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Roland
continues
to realise
the
potential
of electronic
instruments,
drawing
on its
reservoir
of cutting-edge
technologies
such
as sound
synthesis,
soundfield
processing,
recording,
graphics,
and
software
development.
The
first
of its
kind
to be
produced
in Japan,
the
SH-1000
was
an instant
hit
with
its
compact
dimensions,
easy
operation
and
affordable
pricing.
Roland's
first
pure
electronic
combo-piano,
the
EP-10,
was
also
released
this
year.
This
guitar
amp
series
with
its
outstanding
chorus
effects
quickly
received
acclaim.
The
long-time
best
seller
JC-120
is still
the
choice
of top
guitarists
around
the
world.
A
complete
electronic
studio
system
that
many
leading
broadcasting
stations
such
as the
BBC
used.
The
world's
first
guitar
synthesizer
turned
the
music
world
around
by associating
the
synthesizer
with
an instrument
other
than
keyboards.
A
groundbreaking
rhythm
machine
that
used
microcomputer
chips
which
allowed
the
user
to program
a song's
rhythm
patterns.
Along
with
the
TB-303,
the
TR-808
still
maintains
considerable
popularity
among
musicians
and
studios.
One
of Roland's
earliest
polyphonic
(capable
of producing
more
than
one
voice
simultaneously)
synthesizers.
This
significant
product
was
a benchmark
for
today's
synthesizer
development.
Designed
for
controlling
automatic
synthesizer
performance,
the
MC-4
had
a strong
impact
on the
world
market
through
its
new
concept
of linking
electronic
instruments
with
computers.
The
first
electronic
piano
to feature
the
acclaimed
Roland
SA synthesis
technology.
A measure
of excellence
even
current
digital
pianos
are
compared
to.
Roland's
first
full-digital
synthesizer
was
a worldwide
sensation
and
hit
for
its
unprecedented
level
of operating
ease
and
stunning
sound.
Offering
everything
needed
to create
music
in conjunction
with
a personal
computer,
this
system
and
its
related
software
were
instrumental
in gaining
Roland
a solid
position
in the
DTM
market.
*
available
only
in Japan
Notable
for
its
excellent
sound
quality
and
refined
design,
this
product
set
a new
trend
for
digital
pianos.
Revolutionary
sound
processor
that
creates
a three-dimensional
sound
environment
using
conventional
two-channel
playback.
Today,
it is
an indispensable
piece
of equipment
in all
audio
industry
sectors.
Combining
stunning
digital
sound
and
sophisticated
digital
technology
with
a natural
feel
and
warmth
reminiscent
of analog
instruments,
the
JD-800
was
an instant
sensation.
The
very
first
GS format
sound
module
that
became
a big
hit
due
to its
superb
sound
quality,
compact
design
and
high
cost
effectiveness.
An
advanced
product
that
made
it easy
to perform
professional
video
editing
at home
using
a personal
computer.
*
available
only
in Japan
Combining
Roland's
original
COSM
concept
and
the
latest
DSP
sound
modeling
technology
created
a product
that
significantly
extended
the
guitar's
expressiveness.
This
fully
digital
hard
disk
recorder
delivering
all
the
power
of a
professional
digital
studio
took
the
entire
industry
by storm.
A
sequencer
with
a built-in
sound
source
that
was
enthusiastically
received
by DJs
and
clubs.
V-Drums
made
possible
an entirely
new
standard
of drum
performance
through
its
extraordinary
virtual
simulation
of drums
sounds
both
acoustic
and
electronic.
Its
special
synthetic
membrane
pads
offer
unrivalled
natural
expressiveness
and
feel.
A
landmark
product
incorporating
the
most
advanced
Roland
technology,
the
VS-1680
offers
cutting-edge
professional
performance
and
exceptionally
smooth,
intuitive
operation
without
compromise.
A
product
realised
by making
good
use
of the
company's
advanced
digital
processing
technology,
the
V-Mixer
incorporates
a discrete
system
concept
(processors
and
consoles
separated)
that
is the
world's
first.
The
V-Mixer
is a
genuine
breakthrough
that
offers
innovative
possibilities
in the
mixing
environment
for
PA and
recording
engineers.
The
world's
first
MIDI
sound
module
that
supports
USB.
The
SC-8850
Sound
Canvas
is a
top-of-the-line
sound
module
featuring
an immense
assortment
of high-quality
sound
data.
Newly
developed
VariPhrase
technology
offers
independent
realtime
control
for
pitch,
time
and
formant
during
sample
playback.
The
VP-9000
is the
first
product
to use
this
revolutionary
audio
processing
technology.
--
2001
--
A
stand-alone
system
for
creating
professional-quality
videos
with
remarkable
ease.
It provides
an efficient
working
environment
with
a complete
set
of professional
video
editing
tools.
-- 2002--
This
piano
features
a large
LCD
screen
on the
music
rest
that
can
display
the
musical
score;
it is
also
packed
with
lesson
functions
to support
piano
practice.
--
2003--
A
new
generation
in synthesizers,
featuring
evolved
VariPhrase
technology
and
COSM
processor
for
a completely
new
kind
of sound
production,
as well
as V-LINK
for
the
control
images.
--
2004--
 V-Accordion
A
next-generation
digital
accordion
that
delivers
the
rich
sound
and
musicality
of an
accordion,
with
the
power
of expression
only
available
in a
digital
instrument.
With
128-voice
maximum
polyphony,
the
highest
level
in a
synthesizer,
the
Fantom-Xa
is powered
by a
new
sound
generator
chip,
and
offers
Giga-class
wave
memory..
--
2005--
The
visual
synthesizer
can
instantly
create
various
images
and
direct
them
in real
time.
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