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New products from Roland, Waves, LP, and Gon Bops

The Roland Mood Pan Roland has introduced the Mood Pan, a unique electronic hand percussion instrument that encourages anyone to discover the restorative power of music. Inspired by acoustic handpans, Mood Pan features tranquil tones and a simple design requiring no…

Modern Drummer
Aug 1, 2025

ROLAND'S NEW WIRELESS TRIGGER TECHNOLOGY, PORTER & DAVIES ON TOUR, NEW 64 AUDIO ASPIRE UNIVERSAL IEM MODELS, WAVES FREE PLUGIN PACK

New Roland DrumLink Wireless Products Roland has announced the official release of the DrumLink wireless system and related products. Developed in partnership between Roland and Drum Workshop (DW,) DrumLink is a new wireless triggering technology for electronic pads, cymbals, and drum…

Modern Drummer
Jun 1, 2025

New and Notable November 2024

NEW GRETSCH CONFIGURATIONS AND FINISHES, ROLAND ANNOUNCES V-DRUMS 7 SERIES AND QUIET DESIGN KITS Gretsch Catalina Club: New Configurations and Finishes. In October 2024, GRETSCH DRUMS is not only adding two exciting new configurations to its Catalina Club series with…

Modern Drummer
Nov 1, 2024

New and Notable September 2024

Jonathan “Sugarfoot” Moffett endorses Turkish Cymbals, New Sabian Vault Drop Cymbals, Roland establishes further design lab, Simmons Unveils Titan 50 B-Ex Electronic Drum Kit Jonathan “Sugarfoot” Moffett Endorses Turkish Cymbals Jonathan Phillip “Sugarfoot” Moffett, the renowned American drummer, songwriter, and…

Modern Drummer
Sep 1, 2024

Carlos Palmet’s Pitbull Trilogy Tour Set

DRUMS: Mapex Saturn Evolution Hybrid in Gun Metal Grey Lacquer with Black Brushed Hardware: 16×22 Maple/Walnut Hybrid Bass Drum, 7×10 and 8×12 Birch/Walnut Hybrid Rack Toms, 16×16 Floor Tom, 16×18 EVO Kick/Floor Tom Hybrid by Mark Bennet (Maple/Walnut), 16×18 Gong…

Jason Mehler
Mar 1, 2024
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Bennie Rodgers II with Doja Cat “The Scarlet Tour”

Tama Star Bubinga in Piano Black: 6.5 x 14 Star Bubinga Snare, 5.5 x 14 Star Classic Walnut/Birch snare, 5.5 x 10 Star Classic Walnut / Birch snare. Toms, (all Star Bubinga) 6 x 8, 7 x 10, 8 x…

Jason Mehler
Dec 31, 2023

New And Notable October 2023

Pearl’s Masters Maple Gum Series drums  When it comes to drumming in the modern recording environment, the Maple/Gum shell combination has a sublime history. Pearl first incorporated this legendary blend on Masterworks drums with the Sonic Select Studio shell recipe.…

Modern Drummer
Oct 1, 2023

Roland Zenology Pro

For decades, Roland sounds have had a massive influence on music. Our legendary instruments have defined genres like techno, house, rap, trap, and hip hop, and deeply influenced pop, rock, and film music. This long legacy has culminated in the…

Modern Drummer
Aug 31, 2023

Roland TD-27KV2 Another V-Drum offering

Having already experienced some of Roland’s recent upgrades to their V-Drums lineup, I was eager to get ahold of their TD-27KV2 model. The TD-27KV2 is Roland’s mid-level kit, which is a step up in features (and price) from their TD-17KVX2.…

By Jason Mehler
Apr 30, 2023

Roland VMH-D1 Headphones Answering The Call For Electronic Drums

In February, Roland introduced the VMH-D1 V-Drums Headphones, developed in collaboration with the popular headphone brand V-MODA. In their press release they describe the product as a complete personal monitoring solution purpose-built for the electronic drumming experience. They mention a…

By Jason Mehler
Mar 31, 2023

Roland PM-100 Monitor Electronic Drum Amplification

As we have already tested Roland’s new VMH-D1 headphones this month, I thought it would be fitting to examine one of their amplified monitors for situations where amplifying your electronic drum set is required. Roland has provided us with the…

By Jason Mehler
Mar 31, 2023

Roland Introduces VMH-D1 V-Drums Headphones

Premium Headphones Designed for Electronic Drum Kits Roland introduces the VMH-D1 V-Drums Headphones, a complete personal monitoring solution purpose-built for the electronic drumming experience. Co-developed by Roland and V-MODA, these unique headphones deliver premium sound that realizes the full sonic…

Modern Drummer
Feb 28, 2023
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Roland Announces Multiple V-Drums Product Upgrades

Updated Sound Modules, New Upgraded Kits, and V-Drums Acoustic Design Lineups. Roland, a world leader in electronic drums and percussion, announces multiple upgrades to the company’s award-winning V-Drums product lineup. New TD-17, TD-27, and V-Drums Acoustic Design models have been…

Modern Drummer
Oct 31, 2022

Drum Workshop Joins Roland Corporation

Combining two of the world’s best acoustic and electronic drum companies to focus on delivering new innovation for drummers; Drum Workshop will operate as a standalone unit with pioneering founders retaining leadership positions. Roland is the leading global manufacturer of…

Modern Drummer
Sep 30, 2022
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