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4 Fun Things You Can Do With V-Drums
Here are 4 fun things you can do with V-Drums! Add hi-hats easily to any part of the kit Sample your own sounds of any type just using your phone Create and trigger your own drum loops Record your own cymbal collection into your V-Drums Here we’ll use a TD-27KV kit but these same techniques apply to many other kits in the V-Drums range including the most popular TD-17 series. Let’s go through each
How to Record the Roland TD-27 V-Drums
This article covers the best and easiest way to record TD-27 V-Drums. Recording electronic drums is simple when compared to recording acoustic drums. Acoustic drum recording is considered by many people to be an art form. Finding the balance between equipment, knowledge, patience and money that works for your project is a skill that comes with experience and time. Being a collection of various percussion instruments, a drum kit
The Parents Guide for Kids Starting to Learn Piano
Every parent wants the best for their child and it’s challenging to find positive activities that they will enjoy. As a kid, learning piano at a young age was one of the best things that I did in my life. I am grateful to my parents for supporting and encouraging me. Piano is aligned with improved memory, mathematics, social, creative, reading and comprehension skills. Simply put, playing piano encourages your child
3 Pieces of Advice on Buying Your Child’s First Piano
Buying your first piano can be a daunting task, especially if you are not a pianist or musician yourself. It can be difficult to determine which piano to buy or whether you should invest in purchasing a piano at all.
My Kid Wants to Learn Drums
“Mum, I want to learn to play the drums”. It’s strange how some sentences have the power to evoke fear in a parent when spoken by their child. My son Jamie (JJ) is eight years old. I have to admit, he does enjoy hitting things with sticks so maybe I should have seen this coming. I took a breath and said, “Wow, drums! Really? Why the drums?” Apparently, in
4 Fun Things You Can Do With V-Drums
Here are 4 fun things you can do with V-Drums! Add hi-hats easily to any part of the kit Sample your own sounds of any type
How to Record the Roland TD-27 V-Drums
This article covers the best and easiest way to record TD-27 V-Drums. Recording electronic drums is simple when compared to recording acoustic drums. Acoustic drum
The Parents Guide for Kids Starting to Learn Piano
Every parent wants the best for their child and it’s challenging to find positive activities that they will enjoy. As a kid, learning piano at a young
3 Pieces of Advice on Buying Your Child’s First Piano
Buying your first piano can be a daunting task, especially if you are not a pianist or musician yourself. It can be difficult to determine which piano to
Learning Piano for Bedroom Producers
Learning to produce your own music can be one of the most fulfilling things you can do as an artist. There’s no better way to
How playing the drums relieves stress and anxiety
Article written by Magesh for Roland Australia When I was just starting my career as a professional drummer, I remember auditioning for a lot of
Xavier Rudd Rig Run-Through
XAVIER RUDD RIG RUN-THROUGH JAN JUC MOON ALBUM TOUR RIG RUN-DOWN Come on a journey with stage tech Aaron Giffin as he walks us through
Motez Interview – The Womadelaide Performances
MOTEZ INTERVIEW THE INSPIRATION AND GEAR BEHIND THE WOMADELAIDE PERFORMANCE Motez is an award-winning music producer, musician, and DJ. He was born in Baghdad, Iraq
Teaching a Child with ADHD the Drums
Article written by Magesh for Roland Australia In my 23-year career as a music teacher, I have taught many students with Autism, Asperger’s, and ADHD.
The Essential Guide to the Roland TD-50X V-Drums
The Essential Quick Start Guide to the Roland TD-50 V-Drums will have you up and playing in no time! So you’ve splashed out on a
Kilter Interview
KILTER INTERVIEW PERFORMING WITH A NEW LIVE RIG Kilter is the moniker of Sydney producer Ned East, a producer who’s been staying busy racking up
Steal the Show with an Octapad Kit
Since its launch in 1985, drummers playing a diverse range of music have integrated the Octapad into their setups. Pros and keen enthusiast drummers, often
3 Ways Bluetooth Can Enrich Your Piano Playing Experience
As you know, Bluetooth technology is everywhere these days. You’ve used it for hands-free calls, or with your wireless keyboard. However, Bluetooth’s applications in a
Pro Streaming and Live Event Vision Mixing – Roland V-8HD V 2.0
Every once in a while, a piece of technology comes along that seems to be made just for you. The Roland V-8HD is one of
What’s So Special about the digital pads in the TD-27KV V-Drums?
The TD-27KV features Roland’s top line digital triggers for the most exciting and rewarding playing experience but what makes the digital triggers so good? Let’s
Take the Stage with the Roland RD-88
RD pianos have been the choice of professional keyboardists for more than 30 years, appearing on stages around the world. Now, the acclaimed RD sound
The GA-FC: Unlocking Performance Potential with Your Amp
So, you’re rocking a BOSS or Roland amp with a bunch of cool features and effects on board. You want to use these features and
Which V-Drums kit is right for you?
Not sure which V-Drums kit is right for you? We put together this handy V-Drums Kit Finder to help narrow down the choices and find
How to connect your Roland LX700 Series Piano to Bluetooth and Apps
In this article we’ll take you through step by step on how to connect the Roland LX700 Series Pianos to Bluetooth and apps. If you
RD-88 vs RD-2000: A Comparison
Roland RD pianos have been a mainstay on live stages for over 35 years, and our two latest models, the RD-88 and the RD-2000, proudly
New or Second Hand? A Buyer’s Guide to Electronic Drum Kits
If there’s any single product that’s revolutionized the way we play drums today, it’s the humble electronic kit. Seriously, what’s not to love? Unlike their
Roland Performance Keyboards – Which One is Right for Me?
Whether you’re looking to buy a keyboard for songwriting, studio production or performing live, our range has something that will suit your needs. The range
Why an LX700 Series Piano is the Right Choice for Serious Players
Contributed by Rudi Zarka for Roland Corporation Australia Has The Digital Piano Come of Age? 15 to 20 years ago, traditional acoustic pianos were often
