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Roland Corporation
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Roland Corporation is a Japanese multinational manufacturer of electronic musical instruments, electronic equipment and software. It was founded by Ikutaro Kakehashi in Osaka in 1972. In 2005, its hea
SH-1000 (1973)
SH-1000 (1973)
RE-201 Space Echo (1976)
RE-201 Space Echo (1976)
JC-120 Jazz Chorus (1975)
JC-120 Jazz Chorus (1975)
MC-8 MicroComposer (1977)
MC-8 MicroComposer (1977)
MIDI
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Musical Instrument Digital Interface is an American-Japanese technical standard that describes a communication protocol, digital interface, and electrical connectors that connect a wide variety of ele
Using MIDI, a single controller (often a musical keyboard, as pictured here) can play multiple electronic instruments, which increases the portability and flexibility of stage setups. This system fits into a single rack case, but before MIDI, it would have required four separate full-size keyboard instruments, plus outboard mixing and effects units.
Using MIDI, a single controller (often a musical keyboard, as pictured here) can play multiple electronic instruments, which increases the portability
Dave Smith (right), one of the creators of MIDI
Dave Smith (right), one of the creators of MIDI
5-pin DIN MIDI cable plugged in a socket
5-pin DIN MIDI cable plugged in a socket
Smaller MIDI controllers are popular due to their portability. This two-octave unit provides a variety of controls for manipulating various sound desi
Smaller MIDI controllers are popular due to their portability. This two-octave unit provides a variety of controls for manipulating various sound design parameters of computer-based or standalone hardware instruments, effects, mixers and recording devices.