Roland JUNO-DS61 Synthesizer Keyboard, 61-Key

This under-12-pound synth gives you 61 keys and fast access to 1500+ patches, including the JUNO-Di soundset. Add your own samples on a USB stick!

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Roland RS5 64-Voice Synth with 61 Keys and Arpeggiator

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6 knobs (4 assignable). XV-88 arpeggiator.

The Roland RS-Series 64-Voice Synthesizers redefine value in performance synths. The 88-note RS-9 and 61-note RS-5 not only have a brushed aluminum finish and some of the best sounds on the planet - including waveforms derived from the XV-Series - but they're also affordable and easy-to-use.

Features
Affordable performance synthesizers with 88-note weighted keyboard (RS-9) or 61-note keyboard (RS-5)

32MB* wave memory includes waveforms derived from XV-Series synths and SR-JV80-Series Wave Expansion Boards, plus all-new waveforms

6 knobs (4 assignable) for realtime control over cutoff, envelopes, etc.

Favorite Performance Bank buttons for instant recall of Performances

Category Search function locates sounds by type (e.g. Piano, Synth, Bass)

Phrase Preview for auditioning Tones in a musical context

Piano button turns RS-9 into a dedicated 88-note digital piano

Advanced XV-88 arpeggiator with 45 types including guitar strumming

Attractive brushed aluminum panel and compact, lightweight design

*When converted to 16-bit linear format.

Keyboard: RS-5 61 keys, velocity sensitive RS-9 88 keys, velocity sensitive

Parts: 16-part

Max. Polyphony: 64-voice

Wave Memory: 32MB (16-bit linear equivalent)

Preset Memory: Tones: 512 (256 GM2, 256 original), Performances: 128, Rhythm Sets: 20 (9 GM2, 11 original)

User Memory: Tones: 128, Performances: 128, Rhythm Sets: 2

Effects: Multi Effects 42 types, Reverb 8 types, Chorus types

Arpeggiator: 45 styles

Display: 20 characters 2 lines Backlit LCD, 3 digits 7 segments LED

Connectors: Output Jacks (L(MONO), R), Headphone Jack, MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT, THRU), Hold pedal jack, Control pedal jack

Power Supply: AC adapter

Current Draw: 600 mA

Dimensions (W x D x H):
RS-9: 1395 x 294 x 108 mm (54-15/16 x 11-5/8 x 4-1/4 in.)
RS-5: 1033 x 294 x 103 mm (40-11/16 x 11-5/8 x 4-1/16 in.)

Weight:
RS-9: 10.8 kg (23 lbs., 13 oz.), excluding AC adapter
RS-5: 6.0 kg (13 lbs., 4 oz.) excluding AC adapter

Accessories: Owner's manual, AC Adapter, Music Stand with 2 screws (RS-9)

Note: The specifications are subject to change.

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 323-890-3700

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. (91 ratings)
Submitted October 7, 2004 by a customer from terra.com.br

"It is good for the price."

Overall: 3 out of 5 stars
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I'm saving money to change it.
Sound
Poor acoustic pianos; keys extremely soft; good but limited elctric pianos, electric organs and synth sonds. Very poor pipe organ and harpsichord. Very good sax and flute. It souds expressively, but the keys don't help.
Features
The real time knob controls are very good but I miss a sustain control.
Quality
Well made and no mantainnance probrems.
Value
good price
Manufacturer Support
Easy to find suport.

Musical Background:

Hobbyist

Musical Style:

Brazilian, Gospel, Rock
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