Name: Roland JUNO-DS61 61-key Synthesizer Keyboard
SKU: 2235156

Product Details ＋

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 Roland’s Axial website
Sample import function for playing user WAV files on the JUNO-DS61’s 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.