Congratulations Roland! 40 Years today!

FGTH · Post by **FGTH** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 3:00 am

On Apr. 18, 1972, Ikutaro Kakehashi established Roland Corporation in Osaka, Japan with just a handful of dedicated employees. Congratulations to Mr. Kakehashi and all Roland employees all over the world.

Thank you for so many great instruments over these 40 years. And I wish you many more years!!!

Congratulations Roland!

michelkeijzers · Post by **michelkeijzers** » Fri Apr 20, 2012 8:25 am

Congratulations ... competition is never bad (at least for customers).

Have to admit I never had a Roland, tried it a few times when in the market to buy a new synth but always ended up with a Korg.

Chriskk · Post by **Chriskk** » Sun May 20, 2012 4:52 am

Well, Roland has produced more groundbreaking electronic instruments than any other manufacturers. Too bad they are focused on V-Drums and guitar/bass stuff (Boss). Can't fault them, though, because the synth market is like 1/100th of the guitar market.

Post by **Sharp** » Sun May 20, 2012 12:22 pm

Happy birthday Roland.
Darn tough times ahead for them though.

Regards
Sharp.

Jan1 · Post by **Jan1** » Sun May 20, 2012 1:46 pm

Well, tough times ahead for everyone so it seems.
I doubt that I am the only one who has an ominous feeling about the Euro adventure and the consequences...