April 6, 2016

New V-Drums Products: KT-9 Kick Trigger Pedal and FD-9 Hi-Hat Controller

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Product News bass drum, beater, hi-hat, kick drum, mesh-head, Noise Eater, noiseless, pedal, practice, practice pad, quiet, V-Drums

Pro Performance, Ultra-Quiet Operation

Roland KT-9 Kick Trigger Pedal (left) and FD-9 Hi-Hat Controller (right).

One of the major advantages of Roland’s V-Drums is easy volume control and the ability to practice quietly with headphones. But if you live in an apartment, condo, or small house, you may encounter situations where you need to quiet your V-Drums down even further to avoid disturbing others. Now, we have a powerful solution to these problem situations. With the new KT-9 Kick Trigger Pedal and FD-9 Hi-Hat Controller, you can dramatically reduce the operational noise of playing V-Drums with no sacrifice in feel or playability.

September 2, 2014

New Product: Roland TD-1K V-Drums

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Product News drums, entry-level, practice, student, V-Drums 1 Comment

V-Drums Playability and Education Features in an Affordable Entry-Level Kit

Roland TD-1K V-Drums.

Pros, educators, and drum fans everywhere agree—Roland’s V-Drums are second to none in the world of electronic percussion. They sound great, they’re built to last, and they feel great to play, with a musical response that fully supports authentic acoustic playing techniques. Now, the newest member of the respected V-Drums family has substantially raised the bar for entry-level drum sets. Offering true V-Drums quality at an incredible price, the TD-1K brings an all-new level of playability and performance to beginning players, students, and home-based drummers everywhere. More

October 30, 2013

6 Benefits of Learning on a Digital Piano

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Tips & Tricks DigiScore, digital piano, Education, HPi-50, learning, Piano, practice, SuperNATURAL Piano, Tips 7 Comments

Unique Advantages Over Acoustic Pianos

Author: Roland UK Features Team

Whether you’re playing Chopin’s scherzos or the intro to “Clocks” by Coldplay, the piano has the ability to excite, move, and inspire. The only obstacles are learning how to play in the first place, and then practicing enough to play well. Working with a qualified piano teacher gives you the best start for establishing good techniques and avoiding bad habits, while the natural sound, authentic playability, and innovative features found in digital pianos like those from Roland can help make learning more fun and enjoyable. More