Is the JUNO-DS76 good for live gigs?

Yes. It is light, has fast sound selection and a wide key range for splits, which suits band work. The synth-action keys are the main compromise.

Does it have weighted keys?

No. The 76 keys are synth-action, lighter than a piano. Players wanting hammer action should look at a stage piano instead.

Can it run on batteries?

Yes. It can run on AA batteries, which helps for street playing and rehearsals without power.

Does it work as a MIDI controller and audio interface?

Yes. It sends MIDI over USB and can act as a USB audio interface for recording into a computer.

How does it compare with the 61-key JUNO-DS61?

The DS76 adds 15 keys for wider splits and layers. The sounds and features are otherwise the same line.

The keyboard, a power adapter and a manual. A sustain pedal and stand are not included.

Where is the Roland JUNO-DS76 cheapest?

At Music Go Round, for $649.99, 35% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Roland JUNO-DS76?

13 stores we checked sell it, including Music Go Round, Reverb, Guitar Center, weakleysmusiccompany.com, Musicians Friend.

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What reviewers say

Reviewers treat the JUNO-DS76 as a practical gigging keyboard: light, quick to set up and wide enough for splits. They praise the sounds and portability but note the synth-action keys and limited editing depth.

What people mention

PortabilityPraisedOwners say it is easy to carry to gigs and rehearsals for a 76-key keyboard.
Key actionCriticisedPlayers note the keys are synth-style and not weighted, so piano playing feels different.
SoundsPraisedThe preset library is described as broad and stage-ready across many genres.
EditingMixedSome find sound tweaking limited and menu-driven compared with deeper synths.
VocoderPraisedSinger-keyboardists like the mic input and vocoder for solo material.

About the Roland JUNO-DS76

The Roland JUNO-DS76 is a portable synthesizer with a 76-note velocity-sensitive keyboard with synth action. The keys are slightly longer than those on a standard synth keyboard. The wider range suits split setups, such as an organ or synth sound in the right hand and a bass sound in the left.

It includes more than 1,000 built-in sounds organized into nine categories, covering acoustic and electric pianos, organs, synths and other stage sounds. Patches from the earlier JUNO-Di are compatible. Sounds can be edited with hands-on knobs and sliders, or from a computer with the JUNO-DS Tone Manager and Librarian software.

The synth weighs 15.25 lb (6.9 kg) and can run on optional battery power. It has eight Phrase Pads for triggering samples and audio songs stored on USB memory, and an eight-track pattern sequencer with non-stop recording. A mic input provides Reverb, Vocoder and Auto Pitch effects for vocals. A wave expansion slot accepts new waveforms and patches, and the sample import function plays user WAV files on the keyboard.

Keyboard

76 notes, velocity-sensitive, synth action

Weight

15.25 lb (6.9 kg)

Sounds

Over 1,000, in nine categories

Power

Optional battery operation

Phrase pads

Eight, for samples and USB audio songs

Sequencer

Eight-track pattern sequencer