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.
JX-8P: The Whole Story
Adam Douglas
Travel back in time to the year 1985 to find out what makes the JX-8P so unique among the Roland polysynths and why it remains so beloved.
Sequencing Secrets: Advanced Trigger Tricks
Evan Shamoon
Dig deep into what’s possible with triggers inputs and learn to create evolving sequences that are more than the sum of their parts.
Sequencing Secrets: Getting Creative with Triggers
Evan Shamoon
Triggers offer a wide range of possibilities for interfacing drum machines with other gear. Explore the best ways to get started using them.
Sequencing Secrets: Using Probability and Randomness
Evan Shamoon
Learn how to create unpredictable dynamic shifts in your electronic soundscapes when using a Eurorack rig.
Sequencing Secrets: Tips for Modular Rigs
Evan Shamoon
Learn to utilize your drum machine’s trigger inputs and outputs to connect with Eurorack modular gear systems.
Sequencing Secrets: Controlling Drum Machines with Triggers and MIDI
Evan Shamoon
At the core of every drum sequence are electronic pulses called triggers. Explore the best ways to control them in your music production.
Roland Engineering: The Story of the JD-800
Adam Douglas and Yuichiro Fuse
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.
Track Talk: Moods on Music Ruined My Life
SIRMA
Moods, aka Nick Lubbersen, added a live band to his trademark electronica for his latest release. He discusses using the JUNO-6 on the album.
Capturing Synth Sounds with ZENOLOGY: “drivers license” by Olivia Rodrigo
Charles Burchell
Utilize ZENOLOGY to recreate the mellow tones and lush soundscapes of Olivia Rodrigo’s heart-wrenching ballad, “drivers license.”
Digital Dreams: Eric Persing and the JD-800
Paul McCabe
Explore the inside story of the iconic JD-800 from legendary sound designer Eric Persing, a key figure in its development.
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.