ARTICLES, NEWS AND PRODUCT REVIEWS
Welcome to the Roland Indonesia Blog.
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

The AIRA TB-3 Touch Bassline – The Ultimate Guide
The AIRA TB-3 is much more than a TB-303, it’s the next generation of bassline synthesizer. This ultimate guide has everything you need to know

Phrygian Mode for Guitarists
Background One of the ancient musical modes has origins that can be traced back to a tribe called the Phrygians, who lived around 600BC. Personally,

Roland HS-5 Session Mixer Makes Classrooms Noise Proof
Contributed by Guest Blogger for the Roland Australia Blog Have you ever been in a classroom full of music students partaking in volume wars? It’s impossible

Ionian Mode for Guitarists
Background Whether you know it or not, you would have used the Ionian mode, but probably referred to it by the more commonly accepted ‘Major

The Ultimate Guide to the AIRA TR-8 Rhythm Performer
The AIRA TR-8 is the next step in the evolution of Roland’s TR drum machines. This Ultimate Guide has everything you need to know about

Audiophiles! This Is Why The Mobile UA Is For You
Anyone obsessed with music always wants the best speakers, headphones, hi-fi. Your audio interface is no exception! So much time is taken (and sometimes money

I Play Acoustic Guitar – Why Do I Need An Acoustic Amplifier?
You can take a lifetime to find the perfect acoustic guitar. Shouldn’t you take the same care when choosing your acoustic amplifier? Contributed by Braegen

Introduction to Modes for Guitarists
To state the obvious, all of the modes have weird names. Get over it. To make it worse, if you think that you are going

Mixolydian Mode for Guitarists
Background Let’s start out with a quick test, the term Mixolydian refers to: 1) A ‘Game of Thrones’ character? 2) The people that built Stonehenge?

Roland Icon Series: The SH-2 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

The Ground Breaking Roland Piano Designer App
Let me begin by stating the obvious – There will always be those who believe that the only acceptable piano is an acoustic piano, regardless

How To Record Professional Audio For Your DSLR Video
Getting professional sounding audio for your DSLR video is easy with the right setup. The Roland R-26 is the perfect choice for amateurs and professionals.

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

Fender G-5 VG Stratocaster
The Fender G-5 VG Stratocaster has the classic simplicity of a Fender Stratocaster combined with Roland’s advanced modelling technology.

Roland Icon Series: The SH-101 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

Small Device, Huge Impact by digitalDrummer Magazine
Roland’s TM-2 promises to open the world of electronic percussion for acoustic drummers, but also offers something for e-drum purists. Allan Leibowitz took the mini-module for a spin.

Behind the Hybrid Hype by digitalDrummer Magazine
Hybrid may be the new black, but, as Michael Schack explains, it’s hardly new. By digitalDrummer Magazine.

BOSS Talk: I Love Analog Delay But What Is A BBD?
The BOSS Talk article series takes a deeper look into all things effects pedals, and BOSS, to help you understand more about these inspiring sound-defining devices.Contributed

