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.
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.
Creative Hub: Using FANTOM as Your Studio Center
Brandon Ryan and Mark Watson
From controlling software synthesizers to acting as an audio interface, Creative Hub will help you utilize FANTOM as a studio nerve center.
How to Create a Tame Impala-style Track with Roland Cloud
Charles Burchell
Tame Impala blends shoegaze, electro-pop, and downtempo funk in its sound. Use Roland Cloud to create a track in the group’s dreamy style.
Guy Fletcher and Jim Cox: Mark Knopfler’s Keyboard Duo
Ari Rosenschein
At Red Rocks Amphiteatre, Mark Knopfler’s musical director Guy Fletcher and keyboardist Jim Cox walk us through their keyboard rigs.
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.
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.
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.