9 best workstation keyboards

Product description

Workstation keyboard: 76 Piano-style keys, 48 note polyphony, 700 Tones, 210 Rhythms, Digital effects, 16 track song sequencer, rhythm editor, 32 channel mixer, 4 set x 8 bank registration memory, 5 EQ Settings, Backlit LCD, Touch sensitive, USB MIDI, Pitch bend wheel, SD card slot, line out, Sustain/Assignable Pedal Jack, 6W + 6W amplifier. Operates on 6 D batteries or included AD-A12150 adapter. The Song Sequencer provides 16 tracks plus one system track that supports recording of up to five songs and a total of approximately 12,000 notes. Each individual musical instrument part can be recorded to a different track for real multi-track recording capabilities. A full selection of editing tools include event insert, event delete, event copy, quantize, a locator feature for selecting the range of notes to be edited, and more. A step recording function also lets you input notes by specifying the length and pitch. Completed recordings can be converted to SMF (Standard MIDI File) format and stored to an SD memory card. Features: 76-Piano-Type Keys 700 Tones 210 Rhythms

From the Manufacturer

Casio: Creativity and Contribution. Breaking free from preconceptions and exceeding the world's expectations - Casio leverages superior technologies and innovation to create products which deliver new value by meeting the latent needs of customers. The Casio 76 Note Keyboard With Backlit LCD Screen features a piano-style touch-response keyboard, song sequencer, tone editor, multiple digital effects, mixer, performance registration memory, USB MIDI interface, SD card storage, hundreds of editable tones, pitch end wheel, back lit display, music presets, and 700 individual tones in a portable design. High-Output 2-Way Bass Reflex Sound System.

• 16 track song sequencer + 1 system track supports recording of up to 5 songs or approximately 30,000 notes
• Combine instrumentals from the 210 built-in rhythms, toggle individual instrumental portions and adjust parameters to create your own personal rhythms
• With the Tone Editor, attack and release time, cut off, vibrato, reverb, chorus and DSP can be adjusted based on your preferences
• Features a choice of 700 tones to expand your music creativity, and offers 48 notes of polyphony to prevent dropped notes
• Built-in effects include 10 reverbs, 5 choruses and 100 DSP types with the option to create your own effects and store up to 100 unique styles
• Use with Mac or Windows computers without downloading drivers or as a controller for the Apple iPad simply by using Apple’s Camera Connection Kit

User questions & answers

Question:	What is the width of the keys? A real piano has keys 7/8 in wide. Some keyboards have 3/4 in. keys
Answer:	The keys are full width, not full size. Because our piano is foldable and lightweight, the keys are shorter than standard keys. Otherwise, it will be larger and inconvenient to carry out. Hope you can understand.
Question:	I saw one in a music store, and the keys felt cheap. Have they given you any problems
Answer:	Yes, of course.
Question:	How do you get to connect to MIDI
Answer:	Dear Customer, the safe voltage range is 110V/220V. And we want to tell you that the plug of the piano is American standard plugs, so the voltage of the plug is 110V. But it can be used at 220V if you buy an adapter. Hope this could help you. If you still confuse about it, you can contact us via the buyer message.
Question:	Does the WK6600 have weighted keys
Answer:	Dear Customer, it does not support Bluetooth headset, only works with wired headset. There is 3.5 mm headphone input.

Product features

Caiso WK-7600 Portable Keyboard

The WK-7600 offers powerful and extensive features in an affordable package. It offers 820 tones, 260 preset rhythms, 17 track sequencer, 32 channel mixer, as well as audio recording capabilities. Any piece of music you create can be recorded as an audio file on an SDHC card. 9 sliders extend your versatility and provide an impressive 50 drawbar organ Tones. Whether you are an amateur or professional musician, the WK-7600 will allow you to create, edit and play your compositions at home, in the studio or on the stage.

Tones That Will Inspire Your Music

The WK-7600 provides 820 world-class tones organized by category in an easy-to-use interface. Dynamic stereo pianos, vintage electric pianos, strings, drums and a wealth of synths and acoustic instruments are at your fingertips. Each Tone can be edited with control over filters, envelopes and more. For added depth and realism, an extensive set of DSP effects are available to enhance these tones, providing you with pure inspiration.

Bring In The Band

A total of 260 preset rhythms with full accompaniment are built-in. One button click brings you access to styles from rock, pop, Latin, jazz, country, classical and everything in between. You can choose to have just a drummer or full virtual band at your disposal, so now you can play and write music with more speed and sophistication than ever before.

The WK-7600 also has room for 100 user-created rhythms, more than other keyboards in the same class can offer. Additional rhythms expand your music composition, creativity and fun.

Sliders Galore

You can’t miss them, nine strategically placed sliders on the front panel. Just press the Drawbar Organ button and start playing. The sliders allow you to control the level of each harmonic overtone to produce a powerful and rich organ sound. Rotary speaker effects and percussion control are all instantly accessible. For the final touch, you can dive deeper into edit mode to customize key click, overdrive, rotary speeds and more for an authentic drawbar organ experience.

Sound Your Best

The 7-watt-per-side bass reflex speaker system delivers plenty of power to bring your music to life. A headphone output is also included for playing privately.

Capture The Moment

With the WK-7600, you can capture those moments of creativity so they’ll never get lost. Featuring a powerful 17-track sequencer, you can even edit and tweak your performances enabling you to turn out broadcast ready, professional tracks. Once you’ve created your masterpiece you can save your song file to an SDHC card. Better yet, you can save it as an audio recording. That’s right, this new keyboard can mix down internally and save your new song to an SDHC card as an audio file. This allows you to share your music with the world. Utilizing Casio’s free DATA Manager 6.0 computer software your recording can be converted into a .WAV file which you can send to friends or a record producer. Making music and sharing it has never been this easy or affordable.

64-Note Polyphony

The WK-7600 offers 64 notes of polyphony so you don’t have to worry about dropping notes. Using the sustain pedal for multiple notes, playing big chords, adding rhythms and layering sounds can deplete the polyphony memory quickly resulting in dropped notes. When searching for a keyboard, take the amount of polyphony into consideration.

USB MIDI

Casio continues the tradition or providing “class compliant” USB connectivity on workstation keyboards. This allows the keyboard to be used with Mac, Windows, iOS and Android devices without the need for downloading drivers.

Mix Your Masterpiece

Whether you’re playing live or in the studio, you have total control over your mix. The front panel sliders provide quick control over volume, pan, effect sends for each channel including the MIC and instrument inputs.

Get Connected

The back panel provides 1/4" (L/MONO, R) outputs, MIC and Instrument inputs and a stereo audio in. This is all the connectivity you'll need to take your show on stage.

• WALL MOUNT STANDING COMPUTER WORKSTATION - Full motion stand up workstation saves space and promotes healthy movement. Adjust height easily for various users or transition down to sitting. PLEASE NOTE THE MOUNT EXTENDS UP TO 41 INCHES FROM THE WALL. PLEASE ENSURE ADEQUARE SPACE IS AVAILABLE.
• ADJUSTABLE MONITOR WALL MOUNT WITH KEYBOARD TRAY - Complete system that mounts directly to stud and concrete walls. Comes with a single monitor mount, keyboard/mouse tray, and CPU holder.
• SIT TO STAND MONITOR ARM - Height Adjustable with the help of a gas spring counterbalance arm for easy up and down transition. Adjustable arm with 15 degree monitor tilt, 180 degree arm swivel, 360 degree monitor rotation.
• STANDING DESK MONITOR ARM MOUNT - VESA Mount 75x75 and 100x100 fits most monitor brands. Keyboard tray 26" wide to fit full size keyboard and mouse. Foldable keyboard tray saves space when not in use.
• BONUS FEATURES - Comes with a CPU wall mount, convenient storage tray and cable management function. CPU mount helps to hold the CPU on the wall to save more space for working area.

User questions & answers

Question:	does this fit viewsonic monitor
Answer:	My model uses one monitor. It does tilt inwards. Please check with the manufacturer to insure that your model that's using two monitors can tilt the screens inward to meet each other properly.
Question:	Can this be used with a micro PC attached to the back of the monitor
Answer:	You can set the keyboard all the way to the floor. There's an undocumented feature where you can swap / reverse the CPU and keyboard tray holders (they have same bolt and hook pattern.) This puts the computer up high; this is actually better for my use as I need to be able to easily connect into the CPU ports. It will be top-heavy like this but allows you to set keyboard at standard 30" desk height.
Question:	I want to use the keyboard tray for my surface pro and mount a monitor for a second screen. Can the keyboard tray hold a laptop, is it deep enough
Answer:	Box was about 60" x 12" x 18" and is ~50 lbs. Took me about an hour to assemble fully; it's designed with metal clips to hold things in place as screws are installed and is fairly well thought out, as these things go.
Question:	I have a 31.5 in monitor but also with a vesa 100 bolting pattern. would this mount work for me
Answer:	The keyboard itself is not bluetooth, but if you have a bluetooth transmitter for your headphones then most likely . I found that headphones or earbuds that have a mic dont always work with the keyboard because of the way the top of the cord is divided. For example. A mono tip has only one line on it , a stereo tip has two lines . But stereo with a mic has three lines on the tip of the plug . sometimes in the case of that type of headphones you can pull the tip out a little and they will work fine . So if you do try a bluetooth transmitter. You might have to position the tip of the plug just right to get it to work . Because most bluetooth headsets have a built in mic and are designed to work with your phone when a call comes in . Also another tip make sure your batter type is selected for the right battery on the keyboard. Otherwise you may get more static

Product features

Mount-It! Sit-Stand Wall Mount Workstation

A complete workstation that saves space and promotes health. Move from sitting to standing in mere seconds with our easy-to-use gas spring arm system. Be more productive, focused, and less stressed in this new working style. Monitor height can be independently adjusted to suit users with different heights. The large keyboard tray can fit a full size keyboard and mouse. Additional accessory tray provides dedicated slots for office stationary, smart phones, and cupholder for your drink.

Adjustable Tilt

Tilt your monitor up or down 15° to reduce glare and find the perfect viewing angle.

Portrait or Landscape

360° rotation lets you quickly transition between portrait and landscape orientation.

Adjustable Monitor Height

Adjust your monitor to find the right viewing height for you.

Detachable VESA Plate

Removable VESA plate lets you easily install and remove your monitor as needed.

Adjustable Height

Gas spring arm has adjustable tension to match the weight of your monitor and keyboard weight - making height adjustment possible with the touch of a finger.

Folding Keyboard Tray

The keyboard tray angle can be adjusted to your preference or completely folded up when not in use.

CPU Mount

Mount your CPU on the wall using the included mounting bracket and safety straps.

Cable Management

Cable clips and passages keep your cords neat and workspace organized.

Adjust to Your Monitor

Product description

The Korg i3 music workstation is like an instant incubator for your music. Your musical ideas go in — and out they come, transformed into radio-ready productions. You’ll be amazed and delighted by how the i3 streamlines the creation process by grouping sounds, beats, and parts by Sound Set and Style Performance Set, making short work of choosing the right sounds and pulling together the perfect beats and grooves for any music genre. Powerful onboard effects and EQ tailor your sound for any live performance. The onboard sequencer records, saves, and plays back both MIDI and audio files so you can play along. A self-contained production studio, the i3 is easy to use and fun to play. It’s the perfect synth for the up-and-coming composer, performer, or producer. It even runs on battery power, so the Korg i3 is ready to juice your creativity whenever — and wherever — and you are.

• 61-key Wkstation Keyboard with Onboard Sequencer
• USB-to-Device - Silver
• EQ; USB-to-Host
• Effects

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this keyboard have speakers in it? to play sound
Answer:	The Korg PA 1000 does not have physical draw bars.

Product description

Inspiring, Intuitive, and Instant



With the i3 Music Workstation, your musical themes and phrases catch fire and quickly explode into complete ready-to-play productions. Grouping sounds, beats, and parts together by Sound Set and Style Performance Set streamlines the creative process, providing a shortcut to choosing the right sounds and pulling together the right beats and grooves. On-board effects and EQ tailor the sound for any performance. The sequencer records, saves, and plays both MIDI and audio files, you can even play along. Self-contained, simple to use, and fun to play, the i3 is the ideal synth for the budding composer, the energetic performer, or the inspired up-and-coming producer. Using battery power, the KORG i3 Music Workstation can run wherever you run; a convenient auto-power off function preserves battery life.

• 61-key Wkstation Keyboard with Onboard Sequencer
• USB-to-Device - Black
• EQ; USB-to-Host
• Effects

User questions & answers

Question:	Does it have built in amp/speakers
Answer:	Three, not good for four note chords
Question:	Includ AC adaptor
Answer:	Yes Rechargeable batteries came with it

Product description

On Stage WS7500 Wooden Workstations are designed to be compact and attractive, perfect for the home studio! These workstations are ergonomically designed for maximum comfort and work efficiency. The rectangular steel tube frame is sturdy enough to support all of your computer/keyboard gear, while the compact Z-frame and slide-out keyboard tray keeps your set-up clean and sleek.

• Ergonomic setup for a computer, mixing monitors, and other studio equipment
• Heavy-duty Z-frame base provides a stable foundation for reliable gear support
• Desktop provides plenty of space for mixing gear, synths, and MIDI controllers
• Tray keeps the keyboard within reach and slides under the desktop when not in use
• Dimensions: 43" Wide x 38" High x 23.5" Deep
• Keyboard Tray Height 25" | Desktop Height 29"
• Upper Platform Height 37.5" | Keyboard Tray Dimensions 15" x 27"

User questions & answers

Question:	Can I fit/use a laptop on the bottom slide-out tray
Answer:	It does not. Please remember that it is a heavy keyboard. Get a sturdy stand
Question:	Does anyone know the hight between the desk surface and the bottom of the top shelf could I slide a 4 space rack cab under the top shelf
Answer:	Approx. 40 lbs
Question:	what's the length of the keyboard pull-out shelf? Want to know if there will be enough space for keyboard and mouse while gaming
Answer:	There's not a lot of people that make this comparision because the Fantom hasn't been out long. There are some Youtube videos. One big difference is the full weighted keys (rd-2000) vs semi weighted (fantom 8). The RD-2000 is more of a true digital piano whereas the Fantom 8 has the same sounds, its more of a workstation and its a lot larger. Hopefully you will get more responses.
Question:	Hi, what’s the height of this station
Answer:	Packaging Info Package Weight 74.4 lb Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 61.4 x 22.5 x 11"

Product features

On-Stage WS7500 Series

On-Stage WS7500 series Workstations are perfect for the home studio! These workstations are ergonomically designed for maximum comfort and work efficiency. The rectangular steel tube frame is sturdy enough to support all of your computer/keyboard gear, while the compact Z-frame and slide-out keyboard tray keep your set-up clean and sleek.

Founded on a promise of affordability, durability and innovation, On-Stage Stands products are used everyday in studios, showrooms, and on stages everywhere.

Product description

Adding value to your purchase, Austin Bazaar bundles your instrument with necessary accessories. Everything you need to start playing immediately comes in one box. Save yourself the hassle and save some money while you're at it. A stand is included so you don't need to purchase one separately. An Austin Bazaar polishing cloth is included so you can keep your new instrument in mint condition.



Roland's new FA series completely reimagines the music workstation, streamlining it for effortless real-time power, ultra-fast workflow, and maximum versatility. Ready to support any type of music you play, the FA-06 is packed with a massive sound collection inherited from the flagship INTEGRA-7, a ton of studio-quality effects, and expressive real-time controls, plus onboard sampling with zero load time for instant audio playback from the 16 backlit pads. The sequencer features simple operation and non-stop loop recording, letting you capture songs and ideas as they come and export them as multitrack data to use with your DAW. Flowing seamlessly into every part of your creative world, the FA-06 morphs instantly from a standalone keyboard to become the command center of your computer music studio, with USB audio/MIDI interfacing, powerful real-time controllers, DAW transport controls, and much more.



Music workstations play an important role for keyboardists in a wide range of creative activities, from live performance to song development to production in the studio. However, they can often be complicated and difficult to use to their full potential, bogging down the creative process and inhibiting the flow of ideas. In developing the FA series, Roland has completely reimagined the music workstation to provide musicians an inspiring platform that's extremely powerful and versatile, yet simple and intuitive at the same time. With a streamlined interface and focused, practical features that maximize your creative flow, the FA series allows you to experience

• Reimagined music workstation designed to maximize your creative flow
• Light, mobile body with 61-note velocity-sensitive keyboard
• Over 2000 sounds from the flagship INTEGRA-7 sound module, including SuperNATURAL synth and acoustic tones and drums; add even more tones via internal wave sound expansion slots
• SuperNATURAL synth engine is fully compatible with the expansive collection of free INTEGRA-7 synth tones available from Roland's Axial sound library site
• 16-track sequencer with non-stop loop recording makes it easy to build songs quickly; export your sequencer tracks to an SDHC card as a complete stereo mix, or as multitrack audio or MIDI data for use in your DAW

User questions & answers

Question:	are the keys weighted
Answer:	I believe so. The soil is "fluffy" rather than thick and hard packed. Be sure to put some gravel in the bottom to allow drainage (your pot should have a hole in the bottom so water doesn't "stand"). Of course, a lot has to do with what you're planting! Be sure to loosen the roots and trim some of them if your plant was originally potbound. Then put in a layer of soil, then the plant and fill and tamp down but not too hard. I find that colored gravel on the TOP of the dirt helps keep it IN the pot. Such light soil can be lifted out when you water because it floats!
Question:	Where are the speakers on the roland 08 88key keboard. And Yes I have not bought it yet
Answer:	I'm not familiar with the plant, but it says it is for ALL houseplants. It might not be the best for say cactus, but if you add a little sand, it would suffice.

Product description

Roland Fantom Series music workstation synthesizer keyboard with 88 keys (PHA-50 wood and plastic hybrid structure, with escapement and Ebony/ivory feel, channel aftertouch).

• Fantom Series Limited Edition T-Shirt with Product Registration
• Acclaimed 88-note weighted keyboard with aftertouch
• Seamless workflow with no confusing modes
• Expandable sound engine delivers authentic electronic and acoustic sounds
• Fresh hybrid sounds combining modern PCM, virtual analog, and a routable analog filter
• V-piano technology for stunning realism and expression

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this come with a stand
Answer:	No, that would need to be bought on its own and might take a bit of dyi to put it in a rack mount set up
Question:	Whap is the weight of the item
Answer:	Yes. Or, if you have two XDs chained together, eight notes (you can't go higher than eight by adding a third, though, which is sort of a pity).
Question:	How does this compare with roland rd-2000 88? {in every single aspect, please
Answer:	yes it can be used as a traditional keyboard.
Question:	May i know the exact size and weight of the box please. length,width,height and weight. i need exact please
Answer:	Hi, the power cord is included, that is all you need to get started, there are no other items included in the box. If you wanted to hook it up to a mixer or speakers or something you would need to get the cables for that. Let us know is you have any other questions, thank you

Product features

FANTOM 8 Creation

At every turn, FANTOM fulfills the need to create. Its smooth, rapid workflow has no confusing modes, frustrating technical limits, or trade-offs with sound quality. FANTOM’s creative process reflects how today’s musicians work, with fluid composition tools, instantly recallable creative environments, and deep computer integration.

Connectivity

While FANTOM is powerful by itself, its powers grow exponentially when connected to other gear like computers or analog synthesizers. FANTOM can control software synthesizers directly from the touchscreen, drive modular and analog synthesizers from its dual CV/Gate outputs, and is also a high-quality audio interface capable of 16 stereo outputs and 3 stereo inputs.

No modes. Just seamless workflow.

When the creative juices are flowing, there should be no barriers. With FANTOM, you won’t compromise your sound or suffer workarounds due to outdated technical limits. And forget worrying about what features work in which mode. FANTOM is always in full-on creative mode and your workflow stays consistent, no matter what.

Make a scene.

When you’re ready to create, so is FANTOM—and all it takes is a single touch. Your sounds, patterns, and performance layouts are arranged into custom creative spaces called Scenes. A Scene can be an entire song, section of a song, or a starting point with your favorite sounds laid out just how you like. Scenes can be chained together and changed instantly with no gaps or glitches.

One Engine. Infinite Possibilities.

Our custom Behavior Modeling Core processors enable FANTOM’s smooth and precise control, loads of polyphony, and full patch remain. You can combine soft synths with FANTOM’s internal sounds and there’s a fully routable analog filter for extra warmth and grit. You can even sample your own sounds and trigger up to 2 GBs worth of loops and one-shots from the pad matrix.

Go ahead. Express yourself.

There are many ways to play expressively on keyboards. Some players like levers, some like wheels, some prefer pedals, while others prefer aftertouch. With FANTOM, you can use any of them—or all of them. You can even connect USB controllers to any of FANTOM’s three USB ports for enhanced expression.

Computer expert

FANTOM doesn’t just work with computers—it fully integrates. It’s a high-quality 16x3 stereo audio interface and can control DAWs and plugins from its touchscreen. It can integrate soft synths into Scenes, and send parts composed on FANTOM directly to your DAW.

The Piano is Key.

Considered by many as the king of instruments, piano sits at the heart of the creative process for composers across a range of musical genres. FANTOM uses our V-Piano technology for pianos that don’t just sound real, they feel real. Craft pianos that play and respond like their acoustic counterparts and match your personal taste.

High-res, hands-on control.

FANTOM has plenty of knobs and sliders for intuitive and immediate control, with high-resolution for buttery-smooth sweeps and fine adjustments. There’s a dedicated synthesizer section with oscillator, filter, and envelope controls, along with numerous buttons and pads for triggering and sequencing.

From spark to fire.

Different musical genres need diverse production styles and specialized tools. You can create patterns on FANTOM in a variety of ways including real and step-time polyphonic sequencing, or the TR-REC pattern sequencer—perfect for rhythmic parts—as used on our iconic drum machines.

Product description

Roland Juno synths are known everywhere for their great sound, ease of use, and exceptional value. The JUNO-DS61 takes the iconic series to a new level of performance, adding many powerful enhancements while still keeping operation streamlined and simple. Versatile, intuitive, and highly mobile, The JUNO-DS61 puts you in creative command, making it easy to produce exceptional music everywhere you play.

From the Manufacturer

Roland’s JUNO synths are known everywhere for their great sound, ease of use, and exceptional value. The JUNO-DS61 takes the iconic series to a new level of performance, adding many powerful enhancements while still keeping operation streamlined and simple. Versatile, intuitive, and highly mobile, the JUNO-DS61 puts you in creative command, making it easy to produce exceptional music everywhere you play.

• Lightweight, gig-ready instrument with pro sounds, enhanced performance features, and battery-powered operation
• Includes all the sounds from the popular JUNO-Di, plus newly updated acoustic and electric pianos, additional organs, and other stage essentials
• Wave expansion slot enables users to download new sound waveforms, available for free at Roland’s Axial website
• Sample import function for playing user WAV files on the JUNO-DS61’s keyboard
• Intuitive eight-track pattern sequencer with non-stop recording for quickly developing song ideas; USB audio/MIDI and DAW Control model

User questions & answers

Question:	is there a bag made for this? or something that comes close? all the keyboard bag I saw are around 15" in width, while the keyboard is 12 any recomm
Answer:	Yes, it has enough area capacity for second monitor,the dimensions of the desktop are about 15.7 x 35.8 inches
Question:	Does this keyboard have drum patterns
Answer:	I am sorry that I don't understand your question. The keyboard tray is fixed and can only be removed using a screw driver. There is a part of the keyboard tray ( about 4 inches)which is under the desk. I think the purpose of this is to save space. If the tray is movable, it would be great. But I only pay $99.99 for a 36-inch desk so I have no complaint about that. Overall I am satisfied with it for the quality and price.
Question:	What case do you use
Answer:	Adjustable range: 4.7'' to19.3'',you can adjust to any height in between,Single-handle Operation design, the pneumatic lift system and single-lever design make it super easy to lift
Question:	Can a normal yamaha sustain pedal be used with it like an FC5 or does roland have its own pedals
Answer:	Yes, It can stay in any height range: 4.7'' to 19.3''

Product features

The Mobile Synth For Ambitious New Musicians

Life moves fast as an upcoming musician or ambitious new band. When you’re racing between rehearsals, sessions and shows, you don’t have time to spend with a bulky, complex synth that’s difficult to use. The Roland JUNO-DS61 is the ultra-portable modern synth that can keep up with your band life. Lightweight, compact and powerful, this 61-note instrument is always ready to go, with easy operation and instant access to pro onboard sounds that let you create or perform music anywhere from street to studio. The JUNO-DS61 is the easiest way to start playing a keyboard with the band, with the flexibility to continue supporting you as your music progresses.

Travel like a guitarist

If you want your band to get noticed, you need to get out there. Whatever you’ve got in the diary, the JUNO-DS61’s compact size and 11.7lb weight means it’s easy to transport, load in and set up, so you’ll never have to turn down a career-making gig across town, miss a vital band rehearsal or arrive late to a recording session. As a modern musician, you’ll do most of your recording on a home computer using a DAW – and the JUNO-DS61 has everything you need, no extra gear required. With optional battery operation for street performance, and a mic input that lets you create pro vocals without external gear, the JUNO-DS61 is ready for every scenario the music industry can throw at you.

Create your signature sound with ease instantly

Some synths make you stick with the factory settings, which can leave your music sounding generic – but the JUNO-DS61 is wide open. The instant-access design lets you call up pro sounds in seconds. Even if this is your first synth, it’s simple to dig into an array of adjustable parameters and create your own voice. Select the performance mode and you can set up advanced sounds like layering strings onto the acoustic piano, or assigning organ and bass to your right and left hands respectively. Create and tweak patches, shape sounds during a song with hands-on controls, and connect expression pedals via the rear panel to take your performance to the next level.

Stand out from the crowd with unique vocal effects

If you’re a solo performer or singer/songwriter, you’ll love the JUNO-DS61’s mic input, which lets you get great vocal sounds without having to carry around extra gear. There’s a dedicated vocal reverb, plus Auto Pitch for singing with the “stepped” electronic vocal effect popular in today’s music. The built-in vocoder is inspirational too, allowing you to sing into a mic and control the tone and pitch via sounds played on the keyboard. If you want to jam but don’t have bandmates available, you can add instant beats under your keyboard parts using the JUNO-DS61’s eight Phrase Pads, or copy audio data (MP3/WAV) to the USB memory and play along with full-band backing.

Keep your music up-to-date with free downloadable sounds

The JUNO-DS61’s onboard sounds and editing capabilities are just the beginning. This modern instrument also supports internal waveform expansion via USB, bringing the best synth sounds from the web into your performance. Use the versatile EXP-06 Studio Collection preloaded in the wave expansion slot, then choose your favorites from over 1000 EXP patches available for free download at Roland’s Axial website. You’ll find top-quality acoustic piano collections, world instruments, go-to studio standards, percussion, loops – it’s even possible to load in WAV files from your own sound library. And the free JUNO-DS librarian software lets you manage all these sound patches using your computer.

Product description

Empower your creativity, take control and stand out from the crowd with MODX: a compact, lightweight synthesizer designed for inspired music-making. The power of the MODX synthesis engine allows unlimited potential to create your own unique sound demanded by any artist. The MODX sound engine is based on the same technology powering the flagship MONTAGE: AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2) sample and synthesis engine and a pure FM-X (Frequency Modulation) synthesizer modernized for amazing sound playback and complex sound design. Take control and stand out from the crowd. Bring the sophistication of music production automation to real-time live performance with Motion Control.

From the Manufacturer

Empower your creativity, take control and stand out from the crowd with MODX: a compact, lightweight synthesizer designed for inspired music-making. The power of the MODX synthesis engine allows unlimited potential to create your own unique sound demanded by any artist. The MODX sound engine is based on the same technology powering the flagship MONTAGE: AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2) sample and synthesis engine and a pure FM-X (Frequency Modulation) synthesizer modernized for amazing sound playback and complex sound design. Take control and stand out from the crowd. Bring the sophistication of music production automation to realtime live performance with Motion Control.

• Motion Control Synthesis unifies and controls AWM2 and FM-X sound engines
• The Super Knob controls multiple parameters simultaneously for highly expressive sound interaction
• Send 10/receive 4 audio channels plus 16 channels of MIDI via a single USB cable
• Live Sets allow Performance organization without copying, changing order or renaming
• 4-Part Seamless Sound Switching: change Performances while holding notes without sound or effect cutoff

User questions & answers

Question:	How many sounds can you layer at a time
Answer:	Somewhat, yes . Not fully .
Question:	Will this work with an acoustic guitar amp? marshall ds55. mine isn’t. at all. no output. or is it defect out of the box
Answer:	There are no internal speakers with this keyboard. It requires an external amp or headphones.
Question:	What amplified speakers does someome recommend for the nodx
Answer:	I replanted 4 average size plants
Question:	What are some competing synth/keyboards similar to (or slightly better than) this, that are produced by Korg and Roland
Answer:	Not living ones to my knowledge. The word "worm" followed by another word usually means something that either LOOKS like a worm or is perhaps something shed from a worm. Of course, there are worms and there are worms. Regular earthworms are always good.

Product features

Yamaha MODX Synthesizers

Empower your creativity, take control and stand out from the crowd with MODX: a compact, lightweight synthesizer designed for inspired music-making. The MODX synthesis engine allows unlimited potential to create your own unique sound demanded by any artist. The sound engine is based on the same technology powering the flagship Montage: AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2) sample and a pure FM-X (Frequency Modulation) synthesizer modernized for amazing sound playback and complex sound design.