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Roland Acquires Drum Workshop

Roland Corporation and Drum Workshop, Inc. have announced a definitive agreement for Roland to acquire all outstanding shares of Drum Workshop.

Plugging Along: Guitar and Instrument Cables

BOSS Announces DUAL CUBE LX and DUAL CUBE BASS LX Amplifiers

Roland Expands Home Piano Lineup with Two New Entry-Level Models and Next-Generation App

Roland expands its award-winning home piano lineup with two new entry-level instruments and a refreshed companion piano app for select models in the series.

Taking a Stand (or Rack): Sales of Keyboard Rack & Stands in 2022

Pandemic-related lockdowns also led to soaring keyboard sales in the past two-and-some-change years, so stands and racks for those newly acquired instruments must also be doing well these…

Roland Announces JUPITER-4 Software Synthesizer

Roland announces the JUPITER-4 Software Synthesizer, the latest addition to the Legendary instrument series available through Roland Cloud.

Roland Announces E-X50 Arranger Keyboard

Roland announces the E-X50 Arranger Keyboard, a powerful new entertainment instrument for home or stage use.

Roland Introduces New AIRA Compact Lineup: T-8 Beat Machine, J-6 Chord Synthesizer, and E-4 Voice Tweaker

Roland announces AIRA Compact, an all-new series of ultra-portable instruments with free-flowing features for creative exploration and authentic Roland sounds.

To Good Effect: Stompbox FX Pedals

In a corner of Guitarland exists a market segment which has been riding a sustained wave of popularity for well over a decade, with no signs of a…

Roland Announces JUNO-X Programmable Polyphonic Synthesizer

Roland announces JUNO-X, a new polyphonic synthesizer driven by the next-generation ZEN-Core Synthesis System.

BOSS Introduces RE-202 and RE-2 Space Echo Pedals

BOSS introduces the RE-202 and RE-2 Space Echo pedals, two new products based on the legendary Roland RE-201 Space Echo from the 1970s and 1980s.

Roland Introduces FANTOM-0 Synthesizer Keyboard Series

Roland introduces the FANTOM-0 series, a new lineup of synthesizer keyboards for performers, producers, and music creators.

Roland Corporation Appoints Gordon Raison as the New CEO and Representative Director

Roland has announced the appointment of Gordon Raison as the new CEO and representative director of Roland Corporation.

Roland Announces Aerophone AE-20 Digital Wind Instrument

Roland announces Aerophone AE-20, the latest member of the company’s innovative family of digital wind instruments.

Roland and V-MODA Announce Crossfade 2 Wireless, Rolling Stones Edition Headphones

V-MODA, award-winning manufacturer of the world’s finest high-fidelity audio devices, Roland, world-renowned electronic musical instrument manufacturer, and Bravado, Universal Music Group’s merchandise and brand management company, celebrate the…

Roland Teams Up with Disney Music Group to Premiere A Cappella Singing Sensation DCappella’s New Single 'Prince Ali' During CES 2022 Digital

Roland is proud to announce it has teamed up with Disney Music Group in support of their a cappella sensation DCappella and the world premiere of their new single…

Roland Reveals First-of-its-Kind Retail Experience with New 'Roland Store'

Roland is proud to announce an expanded “Roland Store” experience at select retailers in the U.S. and globally.

Roland Announces JX-08 and JD-08 Sound Modules

Roland announces the JX-08 and JD-08 Sound Modules, the latest additions to the award-winning Roland Boutique lineup of compact electronic instruments.

Successful 5 Words Media #FreeChurchAV Contest Continues With Season 3

Arizona-based AV & Lighting integrator 5 Words Media (5WM) launched #FreeChurchAV in 2019 as a contest for one lucky church to win a free sound and lighting system…

SP-404MKII Creative Sampler and Effector from Roland

Roland announces the SP-404MKII Creative Sampler and Effector, the latest generation model in the legendary SP compact sampler series.

MLA Folds Back the Years at 'Rewind Festival'

Dating back to 2009, the Rewind Festival is an annual ‘80s music extravaganza that today generally takes place in three different locations.

Roland Announces V-02HD MK II Streaming Video Mixer

Roland announces the V-02HD MK II Streaming Video Mixer, a simple and affordable solution for bringing higher production values to computer-based livestreaming.

Roland Announces TR-707 and TR-727 Software Rhythm Composers

Roland announces the TR-707 and TR-727 Software Rhythm Composers, the latest additions to the Legendary series of software-based Roland instruments available through Roland Cloud.

PRS Guitars Welcomes Phil Gates as New Customer Service Manager

PRS Guitars has announced the appointment of Phil Gates as their new Customer Service Manager.

Roland Celebrates 808 Day 2021 with Free Beats and Limited-Edition Streetwear

As part of Roland’s 808 Day 2021 celebration, the instrument manufacturer is giving users a test drive of the TR-808 Software Rhythm Composer, the only official TR-808 plugin,…

Music China Generates Substantial Attention for New Innovations

As one of the world’s largest trade fairs for musical instruments, Music China provides a convergence point for professionals and enthusiasts alike to sample new innovations and novelties.

AES Launches Redesigned AES.org Website and Branding

The Audio Engineering Society, to further its position as the leading organization to promote the science and art of audio, has been busy improving the member experience and…

Roland Partners with Australia’s JMC Academy

Roland and JMC Academy, Australia’s leading Creative Industries institution, are proud to announce a partnership that will see Roland Cloud, Roland’s evolving cloud-based platform offering more than 50 authentic…

TASCAM Recording Gear Helps Define the Career of Kenny ‘Tick’ Salcido

When it comes to capturing one’s music, TASCAM has been at the forefront of the creative process for decades.

Roland Announces Native Apple Silicon Support for 28 Iconic Instrument

Roland is pleased to announce that 28 of its carefully crafted AU software musical instruments managed via Roland Cloud are now updated with native support for Apple silicon.