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.
A Few Minutes with Scanner: Pursuing Immersive Sound
Andrew Emil
Robin “Scanner” Rimbaud explores many genres—from avant-garde to accessible. Find out how he’s gone from tape recorders to art institutions.
A Few Minutes with Gattobus: From Roland Fan to Family
SIRMA
Gattobus received his first Roland keyboard at 16. Find out how he became a sound designer for the SYSTEM-8, FANTOM, JUPITER-X, and others.
Capturing Synth Sounds with ZENOLOGY: “What’s Next” by Drake
Charles Burchell
Drake has kept his finger on the pulse of hip-hop for over a decade. Learn to use ZENOLOGY to recreate the synth tones of “What’s Next.”
Capturing Synth Sounds with ZENOLOGY: “Levitating” by Dua Lipa
Charles Burchell
Dua Lipa has a knack for making infectious grooves fit with her distinctive vocal tone. Recreate the sounds from “Levitating” with ZENOLOGY.
Breaking Barriers: Guitarist Meets GROOVEBOX
Ari Rosenschein
Alex Hutchings is turning heads with videos featuring the MC-707 GROOVEBOX and the BOSS MS-3. He walks us through this innovative pairing.
Capturing Synth Sounds with ZENOLOGY: “Peaches” by Justin Bieber
Charles Burchell
Justin Bieber’s latest is an infectious slice of smooth R&B. Capture the tones from “Peaches” with the ZENOLOGY Software Synthesizer.
DAWless Mastery: Using Scene Chains
Brian Lamb
The GROOVEBOX series continues to evolve, and one of the latest tools for advanced performance is Scene Chain. Learn to maximize the feature.
JUNO-60: The Whole Story
Peter Kirn
In 1982, a new synth dynasty set the tone for the ’80s and beyond. Get the entire tale of the sonic and cultural impact of the Roland JUNO-60
Faithless: Breaking Down Classic Tracks with Sister Bliss
Jamie Franklin
Sister Bliss of Faithless walks us through “Salva Mea,” “Insomnia,” and other classics. Learn about the Roland gear behind the group’s sound.
Creative Hub: Using Software Synthesizers with FANTOM
Brandon Ryan
Creative Hub will help you utilize FANTOM as your studio center. This time we’ll discuss how to control plug-in soft synths with FANTOM.
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.