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
5 Features That Make The V-Combo VR-09 The Ultimate Keyboard
The Roland V-Combo VR-09 is a feature-packed keyboard designed for performance. Fine-tune your sounds in the studio so that you can own the stage!
What Roland CUBE Guitar Amplifier Is For You?
There is a Roland CUBE guitar amp for every guitarist, with over 2 million amplifiers sold since 1978. So what CUBE is the one for
5 Quick Steps To Update Your GT-100 To Version 2.0
Contributed by Braegen Russell for the Roland Australia Blog The BOSS GT-100 is BOSS’ flagship multi-effects processor that has grown on the back of decades of success
Interview with Kate Miller-Heidke
Contributed by Greg Phillips for the Roland Australia Blog It’s been a decade since Kate Miller-Heidke first emerged with her debut EP and gained a reputation
The Beginners Guide to Audio Interfaces
Contributed by David Jiang for the Roland Australia Blog So you’ve fired up your computer, chosen your favourite audio software and you’re ready to start making
Roland FA-06 Synthesizer: The All-In-One Workstation
   The new Roland FA-06 Synthesizer is the next step in the evolution of the workstation. It is inspired by the machines of
TD-9 is fine for The Wiggles!
Australia’s leading musical export, The Wiggles, found that a TD-9 made child’s play of touring. Allan Leibowitz caught up with the man who chose the kit. Contributed by
Roland Synth Chronicle: 1973 – 2014
Contributed by Roland US Team Download a PDF version of the Roland Synthesizer Chronicle, 1973 through 2010. 2014: SYSTEM-1 In the spirit of its predecessors (SYSTEM-100,
Video: MDP for the Modern Guitarist
Pete Thorn’s Demo of the OD-1X OverDrive & DS-1X Distortion Effects Pedals BOSS OD-1X OverDrive and DS-1X Distortion Guitar nerd Pete Thorn, delivers a detailed demo of
Omar Hakim, The Drummer’s Drummer
Omar Hakim’s incredible groove and highly musical approach to drumming make him one of the most sought-after and talked about musicians the world over. In particular, his
BOSS GT-100 Classic Patches Medley by Josh Munday
Contributed by Josh Munday – Tone Designer Back in 2012, BOSS launched their flagship multi-effects unit, the GT-100. At NAMM 2014 BOSS released a powerful
4 Proven Tips To Inspire Your Songwriting Pt.4 – Failure is an Option
Some of the most inspiring stories of the music industry come not from the bright-shining stars but from the slow-burning musicians and artists, whose songwriting
A Great Big World
Ok then…. I will! When I was a young fella, the song everyone was singing was “It’s a small world after all…” But that was
The Truth About Great Digital Pianos
Here’s something you may not realise about great digital pianos… Digital pianos are great, but truly great digital pianos are rare. This is because getting
Ed’s Guide to Workstation Studio Sets
Hit the Ground Running with the FA-06/FA-08 Contributed by Ed Diaz (Roland US Team) If you’ve used some of Roland’s earlier workstations, you’re probably familiar
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
George Thorogood’s ‘Bad To The Bone’ Guitar Tone Dissected
In 1982 George Thorogood and The Destroyers released a song that went on to contain one of the most recognizable guitar riffs of all time…Bad
Darcel Wilson: A Veteran Vocalist adopts the VT-12
By Corey Fournier and Jim Bybee (Roland US Team) Photo: Liz Linder Darcel Wilson is assistant professor of eartraining and voice at the esteemed Berklee
