Ian, I do not think for a second that Roland has bit the dust...I think it would surprise folks ..just how well Roland does in the market/products field they are in...
It is almost impossible finding data comparing sales between Yamaha, Korg and Roland...How much product does Roland sell? If you judge by the numbers on EBAY...Roland is king on the hill..

..and I don't think Yamaha folks are holding onto their obsolete after 6 months gear...because they love them..

Here is a tidbit of info...Do you know that Casio outsells Yamaha keyboards (under $1000...6 to 1)..

BTW:-Yamaha has just shipped out Hogan Osawa (President)..back to Japan, and has brought in Tak Nakata to replace him (from Japan).....maybe things aren't doing as well for Yamaha as you think..
