Roland set milestones in the development and construction of synthesizers with instruments such as the Jupiter-4, SH-06, Jupiter-8, Juno-106, SH-101 or with digital synthesizers such as the legendary Roland D-50. The numerous sound modules of the JV series were standard equipment in every studio and keyboard setup in the 90s.
Roland instruments had the greatest influence on the techno music of the 1990s. Originally designed for completely different purposes, techno and house musicians rediscovered synthesizers and drum machines like TB-303, MC-202 and TR-606/808/909 and triggered a real gold rush with their new sound. Instruments that Roland developed in the early 1980s are today among the absolute cult objects among vintage synthesizers and sell at high prices. With the Boutique series, Roland revived these popular instruments: As miniature synthesizers, the Boutique devices bring back the sounds of Jupiter-8, Juno-106, TR-909 and TB-303 in digital form.
Roland is known for outstanding sounding instruments. Whether synthesizer, digital piano, e-drum or guitar effects - making music with Roland instruments is a pleasure. The know-how from the development of the classics of the Jupiter series flowed into the Jupiter-80. The GAIA SH-01 offers an intuitively graspable user interface with diverse sound possibilities. The Roland V-Combo VR-700 satisfies the need for stage-ready keyboard sounds, and in the piano sector Roland knows how to surprise with innovations like the multimedia piano RK-300. Drummers and percussionists especially appreciate the V-Drum series, and guitarists get a variety of new sounds through the large selection of effect pedals and loopers like the RC-30. Not unmentioned are products like the Roland Jazz-Chorus JC-120 - then as now a sought-after guitar amplifier with an integrated high-quality chorus for clean sounds.