April 26, 2016

Roland Pianos Shine at the 2016 MTNA National Conference

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Industry artists, Bluetooth, digital piano, Education, Faber Piano Adventures, Jim Brickman, Lessons, Piano, piano teacher, wireless

Music Educators Discover the Benefits of Roland’s Leading Piano Technologies

Roland attended the recent 2016 MTNA (Music Teacher’s National Association) National Conference in San Antonio, Texas, where we displayed the LX-17, LX-7, and FP-30 Digital Pianos, as well as the C-30 Digital Harpsichord. These Roland piano models—the world’s first pianos equipped with Bluetooth technology—were also showcased at the Faber Piano Adventures booth, as led by influential piano educator Randall Faber.

April 18, 2016

Roland LIVE at the GRAMMY Museums

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Industry AIRA, boss, drums, GRAMMY, Grammy Awards, guitar, keyboards, pedal, Piano, recording, roland live, Singer, Stompbox, Synthesizer, vocals

Interactive Displays in Los Angeles, Nashville, and Mississippi Bring Music Making to the Masses

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Authors: Corey Fournier and Jim Bybee

Roland is pleased to announce that our ongoing educational partnership with the GRAMMY Museum continues to evolve and grow. Since 2009, Roland LIVE has been a popular exhibit at the GRAMMY Museum at L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles, and it’s been recently refreshed with the latest gear and new interactive displays. Just last month, the GRAMMY Museum opened a new location in the heart of blues country—Cleveland, Mississippi—and Roland LIVE can be found there as well. In addition, the museum invited us to install a new Roland LIVE exhibit at the GRAMMY Museum Gallery, which is part of the Musicians Hall of Fame in downtown Nashville.

March 31, 2016

Roland and BOSS at Southwest Invasion

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Artists AIRA, Austin, BOSS effects, drums, EC-10, EL Cajon, Gingger Shankar, guitar, Jamie Kent, keyboards, MSTRKRFT, pedals, Piano, South by Southwest, Stompbox, SXSW, Talib Kweli, The Heirs, TR-808, TR-909, vocals

VIP Green Room and Jam Space at SXSW in Austin

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Roland and BOSS had a fantastic time at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, where we partnered with Quantum Collective to host a VIP green room tent and jam space for performers during the 5th Annual Southwest Invasion live music event. Taking place over three days, the event featured performances by great artists like Talib Kweli, Gingger Shankar, Jamie Kent, Third Eye Blind, and many others. Before and after their sets, all the performers hung out at the private Roland/BOSS VIP lounge, talking about music and checking out our latest gear, including new BOSS effects, Roland AIRA instruments, and the ELCajon EC-10.

January 19, 2016

New Roland Accessories Lineup Launched

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Product News accessories, AIRA, bag, barstool, BOSS bar stool, cable, cables, clip light, cover, drums, guitar, guitar cable, instrument cable, keyboard stands, keyboards, LED light, light, mic cable, microphone, MIDI cables, Piano, recording, Roland bar stool, Roland drum mat, stand, vocals

Premium Cables, Bags, and More

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Roland has just introduced an all-new line of premium music accessories available through authorized dealers. The initial Roland Accessories launch presents more than 100 different products, including audio and MIDI cables, keyboard carrying bags, lifestyle gear, and more. All the accessories carry the official Roland brand, and many more selections will be added over the coming months.

November 10, 2015

Roland Digital Piano Design Awards

Rebecca Eaddy [Roland US] Contests design contest, digital grand piano, digital piano, keyboards, Piano, Roland

You Design the Future — Entry Period Starts Today

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Innovative thinkers from around the world are invited to design the digital concert grand piano of the future in the first ever Roland Digital Piano Design Awards. The theme of this design challenge is to unleash a piano design that breaks away from tradition, and each participant’s goal will be to design the digital grand piano of the future. Designers are encouraged to focus on the piano’s look primarily but can propose alternative digital functions and sounds as well. Roland has remained at the forefront of piano innovation since the early 70s and continues its quest to build the ultimate piano with this unique new contest.

October 21, 2015

Piano Star Lang Lang and Roland Support “101 Pianists”

Rebecca Eaddy [Roland US] Artists, Industry 101 Pianists, Brahms' Hungarian Dance, digital piano, Lang Lang, Marche Militaire, Piano, Piano Student, RP401R, Schubert's Marche Militaire

Lang Lang Takes Stage with 50 Roland Pianos and 100 Young Musicians

Students rehearse on Roland pianos for “101 Pianists” concert.

One hundred piano students from California’s Bay Area took to the stage at Sonoma State University’s Weill Hall in October to perform a program entitled, “101 Pianists.” Each student was paired with another student on one of 50 Roland RP401R digital pianos onstage, and together, while accompanied by world-renowned classical pianist Lang Lang, they performed two-handed arrangements of Schubert’s Marche Militaire, No. 1 in D major and Brahms’ Hungarian Dance, No 5. in F-sharp minor. More

October 16, 2015

Premium Additions to Roland’s Home Piano Lineup

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Product News acoustic grand, digital piano, home piano, PHA keyboard, Piano, SuperNATURAL Piano, upright piano, warranty

Latest LX and HP Digital Pianos Feature Unrivaled Performance, 10-Year Warranties, and More

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With their exceptional touch and tone, powerful onboard features, and handsome looks, Roland’s digital home pianos have long been lauded as the finest in the industry. Now, with the release of the LX-17, LX-7, HP605, and HP603 models, we’ve achieved even greater levels of performance and value. These exciting next-generation instruments incorporate the latest developments in tone, keyboard action, speaker systems, and design. In addition, each model comes with a generous 10-year parts and labor warranty that includes in-home service, as well as numerous added extras to support learning and piano enjoyment.

September 15, 2015

New Products: JUNO-DS88 and JUNO-DS61 Synthesizers

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Product News 88-note, battery powered, EP, hammer action, JUNO, juno-di, Organ, Piano, portable keyboard, Synth, weighted keys

Portable, Powerful, and Expandable

JUNO-DS88 (top) and JUNO-DS61 Synthesizers.

Roland has just launched the JUNO-DS series, the latest evolution of the popular JUNO line. Offered in two different models—the JUNO-DS88 and JUNO-DS61—these impressive new instruments are filled with updated sounds and many enhanced features. Like all JUNO synths, they’re easy to use and deliver incredible value, putting top-level performance within the reach of everyone from working pros to casual hobbyists. The JUNO-DS61 comes with the familiar 61-note synth-action keyboard, while the JUNO-DS88 is equipped with 88 weighted-action keys, a first in the long history of the JUNO series. Aside from their keyboards, the two synths have identical feature sets.

August 15, 2014

Gig Smarter, Pack a Light Piano

Ed Diaz [Roland US] Tips & Tricks keyboards, Piano, RD-64, VR-09 2 Comments

Apply the Best Travel Advice to Your Live Rig

Pack a light piano—the RD-64 is only 28 pounds!

For the longest time before accepting a piano gig, there were always three thoughts that looped in my head over and over again—one, the weight of my stage piano; two, the size of my stage piano; and three, the trade-off of substituting my stage piano for a light piano. Aside from my moaning and groaning, I’ll have you know that I always ended up taking my 88-key beast to the gig. This type of instrument can easily weigh 60 pounds or more, not to mention the added weight and size of the case. Ugh! The entire package can easily weigh about 150 pounds. Without a buddy to help me move it, I thought my back would snap, especially after the gig while struggling to fit it into my car. However, the biggest killer was having to carry it up to my third floor apartment. What a drag! Fortunately, I’ve now found an excellent alternative to lugging around a full-size stage piano to every show.

CONTEST: Win an RD-64 Digital Piano

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May 1, 2014

New RP-401R and F-130R Digital Pianos

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Product News F-13R, Piano, RP-401R 3 Comments

Stylish, Compact, and Affordable Instruments for the Home

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Roland F-130R Digital Piano in White finish.

Have you been thinking about bringing a quality piano into your life, but haven’t made the move yet because of concerns about the size and cost? Well, now you can—the RP-401R and F-130R are made just for you! Equally suited for young kids starting out and adults that want to learn and enjoy the piano, these stylish instruments provide top Roland features at attractive prices that fit nicely into tight budgets. And with their efficient, space-saving designs, the RP-401R and F-130R are perfect for contemporary living spaces such as condos, apartments, and smaller houses. More