The Keys to the Kingdom: Home Digital Keyboard Sales in 2023
Home Digital Keyboards have been having a moment of late. Features such as the ability to play and practice in close quarters quietly, which had already been significant…
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ILIO Hosts Giveaway to Celebrate International Synthesizer Day: “Win Omnisphere from Spectrasonics and a Juno-106!”
Leading distributor of virtual instruments and audio processing software ILIO and the world's largest outfit dedicated to vintage synthesizers Rosen Sound are hosting an opportunity to win a…
BOSS Announces SDE-3000D and SDE-3000EVH Dual Digital Delay Pedals
BOSS announces the SDE-3000D and SDE-3000EVH Dual Digital Delay pedals, two advanced effect processors based on the legendary Roland SDE-3000 rackmount digital delay from the 1980s.
Roland Corporation U.S. Announces New Leadership
Roland Corporation U.S. has announced changes to its executive management team, effective immediately.
Roland Introduces S-1 Tweak Synth
Roland introduces the S-1 Tweak Synth, the latest addition to the AIRA Compact family of pocket-sized instruments for modern music creators, which also includes the T-8 Beat Machine,…
Roland and Melodics Announce New Partnership Through Series of Special Beat Maker Sample Packs
Roland, a leading manufacturer of electronic musical instruments and professional video products, and online music education tool Melodics, announce a new partnership, the Beat Maker Sample Pack x…
Roland Announces Vice President of Marketing as 2023 She Rocks Award Recipient
Roland announces its Roland Americas Vice President of Marketing Katherine Wing received the She Rocks Groundbreaker Award at the 2023 She Rocks Awards during the NAMM Show.
NAMM Celebrates Outstanding Technical Achievement at The TEC Experience
On the evening of April 13 at The 2023 NAMM Show, a standing-room-only crowd at The TEC Experience celebrated twenty-one innovative technical achievement products and technologies, and one…
Roland Amplifies #404Day with International Performances, Ras G Tribute, 404 Day Beat Maker Sample Pack, V-MODA Shields, and More
Roland announces its plans to celebrate 404 Day 2023.
Mary Spender, Shelly Peiken, Judy Collins, Noelle Scaggs and more to be Honored at the 11th Annual She Rocks Awards
The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) is proud to announce honorees singer-songwriter and YouTube sensation Mary Spender, Michelle Bell (Roc Nation), Katherine Wing (Roland), Stacey Ryan (School…
Roland Introduces GP Series Digital Pianos
Roland announces the GP digital piano series, the latest generation of instruments in the company’s premier digital piano lineup.
‘Growing Each Year’ - The Electronic Drum Set Market
Extensive volumes of percussion sounds available at a player’s fingertips, the ability to practice or track at low volumes, the power to bring virtual instruments to life and…
Roland Introduces VMH-D1 V-Drums Headphones
Roland introduces the VMH-D1 V-Drums Headphones, a complete personal monitoring solution purpose-built for the electronic drumming experience.
Roland and Champion Joined 4x GRAMMY Award-Winner James Fauntleroy’s Beat Garden to Support South LA Youth Through Music
Roland and Champion partnered with 4x GRAMMY award-winning songwriter James Fauntleroy at Beat Garden, which he hosted, on January 21 to support South LA youth with music education.
Roland Announces FP-E50 Digital Piano
Roland announces the FP-E50, a powerful new addition to the acclaimed FP series lineup of portable digital pianos.
Roland Debuts New Musical Instrument Innovations and Enters the Gaming Category at CES 2023
Roland (Central Hall #15301), the world-leading electronic musical instruments and multimedia products brand, announces the debut of several new music products and marks its entrance into the gaming…
Roland CEO Gordon Raison and GRAMMY-Award Winner James Fauntleroy Present “Creative of the Year” Award at Esports Awards 2022
For the second year in a row, the world-leading electronic musical instruments and multimedia products brand Roland presented the “Esports Creative of the Year” award during the annual…
Roland Announces JC-120 Jazz Chorus Roland 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Guitar Amplifier
Roland announces the JC-120 Jazz Chorus Roland 50th Anniversary Limited Edition, a commemorative version of the iconic JC-120 guitar amplifier.
Judgment Rendered Finding inMusic Brands, Inc.’s Infringement of Roland’s Electronic Drum and Electronic Cymbal Patents
Roland announces that on November 21, 2022, judgment was rendered by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida in the lawsuit which Roland filed against…
BOSS Announces FS-1-WL Wireless Footswitch
BOSS announces the FS-1-WL Wireless Footswitch, a versatile multi-function foot controller for a wide range of applications.
TEC Finalists Announced, Celebration Awaits at The 2023 NAMM Show
NAMM is proud to announce the finalists of the 38th Annual TEC Awards.
Roland Introduces 50th Anniversary Concept Model Piano and Project D-Flux Drum Kit
Roland Corporation announces the launch of their 50th anniversary concept model piano and project D-Flux electronic drums.
Kept Under Cover: Keyboard Gig Bags & Covers
Perhaps not the most “exciting” product category, keyboard gig bags and covers nonetheless perform an essential service.
Have Keys, Will Travel: Portable & Arranger Keyboards Remain a Growth Category in 2022
Small, feature-rich, versatile – portable and arranger keyboards provide serious “bang for the buck” and are a vital component in many performing and composing musicians’ arsenals.
Roland Announces RP30 Digital Piano
Roland announces the RP30 Digital Piano, a special edition model in the award-winning Roland home piano lineup.
The NAMM Oral History Program Captures 5,000th Interview
The NAMM Oral History Program celebrated a milestone this week: the release of the program’s 5,000th interview.
Roland Announces Multiple V-Drums Product Upgrades
Roland announces multiple upgrades to the company’s award-winning V-Drums product lineup.
Trade Regrets: Jeff Slingluff, BOSS Strategic Product Manager U.S., Passes at 55
Jeff Slingluff passed on September 9, 2022, following complications from COVID-19 at the age of 55.