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The "Superstition" groove reminds us that, alongside his songwriting and musicianship, Wonder is one of the greatest drummers around: articles.roland.com/behind-t…
A good DJ set is like a story with ups and downs and twists and turns. Here are a few tips to help you create an engaging set and nail it: articles.roland.com/crafting…
Hybrid drumming blends acoustic and electronic elements. Abe Cunningham of Deftones and tech Ed Davis explain their approach to the style: articles.roland.com/hybrid-t…
Backing yourself up as a singer can be a daunting task. Here are a few strategies to help improve self-accompaniment skills: articles.roland.com/piano-se…
At some point in time, we picked up drumsticks for one reason – it made us FEEL good. Click here to learn 10 ways to improve the way you practice drums: rolandcorp.com.au/blog/10-wa…
Few modern electronic musical instruments have had as wide and deep an impact as the TR-808. Learn how it changed what bass can be:
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Meet the engineering talents behind the Aerophone and learn about the digital wind instrument's journey from concept to fruition:
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The “Walk This Way” beat dances around the guitar and vocal rhythms to create one of the most memorable grooves in rock and hip-hop:
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There are many paths to becoming a skilled wind player. Let’s explore how the Aerophone can help you achieve greatness anywhere, anytime:
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Brooklyn trio Nation of Language demonstrates how its '80s-synth pop credentials are not just future past but future present. Learn more here: articles.roland.com/a-few-mi…
Sometimes, a song’s intro transports us back to a specific time. Learn how the CR-78 formed the playful rhythmic bed for "Heart of Glass.": articles.roland.com/heart-of…
Since 1972, Roland and BOSS gear has been chosen by countless musicians to help bring their ideas to life. And with thousands of instruments launched over the past fifty years, our customers have some great stories to tell: articles.roland.com/roland-a…
Artificial Intelligence is making its way into music. Investigate the wild new world of AI and how it's reshaping the creative landscape: articles.roland.com/how-musi…
Ready to learn how to play synth bass on the JU-06A?
1. Set up your tone
2. Turn on Solo Mode
3. Tap out rhythms on the keyboard
4. Tweak parameters to your liking and jam
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Stones Throw Records challenges perceptions, demonstrating how a scrappy indie can create a deep cultural impact.
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Carefully refined through community feedback and extensive research and development, the SP-404MKII is the ultimate SP sampler.
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Award-winning composer Megan McDuffee reveals how she broke into video game scoring, sharing plenty of tips along the way: articles.roland.com/careers-…
’70s hip-hop provided the perfect soundtrack to a good time. Get transported back to that magical period with these ten songs as portals.
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The term 808 has become a staple in the modern music production lexicon. Learn to use its classic sound to craft powerhouse basslines: articles.roland.com/producti…