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Robert “Bubby” Lewis Gets Funky With the VB-99

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Robert “Bubby” Lewis is not only an incredibly talented composer, he is also a killer bass player. In this video, Bubby gets funky as he demonstrates one of his favorite patches in the Roland VB-99 V-Bass System.

Aside from being a touring musician, Bubby also produces and composes music for Marvel comics and FUNimation Entertainment. As a bass player, the VB-99 provides a wide spectrum of sounds that allow him to produce music without restrictions. A self-proclaimed bass and “comic nerd”, the pairing of both of Bubby’s passions is a dream come true. More

Brittani Washington Explains Her Album: Space For Music

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On her break from touring with Beyonce, Brittani Washington stops by the Roland office to explain her new album “Space For Music“. A turn from the latest trends in POP music, Brittani explains that “Space For Music” is an organic and nostalgic experience to the days when musicians were heroes. Brittani limits the use of technology in terms of sampling and pre-recorded tracks on her album and relies on her organic musical abilities. Watch the video for the full interview and stay tuned for the video outtakes of Brittani on the Jupiter-80. More

Bubby Lewis Explains the Roland VB-99 V-Bass System

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Robert “Bubby” Lewis is not only an incredibly talented composer, he is also an amazing bass player. When Bubby isn’t composing for anime and television, he gigs with Lupe Fiasco. In this video, Bubby explains his custom, GK-3B ready bass, how he uses it to control the Roland VB-99 V-Bass System and how expressive the V-Bass system can be. Stay tuned for a followup post and video of Bubby rocking some his favorite VB-99 sounds.

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Big BOSS Giveaway

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Big BOSS Giveaway

UPDATE: The entry period has ended. Thanks to all who participated. The winners will be announced on or about December 15, 2012.

We’ve gone berserk…AGAIN! Every two weeks you could win a BOSS pedal autographed by one of these five guitar heroes: Dave Navarro, Steve Vai, Steve Stevens, Jeff Loomis or Herman Li. The grand prize is $1,000 is BOSS gear. That’s six chances to win. Enter today!

Michael Ripoll on Looping with the GR-55 Guitar Synth and GC-1 Stratocaster®

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Michael Ripoll proves that the GR-55 and GC-1 GK-Ready Stratocaster® is the fastest tracking guitar synth combination hands down. Michael has been in previous Roland AR Blog videos and is known as a monster player and is the Musical Director for Baby Face and Chris Mann. Watch for more in-depth videos from Michael on a variety of topics to come. More

Part 4: Kurt Kesedar of VILE KINGS Demonstrates Arpeggiation on the Gaia SH-01

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In Part 4 of our series with Kurt Kesedar of the VILE KINGS, Kurt demonstrates how to use the Gaia‘s arpeggiator. In the concluding video below, Kurt also explains the Gaia’s versatility for live use. To listen to the entire song (Tear The Walls Down), please visit the VILE KINGS on SoundCloud. More

Part 3: Kurt Kesedar of VILE KINGS On How to Create the Wobble Sound Used in Electro and Dubstep

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In this video, Kurt Kesedar of the VILE KINGS demonstrates how to use LFOs, modulation, and pitch bend on a Gaia SH-01 to create the popular wobble sound used in today’s dance and pop music. Stay tuned for Part 4 of this tutorial as Kurt demonstrates the Gaia’s arpeggiator. More

Part 2: Kurt Kesedar of VILE KINGS Demonstrates How to Make Bass Drops on the Gaia SH-01

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In this video, Kurt Kesedar of the VILE KINGS demonstrates how to make bass drops (a break when the percussion pauses and returns with a heavier bassline) on a Gaia SH-01. Stay tuned for Part 3 of this tutorial as Kurt demonstrates modulation and pitch on the Gaia. More

Part 1: Kurt Kesedar of VILE KINGS demonstrates how to make builds on a Gaia SH-01

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Kurt Kesedar is a member of the Electronic Dance duo “VILE KINGS” from New Jersey. This musical team prides itself for using gritty, retro, analog sounds that are usually reserved for vintage synths. In this video, Kurt demonstrates how to acquire that same vibe with a Gaia SH-01. Stay tuned for Part 2 of this tutorial as Kurt demonstrates bass drops on the Gaia. More

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