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VR-09 Press Coverage at NAMM 2013

The V-COMBO VR-09 live performance keyboard debuted last week at Winter NAMM 2013 with great enthusiasm across social networks. Many questions were brought to the attention of Ed Diaz (our resident synth ninja), which he will address in the following weeks. In the meantime please check out this coverage of the VR-09 by Keyboard Magazine. Please [...]

New Product: V-Combo VR-09 All-in-One Stage Keyboard

The V-Combo VR-09 is an easy-to-transport rig for performing keyboard players, with dedicated piano, organ, and synth engines. It’s built around a single idea: playing live. Because you don’t need any distractions onstage, the V-Combo VR-09 is all about getting the exact sounds you need as quickly and simply as possible, with a well-organized panel layout and a [...]

New Product: Record, Practice, and Learn with the SD-2u and CD-2u

Compact and easy to use, the SD-2u and CD-2u are your go-everywhere companions for recording, music practice, and education. Both devices offer built-in stereo mics and high-quality recording to SD media, while the CD-2u adds an onboard CD drive for burning and playing audio CDs. Other features include integrated stereo speakers, inputs for external mics and other devices, [...]

New Product: HPi-50 Digital Piano with DigiScore and Other Top Features

Combining Roland’s top piano technologies in one attractive instrument for the home, the new HPi-50 brings the joy of playing and learning the piano to your entire family. SuperNATURAL® Piano technology and the Acoustic Projection audio system fill your living space with gorgeous sound, while the latest DigiScore® interactive education features make learning and practicing fun for [...]

New Products: CUBE Lite Amps with iOS Interfacing and CUBE JAM App

Roland’s all-new CUBE Lite series introduces a fresh concept in amplification. The CUBE Lite Guitar Amplifier (for guitarists) and CUBE Lite MONITOR (for keyboard/synth players and vocalists) are compact, home-based amps with stylish looks and built-in iOS audio interfaces, making it easy to integrate with music apps on your favorite Apple mobile devices. Featuring awesome 2.1 Channel sound, the [...]

New Product: DUO-CAPTURE mk2 USB Audio Interface for iPad and Laptops

Looking for a compact, affordable, and great-sounding audio interface for your iPad or laptop? Then check out the all-new DUO-CAPTURE mk2. It’s the ideal companion for music recording and production on the go, with a versatile selection of inputs, dual headphone outputs, and more.

New Products: BOSS Pedals with Multi-Dimensional Processing

BOSS has just released three compact effects pedals equipped with an exciting new technology called Multi-Dimensional Processing (MDP). A breakthrough in tone for guitarists, MDP delivers fresh, bold sounds with a previously unattainable range of expression.

New Product: G-5A VG Stratocaster, Built in the U.S.A.

Roland’s acclaimed VG Stratocaster® guitar is now available in a limited edition model made at the Fender® factory in Corona, CA. Featuring a gorgeous Candy Apple Red finish, it’s an authentic American Standard Stratocaster guitar through and through, with Roland’s amazing COSM technology onboard to give you fingertip access to a wide range of modeled tones and instant alternate [...]

New Product: STUDIO-CAPTURE 16×10 Audio Interface with 12 Mic Preamps

STUDIO-CAPTURE is Roland’s new flagship USB 2.0 audio interface for computer-based recording. It delivers no-compromise, 24-bit/192 kHz audio performance, abundant I/O, and a flexible, mobile design that’s ideal for use both in the studio and out on the road.