March 23, 2018

Six Great Reasons to Pick Up the R-07 High-Resolution Audio Recorder

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Discover the Many Benefits of the Versatile New Portable Recorder from Roland

Compact and convenient, the Roland R-07 allows you to capture high-quality audio just about anywhere.

All of today’s smartphones have the ability to capture audio recordings on the go, and they’re convenient to use because they’re always with us. But if you’re serious about getting the best results, your phone is often not the best choice. While the built-in mono mic is okay for simple dictation and quick capture, it simply can’t deliver professional quality for music, interviews, and other situations where sound is important. Of course, you can buy add-on mics and other peripherals, but now you have to deal with a setup that’s messy and awkward to manage. And what do you do when you get a call or text in the middle of recording?

With the new Roland R-07 portable recorder, you get everything you need and more in a dedicated, affordable device that’s small, robust, and easy to operate. This makes it perfect for musicians, songwriters, sound designers, journalists, and anyone who needs to capture great audio wherever they travel. Read on to discover six great reasons why the R-07 is your best choice for on-the-go recording.

January 9, 2018

New ScratchX Extension for GO:KEYS

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Make Music and Learn to Code with GO:KEYS and the Scratch Visual Programming Language

Roland GO:KEYS portable keyboard.

Portable and easy to use, Roland’s GO:KEYS is a great keyboard for children to explore sounds and have fun with music. Now, it’s possible to use GO:KEYS with ScratchX, a version of the popular Scratch visual programming language. With ScratchX and the GO:KEYS ScratchX Extension, kids are able to create original interactive stories, games, and animations with sounds and music accompaniment from GO:KEYS. The keyboard can also be used as an interactive controller for animation and other content created with ScratchX. Together, GO:KEYS and ScratchX offer a unique and powerful platform for inspiring children and helping them explore their creativity.

April 12, 2017

Roland FP-90 Digital Piano Reviewed in Leading Piano Buyer’s Guide

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Acoustic & Digital Piano Buyer Praises the Latest FP Model

Roland FP-90 with KSC-90 stand and KPD-90 pedal.

Roland’s popular FP-90 Digital Piano is the subject of an in-depth review in the Spring 2017 issue of Acoustic & Digital Piano Buyer. The semiannual publication is one of the leading resources for prospective piano buyers, providing a wealth of valuable information about choosing the ideal instrument, whether digital or acoustic. Reviewer Stephen Fortner spoke highly of the FP-90’s great sound, features, and price, saying, “The modeled pianos punch way above this instrument’s price class. At its typically advertised price, this is a sub-$2,000 instrument with the sound quality of an over-$3,000 one, and with just enough extra features to enhance, but never disrupt, the workflow and learning process of piano-centric professionals and amateurs alike.”

The review consists of a comprehensive article, plus a series of eight videos. Continue reading to find out more.

March 14, 2017

The Top 5 Benefits of Digital Sheet Music for Pianists

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Discover the Advantages of Reading Music on Mobile Devices and PCs

Digital sheet music on the Roland Piano Partner 2 app.

Digital sheet music brings many advantages to all pianists, from beginner to pro.

The age of digital sheet music has arrived! Now, pianists and other musicians can take advantage of all the benefits from virtually any computer or mobile device. Whether you’re a teacher giving private lessons, a gigging musician, or a student just starting out, there’s much to gain from the scores of scores available with a simple touch, click, or tap.

Sheet Music Direct and other leading vendors offer a huge selection of music, from current hits and popular classics to show tunes, classical pieces, and more. Read on as we explore the top five benefits of this useful modern technology.

April 26, 2016

Roland Pianos Shine at the 2016 MTNA National Conference

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Music Educators Discover the Benefits of Roland’s Leading Piano Technologies

Roland attended the recent 2016 MTNA (Music Teacher’s National Association) National Conference in San Antonio, Texas, where we displayed the LX-17, LX-7, and FP-30 Digital Pianos, as well as the C-30 Digital Harpsichord. These Roland piano models—the world’s first pianos equipped with Bluetooth technology—were also showcased at the Faber Piano Adventures booth, as led by influential piano educator Randall Faber.

January 19, 2016

New Product: JC-01 Bluetooth Audio Speaker

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Portable Wireless Sound System for Mobile Devices

The JC-01 Bluetooth Audio Speaker has the classic look of the Roland Jazz Chorus amp.

For more than 40 years, the legendary Jazz Chorus series has stood alone as the benchmark in clean amplification for guitar. Now, Roland brings the famous JC tradition to the world of Bluetooth speakers for smartphones and tablets. The all-new JC-01 is a wireless active playback device that delivers ultra-clean stereo sound with rich, deep bass. With its cool look and portable design, the JC-01 is the perfect mobile companion for guitar fans, music lovers, and anyone who wants great sound on the go.