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

On the Road with Netsky Live
A celebrity in his native Belgium and growing in popularity worldwide, Boris Daenan—better known as Netsky—has received numerous awards and accolades for his new-school brand of

Sarah Jones on the Roland BT-1 and her Hybrid Drum Setup
We invited Sarah Jones (Bat for Lashes, Hot Chip) along to tell us how she uses the Roland BT-1 Trigger pad in her acoustic set

Six Benefits of Learning on a Digital Piano
The piano has the ability to excite, move and inspire; whether you’re playing Chopin’s Scherzos or the intro to Clocks by Coldplay. The only obstacles

Hybrid Theory – Acoustic and Electronic Drums
Acoustic and electronic drums: you may have thought that the two never meet. Find out why the two camps actually strengthen each other Music never

How To Chain Your Guitar Effects Pedals – Part 1
There are No Rules! So you decided to play electric guitar. Once you get a guitar and an amp, the next step is to explore effects. Effects pedals can be

Killer Recording Tips
The main problems associated with making a great recording can be broken down into two areas — the sounds you record and the way you

Best Practice Drum Kits for Live Performers
Ask any top drummer how they got so good, and every single one will mention the P word – practice. Nobody is born with the

What’s the difference Roland TD-11 and TD-15 electronic drum kits?
Hypothetically, let’s say you’re a planet-straddling, snakeskin-booted, Ray-Banned rock god who wants it all and wants it now. Choosing your Roland V-Drums kit is a no-brainer. It’s got to be

Roland Cube Amps Review by I Heart Guitar
I’ve long been a fan of Roland’s Cube amp series. I’ve used them for teaching, I’ve recommended them for students, and the Micro Cube is

BOSS TE-2 Review by I Heart Guitar
Okay, this sounds like a Groucho Marx gag, but… “I love a good delay pedal. And the Boss Tera Echo is nothing like a good

V-Combo VR-09 – Made for Live Playing
V-Combo VR-09 The V-Combo VR-09 is designed from the ground up to be the ultimate keyboard for live players. It is designed with dedicated knobs, sliders and

SuperNATURAL Technology for Top Electronic Drum Kits
SuperNATURAL Technology Explained… In brief, SuperNATURAL technology improves the way the instrument responds to your playing, making it feel far more natural and authentic. For years,

Incorporating a Piano into Your Home’s Interior. Will Balance, Harmony and the Unity of the Space Be Lost?
If you have young children at school, they most probably will have learnt to play the recorder. What’s wrong with the recorder? It’s small, inexpensive

#JamlikeaBOSS and Win!
There’s no better way to stay inspired and keep those creative juices flowing than some fun new gear! That’s why we’re bringing you the #jamlikeaBOSS

5 Ways To Use The BOSS MS-3 Multi-Effects Switcher
First things first. Despite the visual similarity, the MS-3 is not just a smaller version of the popular ES-5 and ES-8 effects switching systems. It’s

Getting Back into Drums and Drumming
It’s never too late to get back into drumming. Roland Australia’s V-Drums product specilist, Simon Ayton explains through his own story how you can start
E-X30 Patch Disclosure
E-X30 Patch Disclosure Some variations such as: Intro B and Ending B, Main C and Main D, Fill In C and Fill In D are

Learning The Drums – A Teacher’s Story
From a very young age, I remember getting out all the pots and pans in the kitchen, turning them upside and using a wooden spoon

