Roland has announced the Juno-X, a new polyphonic synthesizer driven by the next-generation ZEN-Core Synthesis System.
Using the full capabilities of the native ZEN-Core engine, the Juno-X offers recreations of the Juno-60 and Juno-106 synths as well as other legacy Roland instruments, plus an all-new Juno-X engine with a Super Saw waveform, velocity sensitivity, pitch envelope control and other evolved features. The two chorus modes from the originals are also available, plus a third mode with more ‘fatness and swirl’. Users can combine them to create seven different chorus effects for use with any Juno-X tone.
Juno-X features additional models , including the PCM-based XV-5080, acoustic pianos from the RD series and vocoder. Model Expansions from Roland Cloud are supported, allowing players to load optional titles such as the Jupiter-8, JD-800, SH-101 and Vocal Designer.
Roland Cloud is also home to a growing range of Wave Expansions, Sound Packs, Sample Packs, and other creative tools, and ten free Sound Packs are available with a Juno-X purchase. Additionally, Juno-X provides integrated support for Roland Cloud Connect that includes the WC-1 wireless adapter and one year of Roland Cloud Pro membership. This allows users to browse, audition, and load Model Expansion titles and other Pro membership content directly to the keyboard via Wi-Fi.
A key element of the Juno’s appeal was a straightforward interface that made it easy to craft inspiring sounds and evolving textures in the heat of the moment. With a familiar hands-on panel inspired by the original 1980s synths, Juno-X invites players to fully immerse in the music and create without limits. Up to four tones can be layered together, and a wide selection of modern effects are available for enhancing sounds. First introduced with Jupiter-X, the powerful I-Arpeggio function offers both traditional arpeggio sounds and organic, inspiring movement driven by intelligent algorithms.
Juno-X comes with a 61-note keyboard with aftertouch, and connectivity for every musical workflow, including balanced and unbalanced audio outputs, a stereo audio input, and Midi I/O. There is also a mic input for vocal performing or feeding the onboard Vocoder. USB is available for data backup, audio/Midi communication with DAWS, and remote editing with the free Juno-X Editor for macOS and Windows. A high-quality stereo speaker system provides built-in sound monitoring, and Bluetooth is available for streaming music from a mobile device.
The Roland Juno-X Programmable Polyphonic Synthesizer will be available in Q2 2022 for US$1999.99.
More: www.roland.com
