Roland Corporation
ManufacturerUnclaimedHamamatsu-based inventor of MIDI and maker of synthesizers, digital pianos, electronic drums, guitar processors, and studio electronics sold in 130 countries.
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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.
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- 🇯🇵 Japan 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇳 China 🇦🇺 Australia 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇦 Canada
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Company facts
Where is Roland Corporation based?
Roland Corporation is based in Hamamatsu, Japan.
Is Roland Corporation a manufacturer or a distributor?
Roland Corporation is a manufacturer listed on Hell of a Partner.
What does Roland Corporation supply?
Roland Corporation works across Musical Instruments.
Which markets does Roland Corporation serve?
Roland Corporation serves Japan, United States, Germany, United Kingdom, France, China, Australia, Netherlands, Italy, Canada.
When was Roland Corporation founded?
Roland Corporation was founded in 1972.
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