Roland might not be too keen on releasing direct hardware reboots of its classic analogue synths, but it is certainly got no problem doing it in software. Roland has introduced the JUNO-60 software synthesizer, the latest software instrument available through Roland Cloud.
Manufactured between 1982 and 1984, and one of the defining synths of that decade, the Juno-60 is a much-loved polysynth with a single DCO, sub-oscillator and VCF. In addition, there is also that famous Juno chorus effect.
The software synth is powered by its ACB (Analog Circuit Behaviour) modelling technology and promises to recreate the original synth’s “odd quirks and charming limitations”. Additionally, there are some new features ; – example, you can choose between the standard Juno-60 filter and the high-pass filter circuit from the Juno-106. Other enhancements include an extended oscillator range and a second envelope. As on the original, you get two chorus modes plus a third ‘secret’ one that’s accessed by pressing both chorus select buttons at the same time, and there is now an extra chorus option based on the sound of the BOSS CE-1 pedal, along with Reverb, delay, flanger and overdrive effects as well.
The JUNO-60 Software Synthesizer can operate as a VST/AU/AAX plugin on PC and Mac. The Juno-60 also supports Roland’s Plug-Out format, meaning that it enable you to use it in the company’s System-8 hardware synth. In addition, you can also use the System-8 or Roland Boutique JU-06/JU-06A to provide hardware control of the plugin.
The JUNO-60 is part of the Roland Cloud Legendary series, which is available on the Ultimate subscription tier of the service. Anyone with a Roland account can also purchase the plugin outright via the Lifetime Keys option for $149.
The JUNO-60 Software Synthesizer is available now via Roland Cloud. Find out more on the Roland Cloud website.
The new Roland Juno-DS76 Synthesizer is portable but has plenty of performance potential. Roland already had 61- and 88-note Juno-DS synths on its roster, and now it is bridging the gap with the launch of the Juno-DS76. If the 61-note model was too small and the 88-note version too large, try this.
The Juno-DS76 features a lightweight design and a 76-note synth-action. Designed for those who want something a little more portable than the Juno-DS88, but still with a keyboard large enough for serious playing and splits, this is a performance-friendly 16-part instrument that contains more than 1,200 patches, 30 drum kits and 64 performances. There are effects and a pattern sequencer, and if you hook the keyboard up to a computer over USB, you can engage DAW control mode.
For keyboardists who mostly play organ, synth, and other sounds, the Roland Lightweight, 76-note Weighted-action Keyboard with Pro Sounds provides increased playing comfort when different sounds are assigned to the upper and lower note ranges. The keys are also a little longer than a standard synth keyboard, offering a playing feel that is smooth and consistent no matter where the key is pressed. And with a weight of just 15.25 lb, the JUNO-DS76 is much more portable than typical 76-note synths.
The new Roland Jupiter-50 features a 76-note weighted keyboard, with Roland’s SuperNATURAL acoustic sounds, more than 1,500 SuperNATURAL synthesizer tones, maximum 128 voices Polyphony, Assignable real-time Controllers; S1 and S2, Assignable knobs; C1 or C2, Pitch and Modulation stick, D-Beam Controller, Part Level Sliders; Percussion/Lower, Upper and Solo , LCD display with backlit.
The Roland Jupiter-50 has two assignable real-time dials, the S1 and S2 switch. The real-time dials can be assigned to ‘tone blender’ function or various controller to control multiple parameters at once. The Jupiter-50’s tones can be a Supernatural Acoustic or a Supernatural Synth, and up to four tones; acoustic or synth can be layered to form custome Live Set, which includes envelopes, filters, offsets, panning and many more. Registration encompass performance-related settings like splits and layers, arpeggiator settings, note ranges, pedal control, including an upper part, combined lower/percussion part and a solo part. Each of which has a dedicated front panel volume slider and on/off switch so that parts and layers can be quickly muted or faded in or out while the dedicated colored sound category buttons assist in the sound selection process, which is great for live performance. In addition, with three parts per registration, the Jupiter-50 simplifies the sound-design process. JP Synth Editor is an iPad app that enables you to edit the SuperNATURAL Synth Tones via iPad.
The Roland Jupiter-50 weighs in an amazing 11kg. The new-generation Roland Jupiter powerhouse features, sounds, and travel-friendly design is indeed a dream for gigging musicians ! And electronic producers will love its extremely powerful synth section, particularly with the new analogue modelled filter types on board.
provides increased playing comfort when different sounds are assigned to the upper and lower note ranges. The keys are also a little longer than a standard synth keyboard, offering a playing feel that is smooth and consistent no matter where the key is pressed. And with a weight of just 15.25 lb, the 
