The lastest ROLAND news

At the Intersection of Dreams and Reality ...
Roland’s new JUPITER-80 is an absolutely awesome synthesizer, and that’s why we’re doing everything we can to get you as excited about it as we are. We’ve got a JUPITER-80 microsite we’re packing with more and more sounds and videos, including tutorials featuring our own Scott Tibbs. Grab something to eat or drink and plan to stay a while. This is something special. ...

GR-55 Guitar Synth: Artist Patches, Sound Demos, and More! ...
Check out our all-new microsite for the amazing GR-55 Guitar Synthesizer, where you can grab free downloads of patches created by pro GR-55 users, plus explore sound demos, videos, interviews, and lots more. Bassist Gary Willis (Tribal Tech, Allan Holdsworth) is our first featured artist, and you can not only download his great patches to use in your own GR-55, but you can watch him play ’em as well! ...

Chat Live with Guitar Great Skunk Baxter on Facebook! ...
Attention BOSS U.S. fans on Facebook: don’t miss the opportunity to chat live with Jeff “Skunk” Baxter, session guitarist extraordinaire and past member of Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers. He’ll be available on the BOSS U.S. Facebook page on Wednesday, July 27 starting at 12 p.m. PST, ready to answer your questions as they come. Check in on the morning of the chat for full details on how to participate. ...

No-Interest Financing on All Roland and BOSS Products ...
Roland has teamed up with GE Money to create a very special offer for our customers. Now through December 31, 2011, qualified buyers will receive interest-free financing when purchasing Roland and BOSS products (if paid in full within 12 months). With this great opportunity, the time is right to pick up that Roland and BOSS gear you’ve had your eye on, or get the perfect gift for your favorite music maker. ...

Free Online V-Drums Lessons ...
At Roland, we’re about more than just selling products—our relationship with musicians goes way beyond that. As part of that commitment we’re happy to announce the brand-new V-Drums Lessons, a unique web page of free drum and percussion lessons for beginning to advanced players. These exclusive video lessons are hosted by our talented team of V-Drums clinicians and artists. They can be viewed in your browser, or downloaded if you prefer. You can even subscribe to them in iTunes. We don’t want you to just buy V-Drums—we want you to have an absolutely great time playing them. ...

2009: An Exciting Year at Roland ...
It’s time for the 2009 Winter NAMM show in Anaheim, California, and, as usual, Roland’s announced a staggering batch of new instruments and equipment. We’ve got everybody covered. To start with, there’s the groundbreaking V-Piano. How about a return to the front of the stage for the keyboardist with the shoulder-strapped AX-Synth? There’s a hot new TD-4 module for drummers, new amps, new effect pedals for guitarists and bassists, a fresh home keyboard lineup, V-Accordions, new ARX sounds, and tons of handy new accessories, and more. Roland’s firing on all cylinders, even in these tough times. And we know you’re not surprised. ...

New Michael Schack TD-4S Videos ...
We’re excited about the new TD-4S V-Compact Series kit, and we’re pleased to have a set of enjoyable new videos in which internationally acclaimed drummer Michael Schack lets you look over his shoulder as he shows off the capabilities of these hot new drum sets. ...

Free MICROtracks for the BOSS MICRO BR ...
Want to improve your guitar soloing chops? Then check out MICROtracks! Created by resident BOSS guitar gurus Paul Hanson and Rob Marcello, these MP3 files are full audio tracks for loading into your BOSS MICRO BR. Designed to help you boost your soloing skills, MICROtracks cover a wide range of music styles and come with an instruction sheet that gives you chord and scale info and playing tips. Best of all, they’re free, so download ’em now and start rippin’ it up right away! ...

SuperStore, Even More ...
Roland’s continuing to add products to the online Roland SuperStore. New this month are V-Drum pads, EDIROL by Roland cables, V-Accordion accessories, and more. ...

Keith Wyatt on BOSS Tone Radio ...
Edition 16 of BOSS Tone Radio visits Keith Wyatt, a member of the LA-based band the Blasters. Keith is a master guitarist who’s authored over 20 best-selling instructional DVDs, and he’s currently the Vice President of Programs at the prestigious Musicians Institute in Hollywood. Listen in as he discusses teaching, touring, and his favorite BOSS tone tools. ...