When you think of electronic drums, Roland is most likely the first name that springs to mind. Well-known for its impressive build quality, innovative design and arguably the finest drum sounds on the ...

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 ...

Roland has unveiled a pair of drum machines that recreate sounds from classic models like the TR-606 and TR-909, updated with modern features like real-time recording. The first model is the $400 ...

Roland’s flagship drum machine is its first in 40 years to offer analogue sounds – but that’s only part of the story ...

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, ...

Key Takeaways Roland’s TD-27KV2 features digital pads with multi-sensor snare technology and Prismatic Sound Modeling that captures acoustic drum nuances Alesis Strata Prime delivers 40GB of factory ...

The Roland TR-808 drum machine was one of the most influential electronic instruments of all time, and now it's got a worthy successor in the shape of the TR-1000. The Roland TR-1000 is the first ...

HAMAMATSU, Japan -- Roland, the Japanese company famed for its electronic drum kits, will acquire American percussion products maker Drum Workshop for $65 million under an agreement announced Monday ...

To celebrate 808 day, listen to a few important tracks that have utilised the Roland drum machine since its launch in 1980, including music by Afrika Bambaataa, Drexciya and Kanye West. The Roland ...

The Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer is credited with more musical innovations than you can wave a plug socket at – even after its rocky start. After flopping commercially upon release in 1980, because ...