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V-Drums for the Gigging Drummer
As drummers, we are told many things. Play in time. Drive the show. Keep it solid. Provide great feel. Have a great time…and DON’T HIT
Beyond The Beginner – How To Improve Your Drumming
IMPROVE YOUR DRUMMING You’ve played the rubber pads, you know your singles from your doubles, your paradiddles are on fire. You’re ready for the next
What’s So Special About The Digital Pads In The New V-Drums TD-50 Series?
Why do pro drummers want a piece of the latest V-Drums TD-50 series? 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
How Well Do You Know Your V-Drums? Take The Challenge!
Do you know your Wackerman from your Bissonette? Your Collins from your Kelter? Take the V-Drums Quiz if you think you’ve got what it takes
Roland Percussion History
Take a stroll through the history of Roland Drum and Percussion from its beginnings with the original Octapad through to the modern day V-Drums, sample
Deep Purple’s Ian Paice On The “Genius” Of Roland V-Drums
Contributed by Roland UK Ian Paice remembers the bad old days of digital drums. A time when the latency of lesser kits killed the groove.
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
Omar Hakim, The Drummer’s Drummer
Contributed by Roland US Team Omar Hakim’s incredible groove and highly musical approach to drumming make him one of the most sought-after and talked about musicians the
Chris Whitten Presents New Series – Behind the Drums
Contributed by Chris Whitten In this fantastic new multi-part series ‘Behind The Drums’, the now Australian residing accomplished British drummer Chris Whitten shares with
TM-2 wins MIPA Award 2014!
What do Modern Musician, Future Music, Guitar Player, Harmony Central, Music Trades, Electronic Musician and DrumScene have in common? They all vote in the M.I.P.A awards.
Alt-J: Drummer Thom Green backstage with the TD-4KP
Contributed by Roland UK Team Mercury Prize award winning band Alt-J have had a busy few years. As well as penning award winning albums, they’ve