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Roland today introduced the JUNO-X, a new polyphonic synthesizer that they say reimagines the vintage JUNO experience with vastly expanded sound possibilities.

Roland’s early-’80s production line – think Juno-106 and Juno-60, the new Juno-X synth has classics appearance, but inside it is different.

The Juno-X features a full-fat version of Roland’s all-digital Zen-Core engine, along with emulations of both Juno-60 and Juno-106, and other Roland classics. Plus, you have the option to add more as Model Expansions, and inside the Juno-X features a full-fat version of Roland’s all-digital Zen-Core engine, along with emulations of both of those aforementioned Junos (60 and 106) and other Roland classics. Plus, you have the option to add more as Model Expansions.

Additionally, there’s an all-new Juno-X engine that features Roland’s classic Super Saw waveform, velocity sensitivity, pitch envelope controls and more. You get both of the original Juno chorus modes, too, plus a third mode that promises “even more fatness and swirl”. These modes can be combined to create a total of seven different chorus effects, any of which can be applied to any Juno-X tone.

In addition to the core Juno Models, the Juno-X features models of Roland’s PCM-based XV-5080, acoustic pianos from the RD series and a vocoder. Other models that can be added include the Jupiter-8, JD-800, SH-101 and Vocal Designer.

 Juno-X provides support for Roland Cloud Connect, as well – purchase the WC-1 wireless adapter and you get a year’s Roland Cloud Pro membership included, so you can browse, audition and load Model Expansion titles and other Pro membership content directly from the Juno-X, via Wi-Fi

Up to four tones can be layered together, and a wide selection of effects are available for enhancing sounds. You also get Roland’s I-Arpeggio function – first introduced on the Jupiter-X – which delivers both traditional arpeggio patterns and others that are driven by ‘intelligent’ algorithms.

Juno-X comes equipped with a 61-note keyboard that supports aftertouch, while connectivity includes 1/4-inch headphone and L/R outputs, mic, aux and pedal inputs, standard MIDI I/O ports and USB ports for computer connection (MIDI and audio) and a flash drive.

And you get a set of built-in speakers – Bluetooth connectivity means that you can stream music through them from a mobile device – and software editing comes via the Juno-X Editor, which runs on PC and Mac.

Audio Demo:

The Roland JUNO-X available in May in US.

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Cherry Audio has come up with a novel way to tease its latest vintage synth plugin. The company teases new vintage synth plugin and challenges you to distinguish its sound from the original hardware.

The company has posted six pairs of audio clips (uncompressed WAV files), each of which contains the same phrase played on the original hardware synth and the software emulation. Your job is to decide which is which.

Once you’ve made your choices you can click through and view your results.

There’s also another guessing game here: can you tell from the audio which synth Cherry Audio is emulating? All will be revealed on 2 May.

Click here to take the Cherry Audio challenge.

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Analogue Solutions has announced the availability of the Colossus AS200 Slim, a space saving version of their original Colossus monster synth.

British boutique electronic instruments company says the Colossus is an all-in-one modular synth that takes stylistic inspiration from the classic EMS Synthi 100, but the circuits are Analog Solutions’ own analog designs.

As they say, “This synth is purely for those who want it just as it was in the 1970s – but new with parts still in production.”

The Colossus AS200 Slim has a 50% smaller footprint than the original. It is designed for users that like the idea of the Colossus, but do not have the space.

The AS200 can also be used as an add-on to the original Colossus to create a mega-monster synth:

How the Colossus Slim compares to the original Colossus:

• Gains over the Classic version:
  • Smaller foot print – over 50%
  • More mixer inputs.
  • Fully independent pin matrices (not internally wired to anything).
  • Lower price tag.
• Classic Gains over the Slim:
  • Larger pin matrices.,
  • Touch keyboards.
• Standard and Options
  • Colossus slim comes with a two channel LCD oscilloscope as standard.
  • A CRT scope is available as an option (£500+VAT).
  • There is a blank panel near the middle which is there for probably future urges.

Preview of the Mega-Colossus Double Stack in action:

The Colossus AS200 Slim is available to order, priced at £23,500.00 GBP (excluding VAT and delivery) — directly from Analogue Solutions, with delivery time expected to be within two to three weeks or order.

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