April 22, 2013

On the Road with Netsky LIVE!

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Michael Schack talks V-Drums and SPD-SX

Netsky Live at the Fonda Theater in Los Angeles, CA.

A celebrity in his native Belgium and growing in popularity worldwide, Boris Daenan—better known as Netsky—has received numerous awards and accolades for his new-school brand of drum and bass. In 2009, Hospital Records signed him to an exclusive deal, and his first release with the influential UK label was the highly successful single “Memory Lane,” followed soon after by the chart-topping debut album “Netsky.” In 2012, sensing that he could take his show to another level, the DJ and producer put his turntables aside and unveiled Netsky LIVE!, an EDM stage show featuring a complete band. More

April 12, 2013

TD-4KP V-Drums Portable Wins MIPA Award

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V-Drums Portable earns top ranks for the electronic drums category

V-Drum TD-4KP

Roland V-Drums just won a Grammy! Well, maybe not exactly a Grammy, but in our industry (musical instrument industry), a MIPA award is just as prestigious. MIPA stands for Musikmesse International Press Award, and it’s determined by more than 100 members of the music industry press from all over the world. They get together each year and vote for the best musical instruments and audio equipment in more than 40 categories. This year, Roland’s TD-4KP V-Drums Portable drum kit was honored with a MIPA award for the electronic drums category. More

April 8, 2013

Roland V-Drums World Championship 2 – Watch Live Online

Rebecca Eaddy [Roland US] Contests drums, Percussion, TD-30KV, V-Drums World Championship 0 Comments

16 Contestants Compete for V-Drums Crown

Roland V-Drums World Championship 2

Roland’s annual V-Drums® World Championship contest gives drummers a premier opportunity to explore their musical passion. Nearly 5,000 participants competed during the preliminary rounds in 2012! Each year, thousands of performances around the world feature musicians using TD-30KV, TD-15KV and TD-11KV drum kits and the OCTAPAD SPD-30 digital percussion pad. This year’s grande finale event will be streaming live on the V-Drums contest website, Thursday, April 11, 2013, starting at 10:30 a.m. PDT. The live broadcast will feature 16 international V-Drums finalists, behind the scenes interviews, expert judges and a performance by The Intersphere. More

April 3, 2013

Pat Kennedy V-Drums Training Camp

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How to Prepare for the V-Drums World Championship

This is an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at U.S. National Champion Pat Kennedy preparing for the V-Drums World Championship 2. He’ll be representing the U.S. during the V-Drums World Championship in Frankfurt, Germany on Thursday, April 11, 2013. And Roland is giving everyone around the world a front row seat to watch the event live, online! Check the V-Drums contest website for all the streaming details, and join us for the show if you can. Go Pat! More

March 28, 2013

V-Drums Friend Jam for Kids

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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

March 27, 2013

Roland On Stage with American Idol

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Rex Hardy and Russell Graham on American Idol

American Idol season 12 is underway with a new slate of contestants vying to reach the top spot and international stardom. Led by music director Ray Chew, the American Idol house band backs up every performer on live television, covering an enormous range of musical styles to perfection throughout the year. Working without a net before TV audiences of 20 million and beyond is a pressure-packed gig, for sure. To help get their jobs done, keyboardist Russell Graham and drummer Rex Hardy Jr. rely on Roland instruments to instantly deliver the top-level sounds and versatility they need every time, without fail. More

March 21, 2013

The Making of “Egypt, Egypt”

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Dublab & Red Bull Present Key Tracks

Key Tracks: Egyptian Lover “Egypt, Egypt” from Red Bull Music Academy on Vimeo.

In January, the Red Bull Music Academy debuted their Key Tracks series with dublab, an LA based non-profit public broadcasting Internet radio station. We were pleased to learn that the series opened with Electro legend Egyptian Lover who happened to make his monster 1984 track “Egypt, Egypt“ on a Roland TR-808 drum machine and a JUPITER-8 synth. In this video, the Egyptian Lover takes us back a couple of decades by recreating his original tune and talking about his inspiration for the song. Check it out!

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March 15, 2013

Special Edition Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camps, Powered by Roland Gear

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Industry Brian Wilson, Def Leppard, drums, GA-112, GA-212, guitar, Jeff Beck, MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, OCTA-CAPTURE, RD-700NX, recording, Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp, Rolands Systems Group, SONAR X2, The Beach Boys, V-Drums, V-Mixer 1 Comment

At their permanent home in Las Vegas this spring, Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp will be hosting two special edition camps featuring some legendary names in music. Brit rockers Def Leppard will lead a four-day camp from April 4-7, 2013, while renowned guitarist Jeff Beck and Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson will guest star from April 18-21, 2013. A wide selection of top-line Roland musical instruments and recording gear will be featured as well, at the ready for campers to use as they explore their inner rock star yearnings. More

March 4, 2013

Choosing a Roland V-Drums Kit is Easier Than You Think!

Drew Armentrout [Roland US] Product News drums, HD-3, TD-11K, TD-11KV, TD-15K, TD-15KV, TD-30K, TD-30KV, TD-4KP, V-Drums 9 Comments

We’ve Got a Kit Just for You

With the ever increasing popularity of electronic drums, and the seemingly endless variety of choices in the market, choosing the correct kit for not only your budget but for your needs can be daunting. Roland offers a complete family of V-Drums kits from beginning sets to full professional models to simplify your decision-making process. Lets have a look at the current V-Drums line-up. More

February 27, 2013

The Benefits of Electronic Drums

Drew Armentrout [Roland US] Product News drums, HD-3, TD-11K, TD-11KV, TD-15K, TD-15KV, TD-30K, TD-30KV, TD-4KP, V-Drums 14 Comments

Considering playing drums or adding an acoustic drum set to your household, lesson room, or house of worship? Take a look at the unique benefits provided by electronic drums and percussion, especially Roland V-Drums. More