Arturia AstroLab 61 vs Roland JUNO-DS61
| Arturia AstroLab 61 | Roland JUNO-DS61 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 semi-weighted piano-size keys with velocity and aftertouch (premium synth-action keybed) | 61 keys (with velocity) |
| Aftertouch | yes | — |
| Polyphony | — | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 1800 | — |
| Sound engine | 40+ instrument engines from Arturia's plugin line (V Collection/Analog Lab platform: vintage and modern synths, pianos, organs, hybrid instruments), expandable via Analog Lab Pro | SuperNATURAL + PCM (Roland JUNO-DS sound engine); conforms to GM2/GS/XGlite |
| Effects | 2 dedicated FX (delay, reverb) + 2 assignable FX knobs; up to 12 insert FX types | — |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Pads / faders | no | — |
| Weight | 9.9 kg | 5.3 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 935 × 99 × 330 mm | — |
| Battery power | no | — |
| Released | 2023 | 2015 |
| Discontinued | — | 2024 |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 61 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland JUNO-DS61 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (9.9 kg vs 5.3 kg).
Full spec sheets: Arturia AstroLab 61 · Roland JUNO-DS61. Rows with a highlighted background differ.