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Roland JUNO-Gi Mobile Synthesizer with Digital Recorder

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Roland’s new addition to Juno line, the Roland JUNO-Gi Mobile Synthesizer with Digital Recorder Keyboard. The Juno-Gi brings the synthesizer into another level of realism. This highly portable power-synth keyboard’s super-charged features include 61-keys with velocity, more than 1,300 high quality fresh sounds; instrument sounds and musical styles, maximum 128 voices Polyphony, Tone Category buttons, enlarge LCD display, Live Sets; four-way splits and layers, eight-track digital recorder with 64 virtual tracks; enable multi-track digital recording, BOSS GT-Series professional guitar effects, USB audio/MIDI interface, Controllers; powerful mod, pitch bend, and D BEAM, Cakewalk Sonar LE 8.5 software.

The Juno-Gi comes with a whopping 1,379 high quality brand new sounds derived from 128 MB ROM and the sounds are organized into Live Sets. Live Sets are made up of 788 custom tones, 256 General MIDI-compatible tones and 256 user-created Live Sets . A Live Set or a multi-patch sound preset, can have up to four tones, and tones can be layered. And the keyboard can be split into four zones, each playing from one to four tones with ease. With 1,379 presets sounds, selecting the sounds you want is also a breeze. User can search sounds according to individual’s criteria by filtering base on type of sound; Rhythm, Piano, Electric Piano, Keyboard/Organ, Bass, Guitar/Plucked, Strings/Orchestra, Brass/Wind, Vocal/Choir, Synth/Pad, and FX/Others. Additionally, user can also filter and organize presets by Favorites.

Roland Juno-Gi’s new and unique 8 track digital recorder is my favorite among all. The digital recorder brings the Juno-Gi beyond merely a performance keyboard into a viable and powerful compositional tool. The 8 track digital recorder can store a maximum of 99 songs. User can record any one song directly to a single SDHC card for up to 192 hours of possible recording time with a single 32 GB card. A special ninth track is reserved for built-in rhythm patterns. User can select from hundreds of drum and percussion grooves built into the Juno-Gi, or creates own patterns and styles on the pattern-edit screen. When you lay out the structure of your piece within the arrange window by selecting and repeating rhythm patterns, this quickly and easily creates a bed to record your tracks over. Roland Juno-Gi‘s sound quality is excellent and can simply be recorded with a mic or guitar, or enhance with insert effects or pro guitar effects. Simply plug into the line and record, and up to two tracks can be recorded simultaneously, then master and export your mix to the Juno-Gi’s SDHC card and transfer it to your computer by using an SD card reader.

We never know when inspiration will strike, and having a simple and effective device to harness ones musical ideas is a wonderful thing. The Mobile Synthesizer is a powerful composition tool that is handy, easy to use, with abundance and high quality sounds and quite reasonably priced. The portable keyboard is ideal for professional singer songwriter on the go, live performance and keyboardist. The lightweight Roland Juno-Gi Synthesizer can be battery-powered and weigh merely 5.7 kg.

Cons: Limited tone editing capabilities. No editor software.

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Roland GAIA SH-01 Synthesizer

1 Jul, 2010 Comments are off

The new Roland GAIA SH-01 Synthesizer is a lightweight and compact keyboard. The Roland GAIA SH-01 features 37 full-size keys, maximum 64 voices Polyphony, three Virtual Analog (VA) engines, each with a dedicated oscillator, filter, amplifier, envelope and LFO, Effects; Distortion, Flanger, Delay, Reverb and Low Boost, D Beam, Arpeggiator and Phase Recorder.

The Roland GAIA-SH-01 is akin to having three synthesizers in one. The GAIA SH-01 enables player to instantly select multi-effects and layer up to five simultaneous effects for dozens of variations. The dedicated control knobs, sliders and invisible D Beam are user-friendly and the layout of the front panel assist beginners grasp synthesis with ease. Live performers would love the instant gratification of hands-on control during performance. The arpeggiator provides 64 preset patterns, while the Phrase Recorder allows for up to eight ‘phrases’ (internal MIDI data) of one to eight bars in length to be recorded, edited, stored and played back. This is a useful performance tool as well as an excellent way to audition patches for a particular line or riff. The USB ports enable you to store your patches and phrases to a USB memory stick and the EXT input enables you connect external audio sources such as an MP3-player and play along with your favourite songs.

The Roland GAIA SH-01 Synthesizer is great for live performance and practise. This portable powerhouse is a good choice for musicians on the go. Weighing merely 9 lbs. 5 oz and can runs on either AC adaptor or battery power, the Roland GAIA SH-01 can be heard and played anywhere. In conclusion, the GAIA SH-01 playability, powerful virtual analogue sound and value for money, make this retro-modern synthesizer a winner.

Roland LUCINA AX-09 Synthesizer

3 Jun, 2010 Comments are off

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Roland introduce it’s newest synthesizer , Roland Lucina AX-09 Synthesizer. The Roland Lucina AX-09 is a stylish, compact and lightweight shoulder synthesizer with audio player. This stylish Shoulder Synthesizer represents Roland’s bold move and commitment in continuous innovation. The Lucina AX-09 features 37-key velocity-sensitive keyboard, 128-voice Polyphony, 150 high-quality sounds, Category and Preview buttons, USB Memory Audio Player function.

Additionally, the Lucina AX-09 is equipped with robust sound system and expressive controllers. The Category and Preview buttons enable users to quickly select sound and hear selected sound with ease. A USB port allows users to play WAV, MP3 or AIFF format, directly from a USB stick, making it easy for them to jam along with their favourite songs. Audio from an external MP3 or CD player can be played by connecting the device to the EXTERNAL IN jack. Users can also enhance their performances with the expressive controllers built into Lucina, like wave their hands over the invisible D Beam for dramatic effects, and dig their fingers into the Modulation Bar and Touch control to bend, twist, and sculpt each sound they play.

The ultra-light and super easy to use synth is designed to fit all musicians, even kids, and it is a great family keyboard. Strap on the Lucina AX-09 and you are in the spot light. You can play it standing up or sitting down. Designed for mobile operation, the Lucina AX-09 can runs on AC or roam free with batteries. It can runs for approximately four hours on eight Ni-MH AA Rechargeable batteries. The Roland Lucina AX-09 portable keyboard weight merely 3.7 kg and comes in standard Pearl White and premium Black Sparkle finish.