The Birth of a New Synth Star
Have you been looking for out-of-this-world synth sounds and features on a real-world budget? Thanks to Roland's new JUNO-D, facing reality has never been so good. Hundreds of radio-ready sounds are packed into the JUNO-D's jet-black metal chassis, along with a world-class array of expressive multi-effects, realtime performance controllers, and tools for groove creation and composition. Considering how much power it packs for such little cash, the new JUNO redefines the phrase "bang for the buck."
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- Affordable 61-note synthesizer with 64-note polyphony, improved keyboard feel, and GM2 compatibility.
- 640 radio-ready patches, 20 rhythm sets.
- Patches organized in categories such as Piano, Guitar, Orchestra, etc.
- Two Tones can be assigned to each patch, and can be split or layered.
- 47 multi-effects, eight reverb types, 8 chorus types.
- Powerful arpeggiator, with 400 phrase/arpeggio templates for instant sonic animation.
- Multi Chord memory for one-finger chord triggering; Rhythm Guide metronome with preset patterns and variations.
- D Beam controller and front-panel control knobs for expressive performance.
- Mac/PC editing software included.
Stellar Sounds, Streamlined Operation
Forget about MIDI and focus on playing with the JUNO-D. It's loaded with brand-new CD-quality sounds and direct-access buttons for selecting among the hundreds of patches. Enjoy the latest sounds, such as synthetic pads layered with glossy acoustic-sampled textures. Sounds can be layered and split in Performance mode. Those who want to program their own JUNO-D sounds via computer, a Mac/PC editor is included.
Composition Tools
The JUNO-D is loaded with convenient, performance-oriented features including a powerful phrase/arpeggio generator and Multi Chord memory function, which lets you play a chord by touching a single key. You can assign all 12 notes in an octave to play different chords, and then save them as a set. There are several chord sets already stored in the JUNO-D at the factory. A Rhythm Guide metronome with real drum sounds is also built in, which includes preset patterns with several variations.
Performance Power
Performers will appreciate the feel of the JUNO-D's newly improved 61-note, velocity-sensitive keyboard, which is a step up from previous synths in this price range. Bend, twist, and manipulate your sounds in real time with the D Beam controller, pitch/modulation lever, and five front-panel control knobs. For additional control, plug in pedal- and/or footswitches such as Roland's DP-2, DP-8 Damper pedal, EV-5 Expression pedal, or BOSS's FS-5U.
- Keyboard 61 keys (with velocity).
- Sound Generator: Maximum Polyphony 64 voices.
- Parts 16 *Two Tones can be assigned to each part (Patch), and can be split or layered.
- Wave Memory 32 M bytes (16-bit linear equivalent).
- Preset Memory Original Tones: 640
- Patches 640 (Original: 384, General MIDI 2: 256)
- Rhythm Sets 20 (Original: 11, General MIDI 2: 9)
- Performances 32
- User Memory Patches: 128 *Two Tones can be assigned to each Patch.
- Rhythm Sets 2
- Performances 8
- Effects: Multi-Effects 47 types.
- Reverb 8 types.
- Chorus 8 types.
- Rhythm Guide: Preset Patterns 32.
- Tempo 5 - 300 BPM (with tap tempo function).
- Multi-Chord Memory: Preset Chord Sets 16 *12 chord forms are assigned to each set.
- User Chord Sets: 8 *12 chord forms can be assigned to each set.
- Phrase/Arpeggio: Templates 342
- User Templates 8
- Styles (Variations) 473
- Controllers: D Beam Controller 1.
- Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever 1.
- Control Knobs 5 n Display 20 characters, 2 lines (Backlit LCD).
- Connectors Output jacks (L/MONO, R), Headphones jack, MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT), Hold Pedal jack, Control Pedal jack.
- Power Supply DC 9 V (AC Adaptor) n Current draw 1,000 mA
- Dimensions 1,021 (W) x 292 (D) x 103 (H) mm, 40-1/4 (W) x 11-1/2 (D) x 4-1/16 (H) inches.
- Weight 5.0 kg/11 lbs 1 oz (excluding AC adaptor).
- Accessories: Owner's Manual, AC Adaptor (ACI Series or PSB-1U), CD-ROM (Editor program for PC/Mac).
