Roland offers video reviews of VB-99 bass synth by name players

(Dave Molter | Posted 2010-10-25)

Roland offers video reviews of VB-99 bass synth by name players

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.

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