Roland Introduces JUNO-DS Synthesizer Keyboard

Roland has introduced their next generation of JUNO synthesizers with JUNO-DS. Expanding on JUNO’s sound quality, the DS includes improved pianos, additional organs, waveform expansion capability, Phrase Pads, new vocal effects, mic input with effects, and more. The previous generation JUNO-Di library is also included in the JUNO-DS, adding another 1000+ sounds to the DS library.

The JUNO-DS61 synthesizer.

Users can download additional sounds with the ‘waveform expansion’ feature via Roland’s Axial website and USB memory. Users will also have to ability to upload WAV samples to play on the JUNO-DS.

Roland’s JUNO-DS is available in a 66-key stage model (MSRP: $799), and 88-key model (MSRP: $1,165) with weighted keys. Here are more details from Roland:

SIMPLY CREATIVE
Roland’s JUNO synths are known everywhere for their great sound, ease of use, and exceptional value. The JUNO-DS88 takes the iconic series to a new level of performance, adding many powerful enhancements while still keeping operation streamlined and simple. Equipped with 88 weighted-action keys for a premium feel, the versatile, intuitive JUNO-DS88 puts you in creative command, making it easy to produce exceptional music everywhere you play.

Features:

• Gig-ready instrument with pro sounds, enhanced performance features, and battery-powered operation
• 88-note Ivory Feel-G Keyboard provides weighted-action feel in a lightweight design that’s easy to transport (JUNO-DS88)
• Includes all the sounds from the popular JUNO-Di, plus newly updated acoustic and electric pianos, additional organs, and other stage essentials
• Wave expansion slot enables users to download new sound waveforms, available for free at Roland’s Axial website
• Sample import function for playing user WAV files on the JUNO-DS88’s keyboard
• Easy sound manipulation and editing with hands-on knobs and sliders
• Eight Phrase Pads for triggering samples and audio songs stored on USB memory
• Mic input and dedicated Reverb, Vocoder, and Auto Pitch effects for impressive vocal performances
• Intuitive eight-track pattern sequencer with non-stop recording for quickly developing song ideas
• USB audio/MIDI and DAW Control mode

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