Roland JUNO-DS88 88-Note Weighted-Action Synthesizer Keyboard
Roland JUNO-DS88 88-Note Weighted-Action Synthesizer Keyboard
The Roland JUNO-DS88 is a versatile and powerful 88-note weighted-action synthesizer keyboard designed to go anywhere you go, without sacrificing audio quality. With its compact size and smart operation, this keyboard follows you wherever your music takes you, from rehearsals to live performances and studio sessions. The Ivory Feel-G Keyboard offers a satisfying touch, making it feel like a traditional piano, while the expressive new piano sounds and progressive hammer action inspire creativity and deliver an exceptional playing experience.
Whether you're rocking the stage, hitting the studio, or playing on the streets, the JUNO-DS88 adapts to your needs. Its practical weight, compact dimensions, and speedy setup make it perfect for busy schedules. The optional battery power even allows you to perform in clubs, pubs, and street gigs. With a vast selection of pro-quality sounds onboard, including acoustic and electric pianos, organs, and synths, the JUNO-DS88 empowers you to play in any band and effortlessly switch between musical genres.
Explore your creativity with intuitive hands-on editing capabilities. Customize your sound with adjustable parameters and create unique patches that set you apart. The JUNO-DS88's performance mode lets you layer different sounds and shape your sound mid-song using hands-on controls. With eight Phrase Pads, you can add instant drums or use them as a live sampler for vocals and sound effects, adding a punch to your performances.
Stay fresh and adaptable with free downloadable sounds. Expand your sound library via USB and access over 1,000 EXP patches from Roland's Axial website. With the JUNO-DS librarian software, managing your sound patches becomes effortless. Capture your band's performance using the built-in audio interface and easily share the recordings with your bandmates for evaluation and improvement. For solo performers and singer/songwriters, the JUNO-DS88 offers a mic input with dedicated vocal effects, including reverb, Auto Pitch, and a vocoder, adding a unique touch to your vocal performances.
Seamlessly connect with your favourite computer package and turn your ideas into professional recordings. The integrated USB interface allows you to record MIDI and audio data directly, making it a convenient mobile or studio recording solution. The dedicated DAW Control mode enables easy control of your music software from the JUNO-DS88's front panel, streamlining your workflow and bringing your masterpiece to life.
At Riffs & Licks Music, we think the Roland JUNO-DS88 is an exceptional synthesizer keyboard that combines portability, versatility, and top-notch sound quality, delivering outstanding performances in any setting.
Features
| 88-note Ivory Feel-G Keyboard with weighted-action feel in a lightweight design that’s easy to transport |
| Gig-ready instrument with pro sounds, enhanced performance features, battery-powered operation, and intuitive operation |
| Instant access to essential pro-quality sounds for band performance, from acoustic and electric pianos, organs, synths and other stage favorites |
| 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-DS88’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 |
| JUNO-DS librarian is available for managing the onboard sounds from your computer |
Specifications
| Keyboard | 88 keys (Ivory Feel-G Keyboard with Escapement) |
| 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 | 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 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 (Included) | Owner's manual Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” AC adaptor Power cord |
| Options (sold separately) | Keyboard stand (*1): KS-18Z, KS-12, KS-G8B 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. |
| Dimensions (W x D x H; mm) | 1415 x 341 x 144 |
| Weight | 16.2kg |
(JUNODS88)
| SKU | JUNODS88 |
| Barcode # | 4957054507374 |
| Brand | Roland |
| Shipping weight | 19.9500kg |
| Shipping width | 0.462m |
| Shipping height | 0.236m |
| Shipping length | 1.545m |
| Shipping cubic | 0.168454000m3 |
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