For Immediate Release

ROLAND INTRODUCES CUBE-80X GUITAR AMPLIFIER

New CUBE-Series Amp Offers More Power, Advanced Features

Los Angeles, CA, January 15, 2009 — Roland is proud to introduce the most powerful guitar amplifier in the CUBE-Series lineup, the new CUBE-80X Guitar Amplifier. Expanding on the top-selling CUBE-60, the CUBE-80X delivers a massive 80 watts of power through a 12" speaker, and features a switchable clean and lead channel design derived from its predecessor.

Not only does the CUBE-80X add more power, it brings exciting new features to the world of portable guitar amps, including a new Looper function and Solo function with memory ability. The instantly recallable SOLO function stores the settings of every LEAD channel control, allowing easy use as a third channel, boost and more and can be toggled via footswitch. Ten onboard COSM® amp models include the new “DLX COMBO.” Also onboard are six classic Roland effects with independently controllable delay and reverb, including a model of the classic spring reverb for a natural sound.

The CUBE-80X also offers a new convenient tuner function and multiple inputs and outputs, including an auxiliary input for playing along with external MP3 or CD players. With an incredible amount of useful features in one powerful compact amplifier, the CUBE-80X sets a new standard for portable guitar amplification.

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About Roland Corporation
Roland Corporation is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electronic musical instruments, including keyboards and synthesizers, guitar products, electronic percussion, digital recording equipment, amplifiers, audio processors, and multimedia products. With over 35 years of musical instrument development, Roland sets the standard in music technology for the world to follow. For more information, visit http://www.RolandUS.com.