If you would like to stand out from the crowd, then definitely consider the Limited Edition Black Key version or if you need more than 61 keys and slightly more resistance, the JUNO-DS is available as JUNO-DS76 Key Version.
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The JUNO-DS is super lightweight and portable, plus it can be battery-powered, so it is the perfect companion to the modern keyboard player. Trigger drum sounds, loops and samples with the 8 performance pads, giving all the power to perform your tracks live.Ĭonnect to your computer via the inbuilt USB Audio/Midi Interface to communicate with your favourite DAW or just simply record the internal audio. You can create/build your own patterns in the Pattern Sequencer, allowing you to stack 8 different loops simultaneously. You can edit all of the sounds with the powerful effects section, as well as go to the finite detail in the synth section. You can load in your own samples and spread them across each of the individual keys, meaning you are in complete control of your sound. There are 2 different performance modes, which will allow you to play individual tones, split/layer them or even stack 16 of them together across the keybed. It's incredibly easy to navigate, which is why it's so popular. Due to such a diverse and wide array of inbuilt sounds, the JUNO-DS has become the go-to keyboard for those wanting to add keys to their live set, but may not actually be a keyboard player. The sounds cover everything from classic synth sounds, essential piano/electric piano/organ/string sounds, as well as a huge library of orchestral and SFX type sounds. These can be organised and saved across the 256 User Patches or combined in the 128 User Performance slots.
It has over 1200 tones, more than 30 drum kits and 64 Performances. The Roland Juno-DS61 Synthesizer is an all-round keyboard for both the stage and in the studio. The JUNO-DS comes with a 3-year warranty when registering your product with Roland Backstage." For those looking for a fully weighted version, check out the JUNO-DS88. If you would like a keyboard more fitting with your band's image, or simply stand out from the crowd, then definitely consider the Limited Edition Black version. To cover all possible scenarios that you may face as a performing musician, the JUNO-DS can even be battery powered. It has it's very own USB Audio Interface, so you can record your ideas straight to your laptop. You can also trigger samples/drum sounds or create loops with the sample pads. To expand your sound set, even more, you can load in your own samples and spread them across the notes of the keyboard.
You can split and layer 16 tones across the keyboard at once, perfect for Live Performers and Composers. It has a huge selection of tones (over 1200!), ready to be used/edited at a click of a button, covering all styles of music. The JUNO-DS is the latest edition of this long line of workhorse products. "The Juno name has always been used for Roland's more affordable studio/live keyboard range.