introduction to songwriting with this powerful instrument.
Getting to Know AIRA Compact: P-6 Creative Sampler Evan Shamoon The P-6 is a compact sampler capable of a wide range of sample processing and compositional techniques. Learn to use this flexible, portable instrument.
Careers in Music: Angela Piva on Music Education Mike Sparks The music industry veteran talks Naughty by Nature, her long history with Roland, and the future of music: the kids.
Careers in Music: Steve Levine on Scoring for Video Games Ari Rosenschein The legendary producer shares his workflow, differences between working on games and albums, and tips for young composers.
Ultimate Guide: Customizing the SP-404MKII The SP-404MKII is ready-made for numerous types of customizations. Here's a deep dive into the world of options for modding the new model. by Brady Ettinger 4 mins read
Behind the Beat: “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder The "Superstition" groove reminds us that, alongside his songwriting and musicianship, Wonder is one of the greatest drummers around. by Clementine Moss 3 mins read
Behind the Beat: “Funky Drummer” by James Brown Clyde Stubblefield's groove is one of the most sampled beats ever. Learn the "Funky Drummer" beat and how to capture its sound with V-Drums. by Dana Parker 3 mins read
Butch Vig, Abe Cunningham, and the New Era of V-Drums The two legends discuss playing and tweaking sounds in the Roland V71 module, studio history, and why it all starts with the drummer. by Ari Rosenschein 6 mins read
Roland TD-1 Drums: The Perfect Start The Roland TD-1 series gives beginning drummers everything they need to enjoy the instrument and excel without breaking the bank. by Sahan Jayasuriya 4 mins read