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.
Create a Flying Lotus-style Beat with Roland Cloud
Charles Burchell
Flying Lotus stretches the boundaries of hip-hop and electronic music. Learn to use Roland Cloud instruments to make a track in his style.
JUPITER-Xm and Zenbeats: A Perfect Pair
Robert Saint John
The JUPITER-Xm is a powerful synthesizer. Zenbeats is a multi-platform app for music creation. When combined, the duo has impressive synergy.
Modulation Secrets with the Legendary SYSTEM-100
Peter Kirn
There’s a powerful, semi-modular synth in Roland Cloud to explore. Learn to connect the SYSTEM-100’s virtual patch cords for new sounds.
Roland Engineering: Exploring the TR-06
Ari Rosenschein and Brandon Ryan
In an exclusive conversation, engineers Hiromu Nagasawa and Akihiro Nagata discuss how the TR-06 adds to Roland’s legacy of innovation.
Ultimate Guide: FM Synthesis
Francis Preve
Understanding FM synthesis is considered a mystical art. Explore Frequency Modulation and how the TR-8S, TR-6S, and SYSTEM-8 utilize it.
Designing Custom Drums for Roland Cloud’s TR-909 and TR-808
Charles Burchell
Roland’s TR-909 and TR-808 are two of the most iconic drum machines in music history. Learn to create custom drum sounds with both of them.
Roland Engineering: FM Synthesis, Morph, and TR-8S
Christian Moraga
Roland Japan’s Engineering team gives us an exclusive glimpse into the Morph FM Synthesis feature for the TR-8S and TR-6S.
Create a James Blake-Style Beat with Roland Cloud
Charles Burchell
James Blake juxtaposes synthesizers and electronics with his voice and acoustic instruments. Use Roland Cloud synths to recreate his vibe.
TR-8S v2.0 Update: Exclusive Artist Tracks
Ari Rosenschein
Listen to new sounds from Telefon Tel Aviv, DJ Python, Shawn Rudiman, Richard Devine, Daedelus, and Jubilee using the TR-8S v2.0 Update.
Crafting the Perfect TR-8S Kit: Pro Results with Samples
Francis Preve
The ability to load your own sample, add deep processing to each instrument, and create an original kit puts this beatbox in a class by itself.
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.