Wow, so many negative commenters! This is not a top of line synth, this is essentially a rompler for everyday band use and in that regard is a very impressive board. If you want to do deep stuff, pay the money and get what you want.
I just got my D8 88-key today and gave it a quick spin. The semi weighted keys are pretty good and the sound engine is way better than what I expected based on the comments in various YT videos. For reference, I have a Juno 60, a JV-1080, a Deepmind 12, a UB-Xa (all bought new) and a slew of other keyboards, hardware modules and synth plugins. Everyone in the comment sections tells you the sounds are the same as the JV-1080, but they are definitely not. So, all the shitposters are clueless and I am keeping the D8 as my studio controller keyboard. Excellent value as well, even if used exclusively as a MIDI controller.
bought one (D-6) two days ago and I am really impressed: (this is my first new generation Roland device, including a having a Zencore engine) - very good quality and presence, especially when you bypass the reverb that makes the sound a bit mushy for my taste, there are good reverbs in there but need to dig for them, at least for my taste, you have so many algos in there imported from different machines like JD, Integra and others - very easy to use and intuitive, already I know how to edit all the main functions without thinking to much, sequencer is extremely easy to use and fun, having 7 melodic patches and 1 drum kit make this the fastest machine to make music I ever had and invite you to play more and program less on the sequencer even tho you can easily use the step sequencer and add much more fine tunings or stating from zero with it, including the step sequencer for the drum kits, the synth engine menu layout is easy to access and very logical, you can't go wrong with it so with that basically you can make custom synth patches from the init preset in minutes, even if there are just a few controls - there are not to many controls but I think this is an advantage, at least for my actual workflow cause I focus more on composing (3800 patches that you can change as you like an save as user patches), so you have cutoff, rezo, attack and decay and the same knobs can have another layer of custom functions plus all the controls including pitch bend, modulation and pedals can have custom controls and all those can be recorded in realtime on the sequencer (or step modulated), and those modulations can be deleted without the notes, or the reverse the notes can be deleted (or not inputed at all) and the modulations remain for really nice custom modulations for live playing, really fun this one - the option to import Zencore expansions is very good, I just got the SRX Dance one and I already added so much material to make my own kits and patches (but I heard we can have just 2 in the memory) - I tested making the patches also in Zenology and it is so easy to import it into the machine - and the candy on the cake for me is the sampler player, this is incredible, very easy to use, I tested the capacity and it has around 140 mg of user flash memory for samples (not that much) but obviously you'll use that for oscillators and not necessary full loops (even that is possible as well), the quality of the sample playing is very good with great transposing feel on the low end, and you have 256 slots of user samples that will remain in the flash memory after imported from the usb stick. also very easy to create new patches with it, you add a sample and already become a patch or take an existing patch and add the samples to the oscilator and using that patch structure creates very interesting new patches honestly the last function make this a great option for the old skool Roland W-30 vibes, for the ones who are into this 90's sampler-workstation / Prodigy stuff but not limited to that of course, cause you can make custom backups of the machine very fast of the whole memory so you can imagine that as floppy discs images :)) the only down side of the sampler capability is that you can't work on the sample start / length and loops points in real time when you work with the sequencer, nor to be modulated, actually when you go to the menu of the sample editing while you are in the sequencer menu work is gone :D so save that scene before going to edit again your samples. Actually I think I will write to Roland about asking doing something about this in this direction, at least to allow the modulation controls to be attached to the start/end and loop points of the samples and record those modulations in the sequencer, that will be incredible and will give this synth a better direction to techno-house crowd by the way when I say the sequencer is very easy to use I compare with Fantoms for example that implies more steps till recording, on this one is just a press of button away, I don't think I saw any synth on the market that has multi patches capability with sequencer thats so easy to program So if there are any Roland people around PLEASE add the start/end and loop points modulations to the live controls and sequencer modulations in the future update that will make this synth absolutely crazy, and I don't know if the hardware allowing to increase the 140 mb sample memory allocation
I love his musical ideas everytime I see him do a Roland demo, give him a raise! I played the last version in the store but it sounded too digital fro my taste this comes across as much better sounding though it's hard to really tell on UA-cam.
seems like a really great package, big fan of zenology and zencore sounds and amazing to see the same engine available in budget and flagship instruments, congrats roland on the launch and thanks jack and andy for a wonderful demo.
I love my Juno DS. I never play it live and don't really intend to, but the feature I like the most is the ability to layer 16 sounds in performance mode. I love how easy it is to adjust volume, panning, and add effects to individual parts. Also, being able to record 128 user performance presets on the DS is a big plus, and I've already filled more than half of that space. I make instrumental music as a hobby and enjoy creating complex, layered sounds. The idea of a Zen-Core synth intrigues me, but if I sold my DS and bought the D6, I wouldn't want to lose the intuitive, simple, and powerful layering abilities the DS has, and I surely wouldn't want to lose the 16-part multi-timbrality, either. At home, I pair my DS with a Casio CT-S1000V via MIDI and love the sound combinations I get from both keyboards. The Casio's AiX chip produces pianos that sound more realistic than the DS, and the keybed feels better, giving me the best of both worlds.
I use also the DS88 version, I love that keyboard touch … and yes you can use up to 16 ch … also interesting to know is that you have the possibility to edit seamless split point transition that I love. It sometimes hilariously that other companies put this functionality in an upgraded model , … (for example Nordstage V2 to V3 ) You can’t go wrong with this. Sounds great, maybe I go for an update after trying the new version … for me, it depends on the touch, feel , functionality about channels and of course the piano, Rhodes sounds. Also that colour screen is a must.
Stuck to your Juno-DS, Juno-D has nearly all the same sounds anyway. If you want to try Zen-cote, use Zenology Pro or the MC-707 groovebox instead. I only recommend Zen-Core if you love doing deep sound design.
“You have already heard it in the intro, but I want to know how how the Juno D sounds in this ‘electro boombox classic crazylegs adidas 3 stripe tracksuit doing the caterpillar with sweatbands on a JVC rc-M90 ghetto blaster when the cops turn up’ electrosynthwave pre DX7 retro futuristic ‘I have a digital synth from the future, pretending to be every synth from the past that was trying to be from the future, robot dance jam classic……”
Roland's Andy Pimblott is the best demonstrator on the planet - so easy to follow, covers everything without rushing, perfect with the always-entertaining Jack Duxbury at Andertons. Juno-D looks boss all around. Will be getting one. Cheers, Gents!
I own a DS88 as well.... Just keep in mind that the DS was the last of that style and engine, and was literally abandoned within 5 years of release.. There have been no more firmware fixes or developments for known issues since. This new keyboard is obviously aimed at D and DS owners..... If someone pays more for the new replacement, does it have issues as well, and will they ever be corrected? That is a good question, with a known track record... There are to many abandoned synths that were never addressed, to claim otherwise... I purchased one of the original Jupiter 8's that has serious issues, and Roland bent over backwards to make things right. My Juno 106 had issues with midi as well, and they bent over backwards..... Customer service like that, is a thing of the past..... So is the long term support that has turned into a handful of years on most products. Props to the teams at Roland from the past, for backing their products, and making things right. I am leery to buying anymore Roland Synths, and have probably spent close to 6 figures on them....
with half the parts, much less user memory, probably won't be major issues for most stage performers, but anyone also using their Juno-DS in music production may not appreciate the newer Juno-D version being basically a cut-down version of the Juno-DS, and then Zen-Core is basically a combination of the JD-Xi and Juno-DS sound engines, which is cool and all, but not critical, though this could arguably be seen as potentially eliminating the need to bring along a spare non-wavetable VA synth with your Juno-DS if you have been performing that way, I guess At least they kept the awesome "phrase sequencer". XLR/TRS combo input for mic/instrument is awesome, balanced main outs is awesome as well. I can't find info on polyphony, likely may be lower, so they'd rather not touch that topic.
@@Jason75913I love my Juno DS. I never play it live and don't really intend to, but the feature I like the most is the ability to layer 16 sounds in performance mode. I love how easy it is to adjust volume, panning, and add effects to individual parts. Also, being able to record 128 user performance presets is a big plus, and I've already filled more than half of that space. I make instrumental music as a hobby and enjoy creating complex, layered sounds. The idea of a Zen-Core synth intrigues me, but if I sold my DS and bought the D6, I wouldn't want to lose the intuitive, simple, and powerful layering abilities the DS has. At home, I pair my DS with a Casio CT-S1000V via MIDI and love the sound combinations I get from both keyboards. The Casio's AiX chip produces pianos that sound more realistic than the DS, and the keybed feels better (it's the one I mostly play on, using the DS as a sound engine), giving me the best of both worlds.
For beginners or people who need some keys for writing songs this is a great piece of gear. You can make some mileage with these sounds and features. Dayumm!
Big Roland fan here. I think this sounds very good, and has a lot of great features. Love that it is battery capable, as I love to play in remote locations. Might replace one of my FA series keyboards with one of these. Thanks for the excellent demo, and have a wonderful day 🎶🎹🎶☮❤
The question is, why would you choose this over the Fantom-0 series? Of course there is a price difference of like 300€ but the Fantom-0 can do a lot more.
@@mudi2000a portability, mostly, but I also enjoy audio over USB, and if I’m being honest, because it’s different, and I enjoy trying new stuff. Not actually likely to buy any new keyboards soon, as I’m very happy with what I’ve got, including my favorite gig keyboard, Yamaha YC61.
@@TheScreamingFrog916 the Fantom 0 of course also has USB audio. I am not talking about the old FA series or the big Fantom. The Fantom-06 also weighs only 6 kg so it is only 200g more.
@@TheScreamingFrog916 Juno-DS and FA both do audio over USB. Rechargeable AAs are enough for me and my Juno-DS61. FA not being able to run off rechargeable AAs was a sorely missed opportunity. I personally wouldn't dare replace anything i have with this new 2024 Juno-D, it's really not an upgrade unless you are very deep into the Cloud ecosystem, as far as I can tell.
Naming it "Juno-DX" or "Juno-DZ" was a missed opportunity. Now we have to specify "2005 Juno-D" or "2024 Juno-D". More limited user memory versus Juno-DS, I read.
@@PorchBass Fair point. I like to think of myself as a corporate justice warrior, hopping from channel to channel, comment to comment, swooping in to defend the Big Synthesizer Industrial Complex from the tyranny of the unwashed masses. Any time someone says, ooooh nooo why didn't they put poly after touch on this, or what a joke, no endless encoders in 2024, that is when I strike from the shadows reminding the proletariat that they should be thankful they even have oscillators! It's a thankless task that requires a lot of commitment but someone has to do it. Yes I know I know, no need to mention it, you are very welcome. Here, have some rare emoji as a token of good will to brighten your day. 💂🧑🎤🧙
I’m not sure about this one at the moment. I’m a former owner of the Juno-Di, and that board for the time was pretty amazing. These new Juno-D models are nice, but what’s so irritating is now as a current owner of the Fantom-06, seeing sounds and features on the Juno-D that aren’t on the Fantom-O6, and the ability to swap edits between the Juno and Roland Zenology is kinda frustrating. It feels like Roland has kinda given the finger to Fantom 0 series owners. Big Fantom gets an upgrade, Juno-D series gets refreshed, and Fantom O owners just get brushed off.
Jack your a star mate, always watch your videos and reviews. tbh i think people are reverting. they dont want these new synths that are just updates and rereleases of synths theyve already released. Thats why people are so excited with Behringers take on remaking the jp8 and the juno. tbh ill buy them both rather than what Roland have released. that is only my opinion
Still have my Juno DS which i still love, aside from zen core, does Juno-D still have the same PCM sounds from the fantom G as in the Juno-DS? (D50 fantasia, candy bell, giant sweep, etc)
The zen thing is another repackaging of the old Roland sound engine.. no too much has changed, really. They keep repackaging the same thing over and over.
Hm, I use also the JunoDS88 version and I love the touch of that keyboard … but this new version 88 … I’m not sure about, because I had the RD88 and for some reason, didn’t like that new touch. I don’t know but there’s something wrong about the combination touch and sound … especially the piano. I hope these are not the same like the RD88 because they have a short decay (sounding like a forte piano). I realise that new stuff is not always a better choice … Also the JunoDS is a little bit heavier than the new one (other keyboard). What I like is the new layout with a colour screen … and that’s it.
I looked at the patch list and it is definitely missing some original Fantom sounds actually. It does have some of them but I was looking if it has the old zaytoven sounds like in the Fantom-X and it doesn’t. So I’m still thinking of just getting a DS instead.
@@Jason75913 Of course we want, because now there are already more than 9000 sounds, new packs all the time and a very simple waveform expansion process.
Hello. I watch your keyboard vlogs. So I have a question. How would you compare the Juno with the Roland Fantom 07? Is it worth paying extra or not?! Which one will play better and can do more? If you can help - Thank you Regards Rafal
I’m new to Roland (been a Korg man…) can you have multiple sounds (splits) - say a bass on the left, piano in the middle, and lead synth on the right? And then can you save this as a patch? If yes, then how many patches can you save? Thanks.
Being a brand that invented the best things like TR-808, I don't understand why Roland's demonstrators don't make more modern sounds like DnB, Trap... I was expecting more modern sounds after a long time without updating this Juno D, it's the least I can expect from England, but it seems that even the guys are not up to date, it's sad to be left with the doubt of whether a high-magnitude 808 with bass sounds will sound good with the fear that the sound will break with a few clicks. Apart from the sequencer and the buttons on the TR-8s, it's not clear if the sampler has improved, or if you can do finger drumming like with the SP404mk2.
Roland is a brand that’s not generally made for: 1) underground musicians. 2) professional musicians in any genre than pop, K-pop and J-pop. It *is* a brand friendly to those groups, also ‘bedroom musicians’ who have no interest in making professional work. If Roland were serious about making synths for professionals, they would have better user interface design, and better displays. Their flagship synths still have garbage displays from the 70s, see JD-XA.. or the 90s on Jupiter-X. Neither of which really help with the awful menu diving. Their e-drum kits are great. But their synths tend to be a huge hassle UI-wise, especially compared to offerings from Sequential, Korg or Moog.
@@sub-jec-tiv If the digital sound that the brand puts on it is too sterile and perfectionist, my old Juno Gi sounds very sterile, but I can manipulate many more things, although the navigation is crap. Here in the previous Juno DS and D6, I see them terrible; the cheap screen styled like a cheap Thomann low-end arranger is a shame. I was expecting some great innovation, but here even the Zen-Core engine is only to sell libraries, with the downside that in these models the possibility of integrating Model expansions is lost. 😅
@@sub-jec-tiv Yeah I have issues with Roland keys because of all these reasons and then some. Roland says they got hundreds of sounds to choose from like the guy in this video says. Yes. Had they only been usable. And the workflow and UI on some of the roland stuff - I can't believe how bad it really is. :). My latest Roland purchase was actually a childhood dream - the JP-8080. It is from what? 1999 ish? I also bought an E-500 keyboard when it came out back then. And it's very disappointing in some ways that I get more out of playing these old instruments vs the new stuff. It's increadibly hard to navigate the UI, partly because the menu diving needed is so extreme, and partly becuase the buttons and knobs used on some of these roland keys are really really bad. It was never like that bitd with Roland. It could be used in professional settings - but mainly as a stage instrument then - but now - I'm not so sure I could bring one. I'd rather go to Nord Stage then. (yes I realize it is a whole different class and price range hehe).
I’m so glad I’m not the only one I’ve been a gear snob since the late nineties so thank goodness I was able to get some great good synths back in the day so I know what a real synth should sound like
Make a 37 key version with speakers. What is the polyphony? Is it underpowered as usual for Roland? Does it crap out after a few tracks/layers with real sounds, full chords and sustain pedal?
I'm returning it....l have a DS already....what l was hoping for is the DS expansion sets all in one keyboard...3800 sounds implies that to me...the DS wasn't capable of all the expansion boards simultaneously so l wanted a DS ultimate....instead got Zen Core which gets away from the analog juno sound...yuk...l returned the D7 yesterday
I really want to hear some of Andy's Synthwave music. That was a beatiful piece he just knocked up. Does Andy have a youtube channel or a stage name I can search?
I had a first Juno-D back in 2006. It sounded great, was easy to use, but... It was not reliable, I had to replace all of the switches several times, they were so crappy. Right now my brother uses it as a sound module only as the keyboard also broke few years ago. Hope this version is much better than that.
Jack is such a good salesmen ida been talking so much more stuff not so easy at least he did make the touch screen reference because in 2024 it should look at korg they get it
vr-series update please - 76keys waterfall with aftertouch, zencore with that (touch)screen , sequencer, a controlpad with midi assignable drawbars, drop the duff sound modifier knobs/sliders bit - I'd even take a D-beam with it and weighing 20kg+ to get my jet black spinney wheel back...
I got to admit it sounds a little punchier. The 06 had this woody plastic sound a little bit. The old ds also had more punch than the fa06 when it came out.
@@g-soul4771 It also depends a lot on the quality of the recording in the video sometimes on similar instruments it can be foregoing in the it would be interesting to hear them compared together with the same sounds in the same video.
@@SICKFORSYNTH I’ll have to look at more videos about it. I had an 06 and a fa06. I have a fantom ex now. The 06 is definitely stale. Fa06 didn’t sound too bad. I never owned a ds but I almost bought one. I look at about 10 videos about it and they all sounded good. It didn’t sound like a toy.
@@g-soul4771 FA and Fantom-0 definitely have more punch and bite than Juno-DS if you have the DS and any one of the other two in front of you, though not a big difference.
@@Jason75913 No so much punch, I guess just more vintage flavor. Like the integra 7. If you talking about straight punch then you right about the fa06. I had one. But in opinion the 06 was kind of stale. I have never had a ds. I just like the way it sounded on videos but hey like he said it could have been recorded at a high quality.
Yamaha will need to catch up the MX series, and Korg will need something new with the Cross being arguably under featured compared to this, and a little higher price
Great overview! Can you guys do a comparison with this and the yamaha ck series? I have a Ck61. It's also a preset machine and I'm curious as to whether its worth switching given the roland has a sequencer and drum machine.
I think this new D series (entry stage synth) would be a great compliment to the Yamaha CK series (entry stage piano). Definitely will have much better keybeds than the CK but does lack drawbars, (although I hate the organ sample on the CK).
It's the same old Roland from the last 4-5 years but a better interface and controls. I have had Rolands for years and every 10 years or so they re-do their sounds, but not yet. This is what's on my RD88 stage but my interface is horrible and this one is good, But nothing beats the action on the RD88 so I use it as my "acoustic piano", got the recent EX poiano and use VST's. I'm saure the 88 key version of this is PH4 action. I also echo other's frustration that they are now finally giving us the interface we all wanted on the previous keyboards of the last 5 years.
RD88 is badass in a few ways, and it has a few presets exclusive to itself with higher fidelity samples. That initial "Concert Grand" preset rocks. But the keys return from being pressed too slowly for my liking. My Juno-DS61 doesn't have that sluggish action, but it is less piano-like, too. My old man's FP-30 has both quicker return and piano-like action, real good keybed.
@@Jason75913 Yes you are right some of the sound fidelity is phenomenal and good pickup on your part regarding the key release. I figured my way around the menu any way.
All this time, Korg and Yamaha did not bother trying to beat Juno-DS (vs. Kross and MX). Juno-DS and Juno-D boast far better performance features and usability. Kross does have a big advantage up to point with its linear sequencer and more FX processing, audio recording, and the optional step sequencer for additional drum layers/grooves. MX has no advantages of any kind over the Junos except Cubase AI integration (likely a feature used by only 2% of MX users or something). Roland could have continued putting off a Juno-DS successor, but they wanted to add Roland Cloud integration, which is the main point of this 2024 Juno-D. Juno-DS likely maintains an advantage in polyphony, besides adjustable quantization in the Phrase sequencer 🤣
Available now with clicky ass buttons! Keyboard and midi manufactures really need to understand that it’s ‘audio’ we’re working with, and stuff that makes lots of additional noise isn’t actually a good thing.
I just bought my Juno D and followed your above instructions; however, mine does not highlight the parts when I press the PHASE PADs, nor does it display the control on the right side for adjusting the volume of each part. I'm loosing my mind trying to figure out why I do not have volume control for each part, nor do the parts get highlighted upon being selected. Can you please tell me what I'm doing wrong? THANK YOU!
If you mean a lower-cost alternative to the Jupiter-X, then unfortunately no, there is only the Jupiter-Xm for that. This Juno-D is a lower cost alternative to the Fantom-0 and FA keyboards.
I actually like this keyboard... And I'm a Yamaha YC Fanboy....But dear Roland Please update those Acoustic and Electric Piano Samples, they seem to be stuck in the past...
I realize this is not a "workstation"... but it's still 8-part multitimbral... and maybe I missed it... BUT FOR THE LIFE OF ME I CAN'T FIND ANY INDICATION ANYWHERE AS TO POLYPHONY. Not on Roland's site, not anywhere. It could be 1 voice per part... or it could be 2 million voices per part... we just don't know...
It's sad we have to ask such questions in 2024. I can buy a 16gb USB for the price of a McDonalds meal, but somehow Roland and Yamaha always struggle to provide enough room for user preset files that are 10x smaller than the keyboard's PDF manual 🙄
Has Roland ever focus grouped that springy pitch bend/modulation joystick thingy? I realize it's iconic and all... but I have a feeling that folks have simply quietly accepted it over the years... don't wanna rock the boat, or whatever...
You were just unlucky. My Juno-DS is still going strong since 2018. Many Juno-Di users out there still performing with their keyboards. Juno-Di keyboards disappeared off the used market when Juno-DS keyboard prices jumped during the pandemic.
MIDI functionality here is the same. Stick to your Juno-DS for now. If you want to swap it out, wait for this Juno-D's successor, I say, or step up to Fantom-0 or FA-06.
I guess that it has become increasingly harder for a new synth to be really amazing, and stand out from the crowd. Game changing synths usually don’t appear in this price range, so this seems like an “ok” synth, but just another option against all its competitors. I’ve been trying to add up a Roland synth to my collection, but this one is certainly not up to the task.
Andy is a legend, he used to be in Reddog Music in Edinburgh a lot, until it closed. And yeah, he used to be so enthusiastic. But Im not surprised he is bored. They just keep asking him to sell the same old trash in new clothes. They probably pay him well, but I bet he is sick of them tbh.
Im curious, as keyboard player im quite difficult to choose between Juno DS and the New Juno D6 Most of seller says that better for me to Choose DS61 instead D6 Is that true guys?
DS has little bit better polyphony than the D, and 16-part Performances as opposed to the 8-part Perrforances for the D. That's up to 16 sounds that ca e grouped together for a live set, apart from the Favorites function. The D6 just gives you 8 at a time with one part being hardcoded to be a drumkit whether you want it or not.
Roland making top of the line Jupiter X/Juno X 😅 - NO! we don’t need a screen! Let’s puts the tiny screm ever! 😡 Roland making a low standard - OMG! We need the best screen ever made in this company!!!🤩 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
My first thought was "wait they brought back this dinosour out from its grave ?" I mean I thought they are reissueing the original Juno-D. I had Juno Di back in the day.
And still no auxiliary outs for split keyboards. It would be extremely useful for a separate out for lefthand bass splits. Ahhh, so you could send the bass sound to a bass amp. Duh.
Wow, so many negative commenters! This is not a top of line synth, this is essentially a rompler for everyday band use and in that regard is a very impressive board. If you want to do deep stuff, pay the money and get what you want.
I just got my D8 88-key today and gave it a quick spin. The semi weighted keys are pretty good and the sound engine is way better than what I expected based on the comments in various YT videos. For reference, I have a Juno 60, a JV-1080, a Deepmind 12, a UB-Xa (all bought new) and a slew of other keyboards, hardware modules and synth plugins. Everyone in the comment sections tells you the sounds are the same as the JV-1080, but they are definitely not. So, all the shitposters are clueless and I am keeping the D8 as my studio controller keyboard. Excellent value as well, even if used exclusively as a MIDI controller.
bought one (D-6) two days ago and I am really impressed:
(this is my first new generation Roland device, including a having a Zencore engine)
- very good quality and presence, especially when you bypass the reverb that makes the sound a bit mushy for my taste, there are good reverbs in there but need to dig for them, at least for my taste, you have so many algos in there imported from different machines like JD, Integra and others
- very easy to use and intuitive, already I know how to edit all the main functions without thinking to much, sequencer is extremely easy to use and fun, having 7 melodic patches and 1 drum kit make this the fastest machine to make music I ever had and invite you to play more and program less on the sequencer even tho you can easily use the step sequencer and add much more fine tunings or stating from zero with it, including the step sequencer for the drum kits, the synth engine menu layout is easy to access and very logical, you can't go wrong with it so with that basically you can make custom synth patches from the init preset in minutes, even if there are just a few controls
- there are not to many controls but I think this is an advantage, at least for my actual workflow cause I focus more on composing (3800 patches that you can change as you like an save as user patches), so you have cutoff, rezo, attack and decay and the same knobs can have another layer of custom functions plus all the controls including pitch bend, modulation and pedals can have custom controls and all those can be recorded in realtime on the sequencer (or step modulated), and those modulations can be deleted without the notes, or the reverse the notes can be deleted (or not inputed at all) and the modulations remain for really nice custom modulations for live playing, really fun this one
- the option to import Zencore expansions is very good, I just got the SRX Dance one and I already added so much material to make my own kits and patches (but I heard we can have just 2 in the memory)
- I tested making the patches also in Zenology and it is so easy to import it into the machine
- and the candy on the cake for me is the sampler player, this is incredible, very easy to use, I tested the capacity and it has around 140 mg of user flash memory for samples (not that much) but obviously you'll use that for oscillators and not necessary full loops (even that is possible as well), the quality of the sample playing is very good with great transposing feel on the low end, and you have 256 slots of user samples that will remain in the flash memory after imported from the usb stick. also very easy to create new patches with it, you add a sample and already become a patch or take an existing patch and add the samples to the oscilator and using that patch structure creates very interesting new patches
honestly the last function make this a great option for the old skool Roland W-30 vibes, for the ones who are into this 90's sampler-workstation / Prodigy stuff but not limited to that of course, cause you can make custom backups of the machine very fast of the whole memory so you can imagine that as floppy discs images :))
the only down side of the sampler capability is that you can't work on the sample start / length and loops points in real time when you work with the sequencer, nor to be modulated, actually when you go to the menu of the sample editing while you are in the sequencer menu work is gone :D so save that scene before going to edit again your samples. Actually I think I will write to Roland about asking doing something about this in this direction, at least to allow the modulation controls to be attached to the start/end and loop points of the samples and record those modulations in the sequencer, that will be incredible and will give this synth a better direction to techno-house crowd
by the way when I say the sequencer is very easy to use I compare with Fantoms for example that implies more steps till recording, on this one is just a press of button away, I don't think I saw any synth on the market that has multi patches capability with sequencer thats so easy to program
So if there are any Roland people around PLEASE add the start/end and loop points modulations to the live controls and sequencer modulations in the future update that will make this synth absolutely crazy, and I don't know if the hardware allowing to increase the 140 mb sample memory allocation
I agree; he’s great!
Awesome boards
Best bread & butter gig/idea/synth keyboard!
I want one for synth wave jams...
Used Jupiter Xm perhaps?
Or Fantom 06?
Or Juno X
Looks nice but would never buy.
I love his musical ideas everytime I see him do a Roland demo, give him a raise!
I played the last version in the store but it sounded too digital fro my taste this comes across as much better sounding though it's hard to really tell on UA-cam.
seems like a really great package, big fan of zenology and zencore sounds and amazing to see the same engine available in budget and flagship instruments, congrats roland on the launch and thanks jack and andy for a wonderful demo.
I love my Juno DS. I never play it live and don't really intend to, but the feature I like the most is the ability to layer 16 sounds in performance mode. I love how easy it is to adjust volume, panning, and add effects to individual parts. Also, being able to record 128 user performance presets on the DS is a big plus, and I've already filled more than half of that space. I make instrumental music as a hobby and enjoy creating complex, layered sounds. The idea of a Zen-Core synth intrigues me, but if I sold my DS and bought the D6, I wouldn't want to lose the intuitive, simple, and powerful layering abilities the DS has, and I surely wouldn't want to lose the 16-part multi-timbrality, either. At home, I pair my DS with a Casio CT-S1000V via MIDI and love the sound combinations I get from both keyboards. The Casio's AiX chip produces pianos that sound more realistic than the DS, and the keybed feels better, giving me the best of both worlds.
I use also the DS88 version, I love that keyboard touch … and yes you can use up to 16 ch … also interesting to know is that you have the possibility to edit seamless split point transition that I love. It sometimes hilariously that other companies put this functionality in an upgraded model , … (for example Nordstage V2 to V3 ) You can’t go wrong with this. Sounds great, maybe I go for an update after trying the new version … for me, it depends on the touch, feel , functionality about channels and of course the piano, Rhodes sounds. Also that colour screen is a must.
Stuck to your Juno-DS, Juno-D has nearly all the same sounds anyway.
If you want to try Zen-cote, use Zenology Pro or the MC-707 groovebox instead.
I only recommend Zen-Core if you love doing deep sound design.
“At first glance the Juno D is ticking all the right boxes”
🤣🤣 Dude! Spot on!!!
I read that in his woice
All most!!! ...... whehe I just want a 9-fad/drawbare section on it ....instead of the 4 faders
Blink, and it’ll be reviewed by Bad Gear! 😂
“You have already heard it in the intro, but I want to know how how the Juno D sounds in this ‘electro boombox classic crazylegs adidas 3 stripe tracksuit doing the caterpillar with sweatbands on a JVC rc-M90 ghetto blaster when the cops turn up’ electrosynthwave pre DX7 retro futuristic ‘I have a digital synth from the future, pretending to be every synth from the past that was trying to be from the future, robot dance jam classic……”
Roland's Andy Pimblott is the best demonstrator on the planet - so easy to follow, covers everything without rushing, perfect with the always-entertaining Jack Duxbury at Andertons. Juno-D looks boss all around. Will be getting one. Cheers, Gents!
Andy is terrific! Ed Diaz and Scott Tibbs are also amazing (from Roland US).
I have it and it's fantastic
An updated Roland Juno-DS, which I currently own. Sweet!
exactly my thoughts.
I own a DS88 as well.... Just keep in mind that the DS was the last of that style and engine, and was literally abandoned within 5 years of release..
There have been no more firmware fixes or developments for known issues since.
This new keyboard is obviously aimed at D and DS owners.....
If someone pays more for the new replacement, does it have issues as well, and will they ever be corrected?
That is a good question, with a known track record... There are to many abandoned synths that were never addressed, to claim otherwise...
I purchased one of the original Jupiter 8's that has serious issues, and Roland bent over backwards to make things right.
My Juno 106 had issues with midi as well, and they bent over backwards.....
Customer service like that, is a thing of the past..... So is the long term support that has turned into a handful of years on most products.
Props to the teams at Roland from the past, for backing their products, and making things right.
I am leery to buying anymore Roland Synths, and have probably spent close to 6 figures on them....
with half the parts, much less user memory, probably won't be major issues for most stage performers, but anyone also using their Juno-DS in music production may not appreciate the newer Juno-D version being basically a cut-down version of the Juno-DS, and then Zen-Core is basically a combination of the JD-Xi and Juno-DS sound engines, which is cool and all, but not critical, though this could arguably be seen as potentially eliminating the need to bring along a spare non-wavetable VA synth with your Juno-DS if you have been performing that way, I guess
At least they kept the awesome "phrase sequencer". XLR/TRS combo input for mic/instrument is awesome, balanced main outs is awesome as well.
I can't find info on polyphony, likely may be lower, so they'd rather not touch that topic.
LOL same price too...
@@Jason75913I love my Juno DS. I never play it live and don't really intend to, but the feature I like the most is the ability to layer 16 sounds in performance mode. I love how easy it is to adjust volume, panning, and add effects to individual parts. Also, being able to record 128 user performance presets is a big plus, and I've already filled more than half of that space. I make instrumental music as a hobby and enjoy creating complex, layered sounds. The idea of a Zen-Core synth intrigues me, but if I sold my DS and bought the D6, I wouldn't want to lose the intuitive, simple, and powerful layering abilities the DS has. At home, I pair my DS with a Casio CT-S1000V via MIDI and love the sound combinations I get from both keyboards. The Casio's AiX chip produces pianos that sound more realistic than the DS, and the keybed feels better (it's the one I mostly play on, using the DS as a sound engine), giving me the best of both worlds.
For beginners or people who need some keys for writing songs this is a great piece of gear. You can make some mileage with these sounds and features. Dayumm!
For beginners, there's also the GO:KEYS 3/5 for a fraction of the price.
@@Sn00ze maybe it is just me but the keys on go:keys felt horrible
@@cirisirpula152everything from Roland is horrible now
@@Sn00ze Does that arranger-looking keyboard have all the workstation features of the Juno-D?
I read it costs about € 1000. Please consider the price before buying your "first" keyboard.
Big Roland fan here.
I think this sounds very good, and has a lot of great features.
Love that it is battery capable, as I love to play in remote locations.
Might replace one of my FA series keyboards with one of these.
Thanks for the excellent demo, and have a wonderful day 🎶🎹🎶☮❤
The question is, why would you choose this over the Fantom-0 series? Of course there is a price difference of like 300€ but the Fantom-0 can do a lot more.
Buy a power brick
@@mudi2000a portability, mostly, but I also enjoy audio over USB, and if I’m being honest, because it’s different, and I enjoy trying new stuff.
Not actually likely to buy any new keyboards soon, as I’m very happy with what I’ve got, including my favorite gig keyboard, Yamaha YC61.
@@TheScreamingFrog916 the Fantom 0 of course also has USB audio. I am not talking about the old FA series or the big Fantom. The Fantom-06 also weighs only 6 kg so it is only 200g more.
@@TheScreamingFrog916 Juno-DS and FA both do audio over USB. Rechargeable AAs are enough for me and my Juno-DS61. FA not being able to run off rechargeable AAs was a sorely missed opportunity. I personally wouldn't dare replace anything i have with this new 2024 Juno-D, it's really not an upgrade unless you are very deep into the Cloud ecosystem, as far as I can tell.
Looking to add this to my studio later this for my bday gift 🎁 to my self
I got the Juno D back in 2006, and this new one looks so sweet! Like it!
Just got a Juno X a month ago and I will say I wish they added a larger LCD screen… It really needed one.
I brought a Juno over 16 years ago and loved it... never ran out of having the right sounds for the hardware setup... along side a MV-8800 lol
Would love to see a new MV full production centre with the whole DAW function and a updated version... to contend with the new MPC3
The Juno OG is amazing with supersaw that is sooooo beautiful but this trash
@@Tripwelleverday This has the JP8000 Supersaw minus the nasty aliasing. Leave.
I actually love the groove box aspect of it with the midi looping. 🔥
Naming it "Juno-DX" or "Juno-DZ" was a missed opportunity. Now we have to specify "2005 Juno-D" or "2024 Juno-D".
More limited user memory versus Juno-DS, I read.
Some good points, well made.
The ZenCore editing is a nice touch that I wasn't expecting
Zencore is trash the cloud is trash and the Juno d is always been trash
@Tripwelleverday thankfully we live in a world where you're not forced to use it or buy it
@@Tripwelleverday are you the kind of person who, when you see your shadow, says the same thing back to it?
@@plutostube look at reverb most sold synth at half price nobody keeps this crap stay on topic dork
@@Tripwelleverdaywell, no
Take a bow Andrew, that was a brilliant demo, one of the best I have seen for ages. Roland instruments are such great value.
Zen core sounds so fresh and analogue! I can't wait to buy another zen box with the same sounds! Woohoo! Consoom!
Oh gosh, hahaha you made a joke about Zencore on the Internet. Hahahahaha hahaha. Let me write this down and tell my dad.
@@jumpstar9000 oh look, hahaha you shilled for Roland on the internet. Hahaha
@@PorchBass Salty tears 😭💔
@@jumpstar9000 lol the salt must flow.
You seem too amusing to be wasting time defending corporate marketing.
@@PorchBass Fair point. I like to think of myself as a corporate justice warrior, hopping from channel to channel, comment to comment, swooping in to defend the Big Synthesizer Industrial Complex from the tyranny of the unwashed masses. Any time someone says, ooooh nooo why didn't they put poly after touch on this, or what a joke, no endless encoders in 2024, that is when I strike from the shadows reminding the proletariat that they should be thankful they even have oscillators! It's a thankless task that requires a lot of commitment but someone has to do it. Yes I know I know, no need to mention it, you are very welcome. Here, have some rare emoji as a token of good will to brighten your day. 💂🧑🎤🧙
I’m not sure about this one at the moment. I’m a former owner of the Juno-Di, and that board for the time was pretty amazing. These new Juno-D models are nice, but what’s so irritating is now as a current owner of the Fantom-06, seeing sounds and features on the Juno-D that aren’t on the Fantom-O6, and the ability to swap edits between the Juno and Roland Zenology is kinda frustrating. It feels like Roland has kinda given the finger to Fantom 0 series owners. Big Fantom gets an upgrade, Juno-D series gets refreshed, and Fantom O owners just get brushed off.
I always LOL at the cameraman's ugh! XD
Love the blue red cables, nice touch!
Jack your a star mate, always watch your videos and reviews.
tbh i think people are reverting. they dont want these new synths that are just updates and rereleases of synths theyve already released. Thats why people are so excited with Behringers take on remaking the jp8 and the juno. tbh ill buy them both rather than what Roland have released. that is only my opinion
This is for the stage.
WWHEREESSS THE D-BEAMMM!!!???
Looking forward to hearing the 88 key version
You shouldve been able to layer 4 sounds and use those 4 sliders to control them
Yet another missed opportunity. Though that is like the previous Junos. Most folks only do 2 layers at most. Same here, honestly.
Still have my Juno DS which i still love, aside from zen core, does Juno-D still have the same PCM sounds from the fantom G as in the Juno-DS? (D50 fantasia, candy bell, giant sweep, etc)
The zen thing is another repackaging of the old Roland sound engine.. no too much has changed, really. They keep repackaging the same thing over and over.
@@payt01 okay, thanks for clarifying
Hm, I use also the JunoDS88 version and I love the touch of that keyboard … but this new version 88 … I’m not sure about, because I had the RD88 and for some reason, didn’t like that new touch. I don’t know but there’s something wrong about the combination touch and sound … especially the piano. I hope these are not the same like the RD88 because they have a short decay (sounding like a forte piano). I realise that new stuff is not always a better choice … Also the JunoDS is a little bit heavier than the new one (other keyboard). What I like is the new layout with a colour screen … and that’s it.
I looked at the patch list and it is definitely missing some original Fantom sounds actually. It does have some of them but I was looking if it has the old zaytoven sounds like in the Fantom-X and it doesn’t. So I’m still thinking of just getting a DS instead.
Class compliant USB audio, at last!
Begs the question: will we see it for the Fantom, too?
Excellent question!
They should do a firmware update to allow more from the imported samples such as having velocity specific sample layer editing
5:09 instant Keith Emerson modular Moog sound. Lovely!
Ayyy, Jack, it's been a while!
Ill have to check out specs. Does it have a juno g sequencer...that was good.
I wonder how much rompler memory in 2024 it has
I bought it - its PHENOMENAL!!👱♀️🎹
I love my DS and this looks like a good step forward
Only if you want Roland Cloud integration, otherwise not any kind of upgrade.
@@Jason75913 Of course we want, because now there are already more than 9000 sounds, new packs all the time and a very simple waveform expansion process.
Hello nice product. Is it worth upgrading from a Juno DS61? Is it better feature wise or sound wise if compared to the Juno DS61?
Twice as much sounds, better step LFO, clearer sound of ZenCore engine, expandable sound library from Roland Cloud huge collection.
Also. 'Full sized' Keys not the 'Kit Kat' sized Keys as on the Juno DS61
Maybe it’s this demo, maybe it’s just me, but it sounds like there is only one (or two?) velocity layer in the piano sounds at the end of this video.
torn between the portability of the 61 and the keybed of the 88!
Hello.
I watch your keyboard vlogs. So I have a question. How would you compare the Juno with the Roland Fantom 07? Is it worth paying extra or not?! Which one will play better and can do more? If you can help - Thank you
Regards
Rafal
what about polyphony across the entire keyboard including the 8 part layer...
Currently $899 US for the 61 key, which I think is a decent price considering the screen and sounds.
I’m new to Roland (been a Korg man…) can you have multiple sounds (splits) - say a bass on the left, piano in the middle, and lead synth on the right? And then can you save this as a patch? If yes, then how many patches can you save? Thanks.
In my opinion the Juno D is a realy great synth👍
Being a brand that invented the best things like TR-808, I don't understand why Roland's demonstrators don't make more modern sounds like DnB, Trap...
I was expecting more modern sounds after a long time without updating this Juno D, it's the least I can expect from England, but it seems that even the guys are not up to date, it's sad to be left with the doubt of whether a high-magnitude 808 with bass sounds will sound good with the fear that the sound will break with a few clicks.
Apart from the sequencer and the buttons on the TR-8s, it's not clear if the sampler has improved, or if you can do finger drumming like with the SP404mk2.
Roland is a brand that’s not generally made for: 1) underground musicians. 2) professional musicians in any genre than pop, K-pop and J-pop. It *is* a brand friendly to those groups, also ‘bedroom musicians’ who have no interest in making professional work.
If Roland were serious about making synths for professionals, they would have better user interface design, and better displays. Their flagship synths still have garbage displays from the 70s, see JD-XA.. or the 90s on Jupiter-X. Neither of which really help with the awful menu diving.
Their e-drum kits are great. But their synths tend to be a huge hassle UI-wise, especially compared to offerings from Sequential, Korg or Moog.
@@sub-jec-tiv If the digital sound that the brand puts on it is too sterile and perfectionist, my old Juno Gi sounds very sterile, but I can manipulate many more things, although the navigation is crap.
Here in the previous Juno DS and D6, I see them terrible; the cheap screen styled like a cheap Thomann low-end arranger is a shame.
I was expecting some great innovation, but here even the Zen-Core engine is only to sell libraries, with the downside that in these models the possibility of integrating Model expansions is lost. 😅
@@sub-jec-tiv Yeah I have issues with Roland keys because of all these reasons and then some. Roland says they got hundreds of sounds to choose from like the guy in this video says. Yes. Had they only been usable. And the workflow and UI on some of the roland stuff - I can't believe how bad it really is. :).
My latest Roland purchase was actually a childhood dream - the JP-8080. It is from what? 1999 ish? I also bought an E-500 keyboard when it came out back then. And it's very disappointing in some ways that I get more out of playing these old instruments vs the new stuff. It's increadibly hard to navigate the UI, partly because the menu diving needed is so extreme, and partly becuase the buttons and knobs used on some of these roland keys are really really bad.
It was never like that bitd with Roland. It could be used in professional settings - but mainly as a stage instrument then - but now - I'm not so sure I could bring one. I'd rather go to Nord Stage then. (yes I realize it is a whole different class and price range hehe).
I’m so glad I’m not the only one I’ve been a gear snob since the late nineties so thank goodness I was able to get some great good synths back in the day so I know what a real synth should sound like
Inperfectsequence- You can get more sound packs from the roland cloud with many different genres if you want more modern sounds.
Make a 37 key version with speakers.
What is the polyphony? Is it underpowered as usual for Roland? Does it crap out after a few tracks/layers with real sounds, full chords and sustain pedal?
I think you need those trash Yamaha PSR home keyboards
@@handel1111 why would you say that?
I'm returning it....l have a DS already....what l was hoping for is the DS expansion sets all in one keyboard...3800 sounds implies that to me...the DS wasn't capable of all the expansion boards simultaneously so l wanted a DS ultimate....instead got Zen Core which gets away from the analog juno sound...yuk...l returned the D7 yesterday
I really want to hear some of Andy's Synthwave music. That was a beatiful piece he just knocked up. Does Andy have a youtube channel or a stage name I can search?
I've always preferred the Roland Pitch and Mod expression being in one.. so much easier to be creative with one hand
I had a first Juno-D back in 2006. It sounded great, was easy to use, but... It was not reliable, I had to replace all of the switches several times, they were so crappy. Right now my brother uses it as a sound module only as the keyboard also broke few years ago. Hope this version is much better than that.
Jack is such a good salesmen ida been talking so much more stuff not so easy at least he did make the touch screen reference because in 2024 it should look at korg they get it
vr-series update please - 76keys waterfall with aftertouch, zencore with that (touch)screen , sequencer, a controlpad with midi assignable drawbars, drop the duff sound modifier knobs/sliders bit - I'd even take a D-beam with it and weighing 20kg+ to get my jet black spinney wheel back...
It's basically a simplified fantom 06, simpler and more essential to use
I got to admit it sounds a little punchier. The 06 had this woody plastic sound a little bit. The old ds also had more punch than the fa06 when it came out.
@@g-soul4771 It also depends a lot on the quality of the recording in the video sometimes on similar instruments it can be foregoing in the it would be interesting to hear them compared together with the same sounds in the same video.
@@SICKFORSYNTH I’ll have to look at more videos about it. I had an 06 and a fa06. I have a fantom ex now. The 06 is definitely stale. Fa06 didn’t sound too bad. I never owned a ds but I almost bought one. I look at about 10 videos about it and they all sounded good. It didn’t sound like a toy.
@@g-soul4771 FA and Fantom-0 definitely have more punch and bite than Juno-DS if you have the DS and any one of the other two in front of you, though not a big difference.
@@Jason75913 No so much punch, I guess just more vintage flavor. Like the integra 7. If you talking about straight punch then you right about the fa06. I had one. But in opinion the 06 was kind of stale. I have never had a ds. I just like the way it sounded on videos but hey like he said it could have been recorded at a high quality.
Yamaha will need to catch up the MX series, and Korg will need something new with the Cross being arguably under featured compared to this, and a little higher price
Here in Argentina the korg kross 2 has a price more lower than others like yamaha mx or roland xps30
Great overview! Can you guys do a comparison with this and the yamaha ck series? I have a Ck61. It's also a preset machine and I'm curious as to whether its worth switching given the roland has a sequencer and drum machine.
I think this new D series (entry stage synth) would be a great compliment to the Yamaha CK series (entry stage piano). Definitely will have much better keybeds than the CK but does lack drawbars, (although I hate the organ sample on the CK).
What monitors are you running that board through?
If it can really do 8 layers at once, why didn't we see it?
It's the same old Roland from the last 4-5 years but a better interface and controls. I have had Rolands for years and every 10 years or so they re-do their sounds, but not yet. This is what's on my RD88 stage but my interface is horrible and this one is good, But nothing beats the action on the RD88 so I use it as my "acoustic piano", got the recent EX poiano and use VST's. I'm saure the 88 key version of this is PH4 action. I also echo other's frustration that they are now finally giving us the interface we all wanted on the previous keyboards of the last 5 years.
RD88 is badass in a few ways, and it has a few presets exclusive to itself with higher fidelity samples. That initial "Concert Grand" preset rocks.
But the keys return from being pressed too slowly for my liking. My Juno-DS61 doesn't have that sluggish action, but it is less piano-like, too. My old man's FP-30 has both quicker return and piano-like action, real good keybed.
@@Jason75913 Yes you are right some of the sound fidelity is phenomenal and good pickup on your part regarding the key release. I figured my way around the menu any way.
The Juno DS was released in 2015....and now roland release this? Unbelievable 😂
All this time, Korg and Yamaha did not bother trying to beat Juno-DS (vs. Kross and MX). Juno-DS and Juno-D boast far better performance features and usability. Kross does have a big advantage up to point with its linear sequencer and more FX processing, audio recording, and the optional step sequencer for additional drum layers/grooves. MX has no advantages of any kind over the Junos except Cubase AI integration (likely a feature used by only 2% of MX users or something).
Roland could have continued putting off a Juno-DS successor, but they wanted to add Roland Cloud integration, which is the main point of this 2024 Juno-D.
Juno-DS likely maintains an advantage in polyphony, besides adjustable quantization in the Phrase sequencer 🤣
The sounds are great.
So why would one get the Fantom-06 in stead of de Juno-D6 for example ?
Yes
I have the 20 yo model. Still love it
the acc piano, e pianos and drums samples are the same as on the Roland BK3.
I've just bought a Juno DS 76 2 weeks ago. Is it worth getting rid of it and getting this instead?
No, not even close unless Roland Cloud integration is a must for you.
I really miss d-beams
How do you save and recall scenes?? and how many splits within a scene?
Available now with clicky ass buttons! Keyboard and midi manufactures really need to understand that it’s ‘audio’ we’re working with, and stuff that makes lots of additional noise isn’t actually a good thing.
counterpoint : clicky button feel good
@@offkilter Sure… but a button can feel good and also not sound like a mouse trap going off. These things are possible.
Do you record synths/keyboards with a Mic? That's weird
So you want those membrane ass buttons 🤮🤮🤮🤮
@@Phant0mK16 😆
Master key + - feature avilable in this keyboard?
I just bought my Juno D and followed your above instructions; however, mine does not highlight the parts when I press the PHASE PADs, nor does it display the control on the right side for adjusting the volume of each part. I'm loosing my mind trying to figure out why I do not have volume control for each part, nor do the parts get highlighted upon being selected. Can you please tell me what I'm doing wrong? THANK YOU!
Will they also make a Jupiter keyboard like this Juno D for the same price? that i would buy...
If you mean a lower-cost alternative to the Jupiter-X, then unfortunately no, there is only the Jupiter-Xm for that. This Juno-D is a lower cost alternative to the Fantom-0 and FA keyboards.
I want it!!! Good for small rehearsals and aux board!!!
Looks great will have to give it a check. Currently running the fantom 0 series
I actually like this keyboard... And I'm a Yamaha YC Fanboy....But dear Roland Please update those Acoustic and Electric Piano Samples, they seem to be stuck in the past...
This competes with, and thoroughly pulverizes, Yamaha MX, not the YC. VR-09B and RD88 compete with YC, relatively.
I realize this is not a "workstation"... but it's still 8-part multitimbral... and maybe I missed it... BUT FOR THE LIFE OF ME I CAN'T FIND ANY INDICATION ANYWHERE AS TO POLYPHONY. Not on Roland's site, not anywhere. It could be 1 voice per part... or it could be 2 million voices per part... we just don't know...
Knowing Roland, it's underpowered in every way, including polyphony.
That display looks great for a lower-end keyboard. This seems well-thought-out and made in the spirit of the original Junos.
Hi, is it working as a Midi as well? Working with Cubase?
cool, modern romplers are now same level as ableton live. in 2009.
Not a rompler. A zenpler. 😅
@@EricHanuise ok😂
It’s such shite
@@Tripwelleverday its for stage use, maybe its just not for you.
Its a stage keyboard... what a prat
Hi! how many performances can I save in the keyboard memory?!
It's sad we have to ask such questions in 2024. I can buy a 16gb USB for the price of a McDonalds meal, but somehow Roland and Yamaha always struggle to provide enough room for user preset files that are 10x smaller than the keyboard's PDF manual 🙄
Does Juno - D have a Transpose button?
Stump the extra $ for a 06
This would be great as a desktop synth version to pair with a MPC.
MC-707 is what you are thinking of.
seems the JUNO DS was 128 Polyphony, and the NEW JUNO D only 64???? is it possible??
Don't confuse this 2024 Juno-D with the 2005 Juno-D
Looking forward to Behringer releasing all the Roland synths I actually want.
Same the ms5 is sooooooo good I love it wish it had screen and saving but the sound is butter
Lol. Roland isn't going to make expensive analog reissues of their classic synths. Zencore and Roland Cloud is the future.
@@ReggieBishopand who wants to waste over 500 dollars on a glorified Kontakt-esque vst?
@@venomslair137 I guess someone who plays keys and doesn't want to use their expensive MBP, a controller, Mainstage and VSTs.
@@ReggieBishopoh yeah right
Has Roland ever focus grouped that springy pitch bend/modulation joystick thingy? I realize it's iconic and all... but I have a feeling that folks have simply quietly accepted it over the years... don't wanna rock the boat, or whatever...
Fantom's have both wheels and joystick.
I really like the Roland stick design but in fairness my first synth was a Roland so maybe that influenced it.
Those springs break over time, so you better have a few extras on hand.
I got a Juno-D years ago and all the contacts on the keyboard started going bad about a year in. Are these any better?
You were just unlucky. My Juno-DS is still going strong since 2018. Many Juno-Di users out there still performing with their keyboards. Juno-Di keyboards disappeared off the used market when Juno-DS keyboard prices jumped during the pandemic.
I really enjoyed my Juno DS61, this seems that much better, hopefully the MIDI functionality has been improved. Roland, shut up and take my money.
MIDI functionality here is the same. Stick to your Juno-DS for now. If you want to swap it out, wait for this Juno-D's successor, I say, or step up to Fantom-0 or FA-06.
Wait for this Juno's successor? As in 9 years? 😅 Because the previous Juno DS came out in 2015.
@@Prizm44 duh?
Andy is great, but he needs to let Jack do a little more noodling on the keys when he does a demo.
I guess that it has become increasingly harder for a new synth to be really amazing, and stand out from the crowd.
Game changing synths usually don’t appear in this price range, so this seems like an “ok” synth, but just another option against all its competitors.
I’ve been trying to add up a Roland synth to my collection, but this one is certainly not up to the task.
Instant hit synth thats what i like 😊 Dj John Sweden.
Andy doesn’t seem too excited about the new series 😁
Andy is a legend, he used to be in Reddog Music in Edinburgh a lot, until it closed. And yeah, he used to be so enthusiastic. But Im not surprised he is bored. They just keep asking him to sell the same old trash in new clothes.
They probably pay him well, but I bet he is sick of them tbh.
How many sequence tracks are there?
8
Im curious, as keyboard player im quite difficult to choose between Juno DS and the New Juno D6
Most of seller says that better for me to Choose DS61 instead D6
Is that true guys?
DS has little bit better polyphony than the D, and 16-part Performances as opposed to the 8-part Perrforances for the D. That's up to 16 sounds that ca e grouped together for a live set, apart from the Favorites function. The D6 just gives you 8 at a time with one part being hardcoded to be a drumkit whether you want it or not.
Roland making top of the line Jupiter X/Juno X 😅
- NO! we don’t need a screen! Let’s puts the tiny screm ever! 😡
Roland making a low standard
- OMG! We need the best screen ever made in this company!!!🤩
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My first thought was "wait they brought back this dinosour out from its grave ?" I mean I thought they are reissueing the original Juno-D.
I had Juno Di back in the day.
How many layer make in this keyboard
8 or 16 layers
only 8, unlike the 16 in Juno-DS, Juno-Di, Juno-D LE, and the original 2005 Juno-D
I think Roland should re release their famous analog classic synths…. The digital stuff just doesn’t cut it… I’d buy an analog Roland classic remake
It's not an either/or.
@@ChrisP3000x no it’d be “ I’d buy a Roland classic remake” … as in a remake of a classic Roland analog synth
Behringer's doing that.
@@Jason75913 he has no idea.
Is it possible is it real New synth of 5.60 kg for 939 Evros...the best option for begining ...and you explane so good but little fast
Didnt they just release some "go keys" keyboards that serve pretty much the same purpose and have the same engine?
@@nujuat this is basically one tier up from go keys on their lineup.
I would`ve had a Go if they did an 88, I thought it was aright for the money :)
@@cirisirpula152 the 88 has weighted action though plays really nice in comparison 👍🏻
G R E E T I N G S....ANDY.
Is it possible to copy sounds from the Juno DS into the New Juno D.
Nope
You must dial in duplicate presets parameter by parameter, by hand.
And still no auxiliary outs for split keyboards. It would be extremely useful for a separate out for lefthand bass splits. Ahhh, so you could send the bass sound to a bass amp. Duh.
Entry level keyboards never get that.