Ikutaro Kakehashi (梯 郁太郎 Kakehashi Ikutarō?, 7 February 1930 – 1 April 2017) was an engineer, an entrepreneur, and the founder of Ace Tone, Roland Corporation and ATV, Japanese manufacturers of electronic musical instruments. He was known for his role in the development of Ace Tone and Roland drum machines and the MIDI standard.
Sadly, Mr. Kakehashi passed away yesterday.
Wrote a small jazz piece with Roland gear.
Thank you for everything Mr. Kakehashi.