Roland MDS-12 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Roland Drum Stand MDS-12.

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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES.”
These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to
feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual should
be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

How to Set Up the Stand

fig.001e

Cymbal Mounts

D

Pad Mounts

C

B

Hand Knob

E

Sound Module Mount

Loosen the two “A” Hand Knobs and open the stand
legs.

Loosen the one “B” Hand Knob and pull the snare
pipe into position.

Take the Pad Mounts (C, 4 sets), Cymbal Mounts (D,
2 sets), and Sound Module Mount (E, 1 set) out of the
box.

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Attach them to the stand as shown in the figure.

A

Hand Knobs

C

Pad Mounts

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Use the four Hand Knobs (A x 2, B, and F) to adjust
the degree of opening the stand legs, height of the
snare pipe, and horizontal pipe for the floor toms.

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After finishing the adjustment, make sure to tighten
all the Hand Knobs completely.

* Regarding the way of mounting a Sound Module, Pads, or

Cymbals, please refer to the Owner’s Manual supplied with
them.

F

Hand Knob

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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced

in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

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TIGHTEN IN ORDER: 1. 2. 3

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Caution in Setting Up the Stand

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• Do NOT open the legs of the stand more than 135
degrees. The distance between the back Right/Left
end legs should NOT be more than 1.5 m (60 inches),
otherwise, the cable (inside the Pipes) could be
damaged and/or the stand could tip over.

135˚ 135˚

• Do NOT loosen any bolts other than Hand Knobs
except when changing the parts or cables for repairing.

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• If the bolts of the clamp (T-fitting) become loose,

T-Fitting

1.5 m (60 inches)

tighten them with the included drum key in the order
of 1, 2, 3 as embossed. (see the right figure.)

The MDS-12 is designed for right-handed drummers.

When a left-hander uses it, the pipes and cables are different in setting.

If you wish to make left-handed set up, contact your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor.

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3

Tighten the bolts in order:

1 2 3

How to Connect the Cables

The pre-installed cables in the pipes and the marking labels, make it easy to set up the stand and connect the sound module and pads

quickly.

Connecting Example (for TD-12)

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KIKSNRT1T2T3HHHHCCR1CR2RDRDEAX1AX2

Insert the plugs of connecting cables into the TRIGGER INPUT jacks on the rear of the sound module.

Insert the other plugs (opposite ends) into the TRIGGER OUTPUT jacks of the pads.

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* When connecting the cables, please refer to the marking labels that are attached to both ends of the cables.

(See the right figure.)

* When changing the cable marking labels, please use the included Cable Marking Label Sheet.

* Do not pull or stretch the cables too tight.

fig.Jack.e

Three more pads can be added using the cables marked “CR2,” “AX1,” and “AX2.” These three cables are

jack type so please use the regular cables supplied with your pads or cymbals to connect them.

Specifications

Accessories

• Pad Mount x 4

• Cymbal Mount x 2

• Sound Module Mount x 1

Required Space for Set-up:

1200 (W) x 800 (D) x 850 (H) mm
47-1/4 (W) x 31-1/2 (D) x 33-1/2 (H) inches
1450 (W) x 1170 (D) x 1250 (H) mm
57-1/8 (W) x 46-1/16 (D) x 49-1/4 (H) inches (including Sound Module, Kick Trigger, Cymbals, and Stool)

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Tube Diameter:

• Weight:

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* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.

38.1 mm 1-1/2 inches

13.8 kg / 30 lbs 7 oz (including Pad Mounts, Cymbal Mounts, and Sound Module Mount)

• Owner’s Manual (this leaflet)

• Cable Marking Label Sheet

• Drum Key

• Cable Tie x 8

* Three of them are attached to the stand

as shipped.

SNR

Cables for CR2/AX1/AX2
(jack type)

Cables for others
(L shape plug)

An example of
Marking Label

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of death or severe
injury should the unit be used
improperly.

Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used
improperly.

* Material damage refers to damage or

other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its
furnishings, as well to domestic
animals or pets.

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• Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions
below, and the Owner’s Manual.

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• Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the
unit (except for adjusting the pad mounts or cymbal
mounts).

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• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it
(except when this manual provides specific instructions
directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer,
the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized
Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

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• Never use or store the unit in places that are:

• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in
an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat­generating equipment); or are

• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or are

• Humid; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibration.

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• Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level
and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that
could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.

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• In households with small children, an adult should
provide supervision until the child is capable of following
all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit.

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• To prevent accidents, never allow small children to play
near the stand.

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• Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled.
Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out
of the reach of children.

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• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.

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The symbol alerts the user to important instructions
or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
determined by the design contained within the
triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for
general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.

The symbol alerts the user to items that must never
be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that
must not be done is indicated by the design contained
within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it
means that the unit must never be disassembled.

The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In
the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power­cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

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• Install only the accessories or parts into the unit that are
recommended by Roland. Remove only the specified
screws during the installation.

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• Should you remove the bolts and washers, keep them in a
safe place out of children’s reach, so there is no chance of
them being swallowed accidentally.

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• Make sure to firmly tighten all hand knobs and bolts after
you have assembled the stand and attached any compo­nents. You should probably also try to make a habit of
checking and retightening them if necessary before every
performance. You risk injury if you have loose screws or
hand knobs, since a pad or component can fall unexpectedly.

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• When setting up or storing the stand, be careful not to
pinch your hands or fingers in the stand joints.

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• Be sure to avoid inserting your fingers in the cable holes of
the T-fitting.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

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In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT
SAFELY” on this page, please read and observe the
following:

Placement

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• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that
radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise
subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or
discolor the unit.

Maintenance

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• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one
that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn
dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent.
Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry
cloth.

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• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to
avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.

Additional Precautions

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• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector
itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing
shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements.

Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland

distributor in your country as shown below.

AFRICA

EGYPT

Al Fanny Trading Office

9, EBN Hagar A1 Askalany
Street,
ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis,
Cairo 11341, EGYPT
TEL: [phone]

REUNION

Maison FO - YAM Marcel

25 Rue Jules Hermann,
Chaudron - BP79 97 491
Ste Clotilde Cedex,
REUNION ISLAND
TEL: [phone]

SOUTH AFRICA

That Other Music Shop(PTY)Ltd.

11 Melle St., Braamfontein,
Johannesbourg,
SOUTH AFRICA
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

Paul Bothner(PTY)Ltd.

17 Werdmuller Centre,
Main Road, Claremont 7708
SOUTH AFRICA

TEL: [phone]

ASIA

CHINA

Roland Shanghai Electronics
Co.,Ltd.

5F. No.1500 Pingliang Road
Shanghai 200090, CHINA
TEL: [phone]

Roland Shanghai Electronics
Co.,Ltd.
(BEIJING OFFICE)

10F. No.18 3 Section Anhuaxili
Chaoyang District Beijing
100011 CHINA
TEL: [phone]

Roland Shanghai Electronics
Co.,Ltd.
(GUANGZHOU OFFICE)

2/F., No.30 Si You Nan Er Jie
Yi Xiang, Wu Yang Xin Cheng,
Guangzhou 510600, CHINA
TEL: [phone]

HONG KONG

Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd.
Service Division

22-32 Pun Shan Street, Tsuen
Wan, New Territories,
HONG KONG
TEL: [phone]

Parsons Music Ltd.

8th Floor, Railway Plaza, 39
Chatham Road South, T.S.T,
Kowloon, HONG KONG
TEL: [phone]

INDIA

Rivera Digitec (India) Pvt. Ltd.

409, Nirman Kendra
Mahalaxmi Flats Compound
Off. Dr. Edwin Moses Road,
Mumbai-400011, INDIA
TEL: [phone]

INDONESIA

PT Citra IntiRama

J1. Cideng Timur No. 15J-150
Jakarta Pusat
INDONESIA
TEL: [phone]

KOREA

Cosmos Corporation

1461-9, Seocho-Dong,
Seocho Ku, Seoul, KOREA
TEL: [phone]

MALAYSIA

Roland Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd.

45-1, Block C2, Jalan PJU 1/39,
Dataran Prima, 47301 Petaling
Jaya, Selangor, MALAYSIA
TEL: [phone]

PHILIPPINES

G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc.

339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue
Makati, Metro Manila 1200,
PHILIPPINES
TEL: [phone]

SINGAPORE

SWEE LEE MUSIC
COMPANY PTE. LTD.

150 Sims Drive,
SINGAPORE 387381
TEL: [phone]

CRISTOFORI MUSIC PTE LTD

Blk 3014, Bedok Industrial Park E,
#02-2148, SINGAPORE 489980
TEL: [phone]

TAIWAN

ROLAND TAIWAN
ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

Room 5, 9fl. No. 112 Chung
Shan N.Road Sec.2, Taipei,
TAIWAN, R.O.C.
TEL: [phone]

THAILAND

Theera Music Co. , Ltd.

330 Verng NakornKasem, Soi 2,
Bangkok 10100, THAILAND
TEL: [phone]

VIETNAM

Saigon Music

Suite DP-8
40 Ba Huyen Thanh Quan Street
Hochiminh City, VIETNAM
TEL: [phone]

AUSTRALIA/
NEW ZEALAND

AUSTRALIA/
NEW ZEALAND

Roland Corporation
Australia Pty.,Ltd.

38 Campbell Avenue
Dee Why West. NSW 2099
AUSTRALIA

For Australia
Tel: [phone]
For New Zealand
Tel: [phone]

CENTRAL/LATIN
AMERICA

ARGENTINA

Instrumentos Musicales S.A.

Av.Santa Fe 2055
(1123) Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA
TEL: [phone]

BARBADOS

A&B Music Supplies LTD

12 Webster Industrial Park
Wildey, St.Michael, Barbados
TEL: [phone]

BRAZIL

Roland Brasil Ltda.

Rua San Jose, 780 Sala B
Parque Industrial San Jose
Cotia - Sao Paulo - SP, BRAZIL
TEL: [phone]

CHILE

Comercial Fancy II S.A.

Rut.: 96.919.420-1
Nataniel Cox #739, 4th Floor
Santiago - Centro, CHILE
TEL: [phone]

COLOMBIA

Centro Musical Ltda.

Cra 43 B No 25 A 41 Bododega 9
Medellin, Colombia
TEL: [phone]

COSTA RICA

JUAN Bansbach Instrumentos
Musicales

Ave.1. Calle 11, Apartado 10237,
San Jose, COSTA RICA
TEL: [phone]

CURACAO

Zeelandia Music Center Inc.

Orionweg 30
Curacao, Netherland Antilles
TEL:[phone]

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Instrumentos Fernando Giraldez

Calle Proyecto Central No.3
Ens.La Esperilla
Santo Domingo,
Dominican Republic
TEL:[phone]

ECUADOR

Mas Musika

Rumichaca 822 y Zaruma
Guayaquil - Ecuador

TEL:[phone]

EL SALVADOR

OMNI MUSIC

75 Avenida Norte y Final
Alameda Juan Pablo II,
Edificio No.4010 San Salvador,
EL SALVADOR
TEL: [phone]

GUATEMALA

Casa Instrumental

Calzada Roosevelt 34-01,zona 11
Ciudad de Guatemala
Guatemala
TEL:[phone]

HONDURAS

Almacen Pajaro Azul S.A. de C.V.

BO.Paz Barahona
3 Ave.11 Calle S.O
San Pedro Sula, Honduras
TEL: [phone]

MARTINIQUE

Musique & Son

Z.I.Les Mangle
97232 Le Lamantin
Martinique F.W.I.
TEL: [phone]

Gigamusic SARL

10 Rte De La Folie
97200 Fort De France
Martinique F.W.I.
TEL: [phone]

MEXICO

Casa Veerkamp, s.a. de c.v.

Av. Toluca No. 323, Col. Olivar
de los Padres 01780 Mexico
D.F. MEXICO
TEL: [phone]

NICARAGUA

Bansbach Instrumentos
Musicales Nicaragua

Altamira D'Este Calle Principal
de la Farmacia 5ta.Avenida
1 Cuadra al Lago.#503
Managua, Nicaragua
TEL: [phone]

PANAMA

SUPRO MUNDIAL, S.A.

Boulevard Andrews, Albrook,
Panama City, REP. DE
PANAMA
TEL: [phone]

PARAGUAY

Distribuidora De
Instrumentos Musicales

J.E. Olear y ESQ. Manduvira
Asuncion PARAGUAY
TEL: [phone]

PERU

Audionet

Distribuciones Musicales SAC
Juan Fanning 530
Miraflores
Lima - Peru
TEL: [phone]

TRINIDAD

AMR Ltd

Ground Floor
Maritime Plaza
Barataria Trinidad W.I.
TEL: [phone]

URUGUAY

Todo Musica S.A.

Francisco Acuna de Figueroa
1771
C.P.: 11.800
Montevideo, URUGUAY
TEL: [phone]

VENEZUELA

Instrumentos Musicales
Allegro,C.A.

Av.las industrias edf.Guitar
import
#7 zona Industrial de Turumo
Caracas, Venezuela
TEL: [phone]

EUROPE

AUSTRIA

Roland Elektronische
Musikinstrumente HmbH.
Austrian Office

Eduard-Bodem-Gasse 8,
A-6020 Innsbruck, AUSTRIA
TEL: [phone]

BELGIUM/FRANCE/
HOLLAND/
LUXEMBOURG

Roland Central Europe N.V.

Houtstraat 3, B-2260, Oevel
(Westerlo) BELGIUM
TEL: [phone]

CZECH REP.

K-AUDIO

Kardasovska 626.
CZ-198 00 Praha 9,
CZECH REP.
TEL: [phone]

DENMARK

Roland Scandinavia A/S

Nordhavnsvej 7, Postbox 880,
DK-2100 Copenhagen
DENMARK
TEL: [phone]

FINLAND

Roland Scandinavia As, Filial
Finland

Elannontie 5
FIN-01510 Vantaa, FINLAND
TEL: [phone]

GERMANY

Roland Elektronische
Musikinstrumente HmbH.

Oststrasse 96, 22844
Norderstedt, GERMANY
TEL: [phone]

GREECE

STOLLAS S.A.
Music Sound Light

155, New National Road
Patras 26442, GREECE
TEL: [phone]

HUNGARY

Roland East Europe Ltd.

Warehouse Area ‘DEPO’ Pf.83
H-2046 Torokbalint,
HUNGARY
TEL: [phone]

IRELAND

Roland Ireland

G2 Calmount Park, Calmount
Avenue, Dublin 12
Republic of IRELAND
TEL: [phone]

ITALY

Roland Italy S. p. A.

Viale delle Industrie 8,
20020 Arese, Milano, ITALY
TEL: [phone]

NORWAY

Roland Scandinavia Avd.
Kontor Norge

Lilleakerveien 2 Postboks 95
Lilleaker N-0216 Oslo
NORWAY
TEL: [phone]

POLAND

MX MUSIC SP.Z.O.O.

UL. Gibraltarska 4.
PL-03664 Warszawa POLAND
TEL: [phone]

PORTUGAL

Roland Iberia, S.L.
Portugal Office

Cais das Pedras, 8/9-1 Dto
4050-465, Porto, PORTUGAL
TEL: [phone]

ROMANIA

FBS LINES

Piata Libertatii 1,
535500 Gheorgheni,
ROMANIA
TEL: [phone]

RUSSIA

MuTek

3-Bogatyrskaya Str. 1.k.l
107 564 Moscow, RUSSIA
TEL: [phone]

SPAIN

Roland Iberia, S.L.

Paseo García Faria, 33-35
08005 Barcelona SPAIN
TEL: [phone]

SWEDEN

Roland Scandinavia A/S
SWEDISH SALES OFFICE

Danvik Center 28, 2 tr.
S-131 30 Nacka SWEDEN
TEL: [phone]

SWITZERLAND

Roland (Switzerland) AG

Landstrasse 5, Postfach,
CH-4452 Itingen,
SWITZERLAND
TEL: [phone]

UKRAINE

TIC-TAC

Mira Str. 19/108
P.O. Box 180
295400 Munkachevo,
UKRAINE
TEL: [phone]

UNITED KINGDOM

Roland (U.K.) Ltd.

Atlantic Close, Swansea
Enterprise Park, SWANSEA
SA7 9FJ,
UNITED KINGDOM
TEL: [phone]

MIDDLE EAST

BAHRAIN

Moon Stores

No.16, Bab Al Bahrain Avenue,
P.O.Box 247, Manama 304,
State of BAHRAIN
TEL: [phone]

CYPRUS

Radex Sound Equipment Ltd.

17, Diagorou Street, Nicosia,
CYPRUS
TEL: [phone]

IRAN

MOCO INC.

No.41 Nike St., Dr.Shariyati Ave.,
Roberoye Cerahe Mirdamad
Tehran, IRAN
TEL: [phone]

ISRAEL

Halilit P. Greenspoon & Sons
Ltd.

8 Retzif Ha'aliya Hashnya St.
Tel-Aviv-Yafo ISRAEL
TEL: [phone]

JORDAN

AMMAN Trading Agency

245 Prince Mohammad St.,
Amman 1118, JORDAN
TEL: [phone]

KUWAIT

EASA HUSAIN AL-YOUSIFI
& SONS CO.

Abdullah Salem Street,
Safat, KUWAIT
TEL: [phone]

LEBANON

Chahine S.A.L.

Gerge Zeidan St., Chahine
Bldg., Achrafieh, P.O.Box: 16­5857
Beirut, LEBANON
TEL: [phone]

OMAN

TALENTZ CENTRE L.L.C.

P.O. BOX 37, MUSCAT,
POSTAL CODE 113
TEL: [phone]

QATAR

Al Emadi Co. (Badie Studio &
Stores)

P.O. Box 62, Doha, QATAR
TEL: [phone]

SAUDI ARABIA

aDawliah Universal
Electronics APL

Corniche Road, Aldossary
Bldg., 1st Floor, Alkhobar,
SAUDI ARABIA

P.O.Box 2154, Alkhobar 31952
SAUDI ARABIA
TEL: [phone]

SYRIA

Technical Light & Sound
Center

Rawda, Abdul Qader Jazairi St.
Bldg. No. 21, P.O.BOX 13520,
Damascus, SYRIA
TEL: [phone]

TURKEY

Ant Muzik Aletleri Ithalat Ve
Ihracat Ltd Sti

Siraselviler Caddesi
Siraselviler Pasaji No:74/20
Taksim - Istanbul, TURKEY
TEL: [phone]

U.A.E.

Zak Electronics & Musical
Instruments Co. L.L.C.

Zabeel Road, Al Sherooq Bldg.,
No. 14, Grand Floor, Dubai,
U.A.E.
TEL: [phone]

NORTH AMERICA

CANADA

Roland Canada Music Ltd.
(Head Office)

5480 Parkwood Way
Richmond B. C., V6V 2M4
CANADA
TEL: [phone]

Roland Canada Music Ltd.
(Toronto Office)

170 Admiral Boulevard
Mississauga On L5T 2N6
CANADA
TEL: [phone]

U. S. A.

Roland Corporation U.S.

5100 S. Eastern Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938,
U. S. A.
TEL: [phone]

As of January 15, 2005 (ROLAND)