January 9, 2018

New ScratchX Extension for GO:KEYS

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Product News Android, Bluetooth, Education, GO:KEYS, GO:MIXER, ipad, iPhone, keyboards, learning, MIT, music, music education, music lesson, Piano, piano app, piano lessons, recording, Scratch, ScratchX, smartphone, tablet, vocals, YouTube

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.

December 29, 2017

Product Spotlight: Roland’s Rubix Audio Interface Series

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Product News 24/192, 24/96, Audio recording, Bass, DJ, drums, EDM, guitar, ipad, keyboards, Mac, microphone, mixer, mobile interface, PC, Piano, recording, synthesizers, USB, vocals, WAV, Windows

High-Resolution Mobile Recording for Mac, Windows, and iPad

Roland Rubix audio interface series: Rubix22, Rubix24, and Rubix44 (top to bottom).

With their high-fidelity sound, compact size, and affordable prices, Roland’s Rubix audio interfaces are a perfect fit for today’s on-the-go musicians and producers. Three different models provide audio I/O configurations to suit a variety of needs, and all support high-resolution recording at rates up to 24-bit/192 kHz. MIDI I/O is also included, and near-universal USB support provides seamless integration with Mac and Windows computers. Rubix interfaces can also be used with Apple iPads, allowing you to create a pro music production and performance rig with amazing sound and unmatched portability.

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.

January 19, 2016

New Product: JC-01 Bluetooth Audio Speaker

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Product News Android, Bluetooth, bluetooth speaker, guitar, ipad, iPhone, Jazz Chorus, Jazz Chorus Bluetooth speaker, JC Clean, recording, Roland Bluetooth speaker, smartphone, speaker, stereo, tablet, wireless

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.

August 20, 2013

Making Music with Organ Drawbars in the 21st Century

Roland U.S. Tips & Tricks ipad, keyboards, Organ, V-Combo, VR-09 0 Comments

The VR-09’s iPad Editor Enhances Playability

V-COMBO VR-09 Organ Drawbars

Roland’s renowned SuperNATURAL® technology powers the V-Combo VR-09’s classic tone wheel organs, while nine harmonic bars provide authentic, instantaneous performance control.

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Because of the almost infinite range of tone provided via the drawbars, the organ can greatly enhance the flavor of your music. You can find a sound that sets your playing or music apart from other bands with a little experimentation, and with the help of the VR-09 Editor for iPad, the job of finding just the right tone becomes easy. More

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

August 20, 2012

Jordan Rudess Using the AX-09 to Control iPad Apps

OV Valle [Roland US] Artists AX-09, Dream Theater, ipad, Jordan Rudess, keyboards, Keytar, Lucina, Synth 0 Comments

Jordan Rudess is best known as the keyboardist for the progressive metal band Dream Theater. He is also a composer and the President and founder of Wizdom Music. In this video, Jordan shows how to use the Roland Lucina AX-09 keytar to control his iPad based SampleWiz app using the AX-09’s various controllers.

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February 3, 2012

PowerOn Roland Users Group Magazine for iPad

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We’re excited to announce the launch of PowerOn Roland Users Group Magazine, our new digital magazine for the iPad. Available from Apple’s App Store, this fun, interactive tablet-zine features the latest Roland news, artist interviews, gear how-tos, product spotlights, and more. Best of all, it’s free—subscribe and download the premiere issue right now!

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