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- Learning to play an instrument
- Detailed video tutorials on how to get the most from Roland gear
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- Articles featuring renowned musicians discussing their musical journeys
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Parent’s Guide for Kids Learning 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.

Which Battery Powered Amp Should I Choose?
Whether it’s for practice, performance or grab and go, battery powered amps can make your life easier and

Tones in Time – 50s Rock ‘n Roll
The 1950s are probably the most crucial to Rock music. It was during the 1950s that Rock ‘n Roll became a cultural phenomenon, with truly

Tones in Time – 60s Rock
The 1960s is undoubtedly one of the most beloved decades for music. It was during this time that some of the most influential bands in

BOSS SY-300 Guitar Synthesizer vs. ROLAND GR-55 Guitar Synthesizer
For over 35 years, Roland guitar synthesizers have provided guitar and bass players with the means to coax astonishing sounds from their instruments. There’s something

A Beginner’s Guide to Compression
COMPRESS TO IMPRESS Compression is one of the most frequently used effects for audio production. Considered to be an essential studio tool, applying compression to

Synth Bass for Bass Players – Part 2
Choosing the Best Synth for the Gig In Synth Bass for Bass Players, Part 1, we talked about how doubling on synth bass can increase

Synth Bass for Bass Players – Part 1
Increase Your Versatility and Get More Gigs In today’s music world, the vast influence of EDM and other electronic styles has crept into the fabric

Electronic Drums FAQ
Need to know the score about electronic drums? Looking for answers, but don’t have the time to scour the forums… or worse, face the trolls

V-Drums Masterclass: Recording the Roland TD-1
Recording the Roland TD-1 is easy! Here’s how to record MIDI and audio with one of the world’s most popular drum kits. Acoustic drum recording

10 Things You Might Not Know About The Roland JD-Xi
Combining analog and digital synthesis in a compact and user-friendly design, the Roland JD-Xi is ideal for live tweaking, recording and using on-the-go. With its

Recording the Roland TD-4KP: V-Drums Masterclass
Here’s how to record the Roland TD-4KP. But first… Acoustic drum recording is an art form. Finding a balance between equipment, knowledge, patience and money

How To Integrate Multiple Devices On Your Mac
Often when using Roland AIRA gear in the studio, the best way to incorporate it into your setup is to use the built-in audio and

Why Do I Need An Acoustic Amp?
In recent years, we’ve seen a huge boom of popularity in acoustic guitars. Because of this, it should come as no surprise that we’ve also

Recording V-Drums Masterclass: Record the TD-17 and TD-25 V-Drums electronic drums
Recording V-Drums is demystified in this electronic drums masterclass. Learn how easy it is to record the TD-17 and TD-25 V-Drums. Acoustic drum recording is

The Magic Touch – A Brief History of the RD Series of Pianos
The RD Series of digital pianos has attracted attention globally for decades. From the start, Roland has always strived to create the ultimate electronic piano

Roland Icon Series: The Juno-106 Synthesizer
The Roland Icon Series is a collection of articles looking back at the most popular and recognised Roland instruments. In over four decades, Roland has

Evolution of the Roland Space Echo
Space Echo. It’s a very evocative name for an effects unit. It conveys a feeling of depth and complexity, which is certainly how many players

From Studio to Stage: The Electronic Musician’s Guide to Gigging
For the solo electronic artist, the most obvious option when it comes to performing live has long been the DJ set. These days, using a

TR-09 VS. TR-8
With the number of instruments now available which celebrate Roland’s strong history of drum machines, you could be excused for thinking that these products all

