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.

February 14, 2017

Roland Wins Multiple Music and Tech Awards

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Industry accessories, Accordion, AIRA, awards, drums, Electronic Musician, guitar, iPhone, iPhone Life, keyboards, namm, Piano, recording, Sound on Sound, V-Drums, vocals

Top Honors for Roland at NAMM and CES

The last few months have been very busy for Roland and BOSS. In September, we introduced over 30 new products during “The Future. Redefined.” online event, and followed that up with many more product launches at the 2017 Winter NAMM Show and CES 2017. To start, the customer response has been fantastic. And to top it off, we’re extremely honored that our innovative new gear has received numerous industry and reader awards. Stay tuned, because we have many more new products to come throughout 2017!

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.

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.

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