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April 15, 2020

Open for Business

Eric Holden Industry AIRA, boss, digital piano, distortion, DJ, Drum Machine, drums, effects, Effects Pedals, keyboards, music, music education, Piano, Stompbox, Synth, Synthesizer, V-Drums, vocals

Below is a list of authorized Roland & BOSS dealers currently selling gear!

What separates us brings us together.

Music makes connections like nothing else on Earth. It’s the language that we all understand—whatever language we speak. Every single moment, great music can make your day or even change your life. And as a musician, you get to make it all happen; play the notes, find the words, finish the track. For everyone currently making music at home, there‘s never been a better time to explore what it means to be creative…and share it with the world.

We’ve compiled this list of our retail partners who are open for business. Whether you’re looking for that new JUPITER-X, BOSS SY-1, the best in electronic drumming, or our award-winning livestreaming equipment, here’s where you can shop for our gear. With various areas of the country with very different circumstances and ordinances, we encourage you to click on your favorite retailers and check out how they best can help you get the gear you’re looking for. We hope this helps all musicians who need to feed their love of music and creation.

May 6, 2018

5 Seconds of Summer – The Evolution Continues

Robin Kelly [Roland US] Artists 5 Seconds of Summer, 5SOS, Ashton Irwin, Bass, boss, BOSS Pedals, Calum Hood, Drum Trigger, drums, Effects Pedals, guitar, Hybrid Drums, keyboards, Luke Hemmings, Michael Clifford, SPD-SX, SPD-SX-SE, SYSTEM-8, V-Drums, Waza

The Story of 5SOS, Roland, and BOSS

5 Seconds of Summer on stage with the Waza Amps during the 5SOS3 tour. Photo: Andy Deluca

I’ll be the first to admit that when I first heard of 5 Seconds of Summer it was because of my niece Kayla. At the time, she was starting to get the hang of playing guitar and she said, “There’s this cool band called 5 Seconds of Summer, you should check them out.” I said, “Okay, but didn’t they open for One Direction?” She proudly said, “Yes,” and played a few songs.

September 30, 2016

Roland Hosts #909day NYC Edition

Rebecca Eaddy [Roland US] Artists, Product News #909day, Bashiri Johnson, boss, DJ-808, GT-1, Katana, Omar Hakim, Roland, SIR, TD-50, V-MODA, Will Lee

VIP Musicians Preview the Latest Gear in New York City

On September 21, Roland U.S., along with friends from Serato and V-MODA, hit the Big Apple for the New York City edition of #909day. SIR Studios in the trendy Chelsea area of Manhattan was host to 200 guests who watched expert demos and got some hands-on time with all the new products. Roland debuted more than 30 new products on September 9 during the 24-hour global online music festival, “The Future. Redefined.”

August 22, 2016

Blues Cube Test Drive

Rebecca Eaddy [Roland US] Contests #WazaCraft, amplifer, BC Hot, BD-2W, Blues Cube, Blues Cube Artist, Blues Cube Artitst212, Blues Cube Cabinet410, Blues Cube Hot, Blues Cube Stage, Blues Cube Tour, boss, CE-2W, DM-2W, Eric Johnson Blues Cube Tone Capsule, Guitar Amp, Robben Ford Blues Cube Tone Capsule, Roland, SD-1W, TU-3W, Ultimate Blues Tone Capsule, VB-2W, Waza Craft, Win Boss Pedals

Test Drive a Roland Blues Cube Guitar Amp & Enter to Win BOSS Gear

Have you been thinking about checking out the Blues Cube series of guitar amplifiers, and daydreaming about having authentic tube tone without the hassle of tubes? If so, now’s the best time to take a Blues Cube Test Drive! Take advantage of cool new opportunities to win great gear courtesy of BOSS. Do it now, and you could win a BOSS Waza Craft Pedal Bundle or the new BOSS Waza Craft DM-2W Delay! With six Blues Cube models to choose from, combo wattages ranging from 30w to 80w, a 100w head, a 4×12 cabinet, and Blues Cube Tone Capsules co-developed with Eric Johnson, Robben Ford, and Kirk Fletcher, there’s bound to be a configuration that perfectly plays into your goals as a musician. What are you waiting for? Take a test drive and hear for yourself how the Tube Logic tube tone really delivers.

May 23, 2016

Roland Sessions: The Neighbourhood

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Artists boss, DM-2W, drums, ES-8, guitar, I Love You, indie, NBHD, RV-6, SPD-SX, Sweater Weather, The Neighborhood, TU-3, Wiped Out

In-Studio Performance and Exclusive Interview Streamed Live Online

The Neighbourhood

On January 28, 2016, Roland and BOSS artists The Neighbourhood performed live at Roland Sessions. Streamed live on the web from the video studios at Roland headquarters in Los Angeles, the chart–topping alternative band performed a set of songs from their first two albums. After the performance, Roland and BOSS Product and Artist Relations Manager Gary Lenaire sat down with the entire band for an exclusive interview, where they talked about their recording process, influences, favorite Roland and BOSS gear, and more. Read on to see the performance and interview videos, plus an interview transcript and photos.

April 28, 2016

Roland at the 4th Annual ACM Party for a Cause Festival

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Artists, Industry ACM, amplifier, boss, Carrie Underwood, Dierks Bentley, drums, guitar, Jana Kramer, Kenny Chesney, keyboards, Luke Bryan, Organ, Piano, recording, Sam Hunt, Stompbox, Swon Brothers, Synthesizer, V-Piano, vocals

A Fun Time for All at Roland’s Backstage Artist Lounge

ACM_Marquee1 Roland and BOSS had a blast at our backstage artist lounge and gear “petting zoo” at the Academy of Country Music’s 4th Annual ACM Party for a Cause Festival. The three-day, two-stage charitable event in Las Vegas attracted nearly 50,000 music fans who enjoyed more than 30 acts from country music’s top names. This year, the festival took place April 1-3 at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds, and featured many top-tier acts plus full headline sets from Carrie Underwood, Dierks Bentley, and Kenny Chesney. The weekend led up to the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards, which included Sam Hunt singing his hit “Make You Miss Me” while playing a custom-prepared white Roland V-Piano Grand.

April 18, 2016

Roland LIVE at the GRAMMY Museums

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Industry AIRA, boss, drums, GRAMMY, Grammy Awards, guitar, keyboards, pedal, Piano, recording, roland live, Singer, Stompbox, Synthesizer, vocals

Interactive Displays in Los Angeles, Nashville, and Mississippi Bring Music Making to the Masses

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Authors: Corey Fournier and Jim Bybee

Roland is pleased to announce that our ongoing educational partnership with the GRAMMY Museum continues to evolve and grow. Since 2009, Roland LIVE has been a popular exhibit at the GRAMMY Museum at L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles, and it’s been recently refreshed with the latest gear and new interactive displays. Just last month, the GRAMMY Museum opened a new location in the heart of blues country—Cleveland, Mississippi—and Roland LIVE can be found there as well. In addition, the museum invited us to install a new Roland LIVE exhibit at the GRAMMY Museum Gallery, which is part of the Musicians Hall of Fame in downtown Nashville.

November 12, 2014

The Compact BOSS Loop Station Family

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Product News, Tips & Tricks Acoustic guitar, boss, effects, guitar, Loop Station, Looper, rhythm, Singer 0 Comments

Powerful Creative Tools for Performing and Practice

BOSS compact Loop Station pedals: RC-1, RC-3, and RC-30.

For every musician, looping is a great way to enhance your creativity and have more fun making music. The ability to record yourself on the spot and play along opens up a world of possibilities for not only solo performing, but also for developing ideas and improving your skills. BOSS’ compact Loop Station pedals—the RC-1, RC-3, and RC-30—are the most popular loopers in the world, offering great sound quality and convenient battery-powered operation for on-the-go performing. The feature sets of these Loop Stations vary, with each supporting the unique needs of different types of looping musicians, including guitarists, keyboardists, vocalists, and others. So which one is right for you? Read on to find out…

November 4, 2014

Big BOSS Giveaway 2014

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Artists, Contests autograph, Billy Duffy, boss, compact pedal, contest, Daryl Jones, Dave Navarro, Don Felder, giveaway, GUS G, Herman Li, John 5, Orianthi, Steve Lukather, Steve Vai

Time is Running Out—Enter Now for Your Chance to Win!

Click the image to enter the Big BOSS Giveaway.

The Big BOSS Giveaway is well underway, and there’s just a short time left to participate. One lucky winner will be drawn at random each week and receive a BOSS pedal autographed by a famous musician. All submissions received are eligible for the Grand Prize of $1000.00 in BOSS gear.

The entry period runs from October 1, 2014 through November 25, 2014. Visit the BOSS Facebook page or the contest page at BossUS.com to enter for your chance to win.

October 9, 2014

Getting the Auto-Tune Effect with the VE-5

Gary Lenaire [Roland US] Tips & Tricks boss, effects, recording, Singer, vocals 0 Comments

A Little Fun with the Pitch Correct Function

Get the auto-tune effect with the BOSS VE-5 Vocal Performer.

These days, there’s simply no excuse for bland vocals. We’re not saying that the VE-5 Vocal Performer will make you sing better or replace talent. But how about enhancing your sound with automatic harmonies or a little bit of echo? In this role, the VE-5 is perfect for adding some extra oomph to your singing. And along with polishing your sound with standard studio-style effects, the VE-5 is totally capable of delivering the famous auto-tune effect—á la T-Pain—should your music call for it.

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