IRVINE, CA, Aug 6, 2025 – Roland DG Corporation will be collaborating with Roland Corporation (the music company) as part of a special “808 DAY” event that will take place August 8-31, 2025, at the Roland Store Tokyo – the retail store with displays where customers can experience the fun of creating music and Roland brand. As part of the celebration, those who visit the store will get a look at Roland’s TR-808 – the programmable percussion machine, and customers who purchase a new SP-404MKII electronic audio sampler will receive a faceplate featuring a TR-808 inspired design custom-printed on a Roland DG VersaOBJECT MO-240 benchtop UV flatbed printer.
The MO-240 printer can print onto the metal faceplate of the SP-404MKII audio sampler. Its color range, including orange and red inks, also allows it to reproduce the colors of the TR-808.
Source: Roland DGA
About Roland DG Corporation
Roland DG Corporation, founded in 1981 and headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan, develops digital printing and fabrication technologies used across visual communication and manufacturing sectors. The company’s product portfolio includes wide-format inkjet printers, printer/cutters, vinyl cutters, engraving and 3D milling machines, and dental CAD/CAM systems. These tools are applied in signage, apparel, interior design, product personalization, dental prosthetics, and medical manufacturing. Roland DG follows a high-mix, low-volume production model to support customized, on-demand output. It also provides cloud-based services to improve operational efficiency and productivity for both print service providers and small to mid-sized manufacturers. In fiscal year 2024, the company reported net sales of approx. $370M USD. Its international operations include manufacturing sites and sales offices across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Roland DG continues to invest in digital workflow solutions and fabrication tools aligned with evolving customer requirements.
About Roland Corporation
Roland Corporation, founded in 1972 and headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan, is a manufacturer of electronic musical instruments, professional audio equipment, and music production tools. The company’s product lineup includes synthesizers, digital pianos, electronic drums, guitar amplifiers, effects units, recording equipment, and DJ systems, marketed under brands such as Roland, Boss, Edirol, and Cakewalk. Roland serves industries including professional music performance, recording studios, live sound, and DJ production. With manufacturing facilities in Japan, the United States, Taiwan, Italy, and Malaysia, the company supports a worldwide customer base. In fiscal 2024, Roland reported annual revenue of approximately $650M. Roland, with around 3,000 employees worldwide and more than 50 years in the music industry, develops digital and electronic music technologies for artists, producers, and audio professionals.