For Immediate Release

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

ROLAND CONTEMPORARY KEYBOARDS INTRODUCES NEW HPi-7 DIGITAL PIANO

Los Angeles, CA, July 23, 2004—Roland Contemporary Keyboards is proud to announce the addition of the HPi-7 new digital piano to the acclaimed HPi-Series. The new HPi-7 combines unsurpassed acoustic piano touch and sound with Roland's world-leading digital features for music education. With built-in accompaniment options, colorful screens, personal tutors and DigiScore notation displayed right on the music rest, playing the piano has never been so much fun.

The new HPi-7 uses Roland's latest technology to give players the ultimate in piano sound coupled with entertaining and informative educational tools. Powered by a new engine the HPi-7 offers a new Visual Lesson feature that acts as a personal interactive music tutor. Three new Visual Lesson courses include independent exercises, 10 songs with variable levels, and Practice, Check and Review Screens. The Visual Lesson feature also works with all internal songs, as well as Standard MIDI files for limitless musical options. The new HPi-7 also offers a refined cabinet design, piano key lid and expanded Demo Function to assist dealers explain the Roland HPi advantage.

A new Edit function allows busy teachers to automatically add optional finger numbering directly into the notation, change the length of a song, or edit any note in the music files with a touch of a button. Each individual music file notation can be saved as a bitmap file, which teachers can then print out using their PC making the HP107 the most popular teaching piano on the market. The HPi-7 also comes equipped with a USB port for easy expandability.

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.