The ideal digital piano for home and live use Picture the scene – you need a home piano for everyday use, but you’d also like to use it for gigs from time to time. This presents a challenge as buying a suitable piano usually involves compromises: home pianos are seldom…
ROLAND ANNOUNCES C-200 CLASSIC ORGAN Authentic sounds and dual-manual performance in compact design April 6, 2011 — Roland is proud to announce the C-200 Classic Organ, a new addition to the Roland Classic instrument family. Designed for trained classical musicians, students, and anyone who loves the music of the Renaissance…
Watch 12 Jazz masters take to the stage with Roland’s suave and sophisticated digital piano The Jazz Piano Jamboree is one of the biggest jazz events in the country, and the organisers know what makes a great piano (as well as a great pianist). They’ve installed Roland’s stylish V-Piano Grand…
By Jamie Franklin Although Robert didn’t start to play the piano until the age of twelve, his talent was prodigious enough to gain him admission to both the Royal College of Music, then the Royal Academy of Music. It’s easy to see why as the founder of wonderful The Enid…
Check out the Brit-nominated artists using Roland gear. The Brits are set to take place on 21 February and the cream of British music will be represented. As ever, we’re completely thrilled to see so many Roland and Boss fans among this year’s nominees. Here are just a few to…
Handsome Upright with SuperNATURAL Piano Core and Innovative Acoustic Projection Sound System Los Angeles, CA, January 19th 2012 – Roland is proud to introduce the LX-15 Digital Piano, an elegant upright-style instrument with grand piano sound and attitude. The LX-15 boasts Roland’s acclaimed SuperNATURAL® Piano sound engine, plus a newly…
Fun and Affordable SuperNATURAL Piano with Onboard Rhythm Accompaniments Los Angeles, CA, January 19th 2012 – Roland is pleased to introduce the RP301R Digital Piano, an attractive, fun, and affordable instrument that will please players of all levels. Featuring the SuperNATURAL® Piano sound engine, Ivory Feel-G keyboard, and built-in rhythm…
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…
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…
By Jamie Franklin Julian Velard is set to release his second brilliant album ‘Mr Saturday Night’ on April 4th 2011. The native New Yorker, turned London resident presents a masterpiece collection of perfect and unorthodox pop tunes and a voice that sounds like it came straight off the Dock of…
Kola Bello is a self-confessed keyboard, synth and music addict, programming and playing for the likes of Tinie Tempah and new kid on the block, Wretch 32. The UK grime scene is a hotbed of talent and with this in mind, you need to be tooled up to stay on…
Los Angeles, January 13, 2011 — Roland is proud to introduce the RD-300NX Digital Stage Piano, the latest and most affordable member of its popular RD series stage piano line-up. With a state-of-the-art stage piano that boasts an advanced SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine, electric piano sounds based on SuperNATURAL technology,…