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.
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.
Creative Hub: DAW and Audio Interface with FANTOM
Brandon Ryan
Creative Hub will help you utilize FANTOM as your studio center. Learn to use FANTOM as an interface, plus how to integrate it with your DAW.
Creative Hub: Introduction to FANTOM’s Workflow
Mark Watson
Creative Hub will help you utilize FANTOM as your studio center. This time we’ll dive into the instrument’s unique, flexible workflow.
Creative Hub: FANTOM and MIDI
Mark Watson
Creative Hub will help you utilize FANTOM as your studio nerve center. This time we’ll discuss ways to maximize FANTOM’s MIDI functions.
Creative Hub: CV/Gate and FANTOM
Brandon Ryan
Creative Hub will help you utilize FANTOM as your studio nerve center. This time we’ll dive into using FANTOM’s dual CV/Gate outputs.
Creative Hub: FANTOM’s External Inputs and Sub Outs
Mark Watson
Creative Hub will help you utilize FANTOM as your studio nerve center. This time we’ll discuss utilizing its external inputs and sub outs.
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.