Roland DG Corporation, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters worldwide, is excited to announce its collaboration with Roland Corporation at the “808 DAY at Roland Store Tokyo” event scheduled from August 08 – 31 as a celebration of Roland’s famous TR-808, the world’s first programmable percussion machine. At the event, an actual TR-808, which is rarely seen, will be on display, and customers who purchase an SP-404MKII—a powerful and popular electronic audio sampler—will receive a limited-edition custom printed faceplate featuring a TR-808-inspired design. Roland DG collaborated in the production of the faceplates using their VersaOBJECT MO-240 direct-to-object printer.
Roland is a global brand that offers a wide range of innovative digital equipment from electronic musical instruments, including digital pianos, electronic drums, and synthesizers, to professional audio/video equipment such as digital mixers. Its high-quality and creative solutions are widely used by customers around the world, from renowned musicians and creators to amateur users. The TR-808, capable of easily creating a rhythm track for a single song, is one of the company’s most popular products. The unique sound produced by the TR-808 has had a profound impact on the creation of hip-hop, dance, and contemporary pop music, and now, more than 40 years after its introduction, the TR-808 remains a cultural icon.
