Roland JUNO DS-61 Digital Synthesizer

Simply Creative

Roland’s JUNO synths are known everywhere for their great sound, ease of use, and exceptional value. The JUNO-DS61 takes the iconic series to a new level of performance, adding many powerful enhancements while still keeping operation streamlined and simple. Versatile, intuitive, and highly mobile, the JUNO-DS61 puts you in creative command, making it easy to produce exceptional music everywhere you play.

1.Lightweight, gig-ready instrument with pro sounds, enhanced performance features, and battery-powered operation

2.61-note velocity-sensitive keyboard with synth action

3.Includes all the sounds from the popular JUNO-Di, plus newly updated acoustic and electric pianos, additional organs, and other stage essentials

4.Wave expansion slot enables users to download new sound waveforms, available for free at Roland’s Axial website

5.Sample import function for playing user WAV files on the JUNO-DS61’s keyboard

6.Easy sound manipulation and editing with hands-on knobs and sliders

7.Eight Phrase Pads for triggering samples and audio songs stored on USB memory

8.Mic input and dedicated Reverb, Vocoder, and Auto Pitch effects for impressive vocal performances

9.Intuitive eight-track pattern sequencer with non-stop recording for quickly developing song ideas

10.USB audio/MIDI and DAW Control mode

11.Also available in 88 keys

Keyboard

Keyboard

61 keys (with velocity)

Sound Generator

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)

Effects

- Multi-effects: 3 systems, 80 types
- Chorus: 3 types
- Reverb: 5 types
- Mic input reverb: 8 types

Audio File Player Section

File Format

Audio file: WAV, AIFF, MP3

Others

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

Owner's manual
Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
AC adaptor
Power cord

Options (sold separately)

Keyboard stand (*1): KS-18Z, KS-12
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.

Size and Weight

Width

1,008 mm
39-11/16 inches

Depth

300 mm
11-13/16 inches

Height

97 mm
3-7/8 inches

Weight (excluding AC adaptor)

5.3 kg