| Loyal to its JUNO heritage, the new Roland JUNO-G is | | | | and a pitch/mod lever. In the center of the keyboard is |
| both inexpensive and user-friendly. But that's where | | | | the largest backlit LCD of any synth / workstation in |
| the comparisons to prior versions of the famous Juno | | | | it's price range. |
| range end. It combines the 'retro' look of the Juno | | | | Some of it's other features are :- |
| range but is a modern marvel packing a studio's worth | | | | Fantom-X quality sound engine with 128-voice |
| of sounds, sequencing, and audio recording into one | | | | polyphony. |
| surprising instrument. | | | | A SRX slot to further increase the internal sounds. |
| Sharing the same high-powered processor as Roland's | | | | A PC Card slot (which will accept CompactFlash or |
| famous Fantom-X series keyboards, the Roland | | | | SmartMedia cards). |
| JUNO-G places a world of top class sounds and | | | | An Arpeggiator, Chord Memory and multi-effects |
| performance features under any musicians' fingertips, | | | | built-in. |
| and allows more sounds to be added via Roland's | | | | I've had my Juno-G for around 18 months now and I |
| SRX expansion boards. Songs can be fashioned and | | | | am only just scratching the surface of it's features. |
| edited with the onboard audio/MIDI sequencer. | | | | One of the best features of the Roland Juno-G is that |
| The Roland JUNO-G shares the same processor as | | | | it can be used by itself to create complete songs from |
| the Fantom-X, and as such provides the finest sound | | | | scratch or for those who want to take it one step |
| quality in the keyboard / workstaion marketplace. It | | | | further and incorporate a computer into the setup, the |
| includes a multisampled grand piano along with a large | | | | JUNO-G can be linked to a PC or Mac via its USB |
| range of fabulous sounds from classical instruments to | | | | port. All MIDI communications can be handled with it's |
| cutting-edge synths. | | | | USB connection which can also be used to send and |
| For both songwriters and performers alike, the Roland | | | | receive WAV/AIF files and patch data. As an extra |
| JUNO-G's 16-part MIDI sequencer is unique with the | | | | bonus, Roland ships every new JUNO-G with a copy |
| addition of 4 companion stereo audio tracks which is a | | | | of Cakewalk's Sonar LE software. |
| delightful revelation for an instrument in it's price range. | | | | The Juno-G workstation just got invigorated with the |
| It allows players to lay down the perfect backing | | | | introduction of Version 2.0 software adding |
| tracks plus the addition of vocals, live guitar parts, and | | | | Fantom-series audio sampling functionality that you can |
| other instruments. The Roland JUNO-G's revolutionary | | | | use along side all the other powerful Juno-G features. |
| front panel transport controls, 5 audio sliders and | | | | I have several other keyboards but after playing the |
| dynamic sound modification knobs make for a fresh | | | | Juno-G they feel second-rate and tinny. Although they |
| and exciting recording experience. | | | | are splendid musical instruments in their own rights they |
| For an instrument packed with so many features the | | | | just can't compare to the Juno-G. The Juno-G is a |
| Roland JUNO-G offers complete ease of use. The | | | | solid, professional well made keyboard and you feel it |
| mixer and transport controls are only one part of the | | | | as soon as you start playing. I always have a joy run |
| "hands-on" work surface. It has clearly labeled and | | | | through me when playing it which is more than I can |
| easy to reach buttons, six knobs to further modify | | | | say for my other Yamaha Keyboards. Don't think |
| sounds, five sliders for the audio section, a data wheel | | | | about buying a Roland Juno-G, just get one. You won't |
| for fast access to all it's features, a D Beam controller | | | | regret your purchase! |