April 12, 2017

Roland FP-90 Digital Piano Reviewed in Leading Piano Buyer’s Guide

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Acoustic & Digital Piano Buyer Praises the Latest FP Model

Roland FP-90 with KSC-90 stand and KPD-90 pedal.

Roland’s popular FP-90 Digital Piano is the subject of an in-depth review in the Spring 2017 issue of Acoustic & Digital Piano Buyer. The semiannual publication is one of the leading resources for prospective piano buyers, providing a wealth of valuable information about choosing the ideal instrument, whether digital or acoustic. Reviewer Stephen Fortner spoke highly of the FP-90’s great sound, features, and price, saying, “The modeled pianos punch way above this instrument’s price class. At its typically advertised price, this is a sub-$2,000 instrument with the sound quality of an over-$3,000 one, and with just enough extra features to enhance, but never disrupt, the workflow and learning process of piano-centric professionals and amateurs alike.”

The review consists of a comprehensive article, plus a series of eight videos. Continue reading to find out more.

January 18, 2017

New Product: Roland RD-2000 Stage Piano

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The Most Powerful RD Stage Piano to Date

Roland RD-2000 Stage Piano.

For 30-plus years, Roland’s RD-series instruments have been the world’s leading stage pianos, used by everyone from local nightclub musicians to arena-level megastars. Just introduced at the 2017 Winter NAMM Show, the Roland RD-2000 takes the series to an all-new level, combining three decades of piano research and advanced controller features into one amazingly powerful and versatile instrument. Simply put, the RD-2000 is our best stage piano ever, and you really need to check it out! Read on to find out more about the latest evolution of the historic RD series.

November 9, 2016

Jim Brickman Interview

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The Award-Winning Artist Talks About His Partnership with Roland Pianos

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Roland U.S. is a proud partner with internationally renowned pianist and songwriter Jim Brickman. Recently, Jim stopped by Roland U.S. headquarters to discuss his musical start, how Roland pianos offer him the highest quality sound and feel, and his mission to inspire the next generation of musicians. Read on to check out a video of our talk, where he also plays two of his most well-known pieces on the Roland LX-17.

April 28, 2016

Roland at the 4th Annual ACM Party for a Cause Festival

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A Fun Time for All at Roland’s Backstage Artist Lounge

ACM_Marquee1 Roland and BOSS had a blast at our backstage artist lounge and gear “petting zoo” at the Academy of Country Music’s 4th Annual ACM Party for a Cause Festival. The three-day, two-stage charitable event in Las Vegas attracted nearly 50,000 music fans who enjoyed more than 30 acts from country music’s top names. This year, the festival took place April 1-3 at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds, and featured many top-tier acts plus full headline sets from Carrie Underwood, Dierks Bentley, and Kenny Chesney. The weekend led up to the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards, which included Sam Hunt singing his hit “Make You Miss Me” while playing a custom-prepared white Roland V-Piano Grand.

October 20, 2013

Chris Tomlin: Songs with a Purpose

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The Message is in the Music

Photo: Chris Tomlin with the V-Piano

From a young age Chris Tomlin never really enjoyed it when people were staring at him during his performances. He loved it when people were joining in and singing. “I didn’t know at the time that it was leading people to worship,” says Chris. “I didn’t know the terms, I just knew that it was what I liked. So I started to try and write songs in that way and cannot believe, all these years, this is where it has led.” Today, Chris Tomlin is one of the most successful artists in Contemporary Christian Music. His album, Burning Lights debuted earlier this year at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, becoming the fourth CCM album in history to do so. Despite his music success and accolades, his goal is to deliver music with a purpose. More