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Roland JUNO-DS61/JUNO-DS88 Synthesizers – Simply Creativeplay button

Roland JUNO-DS61/JUNO-DS88 Synthesizers – Simply Creative

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Roland JUNO-DS - Basic Overview

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Roland Juno-DS - How to use Super Layer

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Keyboard Rigs: Berenice Scott on the JUNO-DS88 Synth

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The Roland JUNO-DS88 88-key synthesizer delivers all of the benefits of its predecessor, along with realistic hammer-action keys, improved pianos, additional organs, waveform expansion capability, Phrase Pads, new vocal effects and more. This innovative and intuitive synthesizer puts you in creative command, making it easy to produce exceptional music everywhere you play.

Weighted Keys Provide Authentic Feel

The JUNO-DS88 features 88 weighted-action keys, a first in the long history of the JUNO series. Roland's Ivory Feel-G keyboard with progressive hammer action is an ideal complement to the expressive new piano sounds, providing high-end touch and playability while still keeping the instrument light and mobile.

Enhanced Sound Set With Top-Quality Pianos and Organs

The JUNO-DS88's pianos have been newly enhanced with improved sound and response, and there are even more organs to choose from. In addition to the new DS Tone Bank, the instrument includes the entire 1,000-plus sound set from the previous-generation JUNO-Di and patches from that keyboard are fully compatible with the JUNO-DS88.

Phrase Pads for Triggering Songs and Samples

With the JUNO-DS88's eight Phrase Pads, you can supplement your keyboard performances with samples or music files stored on USB memory. Just load up the pads with whatever you like: one-shot samples, vocals, sound effects, loops or complete music tracks and trigger them with a quick touch when needed.

Powerful Performance and Production Features

The front panel provides an expanded array of hands-on knobs and sliders for creating patches and adjusting sounds as you perform, while the rear panel features jacks for connecting hold and expression pedals at the same time. The integrated USB interface provides a solid front end for a mobile or studio recording setup, allowing you to record MIDI and audio data, including sounds from the mic input. There's even a dedicated DAW Control mode for controlling your music software from the JUNO-DS88's front panel.

Roland JUNO-DS88 Synthesizer
Roland JUNO-DS88 Synthesizer
Roland JUNO-DS88 Synthesizer

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  • 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
  • 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 Axial website
  • Sample import function for playing user WAV files on the JUNO-DS88 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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Keyboard
  • Number of keys: 88 key
  • Action: Graded-hammer
  • Key size: Full
  • Aftertouch/Velocity: Velocity Sensitive
  • Key Type: Piano-style
Sounds
  • Number of voices: 1,500+
  • Polyphony (max): 128 note
  • Layers: Yes
  • Split: Yes
Connectivity
  • AUX input: Yes
  • MIDI Connectivity: MIDI In/Out
  • Line output: Yes
  • Line input: Yes
  • USB Connectivity: Yes
  • Headphone jacks: 1
  • Pedal inputs: 2
  • Storage type: Internal & USB
  • Expandability available: Yes
Onboard Features
  • Recording/Playback MIDI sequencer
  • Rhythms: 14
  • Preset songs: 14
  • Display: None
  • Effects: Yes
  • Built-in speakers: No
  • Pitch bend/Modulation: Both
  • Other controls: Sliders and knobs
Effects
  • Reverb: Yes
  • Chorus: Yes
  • Delay: Yes
  • Equalizer: Yes
  • Arpeggio: Yes
  • Other: Not applicable
Other
  • Width: 55-3/4" (1,415 mm)
  • Height: 3-7/8" (97 mm)
  • Depth: 13-7/16" (341 mm)
  • Weight: 35 lb. (16.2 kg)
  • Power: Adapter included
  • Batteries: 8 x AA (not included)
  • Stand or bench included: Sold separately
Power
  • Recommended power supply: Roland DC 9V
  • Battery type: Eight "AA," HR6 or Ni-MH rechargable

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