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We have a great collection of articles for beginners and experts alike. You will find a wide range of topics including:
- Learning to play an instrument
- Detailed video tutorials on how to get the most from Roland gear
- The latest news on products updates
- Articles featuring renowned musicians discussing their musical journeys
We hope that you enjoy your time here and that you find everything you are looking for.

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

TR-8 and Effects – Part 3: Modular Effects
Effects are a great way to expand the sounds of your drum machines. While you may never get tired of the classic sound of Roland

How to Become a Professional Drummer
From finding gigs and knowing what to charge, to the importance of understanding electronics, here are the basics that you need if you want to

TR-8 and Effects – Part 2: Pedals
Effects are a great way to expand the sounds of your drum machines. While you may never get tired of the classic sound of Roland

How To Connect Your Roland Piano To Bluetooth
HP-702, HP-704, LX-705, LX-706 or LX-708 GP-607 FP-10 How to connect your HP-702, HP-704, LX-705, LX-706 or LX-708 to bluetooth There are 2 types of

The Ultimate Guide to BOSS Loop Stations
BOSS have constantly remained at the cutting edge of looping technology and are today the undisputed product leader of this worldwide phenomenon. BOSS Loop Stations

Tips and Tricks for Advanced Loopers
Advanced Looping: As a musician, the art of looping is one of the most enjoyable things you can possibly do. Looping is something that truly

The Definitive Guide to Tabletop Loopers
When most people think of a BOSS RC Loop Station, they envisage a big red stompbox. Floor-based loopers are excellent for instrumentalists who want to

TR-8 and Effects – Part 1: Onboard Effects
Effects are a great way to expand the sounds of your drum machines. While you may never get tired of the classic sound of Roland

Taking Control of Your Loop Station
BOSS Loop Stations are famous for their industry leading flexibility right out of the box. They also provide a serious level of functionality for the

Public Enemy’s DJ Lord on Beats, Scaring the Neighbours and the AIRA TR-8 Drum Machine
Public Enemy’s DJ Lord on terrorising his neighbours with the Roland TR-8. When it comes to the pantheon of hip-hop heavyweights, Public Enemy are top

The Essential Quick Start Guide to the Roland TD-50 V-Drums
The Essential Quick Start Guide to the Roland TD-50 V-Drums will have you up and playing in no time! So you’ve splashed out on the

An Easy Guide To Piano Styles And Modes
Learning piano styles and modes allows you to understand, play and appreciate a wider range of music. Piano is one of the most versatile and

Expanding And Customizing Your V-Drums
Drummers love expanding and customizing their acoustic and V-Drums kits. Upgrading V-Drums is easy too as you’ll see in this helpful guide. Customization helps to

Computer Music Production for Beginners Part 2: Recording and Composition
Last article, we looked at the essential hardware and software you need to get started in computer music production. This week, we’re going to look

Roland Icon Series: The Jupiter-8 Synthesizer
The Roland Icon Series is a collection of articles looking back at the most popular and recognized Roland instruments. In over four decades, Roland has

The Ultimate Guide to the BOSS ES-5 Effects Switching System
The BOSS ES-5 Effects Switching System is the newer, smaller brother to the remarkably successful ES-8. Since its 2015 release, the BOSS ES-8 Effects Switcher

Essential Synth Tutorials: Part 2
Synthesizers are amazing instruments that allow musicians to shape sound into almost endless possibilities. This enormous potential can seem overwhelming at first. However, once learned,

Why Should I Buy A Switching System?
As guitar players, our options for sonic possibilities are near infinite. Technology has reached a point where pedals, synthesis, amplification and effects can all work