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Overview

It may seem unusual to some to describe an 88-key keyboard as portable, but the Roland Juno-DS88 is exactly that.

It is a reasonably portable keyboard that can run on batteries, while having a wide keybed with 88 velocity sensitive and hammer action keys.

Like its smaller 61-key sibling, this synth relies on digital processing, which allows for a wide variety of sound options and extensive control over them.

In addition to sound synthesis, it can play samples via its 88 keys, or through its 8 pads. It also lets you plug-in a mic and apply vocoder, reverb and auto pitch effects.

To it wrap all up, Roland equipped this synth with an 8-track pattern sequencer and built-in recording functionality.

If you're looking for an 88-key synth with impressive bells and whistles, be sure to check out the Roland Juno-DS88.

Tech Specs

• Polyphony: Polyphonic
• Keys: 88 Weighted-action, Roland Ivory Feel-G Keyboard
• Oscillator: Digital
• Filter: Digital
• Envelope: Digital
• LFO: Digital
• Effects: 3x Mulit-effects, 3 x Chorus, 5 x Reverbs, 8 x Mic Reverbs and Vocoder
• Additional Controllers: Pitchbend/Modulation Lever
• Step Sequencer: 8-track
• Audio Input: 1 x 1/4" (mic), 1 x 1/8" (aux)
• Audio Ouput: 2 x 1/4" (L/R), 1 x 1/4" (headphones)
• Other Connectivity: USB (Type A), USB (Type B)
• Power: DC 9V adapter, 8 x AA batteries
• Dimensions: 5.68" x 55.75" x 13.43"
• Weight: 35 lbs.

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