Roland's Ikutaro Kakehashi 808/909 Has Died

[O1B]

Roland founder Ikutaro Kakehashi has died at the age of 87.
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Tommy Snyder, who has worked with Roland on R&D of its electronic drum and percussion products, shared this message via Facebook:

Ikutaro Kakehashi, founder of Roland, father of the TR-909,TR-808, Godfather of MIDI, and someone who I have collaborated with for 38 years, and also considered him as my 2nd father, passed away at the age of 87.

He was a super funny, wonderful and gifted human being, and his contributions to the musical instrument world , and music, touched millions of people worldwide.

RIP dear Taro..

Under his leadership, Roland introduced many of the most iconic gear in electronic music, including:

The System 700 modular synthesizer;
The TB-303 bassline synthesizer;
The TR-808 and TR-909 drum machines; and
The Jupiter-8 & D-50 synthesizers.

Rest in Peace, Good Sir. I never knew him, but I love him.

[kuhliloach]

Ikutaro Kakehashi Rest In Peace

[Karim]

A very sad day, today...[emoji21]

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[selig]

The System 700 modular synthesizer;
The TB-303 bassline synthesizer;
The TR-808 and TR-909 drum machines; and
The Jupiter-8 & D-50 synthesizers.

RIP.
He leaves behind quite an impressive legacy, each of these devices impressive on it's own, and a few of them are downright genre-defining. May be a while before we see another industry leader at this high level.

[riesenexperte]

Rest in Peace

[dioxide]

Sad that he has left us, but he also lived a very productive life that affected many, many others in a positive way. Let us remember him for all the amazing things he has done for musicians

[Karim]

He leaves Roland in a highest note IMO.

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[O1B]

Happy Easter!

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