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.
You might have heard someone say, "There’s an app for that." Here’s a summary of the best piano apps that your kids will enjoy.
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
The SP-404MKII is ready-made for numerous types of customizations. Here's a deep dive into the world of options for modding the new model.
Master percussionist and hybrid drummer Karl Vanden Bossche talks DW Drums, Latin Percussion, Roland V-Drums, and grooving with Gorillaz.
The SP-404 helped usher in lo-fi hip-hop. Roland’s Engineering team answers questions on the most intriguing aspects of the iconic SP series.
Utilizing the SPD-SX as a MIDI controller unlocks a new world of creative possibilities. Explore the SPD-SX as a production tool.
Clyde Stubblefield's groove is one of the most sampled beats ever. Learn the "Funky Drummer" beat and how to capture its sound with V-Drums.