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Omar Hakim
Omar Hakim

Keeping an open mind is key to success in the music business. Find out why Omar Hakim’s passion for music and technology keeps him in high demand.
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Monster Tour: Monster Players
Monster Tour: Monster Players

Charles Haynes and Pete Kuzma discuss Roland® electronic percussion and keyboards on Lady Gaga’s latest tour.
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Mal Green
Mal Green

Having played on some of the biggest international hits of the 80’s including ‘I got you’, ‘My Mistake’ and ‘I See Red’, former Split Enz drummer Mal Green has in the process inspired bedrooms, garages and studios full of music lovers to pick up drum sticks.
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Custom Kings
Custom Kings

The Melbourne based band continues to grow its fan base with an array of catchy tunes and a great live show. Their frontman, Nick takes a moment to answer a few questions about 'Custom Kings'...
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Karnivool
Karnivool

Perth based hard rockers talk about the making of their latest full length album release, 'Sound Awake'.
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Eskimo Joe
Eskimo Joe

Joel Quartermain offers an insight into the new album Eskimo Joe album 'INSHALLA' and their new found love of Space Echo effects.
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Joel Battersby Of The Fumes
Joel Battersby Of The Fumes

Joel Battersby exhausts some of The Fumes onto the rock bands collection of Roland gear!
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Dai Pritchard
Dai Pritchard

Legendary Australian Guitarist, Dai Pritchard fronts a new special series of 'Learn To Play' instructional DVD's featuring BOSS compact pedals.
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Raphael Lavoie
Raphael Lavoie

Interview of Raphael Lavoie, Accordionist with Cirque du Soleil’s show ‘Alegria’.
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Rob Grosser & Tim Gaze
Rob Grosser & Tim Gaze

Rob Grosser talks about the recording of his latest album release with guitarist, Tim Gaze. Check out how the TD-20 and TD-12 V-Drums were involved in the creating of the 'Twang The Drum' album.
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Kenny Sabir (a.k.a. Traksewt) from The Herd
Kenny Sabir (a.k.a. Traksewt) from The Herd

The Roland V-Accordion is a predominant feature of the Australian Urban, Hip Hop band, The Herd. Check out this insightful interview with The Herd's Kenny Sabir (a.k.a Traksewt).
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Sugar Army
Sugar Army

Sugar Army's catchy tunes are guaranteed to have you enlisting!
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Chris Whitten
Chris Whitten

Chris Whitten is the British drummer behind the classic hits ‘What I am’ by Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians, "World Shut your Mouth" by Julian Cope and "The Whole Of The Moon" by The Waterboys.
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Brian Cadd
Brian Cadd

One of the Australian Music Industry's greatest songwriters discusses his use of Roland Digital Pianos in this interesting interview.
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Adrian Scott
Adrian Scott

After moving to Sydney to form the band Air Supply, Adrian became close friends with the owners of a Brookvale music store, where he was asked to demonstrate new and exciting products.
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“Weird Al” Yankovic
“Weird Al” Yankovic

With hilarious parodies and polka-laden originals, “Weird Al” Yankovic has gained legions of die-hard fans around the world. Now he’s sporting a Roland V-Accordion.
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Adrian Belew
Adrian Belew

As one of the first guitarists to embrace guitar synthesis in the early ’80s with Roland’s GR-300, Adrian Belew has taken guitar tone to the moon and back with Roland. Find out what he’s doing these days with the VG-99.
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Alain Caron
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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Albert Menendez
Albert Menendez

Roland US spent an afternoon with Albert during Shakira’s recent stop at the Arrowhead Pond Arena in Anaheim, California. Here’s what he had to say about his latest Roland discovery, the Fantom-X.
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Billy Duffy Of The Cult
Billy Duffy Of The Cult

See what Billy has to say about his career, past and present, and his trusty companions, a Roland JC-120 amp and pedalboard filled with BOSS.
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Billy Sheehan
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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Asia
Asia

The original lineup of iconic ’80s band Asia is back — in top form — and rocking as hard as ever.
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Brian LeBarton & Justin Stanley
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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Collective Soul
Collective Soul

Collective Soul has enjoyed over a decade of success and Roland and BOSS products have been right there with them.
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Daniel Powter
Daniel Powter

Daniel Powter writes catchy pop tunes and Roland instruments are part of his process. Learn how Roland digital pianos helped him have a bad day.
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Evanescence
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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Eric Daniels & Monte Nueble
Eric Daniels & Monte Nueble

Read what Mariah Carey’s talented keyboard team had to say about getting the gig, sharing the keyboard parts onstage, and building their new Roland rigs for the Adventures tour.
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John Wackerman
John Wackerman

Get the inside story on Drum Duets Volume 1, one of the most ambitious and unique recordings in recent drumming history.
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Jetro da Silva
Jetro da Silva

While collaborating with artists such as Whitney Houston, Jamie Fox, Patti Labelle, and others, Jetro da Silva has found the best combination of touch and sound in Roland’s flagship RD-700GX.
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John Oates & Jed Leiber
John Oates & Jed Leiber

John Oates, half of the best-selling duo Hall & Oates, along with co-writer, producer, and keyboard player Jed Leiber leaned on Roland to create Oates’ forthcoming solo release “1,000 Miles of Life.”
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Keith Hillebrandt
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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Ladytron
Ladytron

Find out how this UK foursome has won over scores of fans and made their mark as pioneers in today’s ever-expanding electronic music scene.
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Lisa Harriton
Lisa Harriton

Find out how this respected jazz pianist and singer uses Roland keyboards to amp up Smashing Pumpkins’ sound.
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Lanar “Kern” Brantley
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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Matmos
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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Michael Ward
Michael Ward

Guitarist for the Wallflowers, John Hiatt, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals and School of Fish talks shop about gear, tuning, and big stages.
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Monsters of the MV
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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Madonna
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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Monte Neuble
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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Porcupine Tree
Porcupine Tree

Psychedelic. Experimental. Progressive. Roland and BOSS gear help Porcupine Tree explore the edges of modern music.
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RZA
RZA

Armed with an MV-8000, RZA has become the ninja master of slice-and-dice sampling. Film directors are fighting to get a piece of it.
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Scott Henderson
Scott Henderson

Drawing from his blues and jazz roots while maintaining an unmistakable rock edge, Scott Henderson fuses a style all his own. Find out which BOSS products help Scott get his unmistakable sound.
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The Killers
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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Vinnie Colaiuta
Vinnie Colaiuta

Revered by musicians everywhere as arguably the greatest drummer in the world, Vinnie Colaiuta has become a percussive legend in his own lifetime. He talks to Roland about his stellar session career and the joys of the Roland HandSonic.
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Will Ray
Will Ray

Unorthodox B-bendering, ring slides, and BOSS. Find out how this Hellecaster sculpts his unique sound.
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Yes
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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