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 16, 2015

Roland Wins Three 2015 Drummies! Gear Awards

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Industry electronic drums, headphones, Hybrid Drums, RH-300V, RT-30H, RT-30HR, RT-30K, TD-25, TD-25KV, trigger, V-Drums

Roland’s Electronic Percussion Products Honored by DRUM! Magazine Readers

Drummies_Marquee1 Once again, Roland is proud to receive top honors in DRUM! magazine’s annual Drummies! Gear Awards, as voted on by over 10,000 readers. For 2015, we’re the winner of several categories, including the all-new category of Best Electronic & Hybrid Kit.
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January 20, 2014

Explore the Power of Hybrid Drums

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Product News acoustic drums, drums, eDrums, electronic drums, Hybrid, Hybrid Drums, Kick, Percussion, Snare, V-Drums 1 Comment

New Drum Products: TM-2 Trigger Module and KT-10 Kick Trigger Pedal

TM-2 Trigger Module & KT-10 Kick Trigger Pedal for hybrid drums

Roland TM-2 Trigger Module and KT-10 Kick Trigger Pedal.

Roland’s latest E-percussion products make it easier than ever to supplement your acoustic drums with the powerful benefits of electronics. Compact and extremely affordable, the TM-2 Trigger Module provides two dual-trigger inputs, as well as over 100 ready-to-play sounds and the ability to trigger your own sounds, loops, and tracks via an SDHC card. With its low-profile design and pro feel, the KT-10 Kick Trigger Pedal integrates seamlessly alongside other pedals in your kit, and also works great as a low-noise pedal for use with V-Drums.

October 14, 2013

3 Ways to Create a Hybrid Drum Kit

Drew Armentrout [Roland US] Tips & Tricks drum pads, drum triggers, drums, Hybrid Drums, pd-8, SPD-30, SPD-SX 1 Comment

A Sound Source and Triggers are All You Need

Photo: Acoustic and Electronic Hybrid Drum Kit

hy·brid noun \ˈhī-brəd: something that is formed by combining two or more things.

The tools available for drummers have been evolving for decades, and practically speaking, the modern acoustic kit is a hybrid drum kit in and of itself. Today, however, when we use the word “hybrid” in relation to drums, it usually refers to blending electronics with acoustic drums. While this is certainly not a new concept, the technical improvements in triggering technology, the incredible advances in sound-generating methods, and the availability of quality sounds make creating a hybrid drum kit more commonplace than ever before. A sound source and a way to trigger the sounds are really all you need to make this happen. There are three methods for doing this: percussion and sample pads, additional pads around your kit, and acoustic drum triggers. Here is a quick rundown of how to incorporate each into your acoustic drum setup. More

July 16, 2013

Roland V-Drums Artist Keith Harris

Roland U.S. Artists drums, Hybrid Drums, Keith Harris, PD-85, TD-30KV 0 Comments

Music Director: Black Eyed Peas and Fergie

Keith Harris is a producer and musician and the driving force behind many top-10 singles and Grammy Award-winning hits. Although highly acclaimed for drumming chops that define the sound of multi-platinum selling recording artists The Black Eyed Peas and Fergie, Keith Harris is also an accomplished composer and powerhouse musical director. More