June 28, 2013

CUBE-GX Guitar Amps with iOS Connectivity

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Product News amp, Amp Modeling, COSM, CUBE, guitar, i-CUBE LINK, iOS, ipad, iPhone, iPod touch, roland connect 25 Comments

Three NEW Tone Machines for 2013

Roland CUBE-GX Series Guitar Amplifiers

Roland kicks off the summer of 2013 with the blazing-hot CUBE-GX series, which includes three new triple-channel guitar amps with iOS connectivity built in. These versatile performers deliver a huge range of amazing amp tones powered by Roland’s acclaimed COSM technology, onboard sound processing via three independent effects sections, and rock-solid construction for legendary CUBE reliability. With the cool i-CUBE LINK connection, you can use a CUBE-GX amp as a guitar-to-iOS interface for your iPhone, iPad, or iPad touch. The included cable makes for a quick and simple connection, providing two-way communication that lets you jam and practice with music tracks, record CUBE-GX tones into recording apps, and much more. More

June 4, 2013

What is SuperNATURAL Technology?

OV Valle [Roland US] Product News digital piano, FP-80, INTEGRA-7, JUPITER-50, JUPITER-80, keyboards 3 Comments

Discover Digital Realism

SuperNATURAL Technology Logo

Author: Roland UK Features Team

Welcome to the sublime and beautiful world of SuperNATURAL. This is the inside story of one of the most profound music technology breakthroughs for electronic instruments.

Things which seem simple are often complex, and this is especially true when applied to musical instruments. To recreate the sound of an acoustic instrument, you can’t just sample it – you have to understand how the sound is made, how it’s played and even how it behaves. Our SuperNATURAL technology is found in our digital pianos, synths, sound modules and electronic drums. It’s an essential part of our goal of creating instruments which are realistic. More

May 16, 2013

SuperNATURAL Technology for Top Electronic Drum Kits

OV Valle [Roland US] Product News drums, SuperNATURAL, TD-11KV, TD-15KV, TD-30KV, V-Drums 0 Comments

How Does SuperNATURAL V-Drums Technology Work?

Thomas Lang using V-Drums with SuperNATURAL Technology

Author: Roland UK Features Team

In 2012, Roland launched an entirely new line-up of V-Drums featuring SuperNATURAL technology. The new line up gives drummers a more dynamic and natural playing experience than most electronic kits, but what does SuperNATURAL technology actually do, and how does it work?

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May 13, 2013

V-Combo VR-09 – Made for Live Playing

OV Valle [Roland US] Product News keyboards, Organ, Synth, VR-09 154 Comments

5 Practical Features of the V-Combo VR-09

V-Combo VR-09

The V-Combo VR-09 is designed from the ground up to be the ultimate keyboard for live players. It is designed with dedicated knobs, sliders and buttons that allow you to choose your instruments and also shape sounds quickly and painless without having to dig into menus. In the following videos our resident synth ninja, Ed Diaz dives into the VR-09’s synth section, splits, layers, piano, organ, drums and on board looper.

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May 1, 2013

VS PREAMPS Truly Capture Your Performance

Robin Kelly [Roland US] Product News Audio Interface, DAW, Mac, OCTA-CAPTURE, QUAD-CAPTURE, recording, STUDIO-CAPTURE, VS-PREAMP 3 Comments

Preamps are the Ears of Your DAW

Roland VS PREAMP

When choosing an audio interface, preamps are often overlooked despite the significant role they play in determining what a recording actually sounds like. A well-spec’d audio interface with bad preamps will result in a bad recording. Why? Because preamps are the ears of your DAW. How well a preamp performs determines the sound quality of your recording. More

April 5, 2013

FP-80 and FP-50 Digital Pianos

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Product News digital piano, FP-50, musikmesse, Piano, roland connect 23 Comments

FP-80 & FP-50 Debut at Musikmesse 2013

Roland FP-80 Digital Piano

Roland has revamped its popular FP-series lineup with two all-new models, the FP-80 and FP-50. Compact and stylish, these instruments feature the acclaimed SuperNATURAL® Piano sound engine for superior tone and 88-note Ivory Feel keyboards for the authentic touch and expressiveness of an acoustic grand. Both pianos are equipped with built-in sound systems, with the FP-80 incorporating multi-channel Acoustic Projection technology for an even more natural sound. More

April 5, 2013

FR-8x and FR-8xb V-Accordions

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Product News Accordion, FR-8X, FR-8XB, musikmesse, roland connect, V-Accordion 12 Comments

FR-8x & FR-8xb Debut at Musikmesse 2013

Roland FR-8x and FR-8xb V-Accordions

Packed with features requested by the world’s top accordionists, the new flagship FR-8x (piano-type) and FR-8xb (button-type) V-Accordions take the digital accordion to an all-new dimension. With extremely natural playability thanks to newly developed Dynamic Bellows Behavior technology, more convenient battery charging, an expanded sound set, four multi-effects engines, an onboard looper, and much more, the FR-8x and FR-8xb bring players the most powerful V-Accordion experience yet. More

April 4, 2013

BK-9 Backing Keyboard

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Product News Backing Keyboard, BK-9, keyboards, musikmesse, roland connect, Sequencer 2 Comments

BK-9 Debuts at Musikmesse 2013

Roland BK-9 Backing Keyboard

If you’re looking for a premium auto-accompaniment instrument that’s easy to carry and simple to use, then check out the BK-9, the all-new flagship backing keyboard from Roland. The latest addition to the popular BK lineup is truly a powerhouse performer, with over 1,700 professional sounds, a 16-track sequencer, USB recording/playback, and much more. It’s also filled with full-ensemble accompaniments in almost every musical style imaginable, letting you lead the world’s most versatile backing band as you play. Perfect for solo/duo performers, songwriters, and casual hobbyists playing at home or social gatherings, the BK-9 puts inspiration under your fingertips. More

April 4, 2013

BOSS RC-505 Loop Station

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Product News boss, guitar, Loop Station, musikmesse, RC-505, roland connect 81 Comments

RC-505 Debuts at Musikmesse 2013

BOSS RC-505 Loop Station

BOSS has just introduced the RC-505 Loop Station, a new breed of looper that’s perfect for beatboxers, singers, club performers, and DJs. With its compact, tabletop design and powerful yet simple interface, the RC-505 gives you fingertip control of five simultaneous stereo loop tracks, a variety of recording and playback options, amazing real-time effects, and much more. More

March 28, 2013

V-Drums Friend Jam for Kids

OV Valle [Roland US] Product News drums, Family, HD-3, Percussion, TD-4KP, V-Drums 3 Comments

Interactive V-Drums Software for Kids

The V-Drums Friend Jam Kids is a free software download for children to build drumming skills and compare their progress with other V-Drums users around the world. A special version of Roland’s acclaimed V-Drums Friend Jam software designed for young drummers, V-Drums Friend Jam Kids provides a fun way to practice and enjoy playing drums. More