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

4 Proven Tips To Inspire Your Songwriting Pt.3 – Writing for Michael Jackson
In his first article, Geoffrey outlined how he dealt with writer’s block and how it can be defeated. In the second article, he discussed working

TR-808 Drum Machine Flashback
Let’s kick this off with a little bit of trivia: the TR- 808 has been used on more hit records than any other drum machine. Read that

What is Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB)?
Everything You Need to Know Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) is the technology behind the authentic sound and responsive behavior of the AIRA products. It faithfully captures

ME-80 Marty’s Mood
Marty Hailey One of Australias busiest guitarists, works with BOSS on the new ME-80 Multi Effects processor, with some amazing results! Contributed by: Braegen Russell

Synth Legends: TB-303
TB-303 Documentary – Bassline Baseline (2005) Designed by Tadao Kikumoto in 1982, the TB-303 is a bass synthesizer with a built-in sequencer originally designed

Roland AIRA
Contributed by Simon Ayton This week we are very excited to have received delivery of the new AIRA series instruments. The TR-8, TB-3, VT-3 and

Gear Demo: BOSS OD-1X OverDrive by Guitar Noize
Contributed by Guitar Noize The BOSS OD-1X is a new special edition overdrive pedal that builds on the classic BOSS Overdrive pedals that have been

Stereo vs. Mono – More than just Twice As Nice
Stereo vs. Mono – More than just Twice As Nice Asked how many ears you’d prefer most people would obviously say two so why are

“In The Studio” Joe Accaria & Marty Hailey at Blackfoot Sound
By Simon Ayton Arguably two of Australia’s busiest musicians, drummer Joe Accaria and guitarist Marty Hailey performed as a dynamic duo at the 2012 Australian

Real-time Percussive Mashup: Adam Manning
Modern DJ’s are always looking for a creative edge; and this edge can be achieved by adding a percussion controller to your setup. Contributed by

How to Make Drum Sheets and Learn Songs quickly with Chris Whitten
Welcome to ‘Behind The Drums’ where, thanks to star drummer Chris Whitten, you’ll learn how to make drum cheat sheets and learn songs quickly. With

Tom Odell Interview – Digital Pianos, Writing His Album and Touring
Just before he started his US tour, we met up with singer-songwriter de jour, Tom Odell to talk about songwriting, beloved covers and Glastonbury. We’re

Roland Announces Integra-7 Synth Legends
Roland is proud to introduce Integra Synth Legends, a free sound library for the Integra-7 sound module. The collection uses the Integra’s powerful and flexible SuperNATURAL

The Roland RE-201 Space Echo Story
Back in the mid-seventies, the RE-201 Space Echo unleashed a sound that came straight from outer space. This is its story… Contributed by Roland UK

5 Top Tips on Piano Lessons for Kids
Piano lessons for kids can really accelerate their learning. This is important because children can get so much from learning to play an instrument well.

GR-55 Guitar Synthesis
Paul White, editor-in-chief of the esteemed Sound on Sound magazine looks at some practical applications of guitar synthesis (hint: it’s not about playing drums on

Is Music Making Good for You?
Contributed by Roland UK Team DR JONATHAN SAVAGE In a word – yes! Whatever your age, participating in music making has many benefits for your

Flashback: TB-303 Bassline Synth
The Fall and Rise of the TB-303 The machine that put a smile on the faces of party people all over the world, without even

