16 reactions | The unifying power of music is underlined by this exclusive duo performance from 12-year-old prodigy Kanade Sato and UK-based drum pro Kaz Rodriguez. Watch as the compact-yet-expressive V-Drums TD-1KV brings together the musical inspirations of these two very different players, bridging the gap between nations and generations. TD-1KV: www.roland.ca/products/td-1kv/ | Roland | Facebook

The Roland FA Series: Taking the Work Out of the Music Workstation Roland’s FA series completely reimagines the music workstation, streamlining it for effortless real-time power, ultra-fast workflow, and maximum versatility. Each model in the FA series features a massive sound collection, studio-quality effects, and expressive real-time controls, plus onboard sampling with zero load time for instant playback from 16 pads. An integrated sequencer offers simple operation and non-stop loop recordin

This year, we celebrate not just 50 years of Roland, but 50 years of music—especially the musicians and music fans who have inspired us to make the tools to inspire your creativity. We’ve had the privilege to play a part in millions of musical lifetimes across five decades—and counting. So throughout this year, we look forward to sharing stories not just from Roland, but from our artists, communities, and fans too. Join us in looking back over the past 50 years, including the instruments that ha