Japan’s
historic taiko drumming tradition has been deeply woven into the country’s
culture since ancient times. Taiko drums—also known as “wadaiko”—are an
integral part of traditional Japanese performing arts and rituals, and are
regularly played at local events and festivals. As a Japanese company, Roland has
always had great respect for taiko culture, maintaining a strong desire to
contribute to the tradition by helping bring the dedication and artistry of
traditional Japanese music to a wider audience.
Born and made in Japan, the groundbreaking TAIKO-1 electronic percussion
instrument infuses the classic taiko experience with the many benefits of
modern music technology, making playing Japanese percussion more fun and
accessible than ever before. Backed by decades of development knowledge behind
leading products like V-Drums and the ELCajon EC-10, TAIKO-1 brings the power
and convenience of Roland electronic percussion to taiko enthusiasts
everywhere.
