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Roland vs Sequential:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Roland had more branded searches than Sequential among synthesizer brands worldwide. Roland had about 22,200 branded searches, while Sequential had 1,900. Roland made up 5.4% of all synthesizer brand searches we track, and Sequential accounted for 0.46%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about synthesizer brands, Roland appeared in four of the five answers and Sequential in two. Sequential was mentioned before Roland in two out of three answers.

Among synthesizer brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Roland, about 12 searches for every 1 for Sequential

Roland 22.2K searchesSequential 1.9K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Roland, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Sequential in 2

Roland in 4 of 5Sequential in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Sequential, named ahead of Roland in 2 of 3 answers

Sequential first in 2Roland first in 1

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Top synthesizer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Roland was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Sequential was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Sequential was listed before Roland in two out of three answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Moog1st
  2. Korg2nd
  3. Arturia3rd
  4. Roland4th
  5. Sequential5th
  6. Novation–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Korg5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Moog4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Arturia4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Roland4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Sequential2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Novation0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.

Is Roland or Sequential more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Roland and Sequential by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six synthesizer brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Roland and Sequential among synthesizer brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Roland, Sequential. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthMoogArturiaKorgNovationRolandSequential
Oct 202526.9%26.9%22.1%18.1%5.4%0.59%
Nov 202522.7%34.1%22.7%15.3%4.6%0.5%
Dec 202520.8%31.1%25.3%17%5.1%0.55%
Jan 202625.7%25.7%25.7%17.3%5.2%0.44%
Feb 202623.5%28.6%23.5%19.2%4.7%0.49%
Mar 202627.2%27.2%22.4%18.3%4.5%0.47%
Apr 202627.2%27.2%22.4%18.3%4.5%0.47%
May 202628.6%23.5%23.5%19.2%4.7%0.49%
Jun 202626%26%21.2%21.2%5.2%0.46%
Jul 202624.8%24.8%24.8%20.2%5%0.52%
Aug 202627.8%22.9%27.8%15.3%5.6%0.48%
Sep 202632.6%21.9%21.9%17.9%5.4%0.46%

How has the Roland and Sequential comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Roland was ahead of Sequential in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Roland’s share of searches among synthesizer brands worldwide held steady at 5.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 22.2K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sequential’s share of searches among synthesizer brands worldwide moved from 0.59% to 0.46%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.4K to 1.9K.

How did search popularity change for synthesizer brands worldwide in September 2026?

1 change
  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Sequential worldwide fell 20.8% over 12 measured months, from 2.4K to 1.9K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Roland’s and Sequential’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Roland

1 branded search term

  • roland keyboard

Sequential

1 branded search term

  • sequential synth

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