When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. It's Roland's 50th anniversary this year, though, and to celebrate it has unveiled the D-Flux: a ...

Combining real analog circuits with digital synthesis and sampling makes the TR-1000 powerful but overwhelming.

Roland has been in the electronic drum business for a good many years, and most kits released have so far had a somewhat skeletal look compared to their traditional counterparts. Now the company has ...

Following hot on the heels of last week’s flagship 7 Series TD716 release, Roland has just dropped what might be the best electronic drum set on the market for those wanting to keep the noise down, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Who doesn’t love a bit of “air drumming” when their ...

When writing a song, performing before an audience, or laying down tracks to be at our best, making the music has to “feel” right. For too long, drummers have had to live with a double standard with ...

In 2008, Rock Band and Guitar Hero exploded, bringing the excitement of musical instruments to millions who might never have picked up sticks or guitar otherwise. So there's never been a better time ...

In 2018 Roland introduced the TR-8S drum machine and instantly won the heart of my colleague Roberto Baldwin. Then, last year it resurrected its MC line of grooveboxes, and launched the portable, ...