Roland JUNO DS61 61-Key Synthesiser

Roland’s JUNO synths are known everywhere for their great sound, ease of use, and exceptional value. The JUNO-DS61 takes the iconic series to a new level of performance, adding many powerful enhancements while still keeping operation streamlined and simple. Versatile, intuitive, and highly mobile, the JUNO-DS61 puts you in creative command, making it easy to produce exceptional music everywhere you play.

Highlights

• Lightweight, gig-ready instrument with pro sounds, enhanced performance features, and battery-powered operation
• 61-note velocity-sensitive keyboard with synth action
• Includes all the sounds from the popular JUNO-Di, plus newly updated acoustic and electric pianos, additional organs, and other stage essentials
• Wave expansion slot enables users to download new sound waveforms, 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

Technical Specifications

• 61 keys (with velocity)

• Maximum Polyphony128 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).

• File Format
• Audio file: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bits)
• Effects
• - Multi-effects: 3 systems, 80 types
• - Chorus: 3 types
• - Reverb: 5 types
• - Mic input reverb: 8 types

• File Format
• Audio file: WAV, AIFF, MP3

• 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 jackPower 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.

• Width1,008 mm
• 39-11/16 inchesDepth300 mm
• 11-13/16 inchesHeight97 mm
• 3-7/8 inchesWeight (excluding AC adaptor) 5.3 kg
• 11 lbs. 12 oz.