Contents
Expansion Board Buyer's Guide . . . 18
With almost 20 SR-IV80-Series expansion boards now available from Roland, we thought a buyer's guide might help you sort them all out.
V-Pros Speak . . . 22
Omar Hakim, Ricky Lawson and John "R" Robinson talk about the Roland V-drums' feel, versatility and amazing sound.
Lenny Kravitz - Music from the Heart . . . 24
Roland caught up with groove-rock icon Lenny Kravitz while on the road in support of his latest record, 5. This time out, he's taken a few choice pieces of modern music gear with him, including a custom-painted set of V-drums.
And the Beat Goes On... . . . 36
RUG looks back at Roland's impressive lineage of Groove gear from the early-'80s TR-808 to the futuristic MC-505.
Departments
Random Noise . . . 4
Spanning 30 years of progressive rock, this issue's Random Noise features Rick Wakeman and Magellan's Trent Gardner. We also talked to comedian Dana Carvey about his new set of V-drums and jazz guitarist Dan Peterson about his GT-5 and VG-8.
Currents . . . 8
Peggy Duquesnel provides the music for the Anaheim Angels with her VK-77 Combo Organ and wide range of other Roland gear; Roland and Liquid Audio announce partner-ship; Roland, URB magazine and Moonshine Music announce the Roland Groove Competition music contest; Summer VS-Series, VM-3100 & DS 90 Clinic Tour Dates; New Demo Videos, Video Manuals and even a new building for Roland.
Roland Hardware . . . 16
A Sneak Peak at Roland's new FM-10 Creative Keyboard.
Equipment Check . . . 42
In-depth looks at the BOSS DR-770 Dr. Rhythm and GT-3 Guitar Effects Processor, as well as Roland's JV-1010 64-voice Synthesizer Module, XP-30 64-Voice Expandable Synthesizer and DS-90 24-bit Digital Reference Monitors.
Playing Live . . . 53
Jim Norman renames this column "Grooving Live" and lets us know how the SP-808 Groove Sampler, MC-505 Groovebox, DJ-2000 Professional DJ Mixer and other Roland Groove products can be used to get the crowd movin'.
Electronic Musicianship . . . 56
Tom Stephenson poses and then answers the question "Is Digital Mixing Right for You?" by showing us just how versatile Roland's new VM-3100 and VM-3100Pro V-Mixers can be.
Hands On . . . 60
Laura Tyson turns her kitchen into a mastering studio with a VS-1680 equipped with the new V-Xpanded system software and a pair of DS-90 24-bit Digital Reference Monitors. She gives step by-step instructions on how you can update your VS-1680 with this powerful new mastering software.
Understanding Technology . . . 64
Roland's first COSM™-based instrument was the VG-8 V-Guitar System. But we didn't stop there. Erik Hanson examines the use of COSM in a wide variety of Roland and BOSS instruments.
Roland Users Group Web Links . . . 67
In addition to Roland's official Websites, there's a wide variety of "unofficial" info about Roland and BOSS gear on the Internet. This new section lists a number of interesting Websites you may find useful.
Power Tools . . . 68
You know that Roland makes great music gear, but did you know about the wide range of support documents, videos and other information available? Read this month's Power Tools and you certainly will.
Superstore . . . 73
Videos, CD's, guidebooks, clothing, cases and more.
Publisher: Dennis Houlihan
Associate Publisher: Chris Bristol
Editor: Lachlan Westfall
Associate Editors: Paul Youngblood And Kellie Wilkie
Head Writer And Copy Editor: Erik Hanson
Assistant Copy Editor: Leanna Harshaw
Art Direction/Design/Layout: Quiet Earth Design
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Production Manager: Jo Conner
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Additional Coordination: Ellie Wasson, Stephanie Westfall And Melanie Chun
