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.
Music keeps us young and brings families together. Frank McNulty and his daughter Jules talk about influences, upbringing, and Roland pianos.
Backing yourself up as a singer can be a daunting task. Here are a few strategies to help improve self-accompaniment skills.
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.
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.
5 Ways to Supercharge Your DAW with Roland Cloud
Ari Rosenschein
Roland Cloud’s collection of virtual synthesizers, drum machines, and sampled instruments has been a go-to tool for producers, electronic artists, and beatmakers since its inception.
Icon Series: The MRS-2 PROMARS
Christian Moraga
1979 was an exciting year for synthesizers at Roland, and PROMARS had a unique place. This deep dive explores the classic monosynth.
8 Secrets of the 808
Mike Sparks
Explore these eight lesser-known tips and help fully utilize the beatmaking potential of Roland Cloud’s powerful TR-808 plugin.
Tips and Tricks: SRX STRINGS and ELECTRIC PIANO
Ari Rosenschein
These musical prompts for Roland Cloud’s SRX STRINGS and ELECTRIC PIANO are sure to get your creative synapses firing with fresh ideas.
Ultimate Guide: JUPITER-X and JUPITER Xm
Mark Watson
Classic analog to vintage digital. And beyond. Get to know the powerful JUPITER-X and JUPITER-Xm.
Ultimate Guide: SYSTEM-8
Hannah Lockwood
Get the most out of the powerful Roland SYSTEM-8 synthesizer on stage and in the studio with this comprehensive Ultimate Guide.
DRUMS AND PRODUCTION
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.
Hip-hop country crossover “A Hard Working Man” drips with vibe, melody, and love for the classics. Find out how the Avila Brothers made it.
For a top-of-the-line electronic drum kit, look no further than the TD-50X series. Every element combines for a superb drumming experience.