Introducing BOSS Collectors Club Roland UK 2017-10-07 | BOSS Collectors Club is an online community dedicated to celebrating all things BOSS. We’re launching the site with a very special offer for BOSS pedal aficionados…Pedal Perks is a new loyalty scheme that can earn you a free BOSS pedal, along with a range of limited-edition collectibles and merchandise. Join Boss Collectors Club to start building your collection and get ready for some free stuff:http://www.bosscollectors.com
HFEH Mind x Roland x Metropolis Studios: Music on My Mind Roland UK 2022-09-01 | Music on My Mind is a new initiative in partnership with HFEH Mind, Roland and Metropolis Studios. The Project will welcome affiliate musicians and music industry experts to Roland’s Artist Centre at Metropolis to host a series of practical music workshops for young people (ages 16-25) from across the capital and beyond.The project celebrated its inception in August with a very special panel doubleheader that welcomed a host of special guests:Anna B Savage – Singer/Songwriter Charlie Dark – DJ/Producer Jacques Jenkins – Point Blank Lecturer/Studio Engineer Janet Devlin – Singer/SongwriterPauli Lovejoy – Musical Director/Drummer/ProducerProfessor Marcus Smith – Clem Burke Project Co-founderRoslyn Adonteng – Singer/Mind practitionerTo keep updated about future Music on My Mind workshops and events, head over to hfehmind.org.uk/music-on-my-mind#roland #mind #metropolis #mentalhealth #charity
BOSS x ArcTanGent Sessions | The Physics House Band | Surrogate Head - Live at Metropolis Roland UK 2019-08-08 | On the 6th July 2019, BOSS in partnership with ArcTanGent Festival gave 20 lucky competition winners the chance to witness a once in a lifetime exclusive live set performed by experimental pioneers The Physics House Band in the infamous Metropolis studios in London with Mark Roberts (Black Peaks & Toska) manning the desk and producing the sessions. We are happy to announce that you can now purchase the full recording of the show from http://unearthlyvision.awesomedistro.comIn this live performance of Surrogate Head, Adam, Dave, Sam and Miles play a whole range of BOSS and Roland gear such as the acclaimed BOSS 500 Series, Roland Space Echo and Roland JC-40.Check out these products at boss.info and roland.com and stay tuned for more exclusive content from the Metropolis set over on our Instagram instagram.com/boss_europe.For more information about ArcTanGent Festival Head over to arctangent.co.uk#BOSSsessions #ArcTanGent #ThePhysicsHouseBand
BOSS x ArcTanGent Sessions | Toska | Abomasum - Live at Metropolis Roland UK 2019-08-08 | On the 6th July 2019, BOSS in partnership with ArcTanGent Festival gave 20 lucky competition winners the chance to witness a once in a lifetime exclusive live set performed by instrumental behemoth's Toska in the infamous Metropolis studios in London with Mark Roberts (Black Peaks & The Physics House Band) manning the desk and producing the sessions.Watch Toska's live performance of Abomasum and see if you spot Rabea, Dave, and Ben playing a whole range of BOSS and Roland gear such as the acclaimed Waza Tube Amp Expander, BOSS MS-3, Roland SPD-SX.Check out these products at boss.info and roland.com and stay tuned for more exclusive content from the Metropolis set over on our Instagram instagram.com/boss_europe. To find out more about the ArcTanGent Festival head to https://arctangent.co.uk.#BOSSsessions #ArcTanGent #Toska .
BOSS x ArcTanGent Sessions | Toska | The Physics House Band | Live at Metropolis Studios Roland UK 2019-08-06 | Coming soon. 08.08.19 8AM GMTOn the 6th July 2019, BOSS in partnership with ArcTanGent Festival gave 20 lucky competition winners the chance to witness a once in a lifetime exclusive live sets performed by instrumental behemoth's Toska and experimental pioneers The Physics House Band in the infamous Metropolis studios in London with Mark Roberts (Black Peaks, Toska, The Physics House Band) manning the desk and producing the sessions.
Roland Keyboard Rigs: Lawrence Insula (Rita Ora) Roland UK 2019-07-04 | Lawrence Insula has risen to the heights of the modern music scene. He’s co-written in collaboration with some of the world’s biggest hit-makers, sprinkled fairydust over a catalogue of albums in his role as producer, and stepped onstage with a veritable roll-call of pop’s heavy-hitters, from Daley to Little Mix.In this video he explains the power of the Roland JD-XA for creating deep synth bass sounds. The JD-XA is a unique crossover synth that brings together analog warmth and digital versatility in one super-creative, no- compromise instrument.Find out more about the Roland JD-XA Synthesizer:roland.com/uk/products/jd-xaLearn more about Roland Keyboard Rigs:roland.com/uk/keyboard-rigsMore Roland Keyboard Rigs videos:➤ Jean Michel Jarre: youtu.be/nYEbKBDm9uA➤ Alan Walker: youtu.be/XvnY8200WZk➤ Peter Sene: youtu.be/JSGnUUyudwc➤ Peter Gordeno: youtu.be/rk-Imacty7Q➤ Kola Bello: youtu.be/r2_diQdX2bg➤ Nick Rhodes: youtu.be/Bkq6a0hHof0➤ Mike Lindup: youtu.be/IrU6ZX1R_oc➤ Berenice Scott: youtu.be/AAwW-5Es-SE➤ Toby Chapman: youtu.be/c7up738jsiY➤ Ayo Oyerinde: youtu.be/OhKmTK4sxPk➤ Joseph Nelson: youtu.be/QDr6rBP5fwg#roland #ritaora #littlemix #keyboardrigs #lawrenceinsula #daley #synth #jdxa
BOSS COLLECTORS CLUB – Behind the Scenes with Boss at Air Studios, London Roland UK 2017-10-07 | 2017 marks the 40th anniversary of the Boss Compact Pedal. To celebrate this momentous occasion, we have launched Boss Collectors Club a new platform for you to register your purchases and find out about new and exciting Boss events. Register now and you can be part of a new campaign, PEDAL PERKS where you get prizes for the compact pedals you buy. As a special gift to you, we have created three sets of three hundred Coloured Vinyl with original tracks recorded at the Legendary Air Studios in North London where many famous bands have cut their records. Each set of 300 comes in its own colour variation (Green, Red or Yellow) to match the colours of original “Traffic Light” Compact Pedals released by Boss in 1977 and includes their own individual track listing. These unique vinyl records can only be obtained through signing up to Pedal Perks on Boss Collectors club. To find out more about how you claim your prizes please check the link below:youtube.com/watch?v=THxLyX-PGMA
Aira Creative Hub - David Ahlund Jam Roland UK 2017-09-26 | Product specialist David Ahlund performs on a Roland AIRA Creative Hub at Cato Music, London. AIRA CREATIVE HUBS can be found in leading music retailers across Europe and give you access to test drive an inspiring array of the latest instruments from Roland.Find your nearest Roland Aira Creative Hub:roland.com/uk/promos/aira-creative-hub
Florian Kruse & Hendrik Burkhard pres. TheGround Roland UK 2017-08-29 | Florian Kruse & Hendrik Burkhard visit Roland's Berlin Artist Relations Centre, for an impromptu performance of 'Homeless Hearts' on the AIRA Creative Hub.Find out more about Aira Creative Hub:roland.com/uk/promos/aira-creative-hub
Blues Cube Audition Winner Announcement Roland UK 2017-01-03 | We had an amazing response to our Blues Cube Audition competition. After going through a stack of great entries, we've chosen the grand-prize winner who has won the greatest Christmas present of all time! They'll receive a prize of over €12,000 worth of Roland & Boss gear. The response was so overwhelming that we've also decided to give a few extra runner-up prizes out in the new year, so keep an eye on your inbox. Thanks for everyone that entered, see you in 2017!
Bedford Guitars and the Boss ES-8 Effects Switcher Roland UK 2016-12-13 | Dean Rowbotham, owner of Bedford Guitars and professional guitar tour technician has been building rigs for years and after setting up shop has found the ES-8 to be a real key in building high quality touring rigs for his clients. Dean explains all the great features that ES-8 makes it’s it an invaluable piece of equipment. Check out Bedford guitars here: http://www.bedfordguitars.com
Roland Keyboard Rigs: Mike Lindup (Level 42) on the Roland JD-XA & RD-800 Roland UK 2016-11-21 | Mike Lindup (Level 42) talks about his history of playing Roland keyboards live and how he's enjoying playing his newly upgraded rig with an Roland RD-800 and JD-XA synth.Learn more about Roland Keyboard Rigs:roland.com/uk/keyboard-rigsFor over 25 years, Roland’s highly respected RD-series stage pianos have been the instruments of choice for the world’s leading performing artists. Rocketing the RD legacy into its next generation, the new RD-800 offers a sleek, updated look and many improvements in sound, feel, and versatility. The selection of world-class acoustic pianos has been expanded and enhanced, while the 88-note keyboard features our latest flagship hammer-action design for a premium weighted touch.RD-800 Piano: roland.com/global/products/rd-800The Roland JD-XA is a unique crossover synth that brings together analog warmth and digital versatility in one super-creative, no- compromise instrument. First, there’s a four-part, all-analog monster with true analog filters and a direct dry output. Next up is a four-part digital engine powered by Roland’s SuperNATURAL synth technology, plus an impressive selection of potent effects.JD-XA Synthesizer: roland.com/global/products/jd-xaOther Roland Keyboard Rigs videos:➤ Jean Michel Jarre: youtu.be/nYEbKBDm9uA➤ Alan Walker: youtu.be/XvnY8200WZk➤ Peter Sene: youtu.be/JSGnUUyudwc➤ Peter Gordeno: youtu.be/rk-Imacty7Q➤ Kola Bello: youtu.be/r2_diQdX2bg➤ Nick Rhodes: youtu.be/Bkq6a0hHof0➤ Berenice Scott: youtu.be/AAwW-5Es-SE➤ Toby Chapman: youtu.be/c7up738jsiY➤ Ayo Oyerinde: youtu.be/OhKmTK4sxPk➤ Joseph Nelson: youtu.be/QDr6rBP5fwg➤ Lawrence Insula: youtu.be/NlNKIaUvol0#roland #level42 #mikelindup #keyboardrig #rolandkeyboardrigs
Keyboard Rigs: Ayo Oyerinde (Jessie J) on the Roland RD-800 Roland UK 2016-11-21 | Keys player Ayo 'Ayce' Oyerinde talks about his "main board" the Roland RD-800 stage piano and how he uses it in a live situation."The sound really worked for me and sat very well in the mix. The pianos are great and there is a world of possibility with their sound, which is as realistic as they come!" - Ayo OyerindeLearn more about Roland Keyboard Rigs:roland.com/uk/keyboard-rigsRD-800 Piano: roland.com/global/products/rd-800JD-XA Synthesizer: roland.com/global/products/jd-xaOther Roland Keyboard Rigs videos:➤ Jean Michel Jarre: youtu.be/nYEbKBDm9uA➤ Alan Walker: youtu.be/XvnY8200WZk➤ Peter Sene: youtu.be/JSGnUUyudwc➤ Peter Gordeno: youtu.be/rk-Imacty7Q➤ Kola Bello: youtu.be/r2_diQdX2bg➤ Nick Rhodes: youtu.be/Bkq6a0hHof0➤ Mike Lindup: youtu.be/IrU6ZX1R_oc➤ Berenice Scott: youtu.be/AAwW-5Es-SE➤ Toby Chapman: youtu.be/c7up738jsiY➤ Joseph Nelson: youtu.be/QDr6rBP5fwg➤ Lawrence Insula: youtu.be/NlNKIaUvol0#roland #keyboardrig #JessieJ
Keyboard Rigs: Berenice Scott on the JUNO-DS88 Synth Roland UK 2016-11-21 | London-based songwriter and session musician Berenice Scott splits her diary between live work for stars like Heaven 17 and Tony Visconti, while finding time for projects like 2015’s acclaimed solo album Polarity. Her latest passion is the new Roland JUNO DS-88 synth, which has become a cornerstone of both her home production setup and touring rig.Learn more about Roland Keyboard Rigs:roland.com/uk/keyboard-rigsJUNO-DS88 Synthesizer: roland.com/global/products/juno-dsOther Roland Keyboard Rigs videos:➤ Jean Michel Jarre: youtu.be/nYEbKBDm9uA➤ Peter Sene: youtu.be/JSGnUUyudwc➤ Peter Gordeno: youtu.be/rk-Imacty7Q➤ Kola Bello: youtu.be/r2_diQdX2bg➤ Nick Rhodes: youtu.be/Bkq6a0hHof0➤ Mike Lindup: youtu.be/IrU6ZX1R_oc➤ Toby Chapman: youtu.be/c7up738jsiY➤ Ayo Oyerinde: youtu.be/OhKmTK4sxPk➤ Joseph Nelson: youtu.be/QDr6rBP5fwg➤ Lawrence Insula: youtu.be/NlNKIaUvol0#roland #berenicescott #rolandkeyboardrig #heaven17
Roland Keyboard Rigs: Ayo Oyerinde (Jessie J) on the Roland JD-XA Roland UK 2016-11-21 | Learn more about Roland Keyboard Rigs:roland.com/uk/keyboard-rigsAyo Oyerinde's soulful touch and adaptable style behind the keys have seen him work with major artists including Jessie J, Tinie Tempah, Rebecca Ferguson and Duffy, and while each gig requires him to master a new genre and recreate a different album, Ayo rises to the challenge with a rig including his Roland RD-800 stage piano and JD-XA crossover synth. No wonder his nickname is ‘Ayce’.The JD-XA is a unique crossover synth that brings together analog warmth and digital versatility in one super-creative, no- compromise instrument.Find out more about the Roland JD-XA Synthesizer:roland.com/uk/products/jd-xaLearn more about Roland Keyboard Rigs:roland.com/uk/keyboard-rigsMore Roland Keyboard Rigs videos:➤ Jean Michel Jarre: youtu.be/nYEbKBDm9uA➤ Alan Walker: youtu.be/XvnY8200WZk➤ Peter Sene: youtu.be/JSGnUUyudwc➤ Peter Gordeno: youtu.be/rk-Imacty7Q➤ Kola Bello: youtu.be/r2_diQdX2bg➤ Nick Rhodes: youtu.be/Bkq6a0hHof0➤ Mike Lindup: youtu.be/IrU6ZX1R_oc➤ Lawrence Insula: youtu.be/NlNKIaUvol0➤ Berenice Scott: youtu.be/AAwW-5Es-SE➤ Toby Chapman: youtu.be/c7up738jsiY➤ Joseph Nelson: youtu.be/QDr6rBP5fwg#roland #synth #keyboardrigs #ayooyerinde #jessiej
Roland Keyboard Rigs: Toby Chapman on the Roland JD-XA Synth Roland UK 2016-11-21 | Toby Chapman has toured alongside many of the scene’s biggest names, joining Tom Jones, Spandau Ballet, Il Divo, Kylie Minogue and more, for triumphant stadium tours around the world. A musician this flexible needs a setup that bends the rules, and recent times have found Toby drilling into the Roland RD-800 stage piano and the crossover JD-XA synth that he describes as a “sound designer’s dream”.Learn more about Roland Keyboard Rigs:roland.com/uk/keyboard-rigsFor over 25 years, Roland’s highly respected RD-series stage pianos have been the instruments of choice for the world’s leading performing artists. Rocketing the RD legacy into its next generation, the new RD-800 offers a sleek, updated look and many improvements in sound, feel, and versatility. The selection of world-class acoustic pianos has been expanded and enhanced, while the 88-note keyboard features our latest flagship hammer-action design for a premium weighted touch.RD-800 Piano: roland.com/global/products/rd-800The Roland JD-XA is a unique crossover synth that brings together analog warmth and digital versatility in one super-creative, no- compromise instrument. First, there’s a four-part, all-analog monster with true analog filters and a direct dry output. Next up is a four-part digital engine powered by Roland’s SuperNATURAL synth technology, plus an impressive selection of potent effects.JD-XA Synthesizer: roland.com/global/products/jd-xaOther Roland Keyboard Rigs videos:➤ Jean Michel Jarre: youtu.be/nYEbKBDm9uA➤ Peter Sene: youtu.be/JSGnUUyudwc➤ Peter Gordeno: youtu.be/rk-Imacty7Q➤ Kola Bello: youtu.be/r2_diQdX2bg➤ Nick Rhodes: youtu.be/Bkq6a0hHof0➤ Mike Lindup: youtu.be/IrU6ZX1R_oc➤ Berenice Scott: youtu.be/AAwW-5Es-SE➤ Ayo Oyerinde: youtu.be/OhKmTK4sxPk➤ Joseph Nelson: youtu.be/QDr6rBP5fwg➤ Lawrence Insula: youtu.be/NlNKIaUvol0#roland #spandauballet #tobychapman #rolandkeyboardrig #keyboardrig #tomjones
Keyboard Rigs: Toby Chapman on the Roland RD-800 Stage Piano Roland UK 2016-11-21 | Toby Chapman explains how he uses the Roland RD-800 Stage Piano and some of the reasons that persuaded him to upgrade his Roland RD-700NX keyboard.Learn more about Roland Keyboard Rigs:roland.com/uk/keyboard-rigsRD-800 Piano: roland.com/global/products/rd-800JD-XA Synthesizer: roland.com/global/products/jd-xaOther Roland Keyboard Rigs videos:➤ Jean Michel Jarre: youtu.be/nYEbKBDm9uA➤ Peter Sene: youtu.be/JSGnUUyudwc➤ Peter Gordeno: youtu.be/rk-Imacty7Q➤ Kola Bello: youtu.be/r2_diQdX2bg➤ Nick Rhodes: youtu.be/Bkq6a0hHof0➤ Mike Lindup: youtu.be/IrU6ZX1R_oc➤ Berenice Scott: youtu.be/AAwW-5Es-SE➤ Ayo Oyerinde: youtu.be/OhKmTK4sxPk➤ Joseph Nelson: youtu.be/QDr6rBP5fwg➤ Lawrence Insula: youtu.be/NlNKIaUvol0#roland #keyboardrig #tobychapman
Roland Keyboard Rigs: Joseph Nelson (Jess Glynne) on the Roland JD-XA Synth Roland UK 2016-11-21 | Keys session player Joseph Nelson on how he uses the Roland JD-XA synthesizer for high-profile tours with Little Mix, Jess Glynne, Raleigh Ritchie and more. As a great exponent of programmed sounds, Joseph turns to his Roland JD-XA and Roland RD-800 models to recreate the studio sounds from his clients’ records live.Learn more about Roland Keyboard Rigs:roland.com/uk/keyboard-rigsThe Roland JD-XA is a unique crossover synth that brings together analog warmth and digital versatility in one super-creative, no- compromise instrument. First, there’s a four-part, all-analog monster with true analog filters and a direct dry output. Next up is a four-part digital engine powered by Roland’s SuperNATURAL synth technology, plus an impressive selection of potent effects.JD-XA Synthesizer: roland.com/global/products/jd-xaOther Roland Keyboard Rigs videos:➤ Jean Michel Jarre: youtu.be/nYEbKBDm9uA➤ Alan Walker: youtu.be/XvnY8200WZk➤ Peter Sene: youtu.be/JSGnUUyudwc➤ Peter Gordeno: youtu.be/rk-Imacty7Q➤ Kola Bello: youtu.be/r2_diQdX2bg➤ Nick Rhodes: youtu.be/Bkq6a0hHof0➤ Berenice Scott: youtu.be/AAwW-5Es-SE➤ Toby Chapman: youtu.be/c7up738jsiY➤ Ayo Oyerinde: youtu.be/OhKmTK4sxPk➤ Joseph Nelson: youtu.be/QDr6rBP5fwg➤ Lawrence Insula: youtu.be/NlNKIaUvol0#roland #rolandkeyboardrigs #jessglynne #jdxa #josephnelson #littlemix
Keyboard Rigs: Joseph Nelson (Jess Glynne) on the Roland JUPITER-80 Synth Roland UK 2016-11-21 | Keys ace Joseph Nelson talks about how the Roland JUPITER-80 synthesizer has become his go-to keyboard.Learn more about Roland Keyboard Rigs:roland.com/uk/keyboard-rigsOther Roland Keyboard Rigs videos:➤ Jean Michel Jarre: youtu.be/nYEbKBDm9uA➤ Peter Sene: youtu.be/JSGnUUyudwc➤ Peter Gordeno: youtu.be/rk-Imacty7Q➤ Kola Bello: youtu.be/r2_diQdX2bg➤ Nick Rhodes: youtu.be/Bkq6a0hHof0➤ Mike Lindup: youtu.be/IrU6ZX1R_oc➤ Berenice Scott: youtu.be/AAwW-5Es-SE➤ Toby Chapman: youtu.be/c7up738jsiY➤ Ayo Oyerinde: youtu.be/OhKmTK4sxPk➤ Lawrence Insula: youtu.be/NlNKIaUvol0#roland #keyboardrig #JessGlynne
Boz Boorer - Life on the road with Morrissey Roland UK 2016-10-19 | After 25 years in Morrissey’s solo band, Boz Boorer has seen it all. Now, the rockabilly ace opens up on songwriting, pedal-hoarding, guitar maintenance – and his bad habits on the road.Read the full story - Boz Boorer, Boss pedals and life on the road with Morrissey: roland.co.uk/blog/boz-boorer-boss-pedals
Boz Boorer teaches Morrissey’s Irish Blood, English Heart Roland UK 2016-10-19 | As Morrissey’s guitarist since 1991, Boz Boorer has played on all the singer’s greatest solo hits. Now’s your chance to learn one of the best, as Boz gives us a video walkthrough of Irish Blood, English Heart.Read the full story - Boz Boorer, Boss pedals and life on the road with Morrissey: roland.co.uk/blog/boz-boorer-boss-pedals
Boz Boorer on the Boss pedals in his setlist Roland UK 2016-10-19 | Boz Boorer’s pedalboard takes some beating. In this exclusive video interview, the rockabilly kingpin and long-standing Morrissey wingman reveals how he uses his BOSS lineup on classic songs like Meat Is Murder.Read the full story - Boz Boorer, Boss pedals and life on the road with Morrissey: roland.co.uk/blog/boz-boorer-boss-pedals
DJ Lord Interview with Roland Roland UK 2016-07-20 | Backstage at the O2, Public Enemy’s DJ Lord reveals the beats that shaped him, his new all-star supergroup with Cypress Hill and Rage Against The Machine, and early days spent “terrorising the neighbours” with the Roland TR-8…
Hybrid Drums Roland UK 2016-06-17 | How you play drums used to be a clear choice – your feet (and your hands, for that matter) were either in the established world of acoustic drums, or embracing the experimental world of electronic drums. But it no longer needs to be a choice. By embracing the energy of acoustic drums and the versatility of electronic drums, then combining them in one drum set, everyday drumming problems can be solved and a new sounds can be discovered - as this video series explains.CHAPTERS:(Chapter 1) What is Hybrid 00:00:21 (Chapter 2) Hybrid examples: Enhance your kit sound 0:01:26 (Chapter 3) Hybrid examples: Layer your kit sound 0:03:13 (Chapter 4) Hybrid examples: Expand your kit 0:04:56 (Chapter 5) Enhance your acoustic kit sound with samples 0:06:53 (Chapter 6) Layer an electronic module sound over your acoustic sound 0:07:33 (Chapter 7) Expand the number sounds you can play with 0:08:24 (Chapter 8) Using acoustic triggers in a hybrid drum kit 0:09:33 (Chapter 9) Using electronic pads in a hybrid drum kit 0:10:27CREDITS:Michael Schack1/ drum battle video"DuoBrid" = "music composed and performed by Michael Schack & Dirk Brand, ©2016 copyright control" (licensed to Roland Europe Group)2/ Michael's enhance video's"ArpBrid" = "music composed and performed by Michael Schack, ©2016 copyright control" (licensed to Roland Europe Group)3/ Michael's layer video"StepBrid" = "music composed and performed by Michael Schack, ©2016 copyright control" (licensed to Roland Europe Group)4/ Michael's expand video"MeloBrid" = "music composed and performed by Michael Schack, ©2016 copyright control" (licensed to Roland Europe Group)Dirk Brand1/ drum battle video"DuoBrid" = "music composed and performed by Michael Schack & Dirk Brand, ©2016 copyright control" (licensed to Roland Europe Group)2/ Dirk´s enhance video"HeavyMania“ = music composed and performed by Dirk Brand, ©2016 copyright control (licensed to Roland Europe Group)3/ Dirk´s layer video"Sub7“ = music composed and performed by Dirk Brand, ©2016 copyright control (licensed to Roland Europe Group)4/Dirk´s expand video"NuDirection“ = music composed and performed by Dirk Brand, ©2016 copyright control (licensed to Roland Europe Group)Craig Blundell1/ Craig's enhance video 'Everglow' written by John Mitchell copyright 2016 control" (licensed to Roland Europe Group)2/ Craig's Layer videoMusic composed and performed by Craig Blundell, ©2016 copyright control" (licensed to Roland Europe Group)3/ Craig's Expand videoMusic composed and performed by Craig Blundell, ©2016 copyright control" (licensed to Roland Europe Group)4/ Craig's Acoustic Triggers videoMusic composed and performed by Craig Blundell, ©2016 copyright control" (licensed to Roland Europe Group)5/ Craig's Electronic Pads videoMusic composed and performed by Craig Blundell, ©2016 copyright control" (licensed to Roland Europe Group)
Bluetooth will change the way you play piano Roland UK 2016-06-09 | Roland’s new Bluetooth-equipped digital pianos will change the way you practise, perform and compose. Play along with digital sheet music, customise your piano sound, stream audio from your smart device and play along with online piano lessons.More info on Bluetooth-equipped Roland Pianos:Roland LX-17:http://www.roland.co.uk/products/lx-17Roland LX-7:http://www.roland.co.uk/products/lx-7Roland HP605:http://www.roland.co.uk/products/hp605Roland HP603:http://www.roland.co.uk/products/hp603
Roland HP & LX Digital Pianos - Bluetooth Wireless Technology Tutorial Roland UK 2016-06-06 | Choose a digital piano from Roland’s latest Bluetooth-equipped HP or LX range and you’re all set to wirelessly connect with your mobile device (phone or tablet). Whether you want to access sheet-music and tutorial apps for iOS/Android, record your own original music using DAW or accompany your favourite song as it streams through the piano speakers, Bluetooth is the wireless, mic-less, painless solution.More info on Bluetooth-equipped Roland Pianos:Roland LX-17:http://www.roland.co.uk/products/lx-17Roland LX-7:http://www.roland.co.uk/products/lx-7Roland HP605:http://www.roland.co.uk/products/hp605Roland HP603:http://www.roland.co.uk/products/hp603
Joe Clegg on the Roland drum gear powering Ellie Gouldings Delirium tour Roland UK 2016-06-06 | If you saw Ellie Goulding’s Delirium World Tour as it hit Britain last month, you’d have been struck by how the live sound caught the vibe of last year’s acclaimed album. For that, credit goes to drummer and musical director, Joe Clegg, who made it his mission to nail every nuance of Delirium – then give it added rocket fuel.Roland SPD-SX:http://www.roland.co.uk/products/spd-sxRoland PD-8:http://www.roland.co.uk/products/pd-8Roland KT-10:http://www.roland.co.uk/products/kt-10
Jack Garratt on becoming a one-man band with Roland SPD-SX Roland UK 2016-05-23 | Drums. Keys. Guitar. Bass. Vocals. Live, Jack Garratt does the lot, and as the Brit Award-winning artist reveals in this video interview, it’s all thanks to the unit he calls “the brain”: his Roland SPD-SX Sampling Pad.Find out more about the Roland SPD-SX Sampling Pad:http://www.roland.co.uk/products/spd-sxRoland BT-1 Bar Trigger Pad:http://www.roland.co.uk/products/bt-1
Adele’s rhythm section on their Roland Hybrid Drums setups Roland UK 2016-05-19 | Roland bagged an Access All Areas pass for Adele’s Manchester Arena shows, and met the crack US rhythm section tasked with recreating the hits from her 17-million-selling third album, 25. Percussionist Aaron Draper and drummer Derrick Wright walk us through their hybrid drums setups, and explain how Roland gear helps them nail the quirks of the studio originals.Roland SPD-SX Sampling Pad:http://www.roland.co.uk/products/handsonic_hpd-20Roland HandSonic HPD-20:http://www.roland.co.uk/products/handsonic_hpd-20
Mystery Jets - Telomere played live with the BOSS RC-300 Loop Station Roland UK 2016-05-16 | Blaine Harrison of Mystery Jets invites Boss into the studio for a blow-by-blow creation of Telomere using the RC-300 Loop Station. He demonstrates how the BOSS RC-300’s features helped bring the track to life. From setting the tempo and layering the song’s two hypnotic guitar lines, to reversing the loop and adding the top-line vocals and keys, it’s a great example of how a good looper can give your songwriting a fresh perspective. Find out more about the Boss RC-300 Loop Station Pedal:http://uk.boss.info/products/rc-300
Kola Bello on the Roland Keyboard Rig powering the Ellie Goulding Delirium tour Roland UK 2016-05-04 | Keys ace Kola Bello introduces his live Roland keyboard rig and reveals his unique approach to sampling and triggering at a sold-out Ellie Goulding stadium show. Learn more about Roland Keyboard Rigs:roland.com/uk/keyboard-rigsRoland JD-Xi Synthesizer:http://www.roland.co.uk/products/jd-xiRoland JD-XA Synthesizer:http://www.roland.co.uk/products/jd-xaRoland RD-800 Stage Piano:http://www.roland.co.uk/products/rd-800Other Roland Keyboard Rigs videos:➤ Jean Michel Jarre: youtu.be/nYEbKBDm9uA➤ Alan Walker: youtu.be/XvnY8200WZk➤ Peter Sene: youtu.be/JSGnUUyudwc➤ Peter Gordeno: youtu.be/rk-Imacty7Q➤ Nick Rhodes: youtu.be/Bkq6a0hHof0➤ Mike Lindup: youtu.be/IrU6ZX1R_oc➤ Berenice Scott: youtu.be/AAwW-5Es-SE➤ Toby Chapman: youtu.be/c7up738jsiY➤ Ayo Oyerinde: youtu.be/OhKmTK4sxPk➤ Joseph Nelson: youtu.be/QDr6rBP5fwg➤ Lawrence Insula: youtu.be/NlNKIaUvol0#roland #elliegoulding #rolandkeyboardrigs #kolabello #rd800 #jdxa
How to replace your V-Drums mesh heads with PowerPly Roland UK 2016-04-19 | Learn just how easy it is to swap your worn V-Drums mesh heads for the new Roland PowerPly heads. From unscrewing the shell and fitting the PowerPlys, to adjusting the tension to suit your playing style, it’s a process so simple that no-one should lose their head. Find out more about Roland PowerPly MH-2 Mesh Heads: http://www.roland.co.uk/products/mh2_series
Make your drum kit hybrid with Roland PowerPly mesh heads Roland UK 2016-04-19 | For adventurous players, PowerPly mesh heads are the first step in creating a ‘hybrid’ drum kit (that is, a kit that combines the look and vibe of acoustic drums with the sonic possibilities of digital). As you’ll learn from this video tutorial, it’s a simple case of unscrewing the rim of your acoustic shells, fitting the PowerPly heads, replacing the rim – then fitting Roland RT-30 acoustic drum triggers onto the shells and hooking up to a sound module.Learn more about the Roiland PowerPly MH-2 Mesh Heads:http://www.roland.co.uk/products/mh2_seriesView the Roland RT-30 Acoustic Drum Trigger range:http://www.roland.co.uk/search/?q=rt-30Find out about the Roland TM-2 Trigger Module: http://www.roland.co.uk/products/tm-2
Roland TD-11 Series V-Drums with new TD-11KV Special Edition Roland UK 2016-03-03 | Enhanced with SuperNATURAL technology, the TD-11 V-Drums V-Compact Series brings a more natural and realistic playing experience to drummers of any skill level and budget. Affordable and easy to use, these electronic kits are perfect for a variety of applications, including practice, teaching, recording, live performance, and more.The TD-11 V-Drums series is Roland’s most popular range of electronic drum kits. If you want to go beyond the TD-11KV, check out the new TD-11KVSE, a ‘special edition’ model with VH-11 hi-hats which mount on an acoustic hi-hat stand for realistic performance, a second CY-12C crash cymbal and larger MDS-9SC stand, creating a kit set-up that’s instantly familiar to drummers.Audio track recorded with TD-11 Sound Module by V-Drums artist Kaz Rodriguez.
Roland partners with producers at Santorini songwriting camp Roland UK 2016-02-09 | Santorini is an unlikely rock ‘n’ roll epicentre. Rugged and remote, the island sits some 200km off the Greek mainland, its economy based on agriculture and tourism. Yet to those that know, Santorini is also home to Black Rock Studios: a best-kept-secret facility whose isolated vibe and cutting-edge equipment has drawn artists including OneRepublic, Joe Bonamassa, Justin Bieber and Sido to record there.
Spandau Ballet drummer John Keeble on using Roland hybrid drum gear Roland UK 2015-12-23 | Interviewed behind the scenes of their 2015 tour, Spandau Ballet’s John Keeble reveals the Roland backline that’s giving their hits new mojo. Watch now, to find out how these British pop legends get the best from Roland’s RT-Series of Acoustic Drum Triggers and the TM-2 Trigger Module.Find out more about Roland Hybrid Drum equipment:http://www.roland.co.uk/categories/v-drums/hybrid_drums
Craig Blundell on joining Steven Wilson and gigging the Roland TD-30 & SPD-SX Roland UK 2015-12-02 | With five hours of fiendish prog-rock material to learn, Craig Blundell knew that drumming for Steven Wilson was not a gig for the faint-hearted. In this video interview, the session legend reveals how Roland’s TD-30 V-Drums module, SPD-SX Sampling Pad and RT-Series of acoustic triggers helped him nail the setlist – and are at the heart of his live setup.
Boss 3 for 2 - Buy two pedals get one free Roland UK 2015-10-01 | At Boss, we keep things simple. Over the past few decades we’ve developed iconic effect pedals that give guitarists what they need; no-nonsense tone that delivers, night after night, year after year. And if you buy any two Boss pedals from participating European Boss retailers between October 1st and November 16th, we’ll send you a third pedal for free. Visit http://www.boss3for2.com and start building your perfect Boss pedal board – although with 48 different pedals to choose from you might want to make a cup of coffee.
Digital Piano Guide: Part 10 - Useful Features on Digital Pianos Roland UK 2015-06-10 | Get a free digital piano guidebook and learn to play piano online with free video lessons at:http://www.roland.co.uk/digital-piano-buyers-guideAs well as providing an authentic reproduction of an acoustic piano, a digital piano will also offer many other features that will enhance your playing so if you’re only familiar with acoustic pianos, reading the features list of a typical digital piano can be a bit baffling. To help make things clearer, in this video, we look at some of the more common features.
Digital Piano Guide: Part 4 - Digital Piano Accessories Roland UK 2015-06-10 | Get a free digital piano guidebook and video lessons at:http://www.roland.co.uk/digital-piano-buyers-guideOnce you've decided on a digital piano, there are a few other things you may want to get. In this video we look at the most common accessories that will help you get the most from a digital piano.
Digital Piano Guide: Part 5 - Digital Piano Sounds Roland UK 2015-06-10 | Get a free digital piano guidebook and learn the piano online with video lessons at:http://www.roland.co.uk/digital-piano-buyers-guideMost digital pianos offer a variety of different sounds. There's acoustic piano sounds that are the most important as they are the sounds that will be used the most but a digital piano will usually also offer a variety of other sounds to make practising more interesting. In this video we explore some of the most common sounds that come with a digital piano.
Digital Piano Guide: Part 2 - Types of digital piano? Roland UK 2015-06-10 | Get a free digital piano guidebook and video lessons at:http://www.roland.co.uk/digital-piano-buyers-guideIn this video we explore the four main types of Digital piano on the market today.
Digital Piano Guide: Part 8 - Digital Piano Action Explained Roland UK 2015-06-10 | Get a free digital piano guidebook and video lessons at:http://www.roland.co.uk/digital-piano-buyers-guideWe explore why having a keyboard with the right feel is a big help if you are going to develop good technique and habits.
Digital Piano Guide: Part 9 - Connecting your Piano to a Computer Roland UK 2015-06-10 | Get a free digital piano guidebook and learn to play piano online with free video lessons at:http://www.roland.co.uk/digital-piano-buyers-guideWhile many digital pianos have built-in tools for learning and making music, you can expand your possibilities even further through your PC. A digital piano can be easily connected to your Windows or Mac computer opening up a universe of music education, composition, and recording software to explore.
Digital Piano Guide: Part 3 - Things to Know When Buying a Digital Piano Roland UK 2015-06-10 | Get a free digital piano guidebook and video lessons at:http://www.roland.co.uk/digital-piano-buyers-guideWith such a wide range of digital pianos on the market today, deciding which one to buy can seem a bit daunting. Online research is the obvious place to start and I’m sure you’ll find the other videos in this series helpful. Each video explores a different aspect of digital pianos: the different types, how the piano sound is created, the importance of a good key action and what the different features do are just some of the areas covered. Having done your initial research, you should go to a store and try a few side by side – you can read a lot on line, listen to some demos on line but the only way to find out how a piano will perform for you is to try it. This video will show you how to test a piano in store and explore some of the questions that you should ask.
Digital Piano Guide: Part 6 - Digital Piano Learning Tools Roland UK 2015-06-10 | Get a free digital piano guidebook and video lessons at:http://www.roland.co.uk/digital-piano-buyers-guideOne of the great advantages of a digital piano over an acoustic piano is the extra features that will enhance learning and make playing more fun. This video demonstrates some of the advantages that can help improve your technique.
Digital Piano Guide: Part 1 - What is a digital piano? Roland UK 2015-06-10 | Get a free digital piano guidebook and learn piano online with video lessons at:http://www.roland.co.uk/digital-piano-buyers-guideDigital pianos have no hammers, strings or any of the moving parts usually found in an acoustic piano. So how do they work? The sound of a world class acoustic piano is digitally recorded or sampled using high quality microphones and that sound is then reproduced through amplifiers and speakers each time a key is pressed.
Digital Piano Guide: Part 7 - Setting Up A Digital Piano Roland UK 2015-06-10 | Get a free digital piano guidebook and video lessons at:http://www.roland.co.uk/digital-piano-buyers-guideIf you purchase a piano from a local dealer, they will invariably deliver it for you already assembled - that’s part of the service. If you buy it on line from a non -local dealer, it will arrive in a box and you will have to put it together. This is a straight forward task and assembly is not that difficult but it is a 2 man job, especially when lifting the top of the piano onto the base.
TB-3 Tips and tricks Roland UK 2015-05-19 | Fabio Lendrum – Head of production and course leader at the worlds first AIRA academy at SubBass London shows some cool tips and tricks on the TB-3 and some of the exciting new features included with the 7x7 expansion pack.Find out more about the Aira Academy course:http://www.subbassdj.com/courses/music-production-courses/Roland/AIRATR-8 7x7 expansion pack tips video:youtube.com/watch?v=j1F5DGrwd2Y
TR-8 7x7 expansion pack tips Roland UK 2015-05-19 | Fabio Lendrum – Head of production and course leader at the worlds first AIRA academy at SubBass London shows some cool tips and tricks on the TB-3 and some of the exciting new features included with the 7x7 expansion pack.Find out more about the Aira Academy course at SubBass London:http://www.subbassdj.com/courses/music-production-courses/Roland/AIRATB-3 Tips and tricks video:youtube.com/watch?v=rmvSCNg4T2Y
