What the Analog-era Roland fans like myself REALLY want is a true analog Juno 60/106 reissue and update much like Dave Smith has done with the newest iteration of the Prophet 5.

The pads sounds are absolutely beautiful and heavenly. ,,,not forgetting about the performance at the end with the vocoder in which was sublime. What an amazing instrument limited by only one’s imagination. Love it!!!

Great vocoder performance! Not often you see playing this good in demos!

My goodness what a beautiful looking and gorgeous sounding synth. Roland rocks!

I think it’s a great addition and a good step forward for Roland to staying relevant but still being able to provide classic tone and sounds that are analog sounding. I am interested and will more than likely get this . Those that are complaining about not being true to analog, check out the Deepmind 12 by Behringer, it is the closest analog Juno 60/106 replica I own down to the faders it is a instant classic.

Right on, Roland! I can only imagine this model / line being very successful. It's like you have a Juno for real, but with all the modern digital amenities. THIS is finally what Roland needed to be doing re their past classics, this is finally that. Looks to be well designed, the UI ... I am a JDxA owner.....

You are a credit to Roland. Beast of a synth, I'm ordering one shortly. Awesome playing skills, you made the juno x rock.

Congrats to David for this excellent demonstration of his musicality

Can't decide if I like this or the Jupiter X better, they're both great. And Roland give him a raise his demos are great!

I love David 's gear demos. He is such an asset to Roland. Nice work!

Oh...btw Dave you are special. You have a rare talent. That was not a gear demo, that was a performance with that vocoder! Best thing I have heard in a demo by far!

what an amazing synth!!! that sound is unreal!! 80's revived!!

Its clear to me that in from about 2020 onward there's been a HUGE trend of the 80s coming back, especially with synths etc, and I'm loving it! ;)

People have a misconception that analog sounds better than digital

Wow, first time in history I know, Roland has sent someone who knows how to play their keyboards well. I was tired of watching Scott dull demos. David u did awesome Job. Hatsoff 👍👍

Every year people keep asking for a REAL ANALOG JUNO and every year you keep putting out another VST collection in a $2500 box. It's straight up disrespectful. I'm cheering for Behringer at this point, fuck all this.

Fascinating demonstration. I own both the 60 and the 106, and was hoping to add the X to my collection. However, it’s too complex. Too many options. Trying to do too many things. What made the originals so good was their simplicity. This is the opposite. I’d rather make music in the box on software than invest 2k into this. Sequential seems to be listening to their customers by re-releasing their vintage legends (and now Oberheim!!!!) but Roland seems to be a bit lost. Perhaps the X will sell well, and if it does, I hope they revive their classics with the profits. We love you, Roland! We just don’t want Zen Core as much as you do!

Wow thank you for this tutorial. I love my Juno x even more

子供の頃にまだ電気街だった秋葉原でJUNO-106Sを触った時の感動が強烈な記憶で残っており本当にRolandさんありがとう。絶対に購入します。

this man deserves a raise

i love the drum and bass jam at the end! EXCELLENT DEMO

that vocoder part sold it for me. that was amazing

What an amazing INSANE demo and that vocoder sounds incredible!!

I keep coming back to this video while waiting for my Juno-X to arrive. It's so well done and clearly explained and that Vocoder demo....my goodness. Re-watching this gets me more and more excited for the arrival of my own Juno-X.

Consumers: reissues of the jupiter or juno analog synths plz Roland: best we can do is a midi keyboard w/ built-in vsts for 2 grand

Awesome Awesome Awesome!! I am a die-hard fan of vintage synths and as nostalgic as I would like to be I think it is great to see Roland paving a new and incredibly exciting and innovative future for instruments and it’s performers. I personally think that the Jupiter X is an incredibly powerful synth and this new Juno X is really lifting expectations for any future Roland synths.

VERY cool. Thank you so much for this detailed explanation and awesome playing. It’s inspiring! 🎉

I think Roland nailed this perfectly and also added many more good features to it. The hardware looks beautiful!

That vocoder section performance is something else... beautiful stuff David!

i’ll keep my kiwi modded juno-106 thank you very much. they need to learn from what sequential and oberheim are doing

Really a missed opportunity to put the ACB 60/106 engines in that shell.. or gosh.. analogue! The System-8 is still king of digital Junos

Roland is my favorite synthesizer company, especially for the Juno D LE in 2009, which really got me playing my best. Love you.

Ordered it. Had the 60 and 106 and made the mistake of getting rid. Great to get hands on and away from the vst emulations. Don't understand all the negative comments. I can't wait for it to arrive.

Ill stick to my System 8

Juno series gave the legendary music to the entire music industry ❤️❤️

DAAAAAAMMMNNN And you sir, are a next level product specialist. Roland is lucky to have you.

I own a Jupiter Xm and the Juno is my favorite Roland synthesizer, but this has absolutely no appeal to me. I'm glad I picked up the JU-06A, afaik it is the closest you'll get to the 60/106 without the real thing and at a much cheaper price. Simple and straightforward like the originals and it sounds like what I expect out of a Juno. This has 30K views, only 1K likes. Dislikes are hidden, probably because there are 29 thousand

In 1986 the Juno 106 (analogue based) costed around 1200 dollars (without counted the inflation though)... Now, it's a just a plug-in digital synth for 2000... I think Roland was again gone wrong... Whjo is in charge of this company ?

Sheesh this is incredible! This makes me want one especially since I’m a tactile hands on kind of guy. Gotta save up to get this jawn!

wow that Vocoder is impressive very nice synth

A while ago I was asking for a less heavy Jupiter X with aftertouch. Well considering this can run the Jupiter model expansion, here it is ! And it sounds awesome ! Still no class compliant audio drivers though. I will never understand you on that Roland, no one else uses proprietary drivers nowadays, even for multi-track/part.

Feels like this kind of missed the whole idea of the Junos. I think what i really would like to see from Roland would be just a straight forward old school synth

Best vocoder sound've ever heard. Surprised me while I was listening.

I'm keeping my Original 2020 Fantom. It has it all in a better display form with lot more options!

I'll keep my Juno-6 and Juno-106. I saw the adds for this and actually thought it was analog. Why spend the time and money designing a chassis without the real analog guts? So Sad! :(

So...you basically took a Jupiter X, put it in a new box, added some more sliders, and called it a Juno. Nothing new to see here. I'll keep my System-8, thanks.

This is a powerful instrument that you will have in your hands and it's for people who are experienced and knowledgeable about it

This is the JupiterX with a different box, that's all. Exactly the same Roland Cloud digital Plugins inside a keyboard again... unbelievable... I personally prefer to play this sounds from Roland Cloud in a computer then using that tiny screen on a keyboard. In fact, i think there are already much better VST emulations from other brands than Roland since time ago...

Way way too expensive for a non-analog synth! I'll wait for Behringer ;)

The fact the little Korg Volca rerelease is a more fulfilling package is astonishing. This? From Roland. It’s disrespectful honestly. With this branding, Roland doesn’t even try to be a market leader. Rather a phantom of the past.

Excellent sound and interface. Zencore engine sounds amazing. Everything I want in a synth.

That layered EP sound... that's how babies are made.

So Roland’s strategy now is to put the ZenCore engine into different semi retro cases. Yes, ZenCore is good, but this strategy is dumb, and you are paying a premium just because it looks like a Juno 6/60/106

I own both analog and digital synths and my analog gear is no better then my digital in the sound quality. So all the hate for this technology is funny to me. It’s kinda like when DSLRs started to hit the market. I own both 35mm and Digital SLR cameras as well, and the DSLRs get used the most. So do my digital synths. In the end it’s not about if something is analog or digital but rather or not it can do a proper job of making music. Sure I wish the price of the Juno X was more around the price of the System 8, but it’s not. I guess you really gotta want it to be interested. I’m glad it’s not really plastic like everyone is saying too. With this all said I wish companies like Roland would listen to what the consumers want. If they want analog then give it to them. I personally don’t care if their analog or not. I really like the technology behind the Juno X and plan to use it to its advantages. The funny thing is no one is gonna ever know the difference when they listen to my music lol.

Boa Noite! Fantástico! Isso é uma viagem no tempo....sou apaixonado por sintetizadores....me fez lembrar do meu D-50 e o DX7....Meu SUPER LIKE......

If you love old gear but gig the Roland Jupiter and Juno xX’s are a dream . I’ve had the original’s and paid the high repair bills !!

I like it for what it is but its kind of like sex with a real woman vs a balloon blow up doll. The Prophet 5 is back in its original form...minimoog model d...and now likely the oberheims. People want the Jupiter 8,6 and 4.. the Juno 60 and 106 in its original form with added midi/usb. Luckily I still have my Juno 60. This is also way overpriced at 2000.00!!!! Should be under 1100.00. Behringer sells an analog deepmind 12 for under 1000.00!!!

Wish this had an analog signal path

Vocoder demo is sick!

That VOCODER SONG NEEDS TO COME OUT ASAP ! What a tune bro !! Bring it out ! 🎉

2 grand for a digital synth based on analogue synths we all have VSTs perfectly capable of emulating. Come on, Roland.

A Jupiter-X with a different interface with less controls at nearly the same price? What is the point?

This synth might take a while to master! I'm impressed.

A Deepmind 12 desktop module and an Akai MPK261 keyboard controller would be a lot cheaper and deliver pure analogue! 😉

2000 euros for this,its insane!

I wanted to hate it, but very video I watch of this thing makes me want it more. This is an instrument for players, not a toy for synth nerds. Rock solid and sounds great.

Those pads are to die for.

I was waiting now that the chips would be available again in order to buy a Deepmind12. Buy indeed, its worth really to invest the 1000 €$ more in order to get this gorgeous instrument with 256 voices instead of only 12. The possibilities using the factory sounds seem to be immense. It wil be a good companion to my 1980's Novation Nova. By the way: Good video, Roland Team!

Shame it's not the ACB.. that sounded so much better than zencore. This looks like the jupiter x with a new case

This have cost not more than 799 bucks!

I had a Roland JUNO-106, then there was a Rolland D-20. Now I have a Roland A-33 at home, a Roland PMA-5 .In March I bought a Roland JD-XI. In the mid-2000s, I bought a Roland JUNO-G, after which I became disillusioned with the Roland company for a long time. His display broke, I bought a new one, but it also broke in less than a year. I couldn't find a new display and Roland JUNO-G is still in the case. But this year I still couldn't stand it and bought myself a Roland JD-XI. Roland JUNO-X is a great instrument! Maybe someday I'll be able to afford to buy it. I hope the display in it is reliable and will not break.

Well, it looks beautiful.

Wow...a total surprise! Happy 50th anniversary.

So disappointing what the once great Roland has become. Who is making these product decisions?

that vocoder track man ,,, so sick

Ok this has made me rethink my cars need for a working handbrake.

that vocoder song!!!

It looks pretty cool. I'm surprised about the built in speakers somewhat like an arranger type keyboard. I don't know where they did their market analysis to go for this feature. I have a feeling that for this type of keyboard, the typical user would be going through a mixer and amp system anyways. This would have shaved a few hundred buck off the price, plus reduce the weight for gigs. GP

Pad sound is so beautifull, especially with the magic chord option.

I liked the little mini compositions you made to demo the Synth, good job 👍

Trying to cash on the royalties from Juno 6/106… no one is reinventing the wheel anymore. Wtf is happening?

Every year Zencore plugin comes with a new cosplay uniform and ask for $1999... The pros are leaving...

It looks and sounds great. However, my experience with Roland's after sales service after purchasing big gear like the Jupiter 80 is not great & puts me off.

Roland, please introduce an EA-7 verion II for professionals. An arranger that will replace EA-7 and will have a central touchscreen and lightweight body. Roland sounds are the best! A Roland version of Yamaha PSR SX 700/900 or an arranger version of Fantom 0 to be precise. My dream specs are👇🏼 1. One 7" touchscreen and intuitive UI 2. Soft synth action keys (like Fantom 0) 3. 1500-2000 presets would be enough. Please add different ethnic categories' sounds and styles. 4. Button layouts like or better than Yamaha PSR SX line. 4 variations, and other live control buttons for styles. 5. At least 16 Tone registration buttons for one touch access to favourite tones 6. Dedicated buttons for Octave and Transpose (on the left side) 7. Good quality but not-so-powerful speakers for practicing at home without amp. Small sets of speakers will keep the weight down. Performers will always plug into the PA systems for performance. So, no need for huge speakers like Yamaha. 8. Keep the weight under 7-8 kg. 9. A nice foamed Roland logo gig bag to go with that. 10. Roland logo in the middle of the front panel (like Fantom 0 series) 11. Priced below $2000 12. Bluetooth and Wifi connectivity 13. Black color body 14. A powerful all-in-one machine for professionals from all over the workd who wants a Roland workstation and at the same time doesn't want to miss out on arranger capabilities. Great sounding tones - ready to use out of the box and some editing options. 15. Scene mode - to add layers and split up to 16 tones for live performances. 16. Can't think of anything else. Waiting for the new pro arranger at NAMM 2024. 🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹

It’s amazing what you can do if you know what your doing and have the right equipment. This piece of equipment is obviously for a qualified person not someone who is just wanting to make a little music for themselves. Definitely not a toy to buy junior for Xmas so everyone can gather round as junior picks out Rudolph by ear. A fun time was had by all. A little more eggnog Santa, junior’s starting to sound better.😳😬🥺🎉🥂

How many digital reissues of the same analog synths will we see? If these digital recreations are so faithful to the analog original why do Roland keeps pushing new recreations using different digital synth engines? Well, I guess Roland management team think that speakers and I-arpeggios widgets are more important.

Fantastic demo, great job. Your music manship is sooo impressive!

PERFECT FOR THE FUTURE 🤩

If its all roland zen patches on a rom card then its just a midi controller playing a chip instrument. For 1.5k id sooner just subscribe to roland zen vsts and use a system8. Korg were onto something when they created karma(shame they abandoned it). Roland are great with rhythm pattern sequencers like, Tr range why don’t they make a leading arpeggiator programming keyboard with thousands of arpeggio presets and layers. Like compete with korg wavestate but with better arpeggio patterns.

Sounds nice and looks great, but 2k? Man the Phantom O work stations are more affordable than that. For that price, I’ll buy an actual 106.

That’s a home run Roland ! Way cool

How come I fall in love with every patch he plays?

Reading all the comments here, I get the feeling this synth will make 1st place in Roland history as the ultimate fake VST in a box. Why does Roland not listen to what people truly want and create analog synths again while stopping to emulate classics digitally and putting them in fake cases? So happy I kept my System-8, JDXA and my DM-12... whereas the latter is a true analog beast in sheeps’ clothing.

Who would want this when u could just grab the Jupiter x which has all these programs and more? Or a deepmind 12 which u can buy like four of and it’s analog lol

Sounds amazing!

1:22 14:53 16:24 Cool sounds

so, not chasing ghosts? 😶

Roland Cloud Ultimate for 10 years for the win.

Very good Promotion Video! I own the Fantom 8 and its an unbelievable powerful machine and Zen-Core based. I trink I will buy next this machine to expand the possibilities. I like digital synths a lot since I bought my first digital synth the D50 in the 80s which is since them part of my keyboard rig and its working since 35 years! If you buy a Roland synth you have a longttherm relationship with a lot of hours in good mood - its comparable with solid Mercedes Benz car.

Back to the future part x