Roland Corporation, the culture-defining maker of electronic musical instruments and applications, announced the launch of Roland Future Design Lab, an R&D group formed to help design the future of music creation. As a dedicated team of advanced Roland technologists, Roland Future Design Lab will research trends in music, technology, and culture and prototype innovative music creation experiences to inform future product development.
With a focus on boundary-defining innovation, Roland Future Design Lab will explore the creative possibilities presented by emerging technologies such as AI, WEB3, virtual and augmented reality, low-latency wireless connectivity, and more. The team will actively seek input from music creators around the world to garner feedback from end users. Strategic partnerships will be integral to continued success, with the recently established relationship with Universal Music Group and the resulting “AI For Music” and Music Provenance initiatives being led by Roland Future Design Lab.
Roland Future Design Lab is led by Roland Corporation’s Paul McCabe, who was recently promoted to senior vice president of research and innovation. Throughout his Roland tenure, McCabe, a dedicated music composer and IT enthusiast, has excelled in various leadership roles, including VP of global marketing and multiple positions at Roland Canada, such as president and CEO, COO, product manager, and marketing communications manager.
