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Welcome to Roland's Insider, where you can read, watch, listen, and learn about Roland gear. Click the Artists tab for interviews with the world's finest musicians, producers, remixers, and more. Look for behind-the-scenes photos, videos, and audio clips sprinkled throughout. Click Hands-On for valuable tips, tricks, and techniques from Roland product specialists. In The News is where you'll info on the latest Roland-related events and happenings. From The Editor is your place to hear from (and respond to) the Roland editorial team. And, last but not least, the Archive tab is your source for "vintage" features and how-to articles. Enjoy!

Artists Archive

Suzanne Ciani

An icon of electronic music, Suzanne Ciani has blanketed the world with her rich, flowing compositions for over three decades.
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Matmos

For every talented musician who’s dreamed of being discovered, we present Matmos. Their encounter with Björk is a story for the ages.
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BT

The V-Synth takes flight with BT, the pioneering electronic-music producer, film composer, and solo recording artist.
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Kevin Adams

On tour with country star Lee Ann Womack, Kevin Adams makes the magic happen with a sole RD-700sx.
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Monte Neuble

With Mariah Carey at Live 8, Monte Neuble and his Fantom-X were seen by billions of viewers. He's also toured with Jessica Simpson, Snoop Dogg, and more.
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Forrest Robinson

Forrest Robinson has thrown down megawatt funk with TLC, and soulful pop with India Arie. Now he’s V-Drumming for Japanese superstar Utada Hikaru.
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Hot Hot Heat

With a wiry, compact frame and unruly mop of hair that rivals Sideshow Bob, Hot Hot Heat frontman Steve Bays is hard to miss.
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Kumbia Kings

Famous for their blend of cumbia, reggae, R&B, pop, & hip-hop, the Kumbia Kings are attracting audiences young and old.
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Josh Harris

Remixing the Backstreet Boys with a V-Synth XT. Here's how Josh Harris remade their track into a club anthem.
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Lanar “Kern” Brantley

Kern Brantley has been laying down deep-pocketed bass and serving as MD for a cavalcade of top stars, most recently for Destiny’s Child.
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Orbital

The beloved brothers of synth music have thrown in the towel. Paul and Phil Hartnoll, collectively Orbital, have signed off with The Blue Album.
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Yes

Yes practically invented prog-rock. Roland met up with the legendary band on the eve of their 35th anniversary world tour.
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Madonna

Madonna has returned to the road for her 2006 Confessions tour. Wait 'til you see keyboardist Marcus Brown's new all-white Roland rig!
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Monsters of the MV

Armand Van Helden, Jermaine Dupri, and Ahmed Oliver talk about their move to the MV, and how they’re using it to create hit music.
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HandSonic Summit

Bashiri Johnson, Brad Dutz, Luis Conte, Richie Garcia, and Taku Hirano — five hand-drumming masters who know how to platinum-plate a track.
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Switchfoot

“Letdown” isn’t a word you’d normally associate with a band on top of the charts, but Switchfoot’s Beautiful Letdown CD was beautiful indeed.
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Mercy Me

It was the song heard ’round the world, the "Song of the Year" with massive crossover radio play. “I Can Only Imagine” put MercyMe on the global map.
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Keith Hillebrandt

Meet the master programmer/remixer who helped sharpen the edge of Nine Inch Nails, U2, David Bowie, P. Diddy, and more.
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Coba

Who says accordion isn’t a rock-star instrument? Coba is a musical hero in Japan, and is steadily increasing his “market share” around the world.
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Evanescence

Evanescence is the Grammy-winning Best New Artist of 2004, a genre-bending tech-rock quintet with a radio-friendly mix of crunch and melody.
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Ming & FS

Hailing from Hell’s Kitchen, Ming & FS know how to cook a track. Many know the NY-based duo for their famous Nissan “Shift” TV commercial.
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The Killers

From Los Angeles to London, The Killers have sent shockwaves through the music world. See how they're using the SPD-S onstage.
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Gil Smith

In L.A., a city packed with red-hot players, only a lucky few are plucked from the pack and dropped into the hot seat. Meet Gil Smith, MD for Faith Evans.
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Roger Manning, Jr.

He’s a man of many hats, many talents, and many synths. Roger Manning, Jr. is a top-call keyboardist, songwriter, and a long-time user of Roland gear.
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Herman Jackson

American Idol continues to be the biggest show on primetime TV. Keyboardist Herman Jackson has joined the famous house band for Season 5.
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Billy Sheehan

Voted the “Best Rock Bass Player” five times in Guitar Player magazine, Billy Sheehan and his trademark sound and style are legendary.
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Kelly McGuire

“The Roland VS recorders have changed how I work," says engineer/producer Kelly McGuire. "They have elevated my results."
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VS Planet Radio

An inspiring "workaround" to the corporate broadcast barrier is Internet radio. Of particular relevance to the Roland community is VS-Planet Radio.
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Bob Story

Denver area guitarist Bob Story has leveraged his skill as a performer, writer, and producer to build and manage OilPan Studio.
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Tris Imboden

Proof positive that older can be better, Chicago is tighter than ever. Much of that credit goes to their rock-solid drumming anchor, Tris Imboden.
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Alain Caron

Alain's latest album, 5, features the Roland V-Bass on every song. For the past year, Alain has toured Europe with Mike Stern. Most recently he added a Roland D-Bass amp stack to his stage setup.
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Steve Rutledge

On the road with Steve Holy and in the studio, Guitarist/Producer Steve Rutledge uses BOSS pedals to get that country sound.
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Eugene Roberts

With a stack of Roland keyboards in tow, “Mr. Roland,” a.k.a. Eugene Roberts kicks up his feet and talks about life on the road with John Legend, his custom-made Roland sneakers, and more.
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Jamie Muhoberac

You may not know his name, but you’ve probably heard his keyboards. From Bob Dylan to the Goo Goo Dolls, Jamie Muhoberac has been behind the scenes, helping artists fulfill their vision.
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Brian LeBarton & Justin Stanley

Brian LeBarton & Justin Stanley rely on Roland to bring Beck’s genre-crossing “Information” tour to life.
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Marcus Johnson

Marcus Johnson has is made quite an impact in the contemporary jazz world and the KR-117M is helping him deliver his music live.
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Hands On Archive

MV-8000

The MV-8000 is unstoppable, as Roland has announced yet another free software upgrade for it. Let's explore these and other great features onboard this powerful machine.
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