Roland

Roland Corporation is a Japanese multinational manufacturer of electronic musical instruments, electronic equipment, and software, founded on April 18, 1972 by Ikutaro Kakehashi in Osaka, Japan. The company produces a wide range of products including synthesizers, drum machines, guitar effects units, amplifiers, and digital recording equipment, and also owns the BOSS brand well known for its guitar effects pedals. Roland has been headquartered in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture since 2005 and is credited with playing a key role in the development of MIDI.