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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

Developing the Brown Sound
The BROWN sound…ultimate Rock guitar tone! Guitarists have used BROWN as an adjective for guitar tone ever since the phrase emerged back in the late

Roland Drum Machine Chronicle: 1964 – 2016
In 1960, Ikutaro Kakehashi founded the company Ace Electronic Industries, Inc. At the time, Kakehashi was a young inventor with a passion for electronics, experimentation

Guitar FX-101: Your Guide to Guitar Effects Pedals
Do you know your Flangers from your Phasers? How about the difference between a Vibrato and a Tremolo? This FX-101 is a resource that categorises

7 Useful Patches For The AIRA Effector Modules
The AIRA Effector Modules are extremely versatile tools that have a lot to add to any modular rig. Using the AIRA Modular Customizer, they can

Inside the AIRA Modular Customizer
The AIRA Modular Customizer brings a whole virtual modular synthesizer to your AIRA Modular EFX module. This article explains more about the “synth behind the synth”

How to Use Mastering for a Big Sounding Mix
It’s a common scenario — you mix your song, you think it sounds great, then you play your CD or MP3 alongside a commercial record

Using Clicks and Backing Tracks: Make The Metronome Your Best Friend
In this article, we’ll cover how to use clicks and backing tracks without becoming a slave to the rhythm. For many drummers, the mere thought

7 Essential Synth Tutorials
The real power of a synthesizer is its ability to craft and control the sound, allowing musicians to create their own custom tones. Synthesizers can

Echoes in Time: The History of BOSS Delay Pedals
A Chronicle of BOSS Delay Stomps Since 1978 Just a few of the many BOSS delay pedals through the years. Spanning the last four decades,

TB-03 VS. TB-3
With the recent release of the Roland Boutique TB-03 bassline sequencer, you might wonder what’s happening with the AIRA TB-3. Both are based on the

The AIRA System-1m Semi-Modular Synthesizer – Ultimate Guide
This guide to the AIRA SYSTEM-1m PLUG-OUT SYNTHESIZER breaks down each section of the synth and shows you how to get the most out of

Choosing an electronic drum kit: The Roland V-Drums Range Explained
This article will help you choose an electronic V-Drums kit to suit you. With the V-Drums range of kits, your biggest obstacle in choosing an

Typical Drum Playing Techniques with V-Drums
A common assumption about electronic drums is that as a player, you will lose the ability to express yourself as easily as you can on

Computer Music Production for Beginners Part 1: The Essentials
Not long ago, studio quality recording, mixing and were only in reach of those who had the money to hire out a professional recording studio.

5 Things You Need to Know Before You Go To A Piano Shop
Buying a new piano can be a bit tricky if you don’t know what to look for! The only way to truly find your perfect

Command The Stage With The Roland RD-800 Stage Piano
The Roland RD-800 is an evolution of a classic line of stage pianos, an instrument with the artist and stage in mind.

10 Essential Videos Tips for Learning Piano
Here are 10 essentail tips for starting to learn piano that will have you playing better straight away! Learning to play the piano doesn’t have

BOSS Cult Classics
In movies, a “Cult Classic” is commonly known as a film that transcends the fleeting measures of box-office success and goes on to realise its

