Roland is descending on New Zealand, with a couple of events in Auckland.
The Roland-fest kicks off on Thursday, 29 May, with a drum lab at the Backbeat Bar, 100 Karangahape Rd, at 6 pm.
Hosted by V-Drums product manager Simon Ayton and Danny Boldiston, DW product manager, the session will highlight the latest Roland and DWe instruments.
The presentation will cover how pros use electronics to get the best live drum sound,
building your ultimate hybrid acoustic/electronic kit, using electronic drums live, and an up-close look at DWe, the world’s only truly acoustic/electronic wireless kit.
Then, on Saturday 31 May, Rockshop Auckland plays host to the ‘Roland V-Drums Takeover’.
Guests will be able to see and play the latest Roland and DW/DWe products.
Workshops from 10 am to 2 pm will show how to build your dream kit, integrate samples and sounds, and make recordings.
There will also be a Melodics Drum-off Competition with prizes during the day.