Roland introduces their newest member of the JUNO synthesizer series, the JUNO-X. The new model combines iconic looks and features with new effects and sounds, giving the experience of an updated yet classic synthesizer.
The JUNO-X shares many characteristics with its classic predecessors. If you liked the appearance of the earlier JUNO-models, then the JUNO-X’s will meet your expectations.
It’s picked up a few things from the software emulations that have given us a flavour of the JUNO-106 over the years like more effects and a bit of reordering. You also find the adored arpeggiator from the older JUNO-60.
The instrument is built on Roland’s futuristic ZEN-Core platform that recreates analogue behaviour and dynamics down to the finest details. This allows this synthesizer to be much more than the last generation JUNO-106. You also get the more punchy JUNO-60, a PCM-based XV-5080 section, pianos from the RD series and a vocoder all accessible from the front panel.
However, the JUNO-X has its own thing going on, with a new synth engine with a Super Saw waveform, features such as velocity sensitivity, pitch envelope control and more. It massively expands the effects section around the two classic Chorus modes of the original. You can use up to seven different chorus effects on any JUNO-X tone. You can load up to 4 tones for layering from the 4,000 presets and one rhythm part from the 90 drum kits.
For connections, we find balanced and line-level outputs, MIDI I/O, a stereo input and a mic input for the vocoder. It can be a USB Audio Interface and take thumb drives right in the back. It has integrated Bluetooth and the WC-1 wireless adapter for Roland Cloud Connect and easy transfer of sounds and expansions. The keyboard is 61 notes and has channel aftertouch.