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Hands-On
R-09HRBuilding on the successful R-09, the R-09HR adds 24-bit/96kHz recording capability along with many functional and ergonomic improvements. Did Edirol manage to make the best even better? |
C-30 Digital HarpsichordRoland’s understanding of the intricacies and tradition of the acoustic harpsichord has resulted in a powerful modern instrument: the C-30 Digital Harpsichord. |
Fantom-GMeet the new members of the Fantom family: the Fantom G6, G7, and G8. |
SRX-12Looking to add some new sounds to your live rig or studio setup? The SRX-12 might make you sound superstitious. |
BOSS Legend SeriesFender’s ’59 Bassman and ’65 Deluxe Reverb amps helped define the “Fender Sound.” Now they are available in BOSS Legend Series compact pedals. |
R-09Tune-in with Kurt Hayashi, a skateboard videographer who uses his R-09 to capture audio for video. |
CUBE StreetLooking for great-sounding portable amp that you can plug both a guitar and mic into, and that also runs on batteries? Meet the CUBE Street. |
AC-90Take a closer look at Roland’s acoustic-instrument amp—a perfect companion for musicians on the go. |
HP-207Get under the hood of one of Roland’s best acoustic piano alternatives. |
SA-300Explore the possibilities of Roland’s cool and versatile stage amplifier. |
PCR-800/-500/-300Learn the ins and outs of Edirol’s latest PCR MIDI Keyboard Controllers. |
Where’s the Beef?Find out how the Agricultural Research Service is using R-09’s to track the eating patterns of steers. |
Fantom-XRoland's popular Fantom-X series workstations received a major power boost with the free version 2 software, featuring audio track expansion. Ready to record? |
TD-12SThe TD-12S V-Drums kit puts the amazing sounds and playability of its big brother into a more compact yet very powerful package. Let’s grab some sticks and check it out. |
Micro CUBEThe Micro Cube guitar amp may look like a handbag, but it punches above its weight. It’s so small and light, you can pack it in a suitcase. So we did — and took it to Turkey. |
SP-606There’s a brawl between hardware and software … a struggle to find the portability and dependability of hardware and the flexibility of software. Enter the SP-606! |
RD-700SXWith Roland's best piano sounds ever, this RD can easily lay claim to the title of “Best Stage Piano Ever.” Let’s take it out for a few days to see how it performs. |
Fantom-XaThe Fantom-Xa offers flagship features at a friendly price. Let’s take a look at the ins and outs of Roland's most affordable Fantom-X series workstation. |
JUNO-DThe JUNO-D holds true to the JUNO legacy of power at a great price, while adding new features such as chord memory, phrase arpeggiation, and a rhythm guide. |
BOSS DR-880The DR-880 goes where no beatbox has gone before by letting you plug in a guitar or bass and jam through its built-in COSM® amp models and effects. |
V-Drums HistoryRoland has become the leading electronic-drum maker on the planet. Here's how the magic happened. |
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