With 50 Years or Roland History celebrates the anniversary of the famous manufacturer of electronic musical instruments, studio technology and software. Since its founding in 1972, the company has become a market leader whose influence plays a strong castor in the music industry. With innovative ideas in proven quality, Roland products helped in the emergence of trends and the professional production of music of any genre. No matter, or rhythm instruments, guitar or classical piano - Roland helps every tone to greatness.
The book tells the story of the company and its path to success. The extraordinary and groundbreaking developments and the creative impulses behind them are presented here with loving attention to detail. The edition is composed of:
More than 60 articles covering more than 50 years of engineering history.
More than 90 interviews and stories with artists and engineers
Hundreds of instruments with detailed background information
A foreword by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
400 colorful pages made of high quality eco-certified paper