Jordan Rudess is best known as the keyboardist for the progressive metal band Dream Theater. He is also a composer and the President and founder of Wizdom Music. In this video, Jordan shows how to use the Roland Lucina AX-09 keytar to control his iPad based SampleWiz app using the AX-09′s various controllers.
Brockett Parsons first came to the notice of the music world by winning the show, “Making The Band”. Brockett has been the main keyboard player on the Lady Gaga Monster Ball Tour and the current Born This Way Tour, plus performing on many other side projects. In this video, Brockett discusses the JP-80 and some features that particularly inspire him [...]
King Kanobby, keyboardist and Musical Director for Far East Movement, shows us his chops on the VP-770 vocoder. According to Kanobby, the VP-770 is his work horse.
In this video Omar Tavarez, both drummer and musical director for Pitbull, discusses how he uses Roland’s SPD-SX sampling pad. He explains how he has customized his SPD-SX for Pitbull’s show and where it falls in place with his acoustic drum kit. More of Omar: Omar’s Instagram: drummer_305 Omar on facebook Related Articles: Pick Your Poison – SPD-SX versus SPD-30 Aaron [...]
Billy Duffy is one of the founding members of the extremely influential band The Cult. He and singer Ian Astbury have been in the band since 1983. Billy discusses the early days of the band and how he discovered his signature sound. According to him, BOSS pedals have been part of his sound for over 30 years. Find out [...]
UPDATE: The entry period has ended. Thanks to all who participated. Congratulations to Brad Rubac, our winner. Enjoy your new, autographed CUBE-20XL BASS amp! Roland is giving away a CUBE-20XL BASS amp autographed by respected session and touring bassist Derrick Murdock, noted for his long-running late-night TV stint with Kevin Eubanks and The Tonight Show Band. [...]
Want to be on The Voice? Watch this! Romeo Johnson is an acclaimed musician, vocalist and vocal coach. He’s worked with Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, Diddy, Queen Latifah and countless others. He is presently one of the selection coaches for NBC’s The Voice. Romeo explains the audition process and what it takes to make it onto the show. [...]
