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 ...

Roland’s newest V-Drums Series 3 and 5 lineups take the company’s legendary electronic percussion legacy to new heights. Announced on October 16, 2025, these two next-generation series expand the ...

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 ...

School officials at Roland-Story say hall of fame football coach Kerry Van Winkle has died. He was 83.Van Winkle spent six seasons at Kanawha High School (1968-1973) in Hancock County, then the next ...

Built on the legacy of the TR-808 and TR-909, the new instrument is Roland’s first in 40 years with “true analogue voices” Roland has unveiled its new flagship drum machine, the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator ...

It’s a premium instrument that harkens back to the 808 and 909. It’s a premium instrument that harkens back to the 808 and 909. Unlike other TR instruments from Roland over the last several years that ...

Roland announced the new TR-1000 Rhythm Creator today: a $2,699 USD drum machine that blends digital sound engines and analog circuitry with new sampling abilities, all in one heavy-hitting piece of ...

The TR-1000 is a professional digital drum machine with some serious lineage. It's the successor to the drum machines that shaped generations of music in the '80s and '90s and remains revered to this ...

The Roland VAD507 is built for drummers who want the full acoustic vibe on stage or in the studio. Its deep wood shells and heavy hardware don’t just look incredible; they feel authentic and hold up ...

The Drum Awards for Marketing 2025 has revealed its nominations, spotlighting the most effective marketing campaigns, companies and people across the Americas, APAC and EMEA. Following an intense ...

Anyone sharing a home with a musician will appreciate advances in technology that make for quieter practice. Wearing headphones while playing electronic drums is already a good way to keep the noise ...

“Grindin’,” a song performed by legendary Virginia Beach group the Clipse, was the national anthem in 2002. The song’s sparse beat—which would be recognizable even without any accompanying lyrics or ...