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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The "Superstition" groove reminds us that, alongside his songwriting and musicianship, Wonder is one of the greatest drummers around.
The two legends discuss playing and tweaking sounds in the Roland V71 module, studio history, and why it all starts with the drummer.
The Roland TD-1 series gives beginning drummers everything they need to enjoy the instrument and excel without breaking the bank.