For Immediate Release

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

ROLAND CONTEMORARY KEYBOARDS BEEFS UP HP-SERIES WITH THREE NEW DIGITAL PIANOS

Los Angeles, CA, July 23, 2004—Roland is proud to announce the introduction of three new digital pianos to the popular HP-Series. With outstanding sounds, extensive feature sets and handsome exteriors Roland once again demonstrates its commitment to the home piano market.

The new flagship HP-107 digital piano uses Roland's latest technology to give players the ultimate piano sound. With a progressive hammer-action keyboard, enhanced stereo-sampled piano sounds, and improved resonance, the HP-107 offers home keyboardists outstanding piano sound at an affordable price.

Moving down the line the new HP-103 offers Roland's finest piano sounds and top-of-the-line features- including the popular 88-note progressive hammer action keyboard, and 20 high quality instrument sounds in an attractive, upright cabinet available in mahogany, oak and maple finishes. Best of all players can experience the HP-103s sounds the way they were meant to be heard, thanks to a newly designed speaker system with powerful and rich input. Both of these new pianos are now equipped with a new "demo function" that enables dealers to demonstrate unique features in a simple manner.

The affordable and long-awaited HP-101 digital piano boasts features normally reserved for more expensive models such as stereo-sampled piano sounds, the progressive hammer action keyboard and an elegant and sturdy cabinet. With top-notch piano sounds, slide key lid with ultra-smooth movement, a headphone hook and simple control panel, the HP-101 is an excellent solution for any home piano player.

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.