January 19, 2017

GO:MIXER—The Must-Have Audio Mixer for Smartphone Video Production

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Product News AIRA, Android, Bass, camera, drums, Education, Facebook, guitar, Instagram, iOS, iPhone, keyboards, mixer, music video, Piano, recording, review, smartphone, Twitter, video, vocals, YouTube

The Easy Way to Capture High-Quality Sound as You Perform

Roland GO:MIXER.

With the fantastic video quality of today’s smartphones, it’s never been easier to capture music performances and other content. However, recording a quality audio soundtrack along with your video has always required a lot of extra work…until now. With Roland’s cool new GO:MIXER, you can connect a mic and instruments, mix them live, and record crystal clear sound to your video in real time.

We introduced GO:MIXER at CES 2017 in Las Vegas, and it caused quite a buzz, winning multiple “Best of CES” awards at the show. This handy tool makes it so much easier to generate great content quickly—read on to learn more.

July 14, 2016

Free Piano Partner Apps for Your Roland Piano

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Tips & Tricks Android, Bastien, classical music, czerny, DigiScore, digital piano, hanon, iOS, ipad, notation, Piano, piano app, sheet music, tablet

Have Fun and Learn More with a Roland Piano App on Your Tablet

A free Piano Partner piano app brings more fun and productivity to your Roland piano experience.

With a Roland Piano Partner app installed on your tablet, you’ll make playing your Roland piano even more fun and productive. These powerful free apps directly integrate with supported Roland models to provide enhanced functions, learning tools, and easier navigation of the piano’s features. If you own a tablet device and a compatible Roland piano, there’s no reason you shouldn’t be using them together!

The recently released Piano Partner 2 works with both iPad and Android tablets, and is designed for use with Roland’s latest Bluetooth-enabled pianos. The original Piano Partner works on the iPad, and can be used with a variety of Roland piano models, including some legacy instruments. Read on to find out how these useful apps will greatly enhance your piano learning and enjoyment.

December 30, 2015

Roland Launches New TR-REC Game for iOS and Android

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Industry AIRA, Android, dance music, Drum Machine, EDM, electronic music, game, iOS, TR-8, TR-808, TR-909

Enter Real-Time Beats for Dance Music Tracks with the Famous TR-808 Interface and Sounds

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Roland has recently introduced TR-REC, a unique new music game app available as a free download on the Apple App Store and Google Play. TR-REC is a pattern sequencing game that prompts you to complete real-time beats for a continuously running electronic music score. You accomplish this by using the intuitive “TR-REC” pattern programming interface and sounds found in the legendary Roland TR-808 drum machine and its modern incarnation, the TR-8. Fun and addictive, TR-REC is sure to appeal to all Roland drum machine fans and provide an enjoyable challenge for anyone who likes to play games on their smartphone or tablet.

July 7, 2014

New Roland CUBE-10GX Guitar Amplifier

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Product News Android, COSM, CUBE, CUBE KIT, effects, guitar, Guitar Amp, iOS 0 Comments

Customize Amp Types with Your iOS or Android Device

New CUBE-10GX Guitar Amplifier

Great sounding, portable, and built to last, Roland’s CUBE-GX series has become the benchmark in compact amps since its introduction in 2013. The newest family member, the CUBE-10GX, packs the sweet tone and onboard effects you expect from a CUBE into a very small size that’s perfect for bedroom practice and jamming with friends. But the CUBE-10GX has a new trick up its sleeve as well—via the free CUBE KIT app, you can easily customize the onboard amp types from your smart phone or tablet!

June 29, 2013

MICRO CUBE GX with i-CUBE LINK for iOS

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Product News amp, Amp Modeling, COSM, CUBE, guitar, i-CUBE LINK, iOS, ipad, iPhone, iPod touch, roland connect 10 Comments

NEW MICRO Series Amps Get a Major Update

Roland MICRO CUBE GX Lineup

Roland has just introduced the MICRO CUBE GX Guitar Amplifier, the replacement for the long-running MICRO CUBE. Available in three different colors, the new MICRO CUBE GX retains the tiny size, huge sound, and battery-powered operation of its predecessor, while adding new sounds and updated features for enhanced versatility. The addition of Roland’s innovative i-CUBE LINK audio interface lets you easily integrate your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the MICRO CUBE GX, opening up a world of possibilities for practice at home and on the road, mobile recording with popular music apps, and beyond. More

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