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Deep Purple’s Ian Paice On The “Genius” Of Roland V-Drums
Ian Paice remembers the bad old days of digital drums. A time when the latency of lesser kits killed the groove. An age when dodgy
It’s Never Too Late To Learn The Drums
Many people ask: “What is the best age to learn the drums?” The answer is any age! This is what I learnt in my time
Michael Schack talks Hybrid: SPD-SX vs TM-2
To many people, the Roland SPD-SX has nothing in common with the Roland TM-2. It’s almost like they are rivals. Chalk and cheese. But it
“In The Studio” Joe Accaria & Marty Hailey at Blackfoot Sound
By Simon Ayton Arguably two of Australia’s busiest musicians, drummer Joe Accaria and guitarist Marty Hailey performed as a dynamic duo at the 2012 Australian
Is Music Making Good for You?
Contributed by Roland UK Team DR JONATHAN SAVAGE In a word – yes! Whatever your age, participating in music making has many benefits for your
Adam Manning: the DJ Drummer
Throughout my career, acoustic instruments have provided me with many performance opportunities. Many of which have been illustrated through performances on television, concerts, world tours,
Ash Grunwald Interview
Ash Grunwald’s style of blues has always been gritty and loud, but he’s found additional grunt in his latest venture, a collaboration with The Living
Sarah Jones on the Roland BT-1 and her Hybrid Drum Setup
We invited Sarah Jones (Bat for Lashes, Hot Chip) along to tell us how she uses the Roland BT-1 Trigger pad in her acoustic set
On the Road with Netsky Live
A celebrity in his native Belgium and growing in popularity worldwide, Boris Daenan—better known as Netsky—has received numerous awards and accolades for his new-school brand of
Roland V-Drums Artist Keith Harris
Keith Harris is a producer and musician and the driving force behind many top-10 singles and Grammy Award-winning hits. Contributed by Roland US Team Although highly acclaimed
What’s So Special about the digital pads in the new TD-50 Series V-Drums?
Why do pro drummers want a piece of the latest TD-50 series V-Drums? It’s easy to understand once you experience the new Roland TD-50 digital
Craig Blundell On The Exciting Challenge Of Drumming For Steven Wilson
Video Interview Exclusive: Craig Blundell on joining Steven Wilson and gigging the Roland TD-30 & SPD-SX As a battle-tested session warrior, Craig Blundell doesn’t do