The V-Drums World Championship sees 16 contestants from around the globe battle it out for the title of V-Drums World Champion. It’s not just about drumming ability; it’s about creating a breathtaking, musical performance by harnessing the power of V-Drums and percussion. The second V-Drums World Championship culminated in a…
Paul Kodish is the drummer for drum & bass, jungle and dubstep producers when they want to recreate their sound live. He’s currently touring with dance idol DJ Fresh – and he’s been using the Roland TD-20 V-Drums to get his sound. We caught up with him before a triumphant…
As the Belgian drum and bass producer GOES GLOBAL, he tells us about the challenges of playing drum and bass with a full band and how Roland helps make it work. Boris Daenen, better known as Netsky, is taking on a new challenge. Having toured the world as a DJ…
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…
The Roland TD-4KP V-Drums® Portable kit received this year’s prestigious MIPA (Musikmesse International Press Award) for Electronic Drums. In the musical instrument industry, a MIPA is the equivalent of winning a BRIT or a Grammy! The TD-4KP is the newest member of the V-drums electronic drum kit family and the MIPA judges…
Issue four of PowerOn, Roland’s music magazine for the iPad and iPhone is now on the App Store. This issue includes interviews with Alt-J, Whitesnake’s Bernie Marsden, Paul Kodish from DJ Fresh Live and Charlie Prince who has played keys for Rhianna and John Meyer. We also examine recent trends…
Free application helps children learn to play the drums Most parents would love their child to play a musical instrument. But unless you’re a player yourself, it can be hard to keep them motivated, and they often lose interest as practice becomes a chore rather than a fun activity they…
Buy a Roland TD-15 series kit from only £39.99 a month We all know what it’s like to want that new bit of gear so badly, yet it always seems out of reach. To help, Roland’s Take it Today finance scheme lets you spread the payments of your new gear…
UK session drummer and Roland demonstrator Craig Blundell will be appearing in the Dawsons Liverpool store on 28th March 2013 from 6-8pm. Craig Blundell is one the UK’s foremost session players and educators. He continues to inspire drummers, from beginner to expert, with his incredible playing skill, his unique style…
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…
Learn to Play Day, Saturday March 16th 2013 Saturday 16th March 2013 is Learn to Play Day, a series of events happening at music shops up and down the country, dedicated to encouraging more people to start playing an instrument. As part of the event, Kaz Hussain, Roland V-Drums and…
Of all the instruments you can play, the drums are particularly rewarding. That feeling of nailing a beat, playing a rhythm in time, performing a recognisable groove… it’s unbeatable. Whether you want to lay down the drums on your own music creations, play for fun, or have aspirations of becoming…