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. This is for the 76-note JUNO-DS76 model which features velocity-sensitive keyboards with synth action.
Your music could take you anywhere – and weighing as little as 5.3kg (JUNO-DS61), the light and compact JUNO-DS series is ready to go with you. Public transport, cramped stages and busy studios are no problem for these mobile synths, which combine pro features with a space-saving setup. From club shows using AC power to street performance with optional battery operation and a battery-powered keyboard amp, the JUNO-DS is your new wingman.
When your bandmates can’t make it to the rehearsal or gig, the JUNO-DS offers the perfect solution, covering the missing parts and giving you a full-band sound. Using the phrase pads, you can bring instant beats to your music by playing along with the authentic drum patterns, or copy audio data (MP3/WAV) onto the USB memory and play it back at the gig. It’s a flexible feature that means you’ll always have a full and professional sound – whether you’re in a band or a solo performer.
More than an instrument, the JUNO-DS is a mobile studio. With the onboard audio interface function, you can record your band via the mic input, then store the music on your computer and share with your bandmembers. It’s a great feature for recording minus-one tracks, without keyboard, for home practice, or for assessing your band’s performance.
When you’re working at home, the JUNO-DS guides you from flash of inspiration to finished song, with a built-in pattern sequencer that offers up to 8-track recording for full band-style arrangements, including drums, bass, guitar and keyboard. Maybe you’ll complete the track yourself – or take your portable JUNO-DS synth to rehearsals and let the band help finish it off.
The JUNO-DS’s onboard tones are a great primer – but they’re just the start. With this open-ended synth range, you can enjoy free downloads from Roland’s Axial Sound Library, and give your performance a shot in the arm with tones from the famous XV-5080 Collection or EXP series.
