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Those who don’t know the Roland synthesizers well get confused. There are so-called Model Expansions, i.e. separate Roland synthesizer models for the entire series. (Fantom, Fantom-0, Jupiter-X, Jupiter-Xm). The Roland Juno-X is a somewhat slimmed-down Jupiter-X (-Xm) because the Jupiter technology is based on Model Expansions (synthesizer models), which are accessible for a whole range of Roland synthesizers thanks to ZEN-Core technology are.
The Juno-X is visually reminiscent of its ancestors but is a technologically packed instrument that not only masters the classic synth sounds of the originals. It is also capable of reproducing the sounds of the XV-5080 or RD pianos. Other sounds, e.g. B. sounds of the Jupiter-8, JD-800, SH-101, etc. can be realized by model expansions. Four oscillators work in the Juno-X, which allows the layering of up to four sounds.
Juno-X also offers a fivefold multimode, one part of which is reserved for drums only. Other features include a step sequencer and the i-arpeggiator known as the Jupiter-X, which offers an extended range of functions. Integrated effects, a microphone input, MIDI, USB-to-Host, USB-to-Device, XLR outputs, two-pedal outputs, and two balanced jack outputs round off the features. Juno-X is played using an aftertouch-capable 61-key synthesizer keyboard.
Roland Juno-X price and availability
The price is comparatively high at $1,999.99 (you can pre-order it from Bhphotovideo.com), but the Juno-X is one of the few multimode-capable Roland synthesizers on the market and for many, the boutique series is too small or find the Jupiter-X and Xm devices too complicated. It has a simple velocity-sensitive Roland keyboard with no MIDI thru but with aftertouch. It weighs 11.6 kg and has 2x USB and a stereo and XLR microphone input.
Last month, Modal introduced the Cobalt 5s analog synthesizer offers five voices and very compact dimensions. The new virtual synthesizer closes the gap below for those on the go, who are short on space and still want a complete synth, and it costs $449.
