For Immediate Release

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

Roland Names Peters Manager of Marketing Communications

Los Angeles, Calif, April 8, 2005 — Roland Corporation US is proud to announce that Ben Peters has been promoted to Manager of Marketing Communications. Peters, who formerly served as Communications Manager for the company, will now take the helm as manager for the entire Roland US marketing team.

Formerly responsible for the re-design and enhancement of Roland websites, and rapid development and implementation of increased on-line promotions and other communications vehicles, Peters has worked with the company for over 3 years and offers over 10 years of experience in fields of marketing and interactive communications.

Roland President Dennis Houlihan relates, "As Communications Manager Peters has been responsible for the development of pivotal marketing and online programs that have helped to make Roland the market leader we are today. He has proven that he has the commitment, the experience and the talent to take us to the next level."

Prior to joining Roland in 2002, Peters served as senior account executive for Apollo Interactive — America's leading interactive agency — and Managed the Customer Service Division of HBO in Chicago.

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.