The Roland JUNO DS Synthesizers – Past, Present, and Future

The original Roland Juno analog synthesizers helped define the sound of the ‘80s and is highly revered for its vintage vibe and unmistakable character. It’s the sound you hear in your head when you think of fat, punchy analog synthesizers.

The current Juno DS range brings this, and much more into the present, and the future. The range bring professional synthesizer and keyboard sounds to a lightweight, ultra-portable, and ultra-flexible offering.

Pro-quality built-in sounds, onboard pads for audio playback, and a pattern sequencer define the Juno DS range, and available in 61, 76, and weighted 88 key form-factors, there is something for all types of players.

Let’s take a look at what makes them great.

Digging in to the Details

Over 1000 on-board sounds as a standard on the Juno-DS series makes composing and performing effortless. Amazingly you can add more on-board sounds when you want. Nine tone categories host these 1000 tones, from pianos to strings, drums to guitars and nearly everything in between.

Another great feature is the 8-track sequencer on the Juno-DS. Have you ever had a burst of musical inspiration but instantly felt uninspired at the thought of having to explain it to the rest of the band? 

The Juno-DS series allows you to easily sequence 8 instruments to get any burst of inspiration down and saved. After saving your new song on your Juno-DS, play it back to your band, take it straight to performance or move it to your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) to refine and master your track.

Finally, the sample import capability makes the Juno-DS a powerful performance keyboard. By inserting USB Memory, the Juno-DS allows you to import audio data and trigger it using the 8 phrase pads. This means that with the touch of a button you can trigger MP3/WAV samples no matter what they are – loops, audio hits, drum beats and much more.

The Models

Juno-DS61

If you mostly play organ, synth or other keyboard sounds, and need an instrument that’s easy to transport to gigs or rehearsals, the JUNO-DS61 is ideal. With a compact weight of just 5.3 kg, you won’t find a more portable pro keyboard.

Juno-DS76

If you mostly play organ, synth, and other keyboard sounds with multiple splits, the JUNO-DS76 and its 76-note keyboard is a perfect option. And with a weight of just 6.9 kg, its portability is top class.

Juno-DS88

If you mostly play acoustic piano, or want electric piano sounds, the JUNO-DS 88 is the perfect choice. Expect the authentic feel of a traditional piano, with an 88-note Ivory Feel keyboard that provides weighted-action in a lightweight design.

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