Roland has launched a new range of synthesiser keyboards for gigging musicians and budding creators – the JUNO-D series.
The lineup features the JUNO-D6, -D7, and -D8, all of which feature light, “go-everywhere designs” and host its ZEN-Core engine, found in other Roland “top-tier” synths. They also feature flexible connectivity, and according to Roland, are easy to operate.
The models also feature keyboards inherited from Roland’s FANTOM-0 series instruments. The 61-note JUNO-D6 and 76-note JUNO-D7 are equipped with synth-action keyboards, while JUNO-D8 offers a piano-style experience with 88 weighted-action keys and hammer action. Aside from the actual keyboards and physical specifications, all JUNO-D models offer the same features.
The models also come with a large sound library, an eight-track sequencer, and can be powered via AC or a standard USB-C mobile battery, ready for on-the-go stage playing, street performance, or music creation at home.
Over 3800 sounds are on board in each, including acoustic and electric pianos, vintage and modern synths, organs, orchestral instruments, world sounds, and more. You can also import WAV samples to your JUNO-D model, or utilise the Roland Cloud for further Sound Packs and Wave Expansions.
Players can additionally access 16 different sound categories via dedicated buttons found on each instrument, plus Dual, Split, and Super Layer functions to combine tones or assign different parts to the left and right hands. There’s an eight-track sequencer with TR-REC step input available, real-time recording options, and eight phrase pads to trigger rhythm patterns or mute tracks to shape arrangements too.
You can also add vocals to performances using a built-in mic input and make use of handy effects, including compression, EQ, reverb, and noise suppression. Auto pitch and vocoder effects are also available.
The Roland JUNO-D6, JUNO-D7, and JUNO-D8 are now available in the US for $899.99, $1,149.99, and $1,299.99 respectively. Find out more over at Roland.
