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The Arrival of The Digital Guitar Amp

In this video Michael “Nomad” Ripoll demonstrates the GA-112‘s channel switching capability. For Michael, the GA Amp is a welcoming extension to his guitar rig because it covers a wide range of frequencies which eliminate the need for separate amps. This enables him to travel lighter and with less bulk. Furthermore, the amp’s wide frequency range gives hime the freedom [...]

The VG-99 Inspires

A few weeks ago we gave Michael “Nomad” Ripoll a VG-99 guitar synthesizer to test drive and report. After a brief follow up we were surprised to learn that he’d been using the unit for his movie trailer projects. Michael says that within an hour of unboxing the unit he was committing to tape. Off camera, Michael explained that [...]

Guitar Amp Rountable Discussion Part 1

On Friday, November 2, 2012 Roland invited three of the top guitarists and industry veterans to Burbank California for a round table discussion on guitar amps. They discussed the past, present, and future of various amps and their use in popular music. For this first installment, legendary guitarist Jeff “Skunk” Baxter shares his thoughts about the shoot [...]

Steve Stevens Demos The G-5 Strat

In this video Steve Stevens demonstrates the Roland G-5 V-Guitar and the plethora of sounds it covers. We could continue to write about the demo but it wouldn’t give justice to Steve’s  talent or the product so just check out the video.

New Roland Products for November, 2012

TD-4KP V-Drums® Portable With its small footprint and innovative folding design, the TD-4KP V-Drums Portable is the ultimate e-kit for mobile drumming and small spaces. GR-D V-Guitar Distortion V-Guitar technology in a Twin Pedal with bold, high-clarity distortion and synth tones only possible with GK processing. GR-S V-Guitar Space V-Guitar technology in a Twin Pedal [...]

Artist Relations Update – Michael “Nomad” Ripoll

Meet Michael “Nomad” Ripoll, our newest addition to the family. Michael is a music veteran with credits and experience that spans decades. As a professional guitarist, he has worked and played with many of the most respected artists in the music world. He remains committed to pushing the envelope and has broadened his career by seeking and securing opportunities [...]

Loop Station World Championship 3 U.S. Finals Judges

Lisa Harriton Lisa Harriton became the touring keyboardist and back-up vocalist for the Grammy-award winning alternative rock band, The Smashing Pumpkins, in 2007. Harriton appears in the videos for “Tarantula” and “That’s the Way (My Love Is)”.  Since her work with the Pumpkins, she has toured/performed with Dave Stewart (Eurythmics) Adam Lambert, Ke$ha and Natalia Kills, opening for [...]

LoopStation Contest Countdown

Congratulations to our six U.S. finalists Steven Cantor Vox Machina (Mister Tim & Matt Murphy) Paul Newman DJ Berlin (Belgin Ugursu) Danny Watson Robert Williamson