Roland Synthesizers and the Boss TB303
Founded in 1972 by Ikutaro Kakehashi, Rolands first product was the TR77 Rhythm box followed in 1973 by their (and Japan's) first synth, the SH1000 which offered 10 presets and a limited range of user adjustable parameters. It was ,however, reasonably priced compared to Moogs and ARPs around at the time so it sold well. This was quickly followed by the SH3 - a far more powerful instrument more in keeping with other synths around at the time. In 1976 Roland produced the mighty System 700 modular system and introduced the first Boss effects pedal.
Perhaps their most significant synth was the Jupiter 8, their first truely professional keyboard - a veritable powerhouse which helped define the sound of the electro pop revolution in the 80's. The TB303, part of their Boss range, is still a much sought after piece of kit. Capable of producing punchy, repetitive bass lines and grooves, it formed the back bone of stlyles like House, Acid, Trance and Ambient. If you spot either of these for sale, snap them up quick!!
Roland XP-30![]() | |
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Price: £190.00
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Roland D-5 multi timbral linear synth (needs repair)![]() | |
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Price: £50.00
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Roland RS-5 64 Voice Synthesizer with Manual RS5![]() | |
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Price: £135.00
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ROLAND F-30E Digital Piano AS NEW![]() | |
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Price: £200.00
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ROLAND AX1 AX 1 AX-1 KEYTAR MIDI CONTROLLER RED![]() | |
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Price: £420.00
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Roland U20 Keyboard![]() | |
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Price: £80.00
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Roland RD150 Electric Stage Piano with Stand![]() | |
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Price: £200.01
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Roland D-50 Keyboard![]() | |
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Price: £199.00
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Roland sh101 Monophonic Synthesizer![]() | |
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Price: £199.00
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Roland Fantom X6 Version 2 (latest) Mint Condition![]() | |
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Price: £599.00
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Roland Fantom X7 Workstation![]() | |
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Price: £510.01
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Flight Case, Custom Made For Roland RD 700 SX![]() | |
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Buy It Now: £152.50
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Flight Case, Custom Made For Roland RD 700 GX![]() | |
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Buy It Now: £152.50
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Roland RD-300GX Digital Piano![]() | |
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Price: £500.00
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Roland G1000 Keyboard + Foot Contoller+ Karaoke Box![]() | |
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Price: £200.00
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Roland HP-1 Digital Piano![]() | |
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Price: £400.00
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ROLAND JX8P VINTAGE ANALOGUE KEYBOARD![]() | |
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Price: £295.00 Buy It Now: £395.00 Sale Ends In: 1d 19h 37m | |
Roland FP-2 Digital Stage Piano![]() | |
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Price: £199.00
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Roland FP7 digital piano (NEW)![]() | |
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Buy It Now: £849.00
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Roland JP8000 JP 8000 - V1.04 OS - Manual - Power Cable![]() | |
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Buy It Now: £399.99
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