640 top-quality patches. 20 rhythm sets. GM2 compatibility.
135 People rated this product : 8 out of 10
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9 out of 10
Feature:
This keyboard is a godsend for the poor keyboard player. As a keyboard player who doesn't use much sampling or sequencing, especially not at a live show, i didn't want to pay an extra grand for features i would not use, so the Juno-d was exactly what i needed. No bells and whistles, but not that limited in and of itself.
also, it has a pitch joystick rather than a wheel, and for me at least, that is absolutely necessary.
Quality:
the chassis is aluminum which is nice in that this keyboard is light as hell but you don't have to worry that if it takes a bump or two all is lost. the knobs are cheap plastic and wobble a bit, but not so that they're in danger of falling off in random places. Mine survived 4 years of constant use at all different kinds of shows.
Value:
this keyboard is priced for exactly what it offers. It's real value is that to the right player, it offers exactly what that player wants without having them pay for anything extra.
Desirability:
this is a nice keyboard. it's not that flashy, but it is not something that one feels embarrassed about pulling out of it's case. not too many blinky lights or fancy colors, but it's more of the tall dark and handsome type anyway.
Sound:
This keyboard packs a hell of a lot of decent presets which offer just enough tweakability that you can effectively create your own sound without getting cluttered up in electronic red tape...
the piano sound is really good for a keyboard at this price range, the organs and electric piano sounds are both varied and dynamic, and it's synth sounds pack some umph without getting too cheesy.
Really versatile.
Ease of Use:
since there aren't that many bells and whistles, this keyboard is hella easy to use. it's controls are pretty straight forward, and the interface is not so involved as to lose one's spot. with a basic knowledge of effects and filters, you can master the tweakability options as well.
Overall:
My Juno-d broke after four years of constant use and abuse. i almost cried when i finally junked it. and now, i think i am going to buy another one, this keyboard worked for me so well.
Submitted: 7/30/2008









7 out of 10
Feature:
Well, it has all the outs \ polyphony \ midi stuff you'd get with a base level "pro" keyboard. Just keep in mind that this thing has virtually no bells or whistles. Again, it's pretty much a Casio keyboard with a joystick & midi controller features.
Quality:
Seems alright. Keys seem a tiny bit small.
Value:
I got mine off e-bay for $399. For $599 - I just don't think I could do it. There's not one "great" sound on here. Note: my only experience before this is analog synths & casio keyboards - so maybe I was expecting too much.
Desirability:
I'm not giving up on it because it seems to be good as a midi controller and is forcing me to get better with my software sequencer (fruity loops) mostly because of its limitations. Hidden blessing.
Sound:
Quasi-decent synth leads & pad sorts of sounds (unless you have limited talent lol because then you'll be doomed to re-creating the Beverly Hills Cops song with this thing), passable piano & EP sounds, but most everything else just sucks (you might like an organ sound or two). You can't make your own drum set out of on-board samples that you like - all you can do is change the pitch & effect settings on existing sets. So, if you want 5 alterations of a particular kick you like (in different pitches \ cutoffs) - so sorry. In my opinion, there are Casio keyboards that have sounds as good as this. Strings are bad - guitar & world instruments are hilarious.
Ease of Use:
It's pretty easy to use I guess.
Support:
n/a
Overall:
Well, I'm not returning it I guess. Not sure what I'd get instead.
Submitted: 7/14/2008
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