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Kakehashi founded Ace Tone in 1960 to produce electronic organs and early drum machines. He founded Roland in 1972 and was involved in the development of various influential electronic instruments, such as the TR-808 and TR-909 drum machines and the TB-303 and Juno-60 synthesizers, in addition to Boss guitar amplifiers and effects pedals.
Apr 2, 2017 · Because of its effortlessness, the Autochord was instrumental in the production and domestication of electric organs — a neglected but pivotal chapter in electronic music history. Kakehashi never...
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Apr 22, 2017 · He was surrounded by synthesisers and drum machines, pushing buttons, setting levels and cueing rhythms. He pushed ‘play’ to a song that was made entirely using a drum machine.
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Apr 5, 2017 · Kakehashi’s earliest drum machines were rhythm boxes that played preset rhythm patterns at varying tempos, first with his Ace Tone brand, and then with Roland. He broke the mold in 1978 with the CR–78, allowing users to program those patterns themselves.
Mar 14, 2017 · Ikutaro Kakehashi is a dreamer, who has been making products for musicians for 57 years. He founded Roland Corporation in 1972. The number of products and technological innovations from Roland during his watch is absolutely mind boggling. He has touched just about every category of music product, from keyboards, to guitar synthesizers, to drums ...
In 1955 he started experimenting with monophonic electronic musical instruments and founded Ace Electronic Industries. Kakehashi originally attempted to build his own Theremin because he was fascinated by Dr. Bob Moog’s work. But he found the Theremin was difficult to play and decided it probably was not going to be a huge commercial success,
Jun 23, 2017 · From the iconic TR rhythm machines to MIDI technology, the following is a celebration of Roland and Kakehashi’s topmost contributions to the world of music production. From a revolution of rhythm to the popularisation of synths, sequencers and guitars pedals, we take a look at the astounding legacy of Roland founder Ikutaro Kakehashi.
