JAPAN IP CATALYST
Industrial & Brand IPTechnology

Roland Corporation

Popularity
Overview

An electronic musical instrument company founded by Ikutaro Kakehashi in Osaka in 1972. The TR-808 and TR-909 drum machines and TB-303 bass synthesizer fundamentally transformed global music, shaping hip-hop, techno, and electronic genres. The Boss brand of guitar effects pedals is also beloved by guitarists worldwide, making Roland one of music technology's most influential companies.

Last catalogued:Editor: JAPAN IP CATALYSTEditorial policyReferences: See web links below

Note: This content was generated as an idea by our editorial AI from public sources.

Metadata
Subcategory:Technology
Location:Hamamatsu, Shizuoka
Time Period:1972-present
Influence:Global
Tags
electronic instrumentssynthesizerdrum machineBoss

Influence Map

← Influenced by

Roland Corporation

Contemporary IPs

1952Astro BoyContent IP
1952Shabu-shabuCultural IP
1952Tombow Washi TapeIndustrial & Brand IP
1952IkiruContent IP
1952Astro Boy (manga)Content IP
1953Shiki Theatre CompanyContent IP
1953SubaruIndustrial & Brand IP
1972Roland CorporationIndustrial & Brand IP

Recent News

Loading...

📱 Share on Social

Discovered: Roland Corporation!

An electronic musical instrument company founded by Ikutaro Kakehashi in Osaka i…

#electronicinstruments #synthesizer #drummachine #Boss
#JAPANIPCATALYST #JapanCulture

Similar IPs