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Omar Hakim, The Drummer’s Drummer

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A Career Transcending Music Genres

Omar Hakim

Omar Hakim

Omar Hakim’s incredible groove and highly musical approach to drumming make him one of the most sought-after and talked about musicians the world over. In particular, his ability to play both jazz and pop with unrivaled authority – not to mention a groove that’s so deep you can’t help but fall in – puts his name at a near-legendary status. If he had stopped at Weather Report and Miles Davis, Omar Hakim would be marked as having a formidable career but that was just the beginning. Omar Hakim defined the groove for the groundbreaking Dream of the Blue Turtles, Sting’s first solo undertaking, as well as Sting’s Bring on the Night live CD and feature-length video. And his list of credits since is staggering: Madonna, Jewel, Tracy Chapman, Lionel Richie, Mariah Carey, David Bowie, Sophi B. Hawkins, Joan Osbourne, Everything But The Girl, Dire Straits, David Sanborn, and more. On top of all this studio and live drumming, Omar Hakim is also a gifted songwriter, producer, keyboardist and singer (“with a little guitar thrown in,” he notes). More

New Noise Eater Sound Isolation Products for V-Drums

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Play V-Drums on Upper Floors Without Bothering Others

Roland NE-10 and NE-1 with Pedals and Stands

Roland NE-10 and NE-1 Noise Eater products placed under pedals and stand legs.

If you play V-Drums on an upper floor in a home, apartment, condo, or office, Roland’s innovative new NE-10 and NE-1 Noise Eater products are for you. Designed for use under kick pads/pedals and hi-hat controllers/stands, these unique drum sound isolation devices reduce noise transfer to rooms below by approximately 75 percent. With the NE-10 and NE-1, you’re able to enjoy playing V-Drums anytime without disturbing others, keeping your family members and neighbors happy and you from being evicted or worse! More

Explore the Power of Hybrid Drums

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New Drum Products: TM-2 Trigger Module and KT-10 Kick Trigger Pedal

Roland’s latest E-percussion products make it easier than ever to supplement your acoustic drums with the powerful benefits of electronics. Compact and extremely affordable, the TM-2 Trigger Module provides two dual-trigger inputs, as well as over 100 ready-to-play sounds and the ability to trigger your own sounds, loops, and tracks via an SDHC card. With its low-profile design and pro feel, the KT-10 Kick Trigger Pedal integrates seamlessly alongside other pedals in your kit, and also works great as a low-noise pedal for use with V-Drums.

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Drum! Magazine 2013 Drummies

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Top Awards for Roland V-Drums Family

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2013 Drummies!

Since 1998, Drum! magazine has taken the time to honor the artists and the musical gear that have made their mark in the intense world of percussion. The “Drummies” have become known to many as the leading award of merit for percussionists worldwide and are presented annually to an elite roster of musicians and top notch gear. More

SuperNATURAL Technology for Top Electronic Drum Kits

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How Does SuperNATURAL V-Drums Technology Work?

Thomas Lang using V-Drums with SuperNATURAL Technology

Thomas Lang using V-Drums with SuperNATURAL Technology

Author: Roland UK Features Team

In 2012, Roland launched an entirely new line-up of V-Drums featuring SuperNATURAL technology. The new line up gives drummers a more dynamic and natural playing experience than most electronic kits, but what does SuperNATURAL technology actually do, and how does it work?

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V-Drums Friend Jam Improves Your Drumming

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 Have You Tried V-Drums Friend Jam?

First, a bit of a disclaimer and a short story. I work for Roland as a sales rep and have been playing electronic drums since 1994. I was first introduced to V-Drums Friend Jam in Los Angeles at a Roland sales and product meeting. Steve Fisher, V-Drums innovator and drummer extraordinaire, showed us this innovative drumming program, which was already fairly popular in Japan. I immediately wanted to try it, so I jumped right in. After it was over, a number came up, something in the 600s. “What is that?” I asked. Steve said, “You’re ranked 600.” “600 what?” I asked. “600th best drummer,” said Steve. “Out of how many?” I asked. “Oh, I dunno, a couple thousand.” That’s all I needed to hear to light up my competitive chops. More

V-Drums World Championship 2 Finals

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A New V-Drums Champion is Crowned at the 2013 Musikmesse in Germany

V-Drums World Championship 2 winners at the Frankfurt Musikmesse

V-Drums World Championship 2 winners at the Frankfurt Musikmesse

During the recent 2013 Musikmesse music fair in Frankfurt, Germany, Roland held the international finals for the V-Drums World Championship 2. From a field of top drummers representing 16 different countries, Issah Contractor from Canada grabbed the crown with a masterful performance blending impressive drumming chops and a thorough command of the modern technology in Roland’s electronic percussion products. More

On the Road with Netsky LIVE!

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Michael Schack talks V-Drums and SPD-SX

Netsky Live at the Fonda Theater in Los Angeles CA.

Netsky Live at the Fonda Theater in Los Angeles, CA.

A celebrity in his native Belgium and growing in popularity worldwide, Boris Daenan—better known as Netsky—has received numerous awards and accolades for his new-school brand of drum and bass. In 2009, Hospital Records signed him to an exclusive deal, and his first release with the influential UK label was the highly successful single “Memory Lane,” followed soon after by the chart-topping debut album “Netsky.” In 2012, sensing that he could take his show to another level, the DJ and producer put his turntables aside and unveiled Netsky LIVE!, an EDM stage show featuring a complete band. More

Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp Dealer Drawing

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And the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp Winner is…Wes Faulconer of Explorers Percussion

Wes and the Mob Dawgs with Sammy Hagar at Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp

Wes and the Mob Dawgs with Sammy Hagar at Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp

At the 2013 Winter NAMM Show, Roland Corporation U.S. invited its valued dealers to enter a drawing for the opportunity to attend an all-expenses-paid weekend retreat at the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp in Las Vegas. Wes Faulconor, the owner of Explorers Percussion in Kansas City, Missouri, had his name drawn randomly from the many entrants, winning a three-day experience at the camp’s permanent home near the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on the Vegas Strip. From March 7-9, 2013, Wes enjoyed a jam-packed schedule of rehearsals, performances, recording sessions, and clinics, topped off with the chance to drum with legendary rockers Sammy Hagar and Steve Vai. More

TD-4KP V-Drums Portable Wins MIPA Award

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V-Drums Portable earns top ranks for the electronic drums category

V-Drum TD-4KP

V-Drum TD-4KP

Roland V-Drums just won a Grammy! Well, maybe not exactly a Grammy, but in our industry (musical instrument industry), a MIPA award is just as prestigious. MIPA stands for Musikmesse International Press Award, and it’s determined by more than 100 members of the music industry press from all over the world.  They get together each year and vote for the best musical instruments and audio equipment in more than 40 categories. This year, Roland’s TD-4KP V-Drums Portable drum kit was honored with a MIPA award for the electronic drums category. More

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