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Roland has introduced the Juno-Gi Synthesizer – a new keyboard that features an onboard eight-track digital recorder and pro effects created by BOSS.

Record directly to a single high capacity SD card for up to 192 hours of possible recording time with a single 32 GB card. JUNO-Gi sounds can be recorded along with a vocal mic or guitar when connected via the rear-panel XLR microphone, guitar, and line level inputs. Dedicated effects processing is available for live recording, mixing, and mastering, including BOSS GT-Series guitar effects and effects designed for vocal processing.

The JUNO-Gi also functions as a USB audio/MIDI interface. Users can record JUNO-Gi sounds and play software instruments in any DAW, and also record vocals and guitars while using the JUNO-Gi’s onboard effects. In addition, the JUNO-Gi comes bundled with Cakewalk’s SONAR 8.5 LE software, giving users a complete DAW solution for their PC.

Features:

• Over 1,300 high-quality sounds optimized for live performance
• Friendly operation with dedicated controls and large display
• Lightweight, compact body with battery compatibility
• 128-voice polyphony
• Intuitive user interface, including dedicated Tone Category buttons and large display
• Full-featured 8-track digital recorder onboard with Guitar/Mic/Line inputs
• Plug in a guitar and play/record with built-in pro guitar effects derived from BOSS’ GT series
• High-capacity SDHC card slot for data storage and direct play
• Complete mobility when used with a battery-powered PA or amp such as the Roland’s BA-330 or KC-110

The JUNO-Gi is expected to ship in October with an MSRP of $1,199.00.

Details below. Check it out and let us know what you think about the Roland Juno-Gi!

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New Soundbank

A new sound library has been created for the JUNO-Gi, with over 1,300 factory selections that cover a universe of instrument types and musical styles. Tone Category buttons help you scan the vast library and locate the perfect sound with ease and speed. New to the JUNO-Gi are Live Sets, which comprise up to four layered tones each — create your own unique sounds by stacking and/or splitting tones and saving them together as a Live Set. Furthermore, a Special Live Set section takes maximum advantage of the JUNO-Gi sound engine for the most advanced synth sounds.

Performance and Portability

The JUNO-Gi has been designed with the performer in mind. It provides supreme mobility thanks to its lightweight body and battery-power compatibility (up to three hours of continuous operation with eight NiMH AA batteries), letting you experience the freedom of performance in any environment. Roland’s battery-powered amps such as the BA-330 and KC-110 are perfect companions for the JUNO-Gi during street performances. Performers will also appreciate the JUNO-Gi’s friendly front panel, which is covered with hands-on controls, clearly marked and easy to reach. The enlarged 240 x 64 graphic LCD provides clear visibility and fast navigation, even on outdoor gigs with troublesome sunglare.

Digital Recording & FX

Pro recording onboard! The JUNO-Gi’s built-in eight-track digital recorder with 64 virtual tracks provides a full-featured multitrack studio environment, complete with dedicated transport controls and mix faders. The recording media is a removable SD or SDHC card, with up to 192 hours of recording time possible when using a single 32GB SDHC card! Also supported is full import and export of track data with a computer. The same pro performance effects found in the BOSS GT-Series are built into the JUNO-Gi, as well as effects designed for vocal processing. Connect a guitar or microphone directly and apply these top-quality effects for instant CD-quality sound as you record.

USB MIDI & Audio

The JUNO-Gi’s multifunction USB port offers both audio and MIDI functionality — a one cable connection to your computer is all you need to stream audio and MIDI back and forth and interface with your favorite music software. When you combine the JUNO-Gi with the bundled Cakewalk Sonar LE 8.5 software, you have a complete digital audio workstation package for your PC. In addition, the MIDI Controller Mode lets you operate the JUNO-Gi as a MIDI master keyboard for controlling external MIDI devices.

Charlie Labs posted a photo:

The Moog Voyager and Taurus 3 are connected monaurally into a Boss RE-20 (Left Voyager /Right Taurus 3) and then (Left/Mono) into a Roland KC550 (stereo linked to a second KC550). I use the Moog MP-201 Multi-Pedal mostly for the Voyager.