Welcome to Roland’s Insider, where you can read, watch, listen, and learn about Roland gear. Click the Artists tab for interviews with the world’s finest musicians, producers, remixers and more. Look for behind-the-scenes photos, videos and audio clips sprinkled throughout. Click Hands-On for valuable tips, tricks and techniques from Roland product specialists. In the News is where you’ll find info on the latest Roland-related events and happenings. And, last but not least, the Archive tab is your source for “vintage” features and how-to articles. Enjoy!
In the News
Roland a Part of USC’s New Pop Music ProgramUSC’s Thornton School of Music is breaking a long-standing tradition in higher education that requires students to dedicate themselves either to classical music or jazz. The school now offers a new bachelor of music degree in pop music performance, said to be the first of its kind at a major university, and Roland instruments are helping USC realize their vision. |
Beast of the Beats 2Roland proudly sponsored the iStandard Producers' "Beast of the Beats" competition, where contestants brought their best beats to compete for the top producer title. With celebrity guests such as Darryl “D.M.C.” McDaniels, K.G. of the Cold Crush Brothers, Pete Rock looking on, first place producer “The Letter C” emerged victorious, walking away with a Fantom-G6 Workstation Keyboard. |
Roland and Inner Loop Records challenge producers to “Chop It Up”In conjunction with Inner Loop Records, Roland proudly sponsored “Chop It Up,” a three-day hip hop beat-fest held recently in Washington, D.C. The event brought together up-and-coming producers, established artists and fans alike for a raw dose of hip hop, culminating with a Producer Battle where winner “Midas” took home a Roland JUNO-G. |
Imagine A Studio On Wheels...Packed full of musical and recording gear (including gear from Roland, BOSS, and Edirol), the John Lennon Educational Bus is coming to an event near you. Get plugged into creativity and make the world a better place. |
iStandardProducers.comRoland is proud to sponsor this online destination for producers. iStandardProducers provides the next level of visibility and awareness specifically geared towards the up-and-coming Hip-Hop/R&B producer. If you are down with Hip-Hop, visit iStandardProducers.com today.
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Songs from the Soul of ServiceRoland supports the troops with it's participation in the Military Songwriters' Contest, created by the Dallas Songwriters Association. Hear a clip from one of the winners, and read the details of the contest here. |
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