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New Product: BK-9 Backing Keyboard

BK-9 Debuts at Musikmesse 2013 If you’re looking for a premium auto-accompaniment instrument that’s easy to carry and simple to use, then check out the BK-9, the all-new flagship backing keyboard from Roland. The latest addition to the popular BK lineup is truly a powerhouse performer, with over 1,700 professional sounds, a 16-track sequencer, USB recording/playback, and [...]

New Product: BOSS RC-505 Loop Station

RC-505 Debuts at Musikmesse 2013 BOSS has just introduced the RC-505 Loop Station, a new breed of looper that’s perfect for beatboxers, singers, club performers, and DJs. With its compact, tabletop design and powerful yet simple interface, the RC-505 gives you fingertip control of five simultaneous stereo loop tracks, a variety of recording and playback options, [...]

V-Drums Friend Jam for Kids

Interactive V-Drums Software for Kids The V-Drums Friend Jam Kids is a free software download for children to build drumming skills and compare their progress with other V-Drums users around the world. A special version of Roland’s acclaimed V-Drums Friend Jam software designed for young drummers, V-Drums Friend Jam Kids provides a fun way to practice and [...]

TB-303 Acid Flashback

The Fall and Rise of the TB-303 Author: Oz Owen The machine that put a smile on the faces of party people all over the world, without even realizing—the incomparable TB-303 Bass Line.

10 Original BOSS Stompbox Design Elements

What makes BOSS guitar stompboxes the world’s best-selling effects pedals? When the original BOSS overdrive stompbox, the OD-1, was first released way back in 1977, it looked very different from any other stompbox of the day. Where others were simple squared-off aluminum boxes crudely screwed together, the OD-1 was a smooth cast-metal body. It had [...]

BOSS Showcases at SXSW

Test Drive These BOSS Pedals at the Austin StompBox Exhibit Going to SXSW? Our new pedals are, too! Join BOSS at SXSW this year during the the first edition of The Austin StompBox Exhibit hosted by The Deli and Delicious Audio. This free, interactive, in-the-headphones display of guitar effects pedals will take place Friday and Saturday, [...]

Choosing a Roland V-Drums Kit is Easier Than You Think!

We’ve Got a Kit Just for You With the ever increasing popularity of electronic drums, and the seemingly endless variety of choices in the market, choosing the correct kit for not only your budget but for your needs can be daunting. Roland offers a complete family of V-Drums kits from beginning sets to full professional [...]

The Benefits of Electronic Drums

Considering playing drums or adding an acoustic drum set to your household, lesson room, or house of worship? Take a look at the unique benefits provided by electronic drums and percussion, especially Roland V-Drums.

Play an Entire Live Set with Just the GT-100!

Watch Roland Australia’s Joshua Munday take you through an entire set list of songs live on stage. Using the GT-100 Amp Effects Processor, Joshua is able to get the perfect tone for each of the songs with one easy tap of the foot. No need to bring an entire collection of guitar pedals, cables and power adapters [...]