Posts tagged 'Roland'

It's AMS's 40th Anniversary! And what better way to celebrate than by looking back at some of the top gear from 1986 — the year we were founded. Step back through time and remember the good ol' gear. 

To celebrate 40 years of helping musicians find the right gear, let's take a look at the songs that were popular back in 1986 when AMS first got started. Bring your shoulder pads... 

They might all have black and white keys, but not all keyboards are the same! If you're looking for the best gifts for keyboardists, here's the lowdown on what makes the perfect gift. 

Yes, the Dovydas interview was just as unique and electrifying as the man himself. It had everything: live looping, crazy stories, deep personal moments. We laughed, we cried, and we ROCKED! It's one you don't want to miss. 

Rhythm makes every track better. That's why we put together a list of the best drum machines in 2025 to help you find the perfect rhythm section that won't complain, add their own fills, or play while you're trying to tune... 

A lot of cool stuff released in 2025. But what was the best? Check out this list of the Best Gear of 2025 to see all the top picks — in our humble opinion, at least. 

Quit lugging around that acoustic piano! Here are AMS-approved picks of the best 88-key weighted keyboards on the market in 2025. They sound and feel just like a real piano — just without the need for a forklift certification... 

Hitting the clubs in Brooklyn and NYC never looked so good with this rig! Check out what AMS writer Nick P. uses to blow audiences away on the daily in this addition of The Gear That Runs AMS.

Smaller, more versatile, and also budget-friendly!? Check out this list of the best electronic drum sets under $1,000 to start blasting beats on a budget.