Roland JD-Xi vs Roland JUNO-DS61
| Roland JD-Xi | Roland JUNO-DS61 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | mini keys (with velocity) | 61 keys (with velocity) |
| Polyphony | 129 | 128 |
| Sound engine | Digital Synth Tone (SuperNATURAL Synth), Analog Synth Tone, PCM Drum Kit | SuperNATURAL + PCM (Roland JUNO-DS sound engine); conforms to GM2/GS/XGlite |
| Effects | Effect1, Delay: 2 types, Reverb: 6 types | — |
| Speakers | — | None (line out only) |
| USB audio | Yes | No |
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 5.3 kg |
| Released | 2015 | 2015 |
| Release month | 9 | — |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 37 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland JD-Xi if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (2.2 kg vs 5.3 kg).
- Choose the Roland JD-Xi if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (129 vs 128).
Full spec sheets: Roland JD-Xi · Roland JUNO-DS61. Rows with a highlighted background differ.