Roland offers video reviews of VB-99 bass synth by name players
(Dave Molter | Posted 2010-10-25)
Roland's VB-99 V-Bass System has captured the imagination of bassists everywhere, including that of some high-profile players. Roland recently sat down for some discussions with three
such bassists: Darryl Jones, Gary Willis, and Derrick Murdock. The
individual conversations feature these talented artists discussing
their musical careers and how the VB-99 has influenced their creative
capabilities with the bass. The video conversations also show each
artist playing musical examples with some of their favorite VB-99
sounds.
Darryl Jones (pictured)
Highly sought-after for his versatile musical skills, Darryl Jones'
career includes a four-year stint with jazz icon Miles Davis,
membership in Sting's band for the genre-busting The Dream of the Blue
Turtles album and tour, and his current 16-year run as the
touring/recording bassist for rock legends The Rolling Stones. With
his recently acquired VB-99, Darryl is extremely excited about
expanding his musical voice with the bass and beyond.
Read more and watch the video:
http://www.rolandus.com/community/insider/article.php?ArticleId=1141&tab=artists
Gary Willis
Bass virtuoso Gary Willis has enjoyed a long and influential career at
the cutting edge of jazz fusion music. He co-founded the progressive
fusion group Tribal Tech with guitarist Scott Henderson, and he's
worked with other greats such as Wayne Shorter, Allan Holdsworth,
Robben Ford, and many others. Gary loves to blaze new trails and
explore new musical directions, and he's completely embraced the VB-99
as the core of his current bass rig.
Read more and watch the video:
http://www.rolandus.com/community/insider/article.php?ArticleId=1140&tab=artists
Derrick Murdock
Derrick "Dock" Murdock is quite possibly the world's most listened-to
bassist. As a five-year member of the house band for The Tonight Show
with Jay Leno, his playing has been heard five nights a week by
millions of television viewers around the globe. His varied musical
career also includes stints with Sheena Easton, B.B. King, Gladys
Knight, Michael Bolton, and others. On his television gigs, Derrick
needs quick access to a wide array of sounds, and Roland's VB-99 has
filled that role nicely for him.
Read more and watch the video:
http://www.rolandus.com/community/insider/article.php?ArticleId=1139&tab=artists
About Roland Corporation
Roland Corporation is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electronic musical instruments, including keyboards and synthesizers, guitar products, electronic percussion, digital recording equipment, amplifiers, audio processors, and multimedia products. With over 38 years of musical instrument development, Roland sets the standard in music technology for the world to follow. For more information, visit http://www.RolandUS.com.
From a press release.
