Roland Juno-DS61 61-Key Synthesizer

Model #JUNO-DS61

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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.

Features

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

Tech Specs

Keyboard
Keyboard: 61 keys (with velocity)
Sound Generator
Maximum Polyphony: 128 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).
Sample Import Function
File Format: Audio file: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bits)
Supports multi-sample (System Program Ver. 2.00 or later, with JUNO-DS Tone Manager)
Effects: - Multi-effects: 3 systems, 80 types
- Chorus: 3 types
- Reverb: 5 types
- Mic input reverb: 8 types
Audio File Player Section
File Format: Audio file: WAV, AIFF, MP3
Others
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 jack
Power 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.
Size and Weight
Width: 1,008 mm
39-11/16 inches
Depth: 300 mm
11-13/16 inches
Height: 97 mm
3-7/8 inches
Weight (excluding AC adaptor): 5.3 kg
11 lbs. 12 oz.