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Roland Corporation, established in 1972 by Ikutaro Kakehashi, is a Japanese multinational manufacturer renowned for its electronic musical instruments, including synthesizers, digital pianos, electronic drums, and guitar amplifiers. The company has significantly influenced the music industry with iconic products like the TR-808 drum machine and the Juno-106 synthesizer, and played a pivotal role in developing the MIDI standard, facilitating interoperability among electronic instruments.
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Pioneering the development of the TR-808 drum machine and the Juno-106 synthesizer, and playing a pivotal role in developing the MIDI standard.