Roland JUNO-DS61 61-key Synthesizer Keyboard

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

Specs

• Keyboard
• Keyboard 61 keys (with velocity)
• Sound Generator
• Maximum Polyphony 128 voices
• Parts 16 parts
• Preset Memory
• – Patches: Over 1200
• – 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’s internal 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
• Options (sold separately)
• Keyboard stand (*1): KS-18Z, KS-12
• Pedal switch: DP series
• Expression pedal: EV-5
• USB flash memory (*2)
• *1 When using the KS-18Z, ensure that the height of the unit is one meter or lower.
• *2 Use USB Flash Memory (supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Flash Memory) sold by Roland. We cannot guarantee operation if other products are used.
• Size and Weight
• Width
• 1,008 mm
• 39-11/16 inches
• Depth
• 300 mm
• 11-13/16 inches
• Height
• 97 mm
• 3-7/8 inches
• Weight (excluding AC adaptor)
• 5.3 kg
• 11 lbs. 12 oz.

Warranty

Roland Warranty Link