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NAMM 2013 Worship Events

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Special events for house of worship musicians, A/V techs and buyers at the 2013 NAMM Show

Worship Events

Thursday, Jan. 24th

The 4th Annual Night of Worship will be at the Hilton Hotel – Pacific Ballroom. This free concert will feature Brenton Brown, Peter Furler, Norm Stockton and special appearance by Al Perkins.

Saturday, Jan. 26th

The H.O.T. Zone will feature the Christian Musician Mini-Summit with special presentations for house of worship audio techs, media directors and musicians.

Sunday, Jan. 27th

Worship Musician! Magazine will host the first annual Musician’s Chapel event with special music by Bob Bennett.

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MIDI: The Essential Standard Turns 30

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30 years of midi
In the early 1980s, Roland founder Ikutaro Kakehashi and Sequential Circuits founder Dave Smith had a dream—a simple interface that would allow all electronic musical instruments to communicate with each other and with computers. To make this dream a reality, these pioneers brought together an unprecedented coalition of manufacturers from the United States and Japan, and soon the Musical Instrument Digital Interface, or “MIDI,” was born. 30 years ago, the 1983 Winter NAMM Show hosted its landmark public unveiling, where Roland and Sequential Circuits demonstrated the first two MIDI-equipped synthesizers “talking” to each other via this new universal communication standard. More

Roland Nominated for Multiple TEC Awards

Roland Nominated for Multiple TEC Awards

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Roland’s GR-55 Guitar Synthesizer, RH-A7 Headphones, and R-26 Field Recorder have all been nominated for 2012 Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Awards in the categories of Outstanding Technical Achievement for Musical Instrument Amplification & Effects Technology, Headphone/Earpiece Technology and Recording Devices respectively. TEC Award Nominees are determined through a multi-step process comprising more than 200 prominent professionals from all areas of the audio industry. Members of various professional organizations and qualified subscribers to leading pro audio publications may register online and vote for the TEC Awards using a secure online ballot during the month of November. Visit http://tecfoundation.com/tec/voting.html to learn more about how you may be eligible to vote.

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Inside Info from Music Pros at the New Roland Artist Relations Blog!

Inside Info from Music Pros at the New Roland Artist Relations Blog!

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We’ve just launched our all-new Roland AR Blog, where we’re sharing our interactions with the world’s top music pros as we visit them on tour, at rehearsals, on TV soundstages, and other insider spots. You have full access to exclusive video conversations with famous players, where they not only talk about their favorite Roland and BOSS gear, but also discuss their latest projects, share insights on the music industry, and offer advice on how to survive in today’s competitive music scene. In addition, the Roland AR Blog showcases up-and-coming bands around the U.S. and teachers pushing the envelope in music education, and will feature guest posts from many well-known artists.

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PowerOn Roland Users Group Magazine for iPad

PowerOn Roland Users Group Magazine for iPad

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We’re excited to announce the launch of PowerOn Roland Users Group Magazine, our new digital magazine for the iPad. Available from Apple’s App Store, this fun, interactive tablet-zine features the latest Roland news, artist interviews, gear how-tos, product spotlights, and more. Best of all, it’s free—subscribe and download the premiere issue right now!

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