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.
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.
Capturing Synth Sounds with ZENOLOGY: “Roses” by SAINt JHN
Charles Burchell
SAINt JHN and Imanbek won a Grammy award for “Roses.” Using ZENOLOGY, explore how to recreate sounds from this multi-platinum record.
Mod Squad: A History of TR-707 and TR-727 Modifications
Adam Douglas
The TR-707 and TR-727 drum machines are more than just coveted vintage units. Learn about the ways in which modders have made them their own.
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.