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
Interview with Matt McHugh
Most Australian music fans will know singer, songwriter Mat McHugh as the man behind The Beautiful Girls, a band which attracted a great deal of
Fender USA G-5A VG Stratocaster
Contributed by Mark Smith One of the most amazing products to be released last year was the limited edition Fender USA G-5A VG Stratocaster in
Compact Pedal Series: Types, Tones and Techniques
The compact pedal market has never been stronger, with hundreds of manufacturers offering improved designs on old models, plus a seemingly endless array of cool
Interview With Kirin J Callinan
Contributed by Greg Phillips for the Roland Australia Blog Formerly a guitarist with independent Australian acts Mercy Arms and Jack Ladder, Kirin J Callinan has more
I Heart Guitar: Comparing The BOSS Phaser Family
Contributed by I Heart Guitar BOSS released its first 3 compact foot pedals in 1977. These were the OD-1 OverDrive, the SP-1 Spectrum (a parametric
Expanding the Possibilities with your SPD-SX
Expand the possibilities of the Roland SPD-SX More? How is this possible? We all agree that the SPD-SX is an amazing instrument. The ability to trigger
Aeolian Mode for Guitarists
Background Most guitar players have used the Aeolian mode – probably without even knowing it. However, understanding how the mode works, and knowing when to
Dorian Mode for Guitarists
Background I could go into details about the difference between the medieval, modern and Greek Dorian modes, but that would require a history lesson and
Hybrid Drums – FAQ
A Hybrid Drumset combines acoustic and electronic elements, giving you access to the best of both worlds.
Roland Cube Street – the Perfect Portable Guitar Amp
Paul White describes the various uses he’d found for his mains/battery Roland Cube Street. An oil tanker can take over six miles to make a
BOSS Talk: The Definitive Beginner’s Guide To Looping
Contributed by Christian Moraga for the Roland Australia Blog Live looping has quickly become a technique that has taken the art of live performance to a
Roland AIRA TR-8 Review by Audio Technology Magazine
The TR-8 has finally dropped, and its sound doesn’t disappoint. But does it have the same feel as the original? Contributed by Audio Technology Magazine I
5 JUNO-Gi Features for Multi-Instrumentalists
The Working Musician’s Auxiliary Keyboard Being a multi-instrumentalist in a band is like being the quarterback and the kicker of a football team. If one doesn’t
Ozzy Osbourne’s ‘Crazy Train’ Guitar Tone Dissected
Crazy Train was the first single released from the 1980 Ozzy Osbourne debut solo album Blizzard of Ozz. The classically trained axe-slinger that blazed through
Pink Floyd’s ‘Another Brick in the Wall, Part II’ Guitar Tone Dissected
If you Google a very specific search term like ‘Another Brick in the Wall Part II guitar tone’ you still get more than 16 million
Using the Roland SPD-SX Sampling Pad Live – Ryan Jenkinson
Wouldn’t it be great if drummers could get advice from professional drummers. Don’t get too excited – we’re not about to give out phone numbers
Alt-J: Drummer Thom Green backstage with the TD-4KP
Mercury Prize award winning band Alt-J have had a busy few years. As well as penning award winning albums, they’ve toured relentlessly. As a drummer
Using the Roland Kit Chain and Set List Functions
Contributed by Roland UK Team We explore the kit chain and SET LIST functions on Roland V-Drums and percussion products. Here’s what it does and
