Founded in Japan in 1972 by Ikutar Kakehashi, Roland is one of the world's leading manufacturers of keyboards, digital pianos, synthesizers, electronic drum kits, guitar amplifiers and guitar accessories. The brand introduced the world's first digital accordion equipped with a sound modeling generator. The VS-880 Digital Studio Workstation broke through on the club and DJ scene in 1996 and became a hit. It completes the varied assortment with modern electronic organs and combo organs.