SuperNATURAL pianos… Until now digital pianos have focused on re-creating the sound of the instrument. Roland SuperNATURAL technology goes beyond that and re-creates the behaviour and the characteristics of how the instrument plays. Supernatural makes playing a digital piano feel organic and dynamic. For the first time the technology is…
The buzz word of the 40th annual Glastonbury Festival was collaboration. Kylie Minogue teamed up with Scissor Sisters and The Edge joined Muse for a version of “Where the streets have no name”. Gorillaz were joined by everyone and their Dogg (De la Soul, Shaun Ryder, Mark E Smith, Lou…
Sister Bliss By Jamie Franklin Roland were invited to a sold-out Brixton Academy to speak to Sister Bliss: one of the best synth players, DJs and remixers in the world. Oh, and did I mention she’s in some small band called Faithless and swears by her V-Synth GT? You just…
Toploader, famous for their cover of “Dancing in the moonlight” from the multi-million selling 1999 album “Onka’s Big Moka”, have purchased a V-Piano for their comeback tour dates! Look out for new material and more shows later this year. V-Piano Introducing a revolutionary V-Piano a professional stage piano that breaks…
By Jamie Franklin Hey Cass. What’s your history with Gorillaz? I’ve been in bands since I was about twelve y’know? One of the very first bands was called Senseless Things, which was a punk band and Jamie Hewlett, who draws Gorillaz and Tank Girl, worked on our sleeves while we…
A Passion for Music By Drew Armentrout A legendary drummer with a career that includes recording, touring, and production with an impressive number of major artists, Omar Hakim has embraced music technology for years. Omar’s commitment to his craft along with his ability to evolve and adapt in the music…
ROLAND ADDS VALUE TO ITS TD-12KV V-DRUMS SET New TD-12KV includes CY-12R/C V-Cymbal Ride/Crash at no extra cost June 12th, 2008—Roland is pleased to announce the TD-12KV, which adds a second CY-12R/C crash cymbal and accompanying MDY-10U cymbal mount to the highly acclaimed TD-12K V-Drums. The CY-12R/C V-Cymbal Ride/Crash…
We were lucky enough to catch up with Luke from The Kooks, who performed “See the Sun” exclusively for us on Roland Sessions. Check out the video now. AC-90 Loaded with high-performance neodymium speakers and 90 watts of power, the AC-90 provides a rich, powerful sound while remaining lightweight for…
Ali Milner, a 19 year old Canadian, has an amazing vocal depth with a modern edge. In fact, she’s even been described as having shades of Sam Cooke and Norah Jones rolled into one. Check out Ali using the V-Piano at a recent showcase: keep an eye on this one,…