Butch Vig, Abe Cunningham, and the New Era of V-Drums Ari Rosenschein September 25, 2024 The two legends discuss playing and tweaking sounds in the Roland V71 module, studio history, and why it all starts with the drummer. Read More »
Behind the Beat: “Purple Rain” by Prince Brett Clur April 8, 2024 The “Purple Rain” drum parts by Bobby Z. provide a classic example of how to play a power ballad for maximum emotional impact. Read More »
Behind the Beat: “Let’s Groove” by Earth, Wind & Fire Brett Clur March 4, 2024 The drumming on the eternally funky “Let’s Groove” demonstrates how powerful disco rhythms can make listeners get up and move. Read More »
Hybrid Theory: Anika Nilles Ari Rosenschein January 5, 2023 Hybrid drumming blends acoustic and electronic elements. Anika Nilles explains her approach to the style on tour with Jeff Beck and beyond. Read More »
Redefining Rhythm: A History of Roland Drums Adam Douglas October 18, 2022 Explore ground-breaking Roland drums—starting from the early days and looking to the future with D-Flux, the 50th anniversary concept model. Read More »
Behind the Beat: “Stressed Out” by Twenty One Pilots Dana Parker July 7, 2022 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. Read More »
Roland TD-50X Drums: V-Drums Redefined Brett Clur May 24, 2022 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. Read More »
Introduction to Roland V-Drums Ari Rosenschein May 24, 2022 Looking for a Roland V-Drums kit to help you achieve your drumming goals? This introduction will help you find the ideal kit for you. Read More »
Roland TD-07 Drums: The Next Step Sahan Jayasuriya May 24, 2022 With useful upgrades, the TD-07 series is perfect for the progressing drummer or beginner wanting something more from the get-go. Read More »
Roland TD-17 Drums: Get Better, Faster Brett Clur May 24, 2022 The TD-17 series is the perfect introduction to an electronic kit. Get top-tier sounds and tools to make every drummer better, faster. Read More »