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
10 Ways To Improve Your Drumming Skills
To improve your drumming takes hard work. The best drummers don’t get there by accident. We’ve all watched awestruck, as top drummers play their heart
The Clean Legacy of the Roland Jazz Chorus
An electric guitar played through an amplifier is a fantastic combination. Capable of volume, tone and of course, distortion, the amplifier is undoubtedly as much
Can I Use Guitar Pedals On Bass?
When it comes to pedal effects, it’s no secret that it’s a guitarist’s world. While significant advances in bass pedal effects over the years have
The Easy Solution To Playing Electro Drum Sounds
The drummer’s role as the timekeeper and driving force of the band has evolved over time. Expectations are high for us to enhance both the
Roland Talk Exclusively with David Bowie Producer, Tony Visconti
As David Bowie’s producer since before the Space Oddity album – and sonic architect for everyone from Marc Bolan to Morrissey – Tony Visconti has
How to Create Drums on The JD-XA
The Roland JD-XA is a crossover synth with four analog and four digital voices. It looks similar to the Roland JD-Xi Interactive Analog/Digital Crossover Synthesizer,
V-Drums for the Gigging Drummer
As drummers, we are told many things. Play in time. Drive the show. Keep it solid. Provide great feel. Have a great time…and DON’T HIT
Roland TB-03 and TR-09: A Classic Pair Resurrected
In the past few years, we have seen a huge resurgence in both analog and digital hardware. Eurorack modular synthesizer systems have exploded in popularity
Synthesis: Learning the Language of Sound
Can You Play What You Hear? As a professor who teaches music production at Berklee College of Music and Berklee Online, I have grown more
Essential Tools for the Modern Guitarist
Guitar players today have incredible options available to them. It’s never been easier to find your perfect tone, experiment with sound or take your music
Learn to Play the Drums With DT-1 V-Drums Tutor Software
Get on the fast track to learning to play the drums with Roland’s interactive tutoring packag DT-1 Drum Tutor. Learning any instrument can be a
Seven More Hidden Features Of The Roland Boutiques
Introduced in 2016 to much excitement and acclaim, Roland’s Boutique modules have won hearts and minds. The Boutique series use Roland’s ACB technology to recreate
Boss Tone Studio : Unleashing The Katana Guitar Amp
With its ultra-responsive feel, gig-ready tones, and versatile onboard effects, the affordable BOSS Katana series is taking the guitar amplifier world by storm. By design,
Tones in Time – 70s Rock
Rock music owes a lot to the 1970s. This was the era of dramatic shifts in the sound of Rock. It was when huge, loud
Using Samples with Your TR-8 Rhythm Performer
For decades, artists and producers have been evolving the classic Roland TR-808 and TR-909 drum sounds. The Roland TR-8 Rhythm Performer gives you those timeless
Kick It! How To Take Your Biggest Drum Anywhere
Let’s face facts. Kick drums are not the easiest instrument to transport. Sure, they sound fantastic but they’re bulky, require space and if you’re busking
4 Proven Tips To Inspire Your Songwriting Pt.1 – Inspiration is Everywhere!
Some of the most inspiring stories of the music industry come not from the brightest-shining stars but from the slow-burning musicians and songwriters whose ability
Open Back vs Closed Back Guitar Speaker Cabinets – What’s the Difference?
If you’ve ever played a guitar amplifier, you could be forgiven for not paying close attention to the back of it. Really, why would you?
