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Computer recording made easy – free tutorial session
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Recording your music on a computer isn’t hard – but it can be confusing if you don’t know where to begin. We’re running a free session called ‘Computer recording made easy’, held at your local Roland Planet store.  Each session is tailored to your personal circumstances and set-up, so you…

Roland at the NAMM Show 2013
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January 24th 2013 – The day has finally arrived, the opening of the NAMM Show 2013! The world’s largest music products trade show which is attended by industry specialists from all over the globe. Roland is always a big exhibitor at the show and this year is no exception. A…

Dream Theater guitarist on the Boss JS-10 eBand
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John Petrucci has gained a worldwide following for his stellar guitar work with prog-metal giants Dream Theater. He is well know for pulling off incomprehensibly complicated displays of guitar virtuosity night after night during their impressive live shows. The level of musical complexity found in Dream Theater’s music means that…

New: Cube Lite AMPS with free Cube Jam APP for iOS
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Two compact, stylish amplifiers with iOS audio interface Now your guitar amp can help you practice, record and share your music, while improving the sound of your existing music collection. Thanks to a punchy 2.1 channel sound system it’s also an ideal alternative to an iPod dock – because it…

New: BOSS TE-2 Tera Echo Pedal
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100th Boss pedal uses Multi-Dimensional Processing technology What is it? The Boss TE-2 Tera Echo is a compact pedal for ambience effects, and features a new technology called MDP (or Multi-Dimensional Processing). It’s also the 100th pedal in the Boss stomp box series. How does it work? The MDP technology…

New: Roland HPi-50 Digital Piano
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Authentic sound and feel with high-resolution DigiScore screen and learning features The Roland HPi-50 is a digital piano in a rosewood finish that combines Roland’s top piano technologies with the latest DigiScore interactive education features. It’s aimed at families – if you already play then great, and if you’ve always…

New: Roland RD-64 Stage Piano
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Compact, weighted-action 64-note stage piano What is it? The Roland RD-64 digital piano is a compact, 64-note weighted-action stage piano. The keyboard, called Ivory Feel-G with Escapement, gives you that authentic piano-action feel, while the SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine delivers superb acoustic piano tones. Who is it for? The RD-64…

New: Roland V-Combo VR-09 Mobile Keyboard
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Inspiring piano, organ and synth sounds for live use What is it? The Roland V-Combo VR-09 is an easy-to-transport rig for performing keyboard players, with dedicated piano, organ, and synth engines containing essential tones for live use. What’s good about it? The VR-09 is a product built around a single…

New: Roland BT-1 Bar Trigger Pad
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Add-On Trigger Pad expands Drummers’ Capabilities If you’ve ever wanted to expand the capability of your drum kit, either by incorporating new sounds or increasing the level of control you have during your performance, then check out the Roland BT-1 trigger bar. What is the BT-1 drum trigger? The Roland…

New: BOSS MO-2 Multi-Overtone Compact Pedal
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Unlock the harmonic potential of your guitar What is it? The Boss MO-2 Multi-Overtone compact pedal uses the existing harmonic tones of your guitar to produce new and inspiring sounds. It does this with a new technology called MDP (or Multi-Dimensional Processing). How does it work? The MDP technology in…

New: Studio-Capture USB 2.0 Audio Interface
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Flagship 16×10 Interface with 12 Premium Mic Preamps What is it? The Roland STUDIO-CAPTURE is a new flagship audio interface for computer-based recording. This high-speed USB 2.0 interface includes 12 premium-grade mic preamps, and a flexible, mobile design suitable for the studio or out on the road. Who is it…

NEW: CD-2U CD Burner
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Everything you need to create CDs on the go If you’ve ever needed to burn CDs (especially away from home) you’ll know that it’s far from straightforward. You’ve got to worry about computers, mics, interfaces, leads and that’s before getting it all working together. If that sounds like you, then…