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.
Who do people search for more?
Roland, about 12 searches for every 1 for Sequential
Who does AI mention more?
Roland, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Sequential in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Sequential, named ahead of Roland in 2 of 3 answers
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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.
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
Asked ChatGPT
“Which synthesizer brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best synthesizer brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best synthesizer brand for music production?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“analog synthesizer”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“keyboard synth”
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.
Share of searches by month for Roland, Sequential. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Moog | Arturia | Korg | Novation | Roland | Sequential |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 26.9% | 26.9% | 22.1% | 18.1% | 5.4% | 0.59% |
| Nov 2025 | 22.7% | 34.1% | 22.7% | 15.3% | 4.6% | 0.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 20.8% | 31.1% | 25.3% | 17% | 5.1% | 0.55% |
| Jan 2026 | 25.7% | 25.7% | 25.7% | 17.3% | 5.2% | 0.44% |
| Feb 2026 | 23.5% | 28.6% | 23.5% | 19.2% | 4.7% | 0.49% |
| Mar 2026 | 27.2% | 27.2% | 22.4% | 18.3% | 4.5% | 0.47% |
| Apr 2026 | 27.2% | 27.2% | 22.4% | 18.3% | 4.5% | 0.47% |
| May 2026 | 28.6% | 23.5% | 23.5% | 19.2% | 4.7% | 0.49% |
| Jun 2026 | 26% | 26% | 21.2% | 21.2% | 5.2% | 0.46% |
| Jul 2026 | 24.8% | 24.8% | 24.8% | 20.2% | 5% | 0.52% |
| Aug 2026 | 27.8% | 22.9% | 27.8% | 15.3% | 5.6% | 0.48% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.6% | 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
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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