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.
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.
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.
DRUMS AND PRODUCTION
From humble beginnings to working with James Blake, Bob Mackenzie explains how the Roland SP-404MKII fuels creativity
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.