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Roland is dropping a new series of professional stage keyboards for this year's NAMM conference: the V-Stage series. Offered in a 76-key semi-weighted version with organ-style waterfall keys and an 88-key fully weighted hammer-action version, this keyboard series brings acclaimed Roland
Whether you’re speaking at a small gathering or DJing for a huge crowd, there are seemingly an endless number of considerations with respect to the size, design and functionality of the speakers available on today’s market.
Today we’re going to focus on active speakers, meaning none of the speakers on this list need an external an amplifier to work. Furthermore, the models in the larger PA speaker category have all the speaker drivers necessary to produce a wide frequency range of sound so you won’t need to buy an external subwoofer. Many of
Call me an insufferable millennial hipster, but I love cutesy, tiny instruments. When I discovered the Roland AIRA Compact Series, I just had to give them a shout out because these four machines are not only tons of fun, but surprisingly powerful and affordable.
All four AIRA Compact units can be used on their own or in combination with one another to create a commanding creative workstation. But they’re also pocket-sized, allowing you to take them to the park or even to bed (but never to your cubicle at B&H) to just lay down a few
For many musicians, nothing beats the fun and artistic enjoyment of capturing sounds and creating beats on a standalone sampler. Not only can a sampler help you manifest your musical ideas, it can also provide the inspiration and impetus you need to create tracks you never before thought were possible. To help you find the best standalone sampler for your needs and personal budget, we've put together a list of some of our favorite compact sampling/composition tools and
Serious online gamers know that audio is a critical factor, and Roland’s new BRIDGE CAST is an easy-to-use, all-in-one audio interface and mixer that helps ensure your audience is getting a truly professional-sounding experience. With plenty of connectivity options, a high-quality microphone preamp, powerful DSP processing, and intuitive mixer controls, the BRIDGE CAST makes getting professional sound quality quick and easy—so you can focus on the
Roland has updated its popular V-02HD video mixer with enhancements that focus on livestreaming to popular servers and social media sites, with the V-02HD MK II video mixer. The MK II maintains the compact form and features of its predecessor, and it is designed to be used with mobile productions and anywhere you need to mix audio and
Recording “live-to-tape”… what may seem like an oxymoron is really a common practice that can save you time and money on your multicamera video production. Read on to discover why recording your switched output reduces time spent in the editing suite, reduces your media costs, and allows for audience input into the final version.
1. Get a Jump on Editing
Using an AV switcher creates a rough cut of your project as you go, giving the director a leg up on the
Putting versatile audio mixing power and user-friendly operability in a portable and ultracompact form factor for all kinds of smartphone-wielding content creators, Roland’s GO:MIXER PRO-X is a welcome addition to the world of mobile audio. Whether podcasting, livestreaming, or shooting music videos and behind-the-scenes footage on a budget, the GO:MIXER PRO-X empowers you with the ability to mix up to seven input sources into
Sometimes you have to take your multi-camera broadcast studio on the road, or even if it’s in an indoor space, it may need to move around and deploy quickly as the environment and your production needs change. For mobile situations, you may need to find yourself looking for a slightly smaller video switcher than one of those massive, daunting video switchers installed in TV studio consoles. Luckily, there is an impressive new breed of portable video switchers that allows you to live-switch easily and anywhere if you only have two or three
With clubs, venues, and events starting to come back to life, things have been getting better this year; but let’s face it, your favorite DJ could still use all the love and support you have to give. With that in mind, here are a few gift ideas for the special spinner in your life.
Samsung 256GB USB 3.1 Gen 1 BAR Plus Flash Drive
From the earliest lo-fi rock platters of the Flintstones era, to compact discs in the 1980s and ’90s, to today’s portable drives, DJ media has certainly evolved over the years. The days of lugging vinyl around have
Add a new video switcher to your live event or livestream with the V-1HD+ Compact Video Switcher, just released by Roland. The V-1HD+ is a significant upgrade from its predecessor the V-1HD, adding numerous features such as an updated 14-channel pro audio mixer, additional tactile knobs and buttons, four-layer effects for graphics and social media, eight
If you are a singer/songwriter/musician who has been itching to get back out in public to perform in the warm weather, the most flexible solution for busking in public spaces is a battery-powered guitar amplifier that will provide hours of dependable play time and can handle the kind of punishment the street can dish out. Bringing your words and music to your town’s culture-craving citizens could be just the ticket, not only for expanding your songwriting and performing
If you’ve got your mind set on building your PTZ network but you’re not sure what that will—or should—look like, we’ve got a few diagram examples of how different components work together on a PTZ network. Starting with a single-camera setup, then working forward with multi-camera, then adding components such as encoders, video switches, controllers, and software, we’ll walk through a few basic configurations to help take the complexity out of your setup.
Single PTZ Camera to IP Network
The single-camera setup is the simplest to start building
Building upon the success of the classic Jupiter series, Roland’s latest flagship synthesizer provides a sound and feature set designed for today’s music producers, sound designers, and performing musicians. Harnessing Roland’s ZEN-Core advanced synthesis engine, the Jupiter-X can generate a stunning array of tones and sounds, from classic analog and vintage digital to modern synthesis sounds. You'll find the sounds of the Jupiter
Here at B&H Photo, we are happy to announce the new Roland V-8HD, an 8-channel HD video switcher. This compact, portable, all-in-one switcher is well suited for live event switching, providing you with creative opportunities without the need for a separate computer for control. Featuring a built-in 4.3" multi-view LCD screen, backlit take buttons, effect controls, and a T-bar, the V-8HD has an easy-to-grasp layout, as well as eight