The JUNO-DS76 is a lightweight 76-note performance synth from Roland with great sounds and intuitive operation designed for bands looking to expand their musical range.
Alongside the announcement of the AX Edge keytar synth Roland have announced a 76-key version of the JUNO-DS mobile hardware synth. It's already available in 61 and 88 key models.
Here's the details from the Roland website:
The Roland JUNO-DS76 is the portable modern synth that can keep up with your busy band life. Lightweight, compact, and powerful, this 76-note instrument is always ready to go, with easy operation and instant access to pro onboard sounds that let you create or perform music anywhere, from studio to stage. And with its extended-range keyboard, the JUNO-DS76 is ideally suited for playing advanced arrangements with multiple sounds split across the keys.
JUNO-DS76 Key Features
76-note velocity-sensitive keyboard with synth action
Compact and lightweight (15.25 lb./6.9 kg) for easy travel and effortless setup
Gig-ready instrument with pro sounds, enhanced performance features, battery-powered operation, and intuitive navigation
Instant access to essential pro-quality sounds for live band performances, including 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 Roland’s Axial website
Sample import function for playing user WAV files on the keyboard
Multi-sample import support for creating complex and expressive sounds
JUNO-DS Tone Manager and Librarian software for editing and managing the keyboard’s sounds from your computer
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
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