![]() ![]() We’ll discuss the options in detail in the Sound section of the review, but let’s focus on the layout and feel for now. While the RD-2000 isn’t a workstation keyboard, the amount of control here definitely takes inspiration from modern-day workstations and their sound shaping capabilities. Roland’s FA-series of workstation keyboards have always excelled at this, and I’m glad to say the experience is replicated here to great effect. Knobs, faders and buttons are laid out across the front panel, giving you direct control over multiple parameters without the need for menu diving. As we’ve discussed before, the RD-series is built on the idea of hands-on control, and the RD-2000 is easily the best of the bunch for controllability. The front panel is where things get truly impressive. Full specs can be found on Roland’s official site hereĬheck the availability and current price of the Roland RD-2000 in your region:.Connections: USB to Host (type B), USB to Device (type A), MIDI In/Out, Headphone jack (1/4″), Main Out 1/4″ jacks (R, L/Mono), Main Out balanced XLR jacks (L, R), Sub Out 1/4″ jacks (L, R), 4 Pedal jacks, Audio In (stereo mini jack).9 Sliders, 8 Knobs, Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever, Modulation Wheel (2).Effects: Reverb x 9 types (42 presets), Chorus x 17 types (88 presets), Inserting Effect x 48 types (267 presets), Master EQ (5 brands).128-note polyphony (unlimited for V-Piano).Sound: 2 Independent Sound Engines (V-Piano Technology, SuperNATURAL Piano/E.Piano/Clav), Virtual Tone Wheel Organ, PCM Sound Generator.Touch Sensitivity (5 types + offset for more precise control).PHA-50 hybrid wood/plastic action with Escapement feature and Ivory/Ebony feel.Realistic piano sounds were a far-off dream at that point (32MB was considered huge at the time, and that’s not a lot of space for samples!), so Roland worked smart. Roland, riding high on their successes, attempted to innovate in the realm of digital pianos. No matter how you cut it, there’s no denying Roland’s excellent craftmanship and the effect they’ve had on music.Ī lesser-known instrument line from Roland is the RD stage piano line. Dre to modern-day Taylor Swift (the Grammy winning Blank Space) have records using Roland’s TR-808 and its iconic kick and snare.Įven guitarists like Steve Vai and Eric Johnson proudly use guitar pedals from Roland’s BOSS line. ![]() Hits from the 1980s, most recognizably Michael Jackson’s Thriller, used Roland’s Jupiter 8 for its lush sound. Roland has been a leading music instrument manufacturer since the early 1970s, having made their mark with amazing synthesizers, timeless drum machines, and coveted guitar amplifiers and effects. Over to you: Have you got experience of following an online music production course? Can you offer advice about starting to produce to Sheldon? Please share your wisdom in the comments.In any discussion involving digital pianos, the name Roland is almost guaranteed to come up. ![]() Don’t think there’s a “right” piece of software, or convince yourself that every other producer knows something you don’t – get stuff done, out there, try it out in your DJ sets, and move on to the next thing.Īnd call yourself a producer as soon as you’ve done that first mashup or remix – believing in yourself first is paramount, because nobody is going to come up to you, pat you on the back and say “well done, you’re a producer now!” – you need to find the confidence and drive from within, just like with DJing. Hopefully readers with experience of online producer tuition can give you their wisdom here.Īs far as the general question of producing goes, my best advice having worked with hundreds of DJs and producers is: Get going with what you’ve got! Make mashups on your current DJ software. I have no experience of the training at any of those schools, although having written for Dubspot’s blog and got to know those guys a little in the process, I can confirm that they’re a professional outfit. Also more generally, what you think is the best way to go from DJ to producer?” Digital DJ Tips says: So I have been looking at a few schools that offer online and in class courses, by prices, software courses offered, length in the courses and overall quality. I’ve looked at Point Blank Online, ProducerTech, Dubspot, Berklee, SAE and Fullsail and would love to get some opinions on them. Reader Sheldon Shaw writes: “I have been reading comments on this blog and doing my research, and I agree that being a DJ and a producer at the same time can be a plus in trying to stand out in the ‘DJ world’ by doing remixes and mashups and so on. Most schools nowadays also have online training for students for whom it’s impractical to get to the school in person. Learning music production at Point Blank.
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