Roland has been at the forefront of electronic percussion for 40 years. During this time the technology naturally evolves, as do the brains behind the instruments. V-Drums have changed so much in my relatively short period of time of working with Roland and continue to set the standards. One key…
If you’d like to learn the drums, the Roland HD-3 electronic drum kit is the perfect choice. If you’re confused by all the options when choosing a drum kit, then you’ve come to the right place: the HD-3 is so simple that it’s the perfect electronic drum kit for beginners,…
From June 1st 2012, Roland’s LX, HP and HPi digital pianos are covered by a five year warranty. Buying a Roland LX, HP or HPi digital piano is an investment, and although the quality of the sound is paramount (ably delivered by our SuperNATURAL engine) we pay just as much…
By Brandon Ryan It seems today’s musicians must be part artist and part IT professional. It’s a difficult dance that requires knowledge, time, and patience in order to achieve a level of success. The intention of this series of blog posts is to help with the IT part or the…
Roland Keys and Classical Roland’s new Jupiter-50 was unveiled at the Frankfurt Musikmesse in March and though it sits at the cutting-edge of new technology, it’s a synth that sits firmly in line with Roland’s synth philosophy and history. The Jupiter 50 is a streamlined version of last year’s flagship…
Roland is pleased to announce the DP-90S and DP-90 Digital Pianos, two new instruments that offer top-level sound and features in a modern, space-saving design. With impeccable sound, comfortable playability, and attractive looks, the DP-90 series sets a new standard in stylish, contemporary pianos. Both the DP-90S and DP-90 feature Roland’s SuperNATURAL Piano sound…
The popular RP-301R Digital Piano is now available in a striking white finish along with the previously available Satin Black and Simulated Rosewood finish options. Attractive, fun, and affordable, the RP-301R features the SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine, Ivory Feel-G keyboard, and built-in rhythm accompaniments, and is perfect for beginning piano students, families, and anyone that wants to have…
There’s no doubt that SONAR X1 comes with a lot of great content, but one component that I think is sometimes overlooked is the Beatscape content. Beatscape originally came with SONAR 8 and it’s a great sampler machine for mixing and mashing up content. And now with the power of…
Free RT-10T Acoustic Trigger with SPD-30 HandSonic The SPD-30 Octapad blends the world’s most essential electronic percussion sounds with the latest triggering technology in a road-tough package that’s ready for the most demanding performers. But, the SPD-30 Octapad doesn’t just belong in the electronic percussion domain; when partnered with your acoustic drum…
Buy an HPD-10 HandSonic, get a FREE PDS-10 Percussion Stand Roland’s HandSonic instruments are the perfect way to produce percussion sounds, both live and in the studio. With a bank of approx. 400 sounds and patterns, triggered by 10 individual, pressure sensitive pads for ultimate response and control, the HPD-10 is the…
It’s undoubtedly tougher than ever to get ahead in the music biz. The record comanies are scrambling to work out how to survive in the digital era, nobody is signing acts any more, promotion budgets have been slashed and worst of all, the quality of popular music seems to be…
Now you can download the free trial version of SONAR X1 Producer, Cakewalk’s biggest and most popular DAW upgrade ever. We want every musician to experience the new Skylight Interface, which completely redefines workflow and allows you to focus on what’s most important – creating music. Included are all of…