Buying Guides
Let’s face it: your basement ain’t no Abbey Road. Chances are, it’s a damp subterranean bolt-hole, bedecked with posters of John Bonham, beer bottles and broken sticks. But if you’re drumming on a Roland V-Drums electronic drum kit – complete with cutting-edge USB and MIDI features – this humble HQ…
The Roland V-Drums line-up sees a new addition in the V-Drums Portable TD-4KP kit. A completely new concept, the kit is designed to be compact, lightweight and portable – exactly what the drummer on the move needs. Being a drummer, cool as it is, doesn’t come without its drawbacks when…
Ask any top drummer how they got so good, and every single one will mention the P word – practise. Nobody is born with the divine ability to paradiddle: hours of blood, sweat and tears have been shed to get as precise, fast and musical as possible. But practising enough,…
Preamps are the Ears of Your DAW By Roland US When choosing an audio interface, preamps are often overlooked despite the significant role they play in determining what a recording actually sounds like. A well-spec’d audio interface with bad preamps will result in a bad recording. Why? Because preamps are…
Hypothetically, let’s say you’re a planet-straddling, snakeskin-booted, Ray-Banned rock god who wants it all and wants it now. Choosing your Roland V-Drums kit is a no-brainer. It’s got to be a gleaming Roland V-Pro Series TD-30: the holy grail of electronic kits, delivering infinite tone, playing like a dream and…
In 2012, Roland launched a brand new range of V-Drums electronic drum kits. Featuring our SuperNATURAL technology, these new drum kits offer an incredibly realistic and dynamic playing experience. The mid-range TD-15K is one of the most popular V-Drums kits, as it’s affordable, expressive and ready to gig. But what’s…
When choosing a new amplifier, you’ll quickly realise that the choice is staggering. Hitting the forums often confuses the matter when impassioned guitar-heads debate which amp Jimi Hendrix would’ve played. Firstly, money does not guarantee you good tone and having countless features that you don’t use won’t substitute having an amp with…
Buying your first drum kit There’s nothing as exciting as buying new gear, especially when you’re first starting to play an instrument. But for aspiring drummers, it can feel like there’s a lot to learn before you even pick up a set of sticks. With so much choice, you can…
In 2012, Roland launched an entirely new line-up of V-Drums kits, featuring SuperNATURAL technology. It promises drummers a more dynamic and natural playing experience but what does SuperNATURAL actually do, and how does it work? We tell you everything you need to know… The new line-up First of all, what…
If you’re looking to buy a stage piano that’s lightweight, compact and easy to transport, here’s what you need to look out for. Make sure it has a fully-weighted action If you’re serious about playing, you’ll need a good quality, weighted action keyboard that replicates the feel of an acoustic…
If you’ve outgrown your audio interface and want to replace it with something more flexible, you’ll need to look beyond the number of inputs and outputs on offer. To help you choose the best audio interface for your needs, we’ve put together a list of five things to consider. 1:…
Do you worry about your instruments when you play a gig? Insurance is the best way to make sure your gear is safe while you’re out and about. For all musicians, getting out and gigging is a key part of the experience. Whether you play for pay or just for…