JUNO-D6 Synthesizer | 61-Note Keyboard with Synth Action | ZEN-Core Engine with Over 3800 Onboard Sounds | Intuitive Creative Tools | USB-C Audio/MIDI Interface for Mobile & Computers

My first piano was a Yamaha PSR-E373 which lasted me a long while (till the keys started falling loose) and it still remains a work horse. I decided I had reached the capable limits of my instrument and needed to upgrade to a more versatile and yet high quality keyboard that would last me the next decade or so. After MUCH deliberation I decided on the Roland JUNO D6 because it seemed like the biggest bang for my buck. I have been using it for over a month now and here are my thoughts... 1) if you are a beginner keyboardist or a professional this keyboard blends both skill levels beautifully. The preset "Scenes" are good enough to get you started with professional and realistic sounds yet (by being brave enough to dive into the menus and sub-menus) you find you have control over a very powerful musical instrument perfect for professionals. 2) There is a learning curve with the TONES --> SCENES structure that once learned opens a plethora of possibilities. I believe this is actually a good thing (for reasons I will mention later) because if one were to dive into the DEEPEST recesses of sub-menus there are a lot of minor sound adjustments being run in the sound engine that I am still unaware of the full purposes of or what they are actually doing. Nevertheless, the more time you spend with this instrument the more you will understand the many layers of this keyboard. 3) it is certainly professional enough to take to a gig. HOWEVER, for this to truly happen I truly believe you need to learn this instrument inside and out to fully do so. This is the kind of instrument where you need to spend some time setting up your sounds, sound list, and other effects and features in preparation. I just learned you can create 128 custom SCENES!!! this translates to: you can create 128 of your own "sounds" (the PSR-E373 only had 9 slots lol). I will iterate again, it just takes some time to get used to how this keyboard works. 4) I never had access to the sequencer before so this is new (BUT AMAZING). Again another layer to learn about, but extremely useful for sound and rhythm creation. only change I could wish for this feature is being able to create different drum part sections. the actual drum section has a surprisingly large(ish) selection of drum beats with 8 drum parts per drum beat. When running the sequencer you are then limited to one drum beat and 7 other musical parts. Still, it is fun to essentially be able to create A B song sections with instruments using the Mute button on the sequencer. In essence, you can make any song you want using the sequencer 5) the build is strong and durable yet the instrument is surprisingly lightweight. I weighs (I think anyway) around 10-15lbs making it easily transportable. The main body is plastic but it is a ultra study one. The multiple plug ports on the back provide a wide variety of options electrical hook-ups. 6) (my favorite part) I am a growing synth geek and I wanted to purchase this instrument primarily for synth control. if you ever need more than probably 1500 synth sounds Roland has extension packs for you. Seriously great synth sounds and the 4 knobs (Cutoff Resonance Attack Release) give you that raw synth feel for super fun active sound control. BIG NOTE all of the poly synths are in the PAD family on this instrument whereas all of the mono synths are in the SYNTH family. I not seen anybody else make mention of this yet. You can, by the simple press of a button, activate super synth with allows for same sound layering allowing you to add up past 7 layers of the same sound with fine control of detune. 7) other sounds are just as good with one exception. I noticed that the piano sounds seem to be a little muted not as rich as the Yamaha grand sound. I wouldn't recommend this as a keyboard for piano sounds specifically as Roland and Yamaha have models driven towards that goal. It might just be my headphones but I might just need to get one of Roland's grand piano sound extensions. do not get me wrong though I love this instrument as it still makes great piano grand sounds that are closer to a more muted grand. 8) I had speakers on my old Yamaha so going to a non-speaker keyboard was a little annoying. I still need to purchase an amp but that is actually VERY typical of more expensive keyboards. If you don't have an amp then use wired headphones you still get great sound. SUMMARY: Is this worth your money? yes I think so IF you are looking for a good keyboard that functions beautifully, is intuitive enough to get you started on your keyboard journey yet complicated enough to be a professional instrument, is sturdy, has a wide variety of sounds, you are willing to spend the work to learn how this instrument functions, is portable, and you don't mind that there is no on-board speaker. Thanks for your time, hope you enjoy your JUNO D6!!!

My wife and I both play. I have had a few entry level keyboards over the years, but never anything close to professional grade. I figured it was time to go further and I arrive the Juno D6. I was able to buy it as an open-box special and thus got it even cheaper. I cannot believe how good the sounds are for what I paid. The usability was easy and by the second day i was modifying scenes and tones and saving my own in the user bank - very easy learning curve here. Our acoustic band has even used the rhythm part for simple drum patterns as metronome and they were impressed with that. But the quality of the sounds has taken my playing to a whole new level. Have already used it on a couple of small gigs. I couldn't be happier with this purchase. If you are wanting an entry-level professional grade synth, this may be the one for you. Some other tips include the external audio in to do some play-alongs as practice, and the XLR external mic input with fader for volume level is a very nice touch, giving the musician control of both levels without needing to go to the board to adjust and cuts down by one channel your board usage - this may make a difference in some use cases so it's worth bringing up. Oh, and I gigged using a USB-C power bank as the power source - it really does work!

I recently purchased the Roland JUNO-D6 Synthesizer 61-Note Keyboard, and I couldn’t be happier! The sound quality is simply awesome, with a wide variety of tones that perfectly suit my musical needs. Whether I’m creating electronic beats or layering lush pads, this keyboard delivers every time. The only minor downside I noticed is that the keys feel a bit awkward to play compared to regular piano keys. They seem slightly slimmer, which took a bit of getting used to. However, this is a small trade-off for the incredible sounds and features this synth offers. Overall, I highly recommend the Roland JUNO-D6 for anyone looking for a powerful and versatile keyboard. It’s a fantastic addition to my setup!

Straight out of the box, the Juno-D6 sounds disappointingly thin and uninspiring — more like an entry-level keyboard than a professional instrument. Using the exact same setup and cables, my Yamaha produces a far richer, fuller, and more expressive tone. Unfortunately, the Juno-D6’s sound engine feels dated and underwhelming, especially compared to what the promotional videos suggest. The online demos are far more polished than the real experience — likely enhanced or processed. In contrast, the onboard sounds themselves come across as flat, synthetic, and lacking depth. For serious musicians or performers, this instrument simply doesn’t deliver the quality its marketing implies.

Good music investment

If you are a fan of the old Juno II this is a great transition into the future keeping the integrity of a classic synth

The keyboard does a lot of stuff I’ll give it that, but there are a few things about it. I did not like as far as the sustain and hold you have to have a pedal for that and it doesn’t come with it all my other keyboard have the button for that and all the effects are too widely spread apart to really utilize them in the way that I needed like when you’re in the moment jamming it takes forever to get to a different sound unless you were playing with that particular sound throughout the whole jam. The novation keyboards are way better and so much more fun and not as massive if I didn’t throw the box away I would’ve returned it lol but it’s great for people that are just starting out

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