Sound Behind the Song: “Love Lockdown” by Kanye West
Jake Uitti
July 16, 2020
“Love Lockdown” by Kanye West utilizes the Roland TR-808, the heartbeat of electronic music production since the early 1980s.
Tag: Quick Read
SPD::ONE WAV PAD Tips: Live Backing Tracks and Samples
Simon Ayton
July 15, 2020
Playing backing tracks and samples live is one of the most common new experiences a drummer encounters. Tools like the SPD::ONE WAV PAD offer solutions.
A Wellness Primer for Musicians
Benjamin Heywood
July 15, 2020
There are specific things musicians can do to foster wellness and stay creative, despite the challenges we all face right now.
The Advantages of Learning Piano as a Child
Roland Australia
July 10, 2020
Learning piano at an early age will have a positive effect on your child’s mental and physical growth and enrich their lives in many areas.
Six Benefits of Learning on a Digital Piano
Roland UK
July 10, 2020
Whether you’re playing Chopin’s Scherzos or “Clocks” by Coldplay, the piano can excite, move, and inspire. Digital pianos can make learning more enjoyable.
How to Get the Most from Your Piano Practice Time
Roland UK
July 10, 2020
Piano practice time is a precious commodity for most of us. Even advanced players can get more from practicing to enhance their playing ability.
Quarantine and Our Relationship with Technology
Benjamin Heywood
July 7, 2020
In our new quarantine reality, many of us work from home and socialize through a screen, making technology increasingly central in our lives.
Returning to Music: It’s Never Too Late
Arielle Silver
July 7, 2020
They say that for a career in music you need to be tenacious, and I had been throughout my twenties and beyond. Can you return to music?
2020 and Counting: A Summer Indie Playlist
Kirsten Spruch
July 6, 2020
2020 certainly hasn’t been a typical summer, but at least the world has had one reliable constant: good indie music. Here’s a playlist to prove it.
8 Secrets of the 808
Mike Sparks
July 3, 2020
Explore these eight lesser-known tips and help fully utilize the beatmaking potential of Roland Cloud’s powerful TR-808 plugin.