Buy any Roland interface, controller keyboard or synth and get Cakewalk’s SONAR X2 Studio for £59 (RRP £195) SONAR X2 Studio is a fully-featured DAW that includes all the tools, instruments and FX needed to create professional-sounding music. It’s the perfect partner to your new Roland hardware, especially when you…
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…
76-note premium accompaniment keyboard with professional sounds If you’re in the market for a powerful backing keyboard that’s also easy to carry and simple to use, then check out the new BK-9: the flagship backing keyboard from Roland. The latest addition to the popular BK range is something of a beast,…
Learn to Play day Saturday March 16th 2013 The second ‘Learn to Play Day’ has been announced, and is set to take place in music shops and through a series of events on Saturday March 16th 2013. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, this year’s event has…
It’s that time of year again – and the cream of the music industry will gather for an evening of Champagne and celebration (and just a little competitive nudging) to commemorate another year of music in the UK. As ever the nominations list reads like a who’s who of the…
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…
January 24th 2013 – The day has finally arrived, the opening of the NAMM Show 2013! The world’s largest music products trade show which is attended by industry specialists from all over the globe. Roland is always a big exhibitor at the show and this year is no exception. A…
Inspiring piano, organ and synth sounds for live use What is it? The Roland V-Combo VR-09 is an easy-to-transport rig for performing keyboard players, with dedicated piano, organ, and synth engines containing essential tones for live use. What’s good about it? The VR-09 is a product built around a single…
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…
Accidents can happen when you’re gigging, and if they do, Public Liability Insurance can often ensure you aren’t left to foot the bill. Whether you’re a professional musician or you play occasional open mic nights, Public Liability Insurance (PLI) offers essential protection for musicians. In the most basic insurance terms,…
If you own a LoopStation your plans for the future should look like this: Enter UK LoopStation Competition Win the UK final and get £750 of Boss and Roland gear Take the crown in the Worldwide Final in L.A and get $3,000 in Boss and Roland gear. Riding high on…
Issue two of PowerOn, Roland’s iPad music magazine, is now available for free from the App Store. Headlines include an exclusive interview with Graham Coxon, a look at how Netsky are changing the sound of drum and bass, and an indepth analysis of the troubles facing the music industry. As usual, the…