Roland JUNO-X Programmable Polyphonic Synthesizer (JUNO X)

Few synthesizers have blazed trails like Roland’s Juno duo of the 1980s. Powered by the same conceptual architecture, the 60 and the 106 synth engines delivered instantly recognizable polyphonic sound. The Juno’s sempiternal sonics have long awaited a worthy heir, and the Juno-X has arrived to pick up the mantle. This wouldn’t be a proper continuation of the Juno lineage if it didn’t have its own evolution of its predecessors’ engines. Music Bliss premiere synthesists are elated to report that the ZEN-core more than delivers, donning an enhanced version of Roland’s trademark Super Saw waveform that is paired with an equally worthy Chorus III mode. The Juno-X sits in the pantheon of iconic time-bending synths, effortlessly oscillating between past and future, gracing us with its presence in the present — and we’ve barely scratched the surface.

FEATURES

• Over 4,000 presets from historic Roland products including the Juno-106, Juno-60, XV-5080, RD series of pianos, and classic vocoder model
• Model Expansions incorporate even more Roland history and sound-design technology to offer nearly endless options for sonic exploration
• Newly engineered Super Saw oscillator, Chorus III effect, and more use ZEN-core Synthesis to deliver a worthy holder of the Juno gauntlet
• Layer up to 4 different sounds for unparalleled tone design opportunities
• Intuitive interface enables straightforward sound design and modification
• Ergonomic arrangements encourage breezy workflow, setup recall, and preset management with Scenes (up to 256 global setup presets)
• Free Juno-X Editor software is included to give you even deeper access to making your sounds your own
• Classic design and robust hardware seamlessly blend satisfying tactility with precision control
• Aftertouch and assignable sliders and switches provide great range of expressivity
• Retro arpeggiator and I-Arpeggiator can be freely toggled to allow for greater rhythmic flourish
• USB audio/MIDI interface and USB memory port for data backup, computer connection, and more
• Onboard stereo speakers (inspired by the Juno-106S) and Bluetooth compatibility make it easy to jam along to any accompanying track
• Dedicated microphone input includes its own effects to model inputs and vocoded sounds
• Multi-effects suite includes multiple forms of reverb, delay, chorus, EQ, compression, and overdrive
• Output jacks for hold and control pedals allow for expansion of expressive control
• 3.5mm and 1/4-inch headphone outputs, L/Mono and R 1/4-inch main outs, and L/R XLR outs

SPECIFICATIONS

• Type:Keyboard Synth
• Sound Engine:ZEN-Core, Model Sound Generators
• Analog/Digital:Digital
• Number of Keys:61
• Type of Keys:Synth
• Aftertouch:Channel Aftertouch
• Velocity Sensitive:Yes
• Other Controllers:Pitchbend/Mod Lever, 2 x Assignable Sliders, 3 x Assignable Switches
• Polyphony:256 Notes (tone setting dependent)
• Number of Presets:4,000 x Preset Tones, 256 User Tones, 90 Drum Kit, 256 Scenes
• Oscillators:4 x Oscillator
• Waveforms:Square, Saw, Super Saw
• LFO:1 x LFO (pitch, filter, amp)
• Filter:Highpass, Multi-mode Vintage Filter
• Envelope Generator:1 x ADSR (pitch, filter, amp)
• Effects Types:8 x Reverb, 5 x Chorus, 3 x Delay, Overdrive, Compression
• Arpeggiator:I-Arpeggio, 5 parts, Multi-part with play detection
• Storage:USB Flash Drive
• Audio Inputs:1 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic), 1 x 1/8" (aux)
• Audio Outputs:2 x XLR, 2 x 1/4"
• Headphones:1 x 1/4", 1 x 1/8"
• USB:1 x Type B, 1 x Type A
• Bluetooth:v4.2 (MIDI)
• MIDI I/O:In/Out/USB/Bluetooth
• Pedal Inputs:1 x 1/4" (hold), 1 x 1/4" (control)
• Features:Model Expansions from Roland Cloud, Vocoder, Built-in Speakers
• Software:Juno-X Editor
• Power Source:Standard IEC power cable
• Height:4.64"
• Width:42.20"
• Depth:13.11"
• Weight:25.62 lbs.