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.
Backing yourself up as a singer can be a daunting task. Here are a few strategies to help improve self-accompaniment skills.
Music keeps us young and brings families together. Frank McNulty and his daughter Jules talk about influences, upbringing, and Roland pianos.
Sound Design: JUPITER-8 Model Expansion Poly Presets
Francis Preve
Explore five iconic poly presets ranging from smooth pads to punchy brass to silky analog strings using the JUPITER-8 Model Expansion.
A Few Minutes with George Daniel of The 1975
Danny Turner
As co-writer and producer for British alt-rockers The 1975, George Daniel’s association with Roland is integral to the band’s sound.
Exploring the SH-4d Oscillators
Dustin Good
The SH-4d Synthesizer is a versatile desktop powerhouse drawing on a rich history. Explore its eleven oscillators and see where they lead.
Getting to Know AIRA Compact: The Basics
Evan Shamoon
The AIRA Compact line is Roland’s most portable to date. Learn the key skills needed to get started with this powerful instrument series.
Getting to Know AIRA Compact: An Introduction
Evan Shamoon
The AIRA Compact line is Roland’s most portable to date. Here’s an introduction to the individual members of the family.
Getting to Know AIRA Compact: J-6 Chord Synth
Evan Shamoon
The J-6 offers a streamlined method to create chord progressions and sequences. Learn to use this flexible, portable instrument.
Getting to Know AIRA Compact: E-4 Voice Tweaker
Evan Shamoon
The E-4 is a vocalist toolbox with auto-pitch functionality, harmony, vocoder, and looper. Learn to use this flexible, portable instrument.
Getting to Know AIRA Compact: T-8 Beat Machine
Evan Shamoon
The AIRA Compact T-8 combines the best of TR drum sounds with a TB-303-style bass track. Learn to use this flexible, portable instrument.
Sound Design: Creating JUNO Basses
Francis Preve
The JUNO architecture makes it perfect for thick analog-style bass lines. Learn to create five different bass sounds with the classic synth.
A Few Minutes with Com Truise
SIRMA
One of his generation’s most significant synthwave artists, Com Truise looks back at the beginning of his journey and shares what lies ahead.
DRUMS AND PRODUCTION
Learn about the legendary percussionist's family legacy, powerhouse collaborations, and career highlights.
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.