“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
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
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
Contributed by Roland UK Team We explore the kit chain and SET LIST functions on Roland V-Drums and percussion products. Here’s what it does and
The BOSS GP-10 Guitar Processor puts a universe of amazing tones and tunings at your command all in one compact processor that’s affordable and easy
Background It is generally accepted that the musical modes can be traced back to different tribes in ancient Greek society, which dates their origins to the
Roland is pleased to announce a significant ‘Version 2’ system update for their flagship FR-8X V-Accordion.
The SH-2 PLUG-OUT Software Synthesizer is a total reproduction of the classic SH-2 Synthesizer from 1979. Renowned for its raw vintage tone, the SH-2’s dual
Contributed by Roland Canada Team The BOSS RC-505 Loop Station is for more than just beatboxing! Read on to see how CHERSEA used the RC-505 to
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
Contributed by Roland Canada Team Why A Keyboard Workstation? It may be hard to see the need for a keyboard workstation these days, as the
By Simon Ayton Let’s explore how to create your own unique drum sound. Given the enormous options for crafting one’s very own style and sound
Let’s face it, we’ve all been there.. writer’s block. It’s a tricky one to get around. Being stuck in a rut doesn’t have to be
Practice Tips and Tools Contributed by Roland US Team Keyboard players from another era had a great idea: “Let’s get out from behind our boards
What is the difference between an acoustic and digital piano? This digital pianos FAQ is based on questions that we get from customers. Hopefully help
There is no doubt that Omar Rodriguez Lopez is a talented guy, he’s a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, film director, writer and actor but his imaginative guitar work and extensive
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Roland Synth Chronicle Contributed by Roland US Team Download a PDF version of the Roland Synthesizer Chronicle, 1973 through 2010. 2013: V-Combo VR-09 This synth is
Let’s face it: your basement ain’t no Abbey Road. Chances are, it’s a damp subterranean bolt-hole, bedecked with posters of John Bonham, beer bottles and
There’s an old saying; ‘If you want something done, give it to a busy person’. It’s a phrase which could easily apply to musician, composer