Roland Corporation
Hamamatsu-based inventor of MIDI and maker of synthesizers, digital pianos, electronic drums, guitar processors, and studio electronics sold in 130 countries.
Roland Corporation is a Japanese electronics manufacturer of musical instruments and audio equipment, headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan. Founded in 1972 by Ikutaro Kakehashi, Roland was a co-creator of the MIDI protocol (1983) and has since defined entire product categories in electronic music: the TR-808 and TR-909 drum machines (foundational to modern dance music production), the Jupiter and Juno synthesizer series, the D-50 digital synthesizer, V-Drums electronic drum kits, digital and stage pianos (RD, FP, GP series), guitar multi-effects processors (GT, GX series), the BOSS brand of guitar pedals and accessories, and digital recording interfaces. Roland products are manufactured in Japan, with partner production in China for selected consumer-tier products. The company distributes in over 130 countries through a network of national distributors and authorised dealers, serving professional musicians, home studio producers, performing artists, touring engineers, and music educators. Roland's wholesale program covers full-catalogue distribution agreements and focused category partnerships for B2B buyers.
- Type
- brand seeking distribution
- Location
- Hamamatsu, Japan
- Founded
- 1972
- Website
- roland.com
- Categories
- Musical Instruments
- Markets
- Japan, United States, Germany, United Kingdom, France, China, Australia, Netherlands, Italy, Canada
Verified facts
- sanctions-clear (green), checked 2026-08-12 OpenSanctions
- debarment-clear (green), checked 2026-08-12 OpenSanctions
- domain-registered (green), checked 2026-08-12 Domain registry record
Claimed certifications
- ISO 9001, Quality Management IAF CertSearch
Import rules for these goods
- Consumer goods sold in the EU fall under the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR, applies since 13 Dec 2024): a responsible person in the EU is mandatory. EUR-Lex: Regulation (EU) 2023/988 (GPSR)