Compact, Stylish Amplifiers with iOS Audio Interfacing Built In

For Immediate Release

Rebecca Genel
Global PR/Media Relations Manager
Roland Corporation
(323) 890-3718
Rebecca.Genel@roland.com

Los Angeles, CA, January 21, 2013 — Roland is pleased to introduce the CUBE Lite Guitar Amplifier and CUBE Lite MONITOR, two new compact amplifiers with built-in audio interfaces for Apple’s iOS devices. With stylish looks and impressive 2.1-channel sound, the CUBE Lite amps allow musicians to enjoy playing and recording music comfortably at home with their iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch via i-CUBE-LINK.

Roland’s newly developed i-CUBE-LINK audio interface provides simple, convenient communication with iOS devices through a single cable included with the CUBE Lite. Plugging into the i-CUBE-LINK jack allows users to play iOS music through the amplifier, and also record the amp sound directly into any iOS audio app, including Roland’s free CUBE JAM.

Featuring a powerful 2.1-channel audio system, the CUBE Lite amplifiers are great for both playing instruments and listening to music. The stereo speakers and integrated subwoofer deliver amazingly rich and full sound in a compact footprint. For silent practice, users can plug in headphones to mute the onboard speakers.

The CUBE Lite Guitar Amplifier is equipped with three killer COSM tones—JC CLEAN, CRUNCH, and EXTREME—giving guitarists a wide range of sounds for playing any style of music. Reverb and chorus effects are onboard as well, with true stereo performance for a wide, expansive sound.

With mic and instrument inputs, the CUBE Lite MONITOR is ideal for singers and musicians who play electronic instruments such as piano, synthesizer, etc. Easy-to-use reverb and echo effects provide a satisfying ambience for singing and playing.

The companion CUBE JAM app turns an iOS device into a fun command center for jamming, recording, and learning. Users can play along with commercial songs and create minus-one tracks through the CUBE Lite, and play the recorded audio back into CUBE JAM through the i-CUBE LINK connection. After recording, users can adjust the volume of their performance and backing music independently in the app, then export a mix to a 16-bit, 44.1 kHz WAV file for sharing. CUBE JAM also includes powerful tools for music practice, including independent speed and pitch adjustment of audio playback, Center Cancel, and more.

The CUBE Lite series offers a stylish appearance that blends in nicely with home furnishings. The CUBE Lite MONITOR comes in a handsome white finish, while the CUBE Lite Guitar Amplifier is available in three different attractive finishes: white, red, or black.

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About Roland Corporation
Roland Corporation is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electronic musical instruments, including keyboards and synthesizers, guitar products, electronic percussion, digital recording equipment, amplifiers, audio processors, and multimedia products. With more than 40 years of musical instrument development, Roland sets the standard in music technology for the world to follow. For more information, visit http://www.RolandUS.com.

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