Roland JUNO-D series synths launched – Piano & Synth Magazine

Roland has announced a trio of synths in its new JUNO-D range of instruments — the JUNO-6, JUNO-7 and JUNO-8.

As you’d expect, the numbers represent the number of keys on each model: 61 for the JUNO-6, 76 for the JUNO-7 and 88 for the JUNO-8. The two smaller instruments have synth action keys, while the 88 key JUNO-8 has weighted keys with hammer action.

Highlights

Gig-ready keyboard with pro sounds, an intuitive workflow, enhanced performance features, and support for USB-C mobile battery power

Instant access to essential sounds for live band performances, including acoustic and electric pianos, organs, synths, and other stage favorites
Flagship-class ZEN-Core engine with over 3800 ready-to-play sounds
Expand your creative possibilities with Sound Packs and Wave Expansions on Roland Cloud

Sample import function for playing and editing user WAV files
Easy sound manipulation with hands-on knobs and sliders and the classic Roland pitch bend/mod lever
Eight phrase pads for playing drum sounds and samples, triggering rhythm patterns and audio files, and muting tracks

Large color display for access to creative modes, sound selection, and sequencer control
Mic input with dedicated noise suppressor, EQ, reverb, and compressor, plus vocoder and auto-pitch effects for impressive vocal performances
Intuitive eight-track pattern sequencer for quickly developing song ideas and creating on-the-fly backing tracks

Class-compliant USB-C audio/MIDI interface with a plug-and-play connection to mobile devices and computers, great for livestreaming and audio content creation.

Specifications Comparison

The core features of the three instruments remains the asme, with the only variants being the keyboard size, key type, weight and dimensions.

	JUNO-D6	JUNO-D7	JUNO-D8
Keyboard	61 synth keys with velocity	76 synth keys with velocity	88 Keys (PHA-4 Standard Keyboard: with Escapement and Ivory Feel)

Sound Generator

Parts: 8

TONE: ZEN-Core
* ZEN-Core Tones can be imported and exported.
Tones: 3,800 tones or greater
95 Drum kits or greater
Expansion: EXZ Series
* The expansion are rewritable internal sound generator memory.
You can download data from the Roland Cloud and write it via a USB flash drive into the internal memory.

Preset Scene: 128 scenes x 2 bank
User Scene: 128
Scene Remain: Yes

Favorite: 128
Effects:
Multi-Effects: 8 systems, 93 types
Part EQ: 8 systems
Drum Part COMP: 6 systems
Insertion Effect: 1 system, 93 types
Chorus: 10 types
Reverb: 8 types
System EQ: 1 system
Mic Reverb: 8 types
Mic NS/Comp
Vocoder:
Band: 13
Type: Mono

Step Sequencer: 8 Tracks (per secne)
Maximum 64 steps
Recording Method: Realtime recording, Step recording, TR-REC
Editing Method: Step edit
Audio File Player Section: Audio file: WAV, AIFF
File format: 44.1/48 kHz, 8/16/24 bits

Other

Rhythm Pattern: Yes

Arpeggio: Yes
Chord Memory:Yes
Controllers: Pitch Bend/Modulation lever
Sound Modified knob x 4
Slider x 4
2 x 4 Pads

Display: Graphic color LCD (480 x 272 dots with backlight)
Connectors: Headphones jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
MAIN OUT jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4-inch TRS type
Mic Input jack: 1/4 inch phone type/XLR type
External Input jack: Stereo miniature phone type
FOOT PEDAL jacks(HOLD, CONTROL)
MIDI connectors (IN, OUT)
USB MEMORY port: Type-A (Storage)
USB COMPUTER port: USB Type-C(R) (Class Compliant for Audio and MIDI/ Roland driver for Audio and MIDI)
External Memory: USB Flash drive (sold separately)

Power Supply: AC Adaptor
USB bus power supply (USB Type-C(R) port)
* External power supply from a USB Type-A port isn’t available.
Current Draw: 700 mA (AC adaptor)
2,000 mA (USB bus power supply)
Power consumption when in OFF mode (when the power automatically turns off): 0.2 W