You’ve never heard a guitar sound like this before! Roland guitar demonstrator Alex Hutchings got together with Guitarist magazine to show off the amazing Roland GR-55 guitar synthesizer and this video, below, is just a taste of what they got up to. The GR-55 is the fastest and most accurate…
By Jamie Franklin / Matt Robinson Skindred are the UK’s premier reggae metal outfit, combining the visceral rawness of metal with the gentle melodies and vocal styles of reggae. Their new album Union Black is released on 25th April and they’re about to start a UK tour. But if you’ve…
Our old friend, New York singer-songwriter Julian Velard, has recorded a session for Biz Live on the Sun’s website featuring a pared-down cover version of Katy Perry’s hit, Teenage Dream. The unexpected choice shows off Velard’s taste for the surreal as well as his skills as a pianist. This was…
By Jamie Franklin Joe Stilgoe is an incredible pianist. His style has been likened to Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans and Les Dawson. Taking inspiration from his songwriter father – Richard Stilgoe – and the sound of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and Harry Connick Jr, Joe has honed a cabaret style…
Make practice more fun with this free app for Roland V-Drums. Simply download Friend Jam and connect your V-Drums to your computer to instantly hook up with a global network of drummers. You’ll also get access to cool backing tracks and see where you need to improve to become a…
April 6, 2011 — In 1981, Roland created the JUPITER-8, with the goal of creating the most expressive synthesizer possible. Equipped with the leading technology of its day, the legendary synth’s unique character and rich sound has remained iconic in the popular musical landscape ever since. Today, Roland is extremely…