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Why Mdou Moctar loves two-year-old strings – and what makes the Roland Cube his favorite amp
The gear (or lack of) behind Mdou Moctar's searing signature sound on Funeral For Justice, which fuses Saharan rock music with Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen flair
Yamaha, Korg and Roland named among five instrument firms facing UK class action lawsuit for fixing prices
The move follows similar action taken against Fender in 2022, with UK customers potentially due compensation
A staple of Eddie Van Halen, Steve Vai and Steve Lukather’s ‘80s live rigs, the Roland SDE-3000 was a game-changer for digital delay
Recently reissued in pedal form, the SDE-3000 was more than just a delay unit. Combining modulation with musical, organic repeats, it was the secret sauce in many a pro player’s live rig and studio setup
Best amps for pedals: maximize your tone with our choice of the best pedal platforms
Unleash the potential of your pedalboard with these high headroom amplifiers from Fender, Roland, Orange, and more
How Roland’s JC-120 became the king of solid-state guitar amps
We unpack the magic of the Jazz Chorus, which has been producing reference-quality clean tones and sublime chorusing for everyone from The Police to Metallica since its introduction in 1975
Roland celebrates its 50th anniversary with limited-edition version of its iconic JC-120 Jazz Chorus amp
Only 350 units will be made, with each flashing a natural cherry wood-finished cabinet inspired by Japan's famous cherry blossoms
The strange, enduring magic of the Roland RE-201 Space Echo
The sounds of the iconic tape delay and spring reverb unit echo through the decades
Yoshi Ikegami steps down as president of Boss
Ikegami – who has overseen one of the Roland brand's most prolific eras with the arrival of Waza Craft pedals and Katana amps – will stay on as Executive Advisor for a short time before retiring
