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Roland and Boss are set to release some killer new kit at this year’s Musikmesse event in Frankfurt.
Every year the cream of the music industry descends on Frankfurt to unveil new products. The event attracts more than 78,000 visitors and as you would expect, Roland and Boss will be making waves as they launch some exciting new kit.
Because the big launches won’t take place for another few days, you’ll have to watch this space for more details.
Lady Gaga’s Monster Ball tour is currently rolling around the UK and sending fans into a frenzy of musical and visual overload.
Aside from her sound, Gaga is well-known for her fashion sense and outlandish apparel. Her keen eye for style was in effect when she performed at the Brit awards playing a Roland white grand piano.
Superstar DJ and producer Paul Dakeyne has shared his love for the Roland TB-303.
In a recent blog post, Daykeyne looks back on Roland’s genre-defining sequencer, sharing his favourite TB-303 moments, including Phuture’s Acid Tracks and the “uber-cool” opening sequence to the movie Blade.
The rich and expressive sound of the Roland HP-307 is exactly what you’d expect from the flagship piano in the series.
It comes equipped with a Roland SuperNATURAL sound engine and some incredible performance features. Check out the video demonstration here.
If you’re in a band, the odds are you already have a Myspace sorted. But there’s more to the internet than registering with Myspace and uploading some tunes.
Here’s our top five tips to using your wits and charm to dazzle prospective fans across the internet.
The Boss GT-10 is Boss’ flagship multi-effects pedal and it offers a wider spectrum of sounds than a Yes album.
It’s stacked with effects and uses a COSM sound modelling engine to ensure that each of the sounds is natural and musical.
Traditionally, the record contract covers exactly what it says on the tin: your records. But as the labels catch up with the times they want to “look after” more of an artist’s interests – such as revenue from publishing, live shows and merchandise.
Of course what this means is artists are more tied to contracts than ever, but there advantages to this.
Drum teachers say that practising new beats on a pad is a great way for drummers to master their craft.
Roland drum pads – such as the OCTAPAD SPD-30 are powerful tools in the hands of drummers, allowing sample triggering and looping, but they are also a great way to practise without the hassle of a full kit.
Practise makes perfect. That’s what you’ll be told a hundred times while you’re learning to play an instrument.
And it’s true. No one ever picked up a guitar for the first time and blazed out a proficient Hendrix-esque solo – so the sad fact of it is, you’ll need to learn to play and that takes time. But if practising is getting you down there are smart ways to get better, quicker.
The Roland Music Atelier electronic organ is a hit with top players all over the world.
The advanced organ range from Roland features and array of incredible sounds, SuperNATURAL sound modeling and a handy touch screen controller, which makes playing it a dream. The Music Atelier range includes organs to suit everyone from beginners to pros, and here are some of the pros who have been enjoying the Roland music Atelier organ.
Drummer/producer Michael Schack performs with the Roland OCTAPAD SPD-30.
