For Immediate Release

Rebecca Eaddy
Marketing Communications Manager
Roland Corporation U.S.
(323) 890-3718
Rebecca.Eaddy@RolandUS.com

Roland Releases MV-8000 Drum Kit Downloads

Los Angeles, CA, October 31, 2005—Roland Corp. U.S. is proud to announce the release of FREE MV-8000 drum kit downloads, available now at www.RolandUS.com. Now, for a limited time, Roland Corporation U.S. is offering MV-8000 owners a complete TR-808 drum kit for FREE! Every famous 808 sound, complete with knob twists and nuances, has been masterfully captured in uncompressed, full-resolution audio.

In beatbox history, no machine has been more loved than Roland’s TR-808. The absolute first product of it’s kind to offer pattern-based step-sequencing, the Roland TR-808 helped to shape the quirky and instantly recognizable sounds of the 1980s. Propelled by its booming bass drum of doom, the 808 became a staple of hip-hop, R&B, and pop, appearing on more records than any other drum machine. Expensive and hard to find, the TR-808 is a rare treasure on today’s vintage-instrument market.

Roland Product Manager Vince LaDuca relates, "We’re truly excited to be able to offer to our MV-8000 users vintage Roland sounds. We know how popular these sounds are, so we decided to bring out the original machine from the Roland archives, sample it using a premium signal path, and share it with our users. It’s just one more way for us to show our committment to our loyal customer base."

For more information visit www.RolandUS.com.

Roland is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of electronic musical instruments, professional audio equipment, multimedia products, and music accessories. For more information, contact 323-890-3718.

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