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.
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.
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.
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.