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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
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
Michael Schack talks Hybrid – TM-2: Trigger Module
Contributed by Michael Schack and Simon Ayton This is all about the Roland TM-2 trigger module! For the acoustic drummer, sitting behind the drum kit
Alt-J: Drummer Thom Green backstage with the TD-4KP
Mercury Prize award winning band Alt-J have had a busy few years. As well as penning award winning albums, they’ve toured relentlessly. As a drummer
“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
Roland Interview: Drew Goddard (Karnivool)
Karnivool- Guitarist Drew Goddard Photography by Kane Hibberd Karnivool play a brand of rock that messes with your head, particularly on their new album Asymmetry.
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,
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