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…
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…
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…
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…
Calling all drummers: Roland is searching for the next V-Drums World Champion. The second V-Drums World Championship is in full swing. We’re looking for the best drummers to compete for a place in the UK final. Local heats, held in countries throughout the world, see drummers compete to become V-Drums…
If you’re off to a festival this summer, there’s a very good chance that many of the drummers on the bill will be using electronic drums as part of their acoustic drum kit. Although fairly common in breakbeat and dubstep circles (where the drummer needs to incorporate electronic sounds into their performance),…
Craig Blundell goes back to basics and looks at six simple limb combinations that every drummer should warm up with. This exercise is suitable for drummers of all abilities, from complete beginner to seasoned pro.
We talk to Mike Schack, the hard-hitting Roland V-Drums ambassador from Belgium, on what makes him tick and where his ideas come from. Craig Blundell: Hey Michael. You have been working with Roland for many years now, could you tell us how it all started? Michael Schack: It all started in…
Time + Space, a major distributor of music recording software, hardware and accessories has teamed up with Roland and Toontrack to offer a price package worth over £2,200 The competition gives drummers the chance to win the brand new Roland TD-11KV V-Drums kit and Toontrack EZ Drummer 2.0 software. Together,…