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Roland Announces RG-1 Digital Piano

Roland® Corporation is pleased to announce the RG-1 digital mini-grand piano. This latest addition to their industry-leading line of digital pianos offers high-end piano sound, playability, and performance with the look and feel of a traditional piano.
The RG-1 provides the most expressive and natural playing experience possible with Roland’s acclaimed PHA II “Ivory Feel” keyboard with escapement, which absorbs moisture to replicate the secure, slip-proof feel of ivory keys. The escapement architecture flawlessly reproduces the characteristic “click feel” of a grand piano for the ultimate in realistic performance and expression…
Roland Presents New GW-8 Workstation

Roland® Corporation is pleased to announce the new GW-8 workstation. The GW-8 carves a unique path in the arranger-workstation market with its high quality sound set, clean and easy user interface, and ultra-affordable price.
No extensive knowledge of synthesis or sequencing is required to use this friendly instrument. It’s the perfect first-time workstation for players who are interested in pop, jazz, and world-music genres, but the GW-8’s sound quality and styles are rich and expressive enough to attract professionals as well…
Roland Adds Value To Its TD-12S V-drumsĀ® Set

Roland® Corporation is pleased to announce the TD-12SV, which adds a second CY-12R/C crash cymbal and accompanying MDY-10U cymbal mount to the highly acclaimed TD-12S V-Stage® Series V-Drums.
The CY-12R/C V-Cymbal Ride/Crash is an expressive 12-inch dual-trigger electronic cymbal that offers the natural rebound, inertia and “swinging” motion of an acoustic cymbal. Also including cymbal choke capabilities, it is perfect for use as a ride, crash or even a splash cymbal on V-Drums systems and other electronic drum sets…
Edirol Debuts UA-25EX

EDIROL is pleased to announce the new EDIROL UA-25EX. Designed by Roland’s DTMP engineering team, the UA-25EX offers premium sound quality, rugged durability, and complete portability for computer-based audio engineers.
Constructed with high-grade aluminum for the chassis, the EDIROL UA-25EX can withstand hard impacts and is shielded against high-frequency interference from other electrical components. A pair of Neutrik XLR/TRS combo jacks with 48V phantom power, Hi-Z port for guitar direct connection, S/PDIF optical I/O ports and MIDI IN/OUT ports round out the wide range of input and output ports in this compact case…
Edirol Launches System Updates For R-09HR & R-09

EDIROL by Roland is pleased to announce that the widely popular EDIROL R-09HR and R-09 portable digital recorders are now fully compatible with 32GB Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) memory cards. This additional memory card compatibility enables users to record many more hours of high-resolution.WAV PCM files, and up to 22 days of MP3 audio files with the EDIROL line of digital recorders.
The flagship R-09HR is the newest of EDIROL’s award-winning digital recorders, providing crystal-clear 24bit/96kHz fidelity that travels light and performs like a heavyweight…
Roland Provides Sneak Peek Of New Rhythm Coach Product

Roland is pleased to debut the new RMP-12 marching percussion instrument at this year's WGI World Championships. This latest addition to the Rhythm Coach line of products offers enhanced playability, expressiveness, and versatility for practice and performance applications.
The RMP-12 is the world's first electronic marching percussion instrument to incorporate Roland's patented multi-layer mesh head technology, allowing drummers to practice longer with less stress and fatigue. The 12-inch pad with rim triggering connects to a newly-designed module with 128 different sounds and effects, including a wide variety of marching, concert, and world percussion instruments…
Roland Introduces New All-purpose Portable Amplifier

Roland proudly announces a new addition to its popular CUBE® Series amplifiers that brings famous CUBE portability and tone to any instrument. The new MOBILE CUBE® features stereo instrument and stereo AUX inputs for microphones, keyboards, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, MP3 players and more — a first in compact amplifiers.
The MOBILE CUBE features 2.5-watt x 2.5-watt stereo power with two high-performance 4” speakers. It offers famous built-in Roland effects, including stereo reverb/chorus, distortion and more, plus a Center Cancel function for vocal practice or karaoke…
Boss Reveals Innovative New Effects Pedal

BOSS introduces a new twin pedal that instantly transforms guitars, keyboards, and vocals into pulsating groove instruments. The SL-20 Slicer features 50 onboard slice patterns with adjustable attack and duration, including an innovative Harmonic Slicer feature that generates percussive melodies.
The SL-20 offers an internal Tap Tempo feature, as well as the ability to sync to an external MIDI clock. It also features a variety of output modes, including the unique 3D panning for spacious sliced effects, and control of sound characteristics such as attack, duration, level, and direct level…
Roland Announces The MT-90U Music Player

Roland is proud to announce the new MT-90U Music Player. Simply feed it a file, and it will play. That is Roland’s MT concept. From Standard MIDI files to MP3 and WAV files, the MT-90U provides instant playback of songs from its built-in speaker. The MT-90U also comes loaded with bonus features for karaoke sing-along sessions and music training.
Not only is the MT-90U compatible with the most common file formats, but it can also change the tempo and pitch of files (both audio and MIDI), making it the perfect recorder for sing-along sessions or for music students who wish to slow down fast or complicated pieces…
Roland Releases The FR-2/FR-2B V-accordions

Roland is proud to announce the FR-2 series V-Accordions. These dynamic instruments offer the advantages of Roland’s Physical Behavior Modeling technology, providing true tone and characteristics of the world’s best accordions, but they are significantly lighter than previous models, making them the perfect solution for students and traveling musicians.
At almost half the weight of the flagship V-Accordion, the FR-2/FR-2b is portable and comfortable, whether you’re a student or a professional musicians, at home or on stage, this instrument is easy on the shoulders and back…











