Roland Juno-DS61 61 Key Synthesizer w/Phrase Pads

The mobile synth for ambitious
new bands

Any place. Any time. JUNO-DS is the new generation of ultra-portable synth for musicians who are going places. The lightweight cabinet and streamlined operation means JUNO-DS synths are simple to load in and set up, letting you focus on the show or session. Plus, they offer flexible features for every band scenario, including a choice of pro-quality built-in sounds, onboard pads for audio playback, and a pattern sequencer for creating original songs. Choose among the 61-note JUNO-DS61 and 76-note JUNO-DS76 models, which feature velocity-sensitive keyboards with synth action, and the JUNO-DS88, which comes equipped with an 88-note keyboard with weighted action.

Features

• Lightweight (5.3 kg), gig-ready instrument with pro sounds, enhanced performance features, battery-powered operation, and intuitive operation
• 61-note velocity-sensitive keyboard with synth action
• Instant access to essential pro-quality sounds for band performance, from acoustic and electric pianos, organs, synths and other stage favorites
• Wave expansion slot enables users to download new sound waveforms and patches, available for free at Rolands Axial website
• Sample import function for playing user WAV files on the JUNO-DS61s 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
• JUNO-DS librarian is available for managing the onboard sounds from your computer

Specifications

Keyboard

Keyboard

61 keys (with velocity)

Sound Generator

Maximum Polyphony

128 voices

Parts

16 parts

Preset Memory

- Patches: Over1200
- Drum kits: Over 30
- Performances: 64
* GM2 compatible sounds are included.

User Memory

- Patches: 256
- Drum kits: 8
- Performances: 128
- Favorites: 100

Wave Expansion Slots

1 slot
* The wave expansion slot is rewritable internal waveform memory.You can download data from the Axial sound library site and write it via a USB flash drive into the JUNO-DS'sinternal wave memory (slot).

Sample Import Function

File Format

Audio file: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bits)
Supports multi-sample (System Program Ver. 2.00 or later, with JUNO-DS Tone Manager)

Effects

- Multi-effects: 3 systems, 80 types
- Chorus: 3 types
- Reverb: 5 types
- Mic input reverb: 8 types

Audio File Player Section

File Format

Audio file: WAV, AIFF, MP3

Others

Rhythm Pattern

Preset: 30 groups x 8

Arpeggio

Preset: 128

Controllers

Pitch bend/Modulation lever
Control knob x 4
Level slider x 4
Multicolor pad x 8

Display

Graphic LCD 256 x 80 dots

External Storage Device

USB flash drive (supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed flash memory)

Connectors

PEDAL HOLD jack
PEDAL CONTROL jack
MIC INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
EXT INPUT jack: stereo miniature phone type
OUTPUT jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4-inch phone type
PHONES jack: stereo 1/4-inch phone type
MIDI connectors (IN, OUT)
USB MEMORY port
USB COMPUTER port (supports USB MIDI/AUDIO)
DC IN jack

Power Supply

DC 9 V: AC adaptor or rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) (sold separately) x 8

* Battery life for continuous use(differs depending on the conditions of use)
Rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries: approximately 5 hours (when using batteries having a capacity of 1900 mAh) (approximately 4 hours if USB flash drive is connected)
* Carbon-zinc or alkaline batteries cannot be used

Current Draw

600 mA

Accessories

Owner's manual
Leaflet USING THE UNIT SAFELY
AC adaptor
Power cord