Retail: Elements in the Evolution of Strait Music
Clint Strait, vice president and third generation owner of Strait Music, explains how Baldwin Pianos, The Beatles, and best buddies were elemental in the evolution of his grandfathers’…
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Roland news timeline
504 published MMR stories reference this company or its work.
Roli Acquires FXpansion
Roli, maker of Seaboard Rise, announced the purchased of fellow London-based plugin company FXpansion on September 1.
Keyboard benders make acquisition
Bendy keyboard manufacturer ROLI has acquired music software specialist FXpansion.
Roland redefines product launches with online event
Roland has found a new way of launching products, with a unique 24-hour online music festival it is calling ‘The Future. Redefined.’
Music China looming large
Music China, returns again on 26th-29th, October at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.
3,000 up for NAMM history program
The NAMM Oral History program celebrated a milestone this week - the release of the program’s 3,000th interview.
Roland sues InMusic over drum technology
Roland is suing InMusic and its Alesis electronic drum brand for alleged copyright infringement.
NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight+Sound NAMM Russia Announce Music-Filled Forums, Professional Development, and Business Events
NAMM Musikmesse Russia, an international fair for musical instruments, sheet music, music production and music business connections, and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia, an international fair of technologies…
Roland Electronic Percussion Patents Allegedly Infringed by Alesis
Roland Corporation Japan has alleged patent infringement by inMusic Brands, Inc. (d.b.a. Alesis) of eight U.S. patents relating to its electronic musical instruments.
Hot Times In ‘Music City’
“Industry conditions continue to change rapidly, and this year’s Summer NAMM Show provided a unique platform for our members to better understand the impact of these changes.,” observes…
Sweetwater Hires Bailey to run GearFest and Academy of Music
Sweetwater has hired longtime Roland representative Bob Bailey, who will have two roles. He will fill the newly created position of executive director of GearFest, and he will…
Roland buys stake in audio specialist
Roland has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in V-MODA, manufacturer of high-fidelity headphones and audio devices.
Roland Acquires V-MODA
Roland has announced the acquisition of majority stake in V-MODA, the maker of high-fidelity headphones and audio devices.
Roland Hybrid Experience Summer 2016
Roland announced The Roland Hybrid Experience Summer 2016 – an in-store experience that allows drummers to learn about, explore, and experience hybrid drumming firsthand.
Roland Corporation U.S. Proudly Supports Light Up the Blues Concert
Autographed musical instruments were donated by Roland for silent auction in support of Autism Speaks event Light Up the Blues concert.
Roland Joins with Lang Lang International Music Foundation and the Philadelphia Orchestra for “101 Pianists” Event
K-12 students performed on Roland digital pianos in one-of-a-kind program.
Report outlines shape of synth market
Technavio has announced the top five leading vendors in its recent Global Music Synthesizers market 2016-2020 report.
4 Ways to be Working on Your Business and Not in It
We are entering the summer season, nearing the mid-point of the year and turning the corner into fall. What better time to rejuvenate and refresh the way we…
Retail: The Mall of Fame
The growing number of music museums all have a retail component. Is there a connection?
Roland: All Access(ories)
2016 has seen the Roland Corporation dive into the accessories market with new lines being fielded by both the Roland and BOSS brands. MMR recently spoke with the…
In Memoriam: Remo D. Belli, 1927-2016
The passing of Remo Belli, founder and CEO of Remo, Inc., on April 25th of this year was met with reactions befitting his stature and character. Tributes and…
Roland U.S. Proudly Supports Children’s Music Foundation
Roland U.S. was the co-sponsor for the recent BRIDGES benefit gala and concert in Seattle, in support of the Children’s Music Foundation (CMF).
Musikmesse 2017: Organizers Announce Dates
Musikmesse 2017 will be held April 5 – 8, 2017. In sequencing the days from Wednesday to Saturday the organisers are taking account of experiences gathered from the…
Roland Seeks Product Strategy Manager
Summary DescriptionA Product Strategy Manager is responsible for sales results of a product group, particularly for BOSS and Roland guitar product groups.
NAMM Announces Music Industry Day June 25 in Nashville
NAMM invites musicians, songwriters, sound and recording professionals, music educators and students to experience Summer NAMM during Music Industry Day.
Yet more VC investment in ROLI
ROLI, the East London-based music technology company, has raised yet more money for its spongy keyboard quirkiness, with another $27 million from venture capitalists.
Further expansion for Music China
The 2016 Music China show will be expanded to 10 halls, occupying 113,000 sqm of the exhibition area at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre in China from …
Music China 2016 Expands to 10 Halls
Preparation for Music China 2016 is in full swing with 90 percent of the exhibition area reserved.
New report on global amp market available
A new report into the global amp market is available from Wiseguy Reports.
Heath becomes new PLASA MD
PLASA, the Professional Lighting and Sound Association, has appointed Roland’s former pro-audio head, Peter Heath to the new role of managing director.