For Immediate Release

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

Roland Users Group Magazine

Best in Show

Los Angeles, Calif., July 22, 2005—Roland is proud to announce that Roland Users' Group magazine has earned an APEX 2005 Award for Publication Excellence. Volume 22, Number 2 of the popular Roland publication was recently honored in the "Magazines & Journals" category.

The power-packed issued featured a superstar, artist roundtables that focused on the company's electronic percussion products, and the latest crop of cutting-edge tools for the stage and studio.

The the 17th annual APEX awards was hosted by Communications Concepts, Inc., and are based on excellence in editorial content, graphic design, and the ability to achieve overall communications excellence.

Over 5,000 entries were submitted for the 2005 competition.

For more information about Roland Users Group visit www.RolandUS.com/rug/

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 Roland Corporation U.S., 5100 S. Eastern Ave., P.O. Box 910921, Los Angeles, CA 90091-0921, (323) 890-3700 (x3718 for media use only), www.RolandUS.com.