1972
TR-33/TR-55/TR-77
Rhythm machines
The first Roland-branded products
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1973
SH-1000
Synthesizer
Roland’s first synthesizer
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1974
EP-30
Electronic piano
The world’s first electronic piano with touch-sensitive keyboard
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RE-201
Echo chamber
Pioneer of spatial effects, having been familiar among professionals as "Space Echo" for a long time.
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1975
JC-series
These guitar amps were equipped with stereo chorus effects, and are still used by guitarists around the world
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1976
SYSTEM-700
Modular synthesizer system
Japan’s first large-scale modular synthesizer system; it was purchased by organizations such as NHK and BBC
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CE-1
Chorus ensemble
The first BOSS-branded effect processor
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1977
GR-500
Guitar synthesizer
The world’s first guitar synthesizer
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MC-8
Micro composer
The first microprocessor-based micro composer, and a history-making component of the sequenced-music genre
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OD-1/SP-1/PH-1
Compact effects
Three models were released as the first in a series of BOSS compact effects
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1978
CR-68/CR-78
Rhythm machine
The world’s first microprocessor-based rhythm machines
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1980
TR-808
Rhythm machine
This programmable rhythm machine allowed musicians to program an entire song, and achieved legendary status around the world
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1981
JUPITER-8
Synthesizer
A polyphonic-synthesizer masterpiece
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1983
MSQ-700
Sequencer
The world’s first MIDI sequencer
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JX-3P
Synthesizer
Roland’s first synthesizer with MIDI support (Along with the JUPITER-6)
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1984
MPU-401
MIDI processing unit
An interface for connecting a PC to a MIDI device; a history-making component of desktop music
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1985
α-DRUM
Digital drums
First electronic drum set
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1986
RD-1000
Digital piano
The world’s first digital piano based on digital synthesis; it paved the way for Roland’s history-making digital-piano family.
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1987
D-50
Full digital linear synthesizer
Roland’s first full-digital synthesizer; it became a worldwide sensation for its ease of use and stunning sound.
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1988
Musi-Kun
Desktop music system
Roland’s proposal was to “enjoy music on the PC” as a new type of hobby; it created a new market coined “desktop music”(DTM)
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E-20
Arranger keyboard
This synthesizer with automatic accompaniment let users enjoy various music styles from around the world
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1990
RSS
Roland Sound Space
This groundbreaking system created a 3D sound space on a regular stereo device; frequently used in music and video production
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HP-3700
Digital piano
A trendsetting model of the HP series, equipped with advanced SA sound generator and newly-styled furniture-like cabinet
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1991
JV-80
Synthesizer
Synthesizer with expandable sound generator
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SC-55
Sound Canvas
The first unit to use the GS* format, this product became a huge hit for its high-quality tones and compact design.
*GS  A specification shared among Roland products that standardizes sounds and controls via MIDI
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1994
Video-Kun
Desktop video
Roland’s first video-related product allowed users to perform sophisticated video editing on their PCs
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Music ATELIER AT-70/50
Roland Organ Music ATELIER
Roland’s first series of home organs
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1995
VG-8
V-Guitar system
The world’s first modeling guitar that let guitarists create a wide variety of tones on a single guitar
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1996
VS-880
Digital studio workstation
A revolutionary product that provided pro-quality recording and CD production; this became a global sensation from the moment it was released
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MC-303
Groove box
This was Roland’s first entry into the club and DJ scene; it became a new hit in the world of dance music
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1997
V-Drums
Digital drums
Equipped with mesh heads and COSM technology, these drums were internationally praised for their natural feel, tone, expression, and ease of use
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1998
UA-100
USB audio interface
The world's first USB audio interface which allows for recording and playing back high-fidelity digital sound with PCs.The USB interface has taken root as a separate genre.
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1999
SC-8850
Sound Canvas
The world's first USB-enabled MIDI sound source. Familiar as the standard for the DTM sound source.
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2000
VP-9000
VariPhrase processor
The first unit equipped with “VariPhrase,” a groundbreaking technology for independently controlling the three elements of sound in real time
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2001
DV-7
Digital video workstation
Designed specially for video editing, the system let users achieve high-quality video production
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2002
V-Bass
V-Bass system
The world’s first modeling bass that let bassists create a wide variety of tones on a single bass
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2003
V-Synth
Synthesizer
Equipped with an advanced VariPhrase and COSM engine, this synthesizer was capable of creating completely new sounds
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2004
Fantom-X
Synthesizer
World’s first workstation synthesizer with color LCD
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V-Accordion
Digital accordion
World’s first electronic accordion equipped with a modeling sound generator
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2005
CG-8
Visual synthesizer
This unit allowed users to create a variety of videos and visual effects in an instant and present them in real-time
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2006
R-09
Portable recorder
This product created a new market for linear PCM recorders and became a worldwide hit
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2007
V-Mixing System
Digital mixing system
With full digital processing based on Roland’s proprietary REAC* technology, this system provided both “comfort” and “high-quality” digital audio transfer for mixing at concerts and other events
*REAC Roland Ethernet Audio Communication
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2008
C-30
Digital harpsichord
This digital harpsichord encased in a beautiful cabinet delivers authentic tone infused with sophisticated control and expression
— a brilliant rebirth of the harpsichord in the modern age
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2009
SONAR V-Studio 700
Music-production system
This music-production system combines Cakewalk’s software-development capabilities and Roland’s hardware technologies
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V-Piano
Digital piano
Equipped with a new sound generator that digitally reproduces the sound-generating elements of a piano, this revolutionary digital piano expands the possibilities of piano sound and performance
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C-330
Classic Organ
An electronic organ that is compact yet allows you to enjoy the solemn echoes and performances of a full-fledged pipe organ at home.
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2010
HP307
Digital Piano
Equipped with the SuperNATURAL piano sound source to realize rich and natural tone change and archieve sound and expression power.
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2011
V-Piano Grand
Digital Piano
The flagship model of the Roland Piano Digital products, reproducing richer and deeper sound with the sound system and cabinet newly designed to make use of the high expression power of the V-Piano sound source.
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JUPITER-80
Synthesizer
The flagship model of Roland synthesizers that delivers unprecedented natural and rich performance expressions in live performances with its exclusively developed SuperNATURAL tones.
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Video Canvas DV-7G
Video editor
This tool let users achieve hi-vision video production easily.
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2012
G-5
VG Stratocaster®
Fender Stratocaster infused with Roland's modeling technology produces not only sound like itself, but also other types of electric guitar, an acoustic guitar, a 12-string guitar and alternate tunings.
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