Roland Juno-X at a glance:

• Virtual analog synthesizer
• User interface based on the Roland Juno-106 (1984)
• 61 fullsize keys with Velocity & aftertouch
• Zen-Core sound generation
• Sounds polyphonic, monophonic or unisono playable
• Compatible with Roland Cloud sound content
• 5 Parts (4 Synth,1 Rhythm)
• Intelligent & normal arpeggiator
• Over 4000 sounds
• Over 90 Drum kits
• 256 User Sounds
• 256 Scenes
• 90 multi-effects including delay, Reverb etc.
  
• Incl. original Juno Chorus
• Master compressor & EQ
• Extra effects for microphone input
• Step sequencer
• Chord Memory
• Pitch/ModWheel & Joystick
• 2 assignable sliders
• 3 assignable buttons
• USB MIDI
• USB audio with 24 bit / 96 kHz signal conversion
• BlueTooth 4.2 for MIDI & audio
• Stereo speakers 2 x 4 watts
• Incl. Juno-X Editor for or X & Windows
• Incl. 10 free sound packs to choose from in the Roland Cloud
  

The workhorse for stage and studio

From a purely visual point of view, Roland has come amazingly close to the in-house original from the early 80s with the Juno-X. The impressive, purely digital instrument has a lightly weighted keyboard with 61 velocity-sensitive keys and aftertouch. The large controls and clear layout directly invite you to "tinker" with the sound. Internal stereo speakers with two four-watt outputs, outputs for headphones, XLR and jack as well as a comprehensive computer connection via USB including audio transfer leave nothing to be desired in terms of connectivity.

Historical and new sound worlds

The clearly arranged user interface, which corresponds in good parts to that of the legendary Juno-106 from 1984, provides immediate access to all sound-relevant parameters with the many sliders and knobs. With only a few steps you can create your desired sound in the function groups oscillator, filter, LFO, envelope and effects. The typical Roland sound architecture has been retained in that each sound can still consist of up to four parts. However, in Juno-X the parts correspond to a complete, extensive synthesizer voice with its own oscillator and filter models, envelopes, modulation assignments and, of course, its own volume and pan settings. The included models more than live up to their historical models and deliver radiant pads, smacking basses, funky Chords and all sorts of futuristic sounds. Many sounds that hardly any rock and pop act can do without are implemented thanks to the XV-5080 and RD-2000 models, as well as a vocoder engine that brings Kraftwerk's robots into your own Studio . The sounds of the Juno-X are compatible with the contents of the Roland Cloud and can be exchanged and expanded at will.

Effects

Over 90 multi-effects are just waiting to change and refine the generated sounds, individually or chained, per part. The selection of delay, reverb, chorus, flanger, distortion and real uniques with wow character should leave nothing to be desired. Superior to the main output is the Master EQ and Master compressor. The microphone input is equipped with its own effects processor, which largely coincides with the selection of Synth Part effects and has also implemented a Vocoder ; Kraftwerk says hello!

i-Arpeggiator - The Next Generation!

The Juno-X has a sequencer with five tracks (1 Rhythm, 4 Synth), in which the sounds are managed at the same time. A true creativity booster is the i-Arpeggio (Intelligent Arpeggiator!), which is oriented to the game, phrases and beats. Thus, suitable melodies, accompaniment patterns and rhythms always succeed as if by magic. Of course, these phrases are customizable and changeable.

Full DAW integration

The Juno-X can be fully integrated into the workflow of a DAW (including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, MainStage). Thanks to the USB audio interface, five stereo tracks can be recorded, edited and, above all, processed in parallel in the computer. This ensures maximum convenience and audio quality at the same time with a minimum of cabling.

Editor & Library Software for the Juno-X

The graphical standalone editor is designed for sound enthusiasts who want to flesh out their sounds to the finest detail. The software runs on macOS and Windows platforms and is available for free via the Roland Cloud. Finally, you can manage all your sounds with a clear interface, create complex layers and performance setups with the Scene Builder, edit parts in detail, and ultimately make much better use of the Juno-X's potential.