History

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Mr. Ikutaro Kakehashi, Founder of Roland

Roland Corporation is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electronic musical instruments, including keyboards and synthesizers, guitar products, electronic percussion, digital recording equipment, amplifiers, and audio processing devices. With over 40 years of innovation that continues to shape the sound of modern music, Roland sets the standards in music technology for the world to follow.

Check out the equipment used by your favorite musicians—chances are, they’re using Roland gear to create their music.

Digital Pianos

From classic-styled instruments that provide the authentic look and feel of traditional pianos to mobile instruments designed for professional use on stage, Roland’s award-winning digital pianos deliver top-level touch and tone plus unmatched education and technology features.

Keyboards & Synthesizers

Roland offers a full range of keyboards and synthesizers that lead the industry in sound quality, performance features, and ease of use. With models to suit the needs of players from beginning to professional, Roland keyboards and synths are among the most popular in the world.

Electronic Drums & Percussion

Roland’s revolutionary electronic percussion instruments offer drummers a great-sounding, flexible alternative to traditional acoustic drums. The acclaimed V-Drums family of products rule both studio and stage, while a wide range of other innovative instruments meet the recording, performing, and practicing needs of all types of percussionists.

Recording

From self-contained multitrackers to handheld recorders to a wide range of interfaces for computer music production, Roland’s recording hardware provides the solution for all your audio-capture needs. Cakewalk, a member of the worldwide Roland group, produces industry-leading software for PC-based music creation, including the acclaimed SONAR DAW platform.

Guitar Products

Roland manufactures a comprehensive line of popular guitar products under the Roland and BOSS brand names. Cutting-edge gear choices in this category includes the famous BOSS compact pedal lineup, the innovative V-Guitar range, and the legendary Jazz Chorus, AC-series, and CUBE amplifiers, to name just a few.

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5100 S. Eastern Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938