January 15, 2014

New FA-06 and FA-08 Music Workstations

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Product News INTEGRA-7, keyboards, Sample Pads, sampler, Sequencer, SuperNATURAL, Synth, Synthesizer, Workstation 43 Comments

Let Your Creativity Flow

Roland FA-06 Music Workstation with 61-note keyboard.

Until now, keyboard workstations have typically been difficult to use to their full potential, slowing down your musical inspiration with confusing features and complex interfaces. But Roland has changed all that with the FA-06 and FA-08, two user-friendly instruments that are extremely powerful and versatile, yet effortless to operate. This new breed of workstation brings you an unmatched level of creative freedom in every playing situation, combining all the professional tools you need with a practical and intuitive interface that’s a dream to navigate. More

August 10, 2012

Omar Tavarez (Pitbull): How I Use the SPD-SX

OV Valle [Roland US] Artists Drummer, drums, Omar Tavarez, Pitball, Sample Pads, SPD-SX 1 Comment

In this video Omar Tavarez, both drummer and musical director for Pitbull, discusses how he uses Roland’s SPD-SX sampling pad. He explains how he has customized his SPD-SX for Pitbull’s show and where it falls in place with his acoustic drum kit.

More of Omar:

Omar’s Instagram: drummer_305
Omar on facebook

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July 9, 2012

Aaron Rossi on how to land a gig like Ministry

OV Valle [Roland US] Artists Drummer, drums, live samples, Ministry, Sample Pads, SPD-SX, V-Drums 0 Comments

Aaron Rossi, drummer for Ministry tells us what it takes to land a gig like his in the ever changing and competitive music industry. This is practical advise given by a world class drummer, according to Rossi the key is consistency. Rossi’s current set up includes Roland’s SPD-SX to trigger samples during sets.

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