Roland:

Roland's past has had a big impact on the music industry. In 1972, Roland was founded by Ikutaro Kakehashi in Osaka, Japan. He was a visionary with a passion for electronic music and technology. Roland then introduced some revolutionary products such as the TR-77 Drum Machine, the SH-1000 Synthesiser and the RE-201 Space Echo, which are still appreciated by musicians and producers today.

The 1980s were a golden era for Roland, with the release of legendary synthesisers such as the Jupiter-8, Juno-106 and the D-50. These instruments quickly became popular choices for famous artists and bands, including Michael Jackson, Prince and Madonna. Around the same time, Roland also developed the influential TR-808 and TR-909 drum machines, which played a crucial role in the development of genres such as hip-hop, techno and house.

In recent years, Roland has launched the Roland Cloud software platform, which gives users access to virtual instruments, samples and other music production tools. In addition, the company has continued to expand its product lines with newer synthesisers, drum machines and other equipment.