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Founded in 1972 by Ikutaro Kakehashi in Osaka, Japan, Roland Corporation has evolved into a world-leading manufacturer of electronic musical instruments, electronic equipment, and software. Originally established with a vision to create innovative musical tools, Roland relocated its headquarters to Hamamatsu in Shizuoka Prefecture in 2005. The company revolutionized modern music through iconic instruments including the Juno-106 synthesizer, TB-303 bass synthesizer, and legendary TR-808 and TR-909 drum machines that became cornerstones of electronic and hip hop genres. Roland was instrumental in developing MIDI technology in 1983, establishing the industry standard for synchronizing electronic instruments. Under CEO Junichi Miki's leadership since 2013, Roland underwent a management buyout in 2014 supported by Taiyo Pacific Partners, valued at ¥42.6 billion. The company operates factories in Malaysia, Taiwan, Japan, and the United States, employing 2,783 people as of December 2022. Roland's comprehensive product portfolio spans keyboards and synthesizers, guitar products, electronic percussion, digital recording equipment, amplifiers, audio processors, and multimedia products, maintaining its position as an industry leader in electronic musical instrument innovation and MIDI technology development that continues to shape the sound of modern music across electronic, pop, and hip hop genres worldwide.