Roland KS-G8B, KS-18Z, KS-12 User Manual

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Contents

Synthesizer

Owner’s Manual

Panel Descriptions

Top Panel

Rear Panel (Connecting Your Equipment)

Installing Batteries

Overview

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How the JUNO-DS Is Organized

Basic Operation

Playing the JUNO-DS

Turning On/O the Power

Playing a Single Tone (Patch Mode)

Performing Multiple Sounds Together (Performance Mode)

Changing the Key Touch (KEY TOUCH)

Shifting the Key Range in Semitone Steps (Transpose) Changing the Keyboard’s Pitch in One-Octave Steps

(Octave Shift)

Using the Control Knobs to Vary the Sound

Registering Favorite Sounds to a Button (FAVORITE)

Playing Arpeggios (ARPEGGIO)

Performing with Voice from a Mic

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Importing a Sample and Playing It on the Keyboard (SAMPLE IMPORT)

Importing Audio Files (Sample)

Recalling a Sample

Deleting Imported Samples

Editing Samples

Editing Sounds

Editing a Patch/Drum Kit

Editing a Performance

Editing the Eects

Saving Your Settings (Write)

Playing Rhythm Patterns

Selecting and Playing a Rhythm Pattern

Changing the Tempo

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Playing Audio Files (Audio Player)

Assigning Audio Files to Pads and Playing Them

Audio Player Operations

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Playing/Recording Patterns (PATTERN SEQUENCER)

Playing Patterns

Basic Operations for the Pattern Sequencer

Recording Patterns

Saving a Pattern

Pattern Utility

Overall Settings for the JUNO-DS

Accessing the Menu Screens

Making System Settings (SYSTEM)

Adjusting the Display Contrast

Adjusting the Display Brightness

Enabling/Disabling the Auto-O Function

Master Tuning

Applying Reverb to the Mic Input

Assigning the Function of the Control Pedal

Assigning the Function of the Control Knobs

Convenient Functions (UTILITY)

Playing the Demo Songs

Appendix

Troubleshooting

Error Messages

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

IMPORTANT NOTES

Shortcut List

Main Specications

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Owner’s Manual

Read this rst. It explains the basic things you need to know in order to use the JUNO-DS.

PDF manual

5Parameter Guide

This explains all parameters of the JUNO-DS.

5MIDI Implementation

This is detailed information about MIDI messages.

Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and Owner’s Manual (p. 20)). After reading, keep the document(s) including

those sections where it will be available for immediate reference.

(this document)

(download from the Web)

(English)

To obtain the PDF manual

Enter the following URL in your computer.

http://www.roland.com/manuals/

Choose “JUNO-DS” as the product name.

Panel Descriptions

Top Panel

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Controller Explanation Page

MODE

[SAMPLE IMPORT] button Used to import an audio le (sample) into the JUNO-DS. p. 9

[DAW CONTROL] button

MEMO

You can move to the EDIT MENU screen by pressing the [SAMPLE IMPORT ] button and [DAW CONTROL] button simultaneously.

Control knobs

[SELECT] button

[MIC IN] LEVEL slider Adjusts the volume of the input from MIC INPUT jack. p. 8

[PHRASE PAD] LEVEL slider

[LOWER] LEVEL slider

[UPPER] LEVEL slider

[VOCODER/AUTO PITCH] button

KEYBOARD

[SPLIT] button Turns the split function on/o.

[SUPER LAYER] button Turns the super layer function on/o.

[ARPEGGIO] button Turns the arpeggiator on/o. p. 8

[KEY TOUCH] button

[PATCH/PERFORM] button

[TRANSPOSE] button

OCTAVE [DOWN] [UP] buttons Raise or lower the pitch range in steps of an octave. p. 7

[NUMERIC] button

[FAVORITE] button Turns the Favorite function on/o.

[BANK] button

BATTERY indicator

Display Shows various information depending on operation.

Value dial

[DRUMS/PERCUSSION]– [SAMPLE] (Category) buttons ([0]–[9] buttons)

[MENU] button Displays a menu screen.

[WRITE] button Saves the modied settings in internal memory. p. 10

Used to control DAW software from the JUNO-DS. For details, refer to “Parameter Guide (English)“ (PDF).

Control the parameters that you’ve selected by the [SELECT] button.

Selects the group of parameters that is controlled by the Control knobs.

Adjusts the volume of the rhythm pattern / audio player.

Split: Adjusts the volume of the lower part. Dual: Adjusts the volume of part 2.

Split: Adjusts the volume of the upper part. Dual: Adjusts the volume of part 1.

Accesses settings for the Vocoder function and Auto Pitch function.

Used to change the touch response of the keyboard. Depending on the KEY TOUCH setting, the [KEY TOUCH] button is lit or unlit.

When this button is on (lit), the JUNO-DS is in Performance mode. When this button is o (unlit), the JUNO-DS is in Patch mode.

Hold down this button and use the OCTAVE [DOWN] [UP] buttons to raise or lower the pitch range in semitone steps.

When this button is on (lit), you can use the [0]–[9] buttons to enter numeric values.

When this button is on (lit), you can use the [0]–[9] buttons to select Favorite banks.

The indication changes depending on the remaining battery amount.

Changes a value. If you hold down the [SHIFT] button and turn the dial, the value changes more greatly.

Select categories (types) of sound (such as patches or drum kits). You can also use the value dial to select other sounds within the same category.

* When the [NUMERIC] button is on (lit), these buttons

operate as [0]–[9] buttons to enter numeric values.

p. 7

p. 11 p. 12

p. 6

p. 8

p. 6[DUAL] button Turns the dual function on/o.

p. 7 p. 16

p. 5

p. 7

p. 4

p. 7

p. 3

p. 4

p. 5

p. 4 p. 16

Controller Explanation Page

Changes a value.

* If you press one of these buttons while holding

[–] [+] buttons

[H] [I] [K] [J] buttons Move the cursor position up/down/left/right.

[SHIFT] button

[EXIT] button Exits a screen or cancels an operation.

[ENTER] button Used to execute an operation.

PHRASE PAD

[TAP] button

[MUTE] button

[ERASE] button

[LOOP] button

Pads [1]–[8]

[RHYTHM PATTERN] button Press this button to use rhythm patterns. p. 11

[PATTERN SEQUENCER] button Press this button to use the pattern sequencer. p. 13

[AUDIO] button

[PATTERN LENGTH] button Changes the number of measures in the pattern. p. 14

[TEMPO] button Adjusts the tempo. p. 11

[MIXER] button

[u] button Moves to the beginning of the pattern or audio le.

[s] button

[t] button

[MASTER VOLUME] knob

Pitch bend/Modulation lever Varies the pitch or applies vibrato.

down the other, the value changes more rapidly. If you press one of these buttons while holding down the [SHIFT] button, the value changes more greatly.

Accesses the corresponding edit screen when pressed together with another button.

Sets the tempo to the interval at which you press this button during pattern playback.

When using the pattern sequencer, mutes the specied track.

When using the pattern sequencer, erases the recorded pattern or a portion of the pattern.

When using the pattern sequencer, turns loop playback/ recording on/o.

Play back phrases (rhythm patterns / patterns / samples) that are assigned to the pads.

Press this button to use the “audio player” which plays back audio les from a USB ash drive.

When using the pattern sequencer, species settings such as level or pan for each track.

Starts/stops playback of the rhythm pattern, pattern, or audio le that is selected for the rhythm pattern function, the pattern sequencer, or the audio player.

When using the pattern sequencer, press this button to record a pattern.

Adjusts the volume that is output from the OUTPUT jacks and the PHONES jack.

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Rear Panel (Connecting Your Equipment)

Microphone

External audio player

MIDI device

Amplied speakers

Headphones

Panel Descriptions

* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure,

always turn down the volume, and turn o all the units before making any connections.

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Pedal switch

Expression pedal

Jack/Controller Explanation Page

PEDAL CONTROL jack

PEDAL HOLD jack

MIDI IN, OUT connectors For connecting a MIDI device.

MIC [LEVEL] knob Adjusts the input level of the MIC INPUT jack.

MIC INPUT jack

EXT INPUT jack Connect your external audio player or audio device here.

OUTPUT R, L/MONO jacks

PHONES jack Connect your headphones (sold separately) to this jack.

USB COMPUTER port

USB MEMORY port

DC IN jack

[POWER] switch This turns the power on/o. p. 5

Ground terminal Refer to “Ground Terminal” (p. 20).

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You can connect an expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately) or pedal switch (DP series; sold separately) here and use them to control various parameters or functions.

* Use only the specied expression pedal (EV-

5; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.

You can connect a pedal switch (DP series; sold separately) and use it as a hold pedal.

Connect your dynamic microphone here. This is an unbalanced 1/4” phone jack.

These output the audio signal in stereo to your amp or mixer. If you’re outputting in mono, connect only the L/MONO jack.

Use a commercially available USB 2.0 cable to connect this unit to your computer. You can synchronize it with a DAW on your computer via USB MIDI, and record the sound of the JUNO-DS into your DAW via USB audio.

Connect a USB ash drive (sold separately) here. You can use a USB ash drive to play audio les or to back up data.

* Use USB Flash Memory sold by Roland. We

cannot guarantee operation if other products are used.

* Never insert or remove the USB ash drives

while this unit is turned on. Doing so may corrupt the unit’s data or the data on the USB ash drives.

* Carefully insert the USB ash drives all the way

in—until it is rmly in place.

Connect the included AC adaptor here.

* To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your

unit (should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to avoid applying undue stress to the jack, anchor the power cord using the cord hook, as shown in the illustration.

Computer

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USB ash drive

* Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator (see

illustration) faces upwards and the side with textual information faces downwards. The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.

p. 16

p. 8

p. 9 p. 12 p. 17

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Concerning the Auto O Function

Indicator

AC adaptor

Power Cord

AC Outlet

The power to this unit will be turned o automatically after a predetermined amount of time has passed since it was last used for playing music, or its buttons or controls were operated (Auto O function). If you do not want the power to be turned o automatically, disengage the Auto O function (p. 16).

NOTE

5Any settings that you are in the process

of editing will be lost when the power is turned o. If you have any settings that you want to keep, you should save them beforehand.

5To restore power, turn the power on

again.

Installing Batteries

If eight commercially available AA nickel-metal hydride batteries are installed, you’ll be able to play the JUNO-DS without connecting the AC adaptor.

Remove the battery compartment cover.

61-key model

88-key model

* When turning the unit over, be careful so as to protect the buttons and knobs

from damage. Also, handle the unit carefully; do not drop it.

Insert the batteries into the battery compartment, taking care to observe

the correct polarity.

61-key model 88-key model

Securely close the battery compartment cover.

NOTE

If you handle batteries improperly, you risk explosion and uid leakage. Make sure that you carefully observe all of the items related to batteries that are listed in “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and Owner’s manual (p. 20)).

When to replace the batteries (BATTERY indicator)

When the batteries run down, the BATTERY indicator will light or blink.

5The BATTERY indicator will light when the batteries run low. 5If you continue using the JUNO-DS, the indicator will blink; please replace the

batteries.

NOTE

5If you continue use even though the indicator is blinking, the display will

indicate “Battery Low!” and further operation will be impossible.

5The BATTERY indicator is only an approximation.

While pressing the tabs of the battery compartment cover on the bottom panel, remove the cover.

Slide the top panel battery compartment cover, and detach the cover.

Overview

How the JUNO-DS Is Organized

Controller section

The performance information generated when you press/release a key or press a hold pedal are transmitted to the sound generator section. This section consists of a keyboard, pitch bend/modulation lever, the panel buttons and knobs, and pedals connected to the rear panel.

Sound Generator section

This section receives performance information sent from the controller section, and sounds a patch or performance accordingly.

Eects

MFX (Multi eects) Provides 80 types of eect, such as distortion and anger.

Chorus/Reverb

* MFX and chorus/reverb can have dierent settings for each patch and performance.

Phrase Pad

These play the phrases that are assigned to pads [1]–[8].

Rhythm Pattern The pads play dedicated rhythm patterns.

Pattern Sequencer

Audio Player The pads play audio les from a USB ash drive.

Patch

A patch is a sound that you can perform. Each patch consists of up to four “tones,” and you can create a wide variety of sounds by combining tones.

Drum Kit

A drum kit is a collection of percussion instrument sounds or sound eects. Each dierent key (note number) plays a dierent percussion instrument or sound eect.

Sample

These are sounds created by Sample Import (p. 9).

Performance

A performance lets you assign a dierent patch, drum kit, or sample to each of 16 parts, allowing you to use 16 dierent sounds simultaneously. The following settings are also saved as performance settings.

SPLIT Use dierent sounds for the right and left hands

DUAL Layer two sounds

SUPER LAYER Layer a single sound to create a richer feeling

When you select Split or Dual, the patches of part 1 and part 2 are used.

“Patch mode” is when you select and play a single patch (or drum kit or sample). “Performance mode” is when you select and play a performance. When using SPLIT/DUAL/SUPER LAYER, you’ll always be in Performance mode (the [PATCH/PERFORM] button is lit).

A chorus/reverb unit that can be used independently of the chorus/reverb eects of the MFX unit. Chorus can also be used as a delay.

The pads record patterns of several measures, and play them back while you perform.

JUNO-DS

Sound Generator section

Patch

Drum Kit

Arpeggio

Controller section

Keyboard

Patch

Performance

Tone 1 Tone 2

Performance

Phrase Pad

Rhythm Pattern

Pattern Sequencer

Audio Player

Pitch Bend/Modulation lever

Part 1 (Upper)

Part 2 (Lower)

Part 3

Part 16

Eects

MFX Chorus Reverb

System

Tone 3 Tone 4

Patch/Drum Kit/Sample

Pedal

Basic Operation

Move the cursor

To change a selection or parameter setting that’s shown in the screen, use the [H] [I] [K] [J] buttons to move the cursor to the value of the parameter that you want to change. If you hold down a cursor button, the cursor continues to move. If you hold down the cursor button of a certain direction and then press the cursor button of the opposite direction, the cursor moves faster.

Changing a value

To change the value that’s highlighted by the cursor, use the value dial or the [–] [+] buttons.

5If you hold down the [SHIFT] button while performing this operation, the value will change more

greatly.

5In case of [–] [+] buttons, If you hold down one button and press the other button, the value will

change faster.

Entering numeric values

When the [NUMERIC] button is on (lit), you can use the [0]–[9] buttons to enter numeric values. Press the [0]–[9] buttons to enter a numerical value, and then press the [ENTER] button.

[ENTER] button

Use this button to conrm a value or execute an operation.

[EXIT] button

Use this button to exit a screen or to cancel an operation without executing it.

[MENU] button

From the menu you can select detailed sound settings (editing), system settings, or utility functions.

Saving your settings

When you press the [WRITE] button, the WRITE MENU screen appears, allowing you to save a patch (drum kit) or performance.

Shortcut

By holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing another button, you can move to the setting screen for the button you pressed. For details, refer to “Shortcut List” (p. 22).

Split Dual Super Layer

Change a value

Shortcut

Entering numeric values

Display the menu screen

5Exit a screen 5Cancel an operation

Save your settings

Change a value

Conrm/

execute

Playing the JUNO-DS

Turning On/O the Power

Before turning the unit on/o, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/ o. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

Turn the power on in the following order:

this unit 0 connected devices.

* This unit is equipped with a protection

circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after turning the unit on is required before it will operate normally.

A screen like the following appears.

* The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should

typically be shown by the display. Note, however, that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system (e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual.

Turn the [MASTER VOLUME] knob to adjust the volume.

Turning the Power O

Turn the power o in the following order: connected devices 0 this unit.

O

Patches are organized into categories which are assigned to buttons. Each category is further divided into several sub-categories.

Use the value dial to select a patch.

MEMO

Patches whose category number is marked with an “S” (e.g., Pf: S01) are specially recommended sounds.

Selecting a bank

Move the cursor to bank, and use the value dial to select a bank.

Bank Explanation

DS (DS Tone)

PRST (Preset)

GM (GM2) This bank is for GM2 sounds.

EXP

USER

These are the particularly recommended patches of the JUNO-DS. The edited result is saved in the user bank.

These patches cannot be rewritten. The edited result is saved in the user bank.

This bank is for expansion sounds. A wide range of tones from the Axial sound library site can be added to this unit. For details, refer to the Axial site.

http://axial.roland.com/

Patches, drum kits, or samples that you edit are saved in this bank.

5User patches can be saved in numbers 501–756. 5User drum kits can be saved in numbers R501–R508.

Performing Multiple Sounds Together (Performance Mode)

Press the [PATCH/PERFORM] button to

make it light.

The JUNO-DS is in Performance mode, and the PERFORM screen appears.

Playing a Single Tone (Patch Mode)

Make sure that the [PATCH/PERFORM]

button is unlit.

If the [PATCH/PERFORM] button is lit, press the [PATCH/PERFORM] button to make it go dark. The JUNO-DS is in Patch mode, and the PATCH screen appears.

No. Explanation

Press a category button ([DRUMS/PERCUSSION]–[SAMPLE]) to select a

category.

Category Explanation

DRUMS/PERCUSSION Drum kit

PIANO Piano

KEYBOARD/ORGAN Keyboard, Organ

GUITAR/BASS Guitar, Bass

ORCHESTRA Orchestral

WORLD Ethnic instruments

BRASS Brass, Woodwinds

VOCAL/PAD Vocal, Choir, Pads

SYNTH Synthesizer

SAMPLE Sample (imported audio les)

Eect on (lit)/o (unlit)

Tempo

Patch bank

Bank number

Sub category

Category number

No. Explanation

Patch name

Octave Shift setting

Patch level

Level meter

Parameters that can currently be

adjusted by the control knobs

Performance bank/number

Split

Super Layer

Move the cursor to bank, and use the value dial to select a bank.

Bank Explanation

PRST (Preset)

USER

Move the cursor to the performance number, and use the value dial to

select a performance.

These performances cannot be rewritten. The edited result is saved in the user bank.

Performances that you edit are saved in this bank. User performances can be saved in numbers 001–128.

Dual

16-part mode

5If you select a performance that is set to split, dual, or super layer, the

corresponding button is lit.

5Within Performance mode, the state in which neither split, dual, nor super layer

is selected is called “16-part mode”; this allows you to make more detailed settings. For details, refer to “Parameter Guide (English)” (PDF).

When you edit the settings of a patch or performance, an “*” symbol appears beside the name. If you want to keep the edited settings, perform the Write operation (p. 10). When you save the setting, the “*” disappears.

Playing the JUNO-DS

Playing Dierent Tones with Your Right and Left Hands (SPLIT)

Press the [SPLIT] button to make it light.

The Split screen appears.

No. Explanation

Eect on (lit)/o (unlit)

Tempo

Performance bank

Performance number/name

Lower

(Part 2)

Category number

Patch name

Patch level

Level meter

No. Explanation

Category number

Upper (Part 1)

Split point

Indicates the part whose patch will be switched

Patch name

Patch level

Level meter

frame

Divided by the split point, the right-hand side of the keyboard plays the upper (part 1) patch, and the left-hand side plays the lower (part 2) patch.

Adjusting the volume

You can use the [UPPER] LEVEL slider and [LOWER] LEVEL slider to adjust the upper (part 1) and lower (part 2) volume (LEVEL). The “LEVEL” values in the screen change accordingly.

Exchanging the upper/lower patches

Hold down the [SPLIT] button and press the [DUAL] button.

Switching patches

Press pad [1] or pad [2] to select the part whose patch you want to switch.

Pad [1] Upper (Part 1)

Pad [2] Lower (Part 2)

Use the value dial to switch patches.

You can also select patches by pressing the [DRUMS/PERCUSSION]–[SAMPLE] buttons.

Changing the Split point

Hold down the [SPLIT] button and press the key that you want to be the

new split point.

The key you press becomes the split point. The split point key is included in the upper region.

Playing Two Layered Sounds (DUAL)

Press the [DUAL] button to make it light.

The Dual screen appears.

Adjusting the volume

You can use the [UPPER] LEVEL slider and [LOWER] LEVEL slider to adjust the upper (part 1) and lower (part 2) volume (LEVEL). The “LEVEL” values in the screen change accordingly.

Exchanging the upper/lower patches

Hold down the [SPLIT] button and press the [DUAL] button.

Switching patches

Press pad [1] or pad [2] to select the part whose patch you want to switch.

Pad [1] Upper (Part 1)

Pad [2] Lower (Part 2)

Use the value dial to switch patches.

You can also select patches by pressing the [DRUMS/PERCUSSION]–[SAMPLE] buttons.

Thickening a Patch (SUPER LAYER)

You can overlay a patch several times, slightly shifting the pitches of each layer. This is called “detuning.” Using the “Super Layer” function, you can easily set the detuning and the number of times you overlay the patch (number of parts), to create more spacious or thicker tones.

Select a patch.

Press the [SUPER LAYER] button to make it

light.

The Super Layer screen appears.

No. Explanation

Eect on (lit)/o (unlit)

Tempo

Performance bank

Performance number/name

Category number/Patch name

Move the cursor to “Layer” or “Detune,” and use the value dial to change the

setting.

Parameter Value

Layer 2–5

Detune 0–30

No. Explanation

Layer Number of layered parts

Detune Amount of pitch shift

Part level

Level meter

Parameters that can currently be

adjusted by the control knobs

Adjusting the volume

You can use the [UPPER] LEVEL slider to adjust the volume (LEVEL). The “LEVEL” values in the screen change accordingly.

No. Explanation

Eect on (lit)/o (unlit)

Tempo

Performance bank

Performance number/name

Upper

(Part 1)

Category number

Patch name

Patch level

Level meter

No. Explanation

Lower

(Part 2)

Indicates the part whose patch will

be switched

The upper (part 1) and lower (part 2) patches sound together.

Category number

Patch name

Patch level

Level meter

frame

Playing the JUNO-DS

Changing the Key Touch (KEY TOUCH)

Sets the keyboard’s touch.

Press the [KEY TOUCH] button.

The KEY TOUCH screen appears.

Move the cursor to “Velo Curve,” and use the value dial to change the

setting.

Value Explanation

LIGHT

MEDIUM This sets the keyboard to the standard touch.

HEAVY

This sets the keyboard to a light touch. You can achieve fortissimo ( ) play with a less forceful touch than MEDIUM setting, so the keyboard feels lighter. This setting makes it easier for children, whose hands have less strength.

This sets the keyboard to a heavy touch. You have to play the keyboard more forcefully than MEDIUM setting in order to play fortissimo (), so the keyboard touch feels heavier. This setting allows you to add more expression when playing dynamically.

MEMO

You can also make more detailed adjustments to the keyboard touch, or specify that all notes sound at a xed volume regardless of your keyboard playing dynamics. For details, refer to system settings “KEY TOUCH” (p. 16).

Shifting the Key Range in Semitone Steps (Transpose)

Hold down the [TRANSPOSE] button,

and press the OCTAVE [DOWN] or [UP] buttons.

If a value other than “C” is set, the [TRANSPOSE] button is lit. To reset the value to “C,” hold down the [TRANSPOSE] button and press the OCTAVE [DOWN] and [UP] buttons simultaneously.

Using the Control Knobs to Vary the Sound

You can use the Control knobs to control the sound in real time. You can control a total of 12 parameters, organized as three groups each containing four parameters.

If you select the parameters to be set for each part, the target aected by these modications will depend on the current settings.

Patch mode

Control knobs will apply to each individual key. When you turn one of

Drum Kit

Performance mode

Dual, Super Layer All parts

Split, 16-part mode The currently selected part

* For some sounds, the knobs may not have an eect.

Press the [SELECT] button to select the group of parameters.

Use the control knobs to control the parameters.

Parameter Explanation

CUTOFF

RESONANCE

ATT ACK

RELEASE

MIC REVERB Adjusts the reverb that’s applied to the input sound from the MIC IN jack.

MFX CTRL Controls MFX.

CHORUS/DELAY Adjusts the amount of chorus or delay.

REVERB Adjusts the amount of reverb.

ASSIGN 1–4

these knobs, the currently selected key will be indicated (e.g., C4). To change the key to which the eect is to be applied, press a key and specify a new key name.

Adjusts the frequency (cuto frequency) at which the lter begins to be applied.

Boosts the sound in the vicinity of the cuto frequency, adding a distinctive character to the sound.

Adjusts the time from when you press the key until the sound reaches the maximum level.

Adjusts the time from when you release the key until the sound is no longer heard.

You can assign various parameters to these knobs and control them. For details on how to change the parameters that are assigned to the knobs, refer to “Parameter Guide (English)” (PDF).

Value -5 (G)–0 (C)–+6 (F#)

Changing the Keyboard’s Pitch in One-Octave Steps (Octave Shift)

Press the OCTAVE [DOWN] or [UP] button.

If this setting is other than “0,” OCTAVE [DOWN] or [UP] button will light. You can reset this setting to “0” by pressing OCTAVE [DOWN] and [UP] buttons simultaneously.

Value -3–0–+3

What’s aected by the Octave Shift setting will depend on the current mode.

Patch mode

The octave of the selected patch will change. The setting cannot be saved.

Performance mode

Dual, Super Layer The octave of all parts will change.

Split, 16-part mode

* You can save the Octave setting of each part by saving the performance.

The octave of the currently selected part will change. You can set this independently for each part.

Registering Favorite Sounds to a Button (FAVORITE)

“Favorites” store settings for frequently used patches and performances, allowing you to recall them by simply pressing a button. Favorites store the number of the patch or performance.

Favorite Bank 9

Favorite Bank 0

Favorite 0–9

5Favorites 0–9 can be registered as a “favorite set”; you can register a total of ten

such sets.

5Use the [0] to [9] buttons to register tones or switch to tones.

NOTE

If you’ve changed the sound or keyboard settings (split, dual, super layer), you must rst save the changed settings before you can register them as a favorite.

Registering a Favorite

Select a patch or performance that you want to

Press the [BANK] button to make it light.

Press a [0]–[9] button to select the bank in which

you want to register the favorite.

Hold down the [FAVORITE] button and press a

[0]–[9] buttons to select the number in which the favorite will be registered.

Playing the JUNO-DS

Recalling a Favorite

Press the [FAVORITE] button to make it light.

Press the [0]–[9] button to select a favorite.

Switching Favorite Banks

Press the [BANK] button to make it light.

The button from [0] to [9] that corresponds to the currently selected bank blinks.

Press the [0]–[9] button to select a bank.

Viewing or Removing a Favorite

Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [FAVORITE] button.

The FAVORITE UTILITY screen appears.

You can perform the following operations in the FAVORITE UTILITY screen.

Controller Explanation

[K] [J] buttons Switch the favorite bank.

[H] [I] buttons Select a favorite.

[ENTER] button

Press the [EXIT] button to exit the FAVORITE UTILITY screen.

Removes the selected favorite. When a conrmation screen appears, press the [ENTER] button once again. If you decide not to remove it, press the [EXIT] button.

Editing Arpeggios

Press the [ARPEGGIO] button to make it light.

The ARPEGGIO screen appears.

Move the cursor to the item that you want to edit, and use the value dial to

edit the setting.

Press the [EXIT] button to exit the ARPEGGIO screen.

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For details on the parameters that you can edit in the ARPEGGIO screen, refer to “Parameter Guide (English)” (PDF).

Performing with Voice from a Mic

You can input a voice from a mic connected to the rear panel MIC IN jack, and perform using a voice.

Microphone

5To adjust the input volume from the mic, use the rear panel MIC [LEVEL] knob.

Adjust the knob so that the sound from the mic is not distorted.

5To adjust the volume balance between the mic sound and your performance,

use the top panel [MIC IN] level slider.

Playing Arpeggios (ARPEGGIO)

The arpeggiator is a function that automatically produces an arpeggio based on the keys that you press.

* The arpeggio settings cannot be saved.

Press the [ARPEGGIO] button to make it light.

The ARPEGGIO screen appears.

Play a chord on the keyboard.

An arpeggio consisting of the notes you hold down starts playing.

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5If “Arp Hold” is “ON,” the arpeggio continues playing even after you release the

keyboard.

5If you hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [ARPEGGIO] button, the

ARPEGGIO screen appears with Arp Hold turned on.

To turn o this function, press the [ARPEGGIO] button once again to make it

go dark.

Select an Arpeggio Style

Press the [ARPEGGIO] button to make it light.

The ARPEGGIO screen appears.

Move the cursor to “STYLE,” and use the value dial to select a style.

Value 001–128

Using the Vocoder/Auto Pitch

A “vocoder” is an eect that is typically applied to a human voice. By sending a human voice through a vocoder, you can give it an unexpressive robot-like character. The pitch is controlled by playing the keyboard.

“Auto Pitch” sounds suppress pitch irregularity, producing a pitch-corrected sound. By applying a stair-step constraint to pitch change, this creates a mechanical eect.

5The preset bank (PRST) contains 10 vocoder settings and 10 auto-pitch settings.

Press the [VOCODER/AUTO PITCH] button to make it

light.

The VOCODER/AUTO-PITCH screen appears.

Move the cursor to bank, and use the value dial to select a “PRST” or “USER.”

Move the cursor to the number, and use the value dial to select a vocoder

or auto-pitch setting.

001–010 Vocoder settings

PRST

011–020 Auto-pitch settings

USER 501–520 User bank

While playing the keyboard, vocalize into the microphone.

If you’ve selected an Auto Pitch, there’s no need to play the keyboard.

To turn o this function, press the [VOCODER/AUTO PITCH] button once

again to make it go dark.

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You can make detailed adjustments to the vocoder or auto-pitch settings. For details, refer to “Parameter Guide (English)” (PDF).

Importing a Sample and Playing It on the Keyboard (SAMPLE IMPORT)

Audio les that you’ve imported from a USB ash drive into the JUNO-DS (referred to as “samples”) can be assigned to the keyboard and played. In Performance mode, you can assign up to 16 audio les (16 parts).

NOTE

For an audio le to be imported, it must be a WAV format, 44.1 kHz, 16 bit le. If any other le is selected, the display indicates “Incorrect File!” and the le cannot be imported.

Copy to a USB ash drive

WAV

Importing Audio Files (Sample)

Use the JUNO-DS to format the USB

ash drive (p. 17).

Power-o the JUNO-DS, and then

remove the USB ash drive.

Using your computer, copy

the desired audio les into the “IMPORT” folder.

* Use only single-byte alphanumeric

characters in the folder names and le names.

Insert the USB ash drive into the

JUNO-DS, and turn on the power.

Press the [SAMPLE IMPORT] button.

The SAMPLE MENU screen appears.

Move the cursor to “SAMPLE IMPORT,” and press the [ENTER] button.

The SAMPLE IMPORT screen appears.

IMPORT folder

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Insert USB ash drive

Recalling a Sample

Press the [SAMPLE] button.

Use the value dial to select a patch.

* The pitch cannot be changed if the pitch is more than two octaves above the

specied Original Key.

Deleting Imported Samples

Press the [SAMPLE IMPORT] button.

The SAMPLE MENU screen appears.

Move the cursor to “SAMPLE DELETE,” and press the [ENTER] button.

The SAMPLE DELETE screen appears.

Select the sample (patch) that you want to delete.

Move the cursor to “DELETE,” and press the [ENTER] button.

A conrmation message appears. If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.

Press the [ENTER] button to delete a sample.

Make settings to specify how the le is imported.

Import File Imported audio le

Original Key

Loop Switch Turns loop playback on/o.

To:

Species the note number that plays the sample at the pitch at which it was imported.

Save-destination number of the sample. Sample is saved in the JUNO-DS’s internal user memory, and is assigned a number starting with 501.

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5The sound is automatically assigned to the keyboard with the appropriate

pitches, starting from two octaves above the Original Key and extending downward to the lowest note of the keyboard.

5You can change the loop point and original key of the sample later. For details,

refer to “Parameter Guide (English)” (PDF).

Move the cursor to “IMPORT,” and press the [ENTER] button.

The audio le is imported.

* If user memory is full, the screen indicate “Memory Full!” and you can’t import the

audio le. In this case, you’ll need to delete unnecessary samples.

Repeat steps 7–8 to import the desired les into the JUNO-DS.

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5An imported audio le can be used as a single patch by pressing the [SAMPLE]

button.

5If the le size is large, the import may require several minutes.

NOTE

Never turn o the power while the screen indicates “Processing....”

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5Some or all notes of performances that use the deleted sample will no longer

sound.

5It’s a good idea to back up important data to a USB ash drive or to your

computer (p. 18).

Editing Samples

Press the [SAMPLE IMPORT] button.

The SAMPLE MENU screen appears.

Move the cursor to “SAMPLE EDIT” and press the [ENTER] button.

The SAMPLE EDIT screen appears.

Move the cursor to tab, and use the [K] [J] buttons to switch the pages.

Move the cursor to the parameter that you want to edit, and use the value

dial to change the value.

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You can make detailed settings for the sample, such as the sample’s loop point and original key. For details, refer to “Parameter Guide (English)” (PDF).

To save the edited settings, perform the operation “Saving Your Settings

(Write)” (p. 10).

Editing Sounds

MEMO

For details on the parameters that you can edit, refer to “Parameter Guide (English)” (PDF).

Editing a Patch/Drum Kit

Select a patch or drum kit that you want to edit.

Press the [SAMPLE IMPORT] button and [DAW CONTROL] button

simultaneously.

The EDIT MENU screen appears.

Move the cursor to “PATCH EDIT” or “DRUM KIT EDIT,” and press the [ENTER]

button.

The PATCH EDIT or DRUM KIT EDIT screen appears.

Move the cursor to tab, and use the [K] [J] buttons to switch the pages.

Move the cursor to the parameter that you want to edit, and use the value

dial to change the value.

To save the edited settings, perform the operation “Saving Your Settings

(Write).”

Editing a Performance

Press the [PATCH/PERFORM] button to make it light.

Select a performance that you want to edit.

Press the [SAMPLE IMPORT] button and [DAW CONTROL] button

simultaneously.

The EDIT MENU screen appears.

Move the cursor to “PERFORMANCE EDIT” or “PART EDIT,” and press the

[ENTER] button.

The PERFORM EDIT or PART EDIT screen appears.

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“PERFORMANCE EDIT” lets you edit while viewing a list of the settings of all parts, and “PART EDIT” lets you edit each part of the performance individually.

* PERFORMANCE EDIT and PART EDIT have the same parameters in common.

Move the cursor to tab, and use the [K] [J] buttons to switch the pages.

Move the cursor to the parameter that you want to edit, and use the value

dial to change the value.

To save the edited settings, perform the operation “Saving Your Settings

(Write).”

Editing the Eects

You can make dierent eect settings independently for Patch mode and Performance mode.

Patch mode

You can use multi-eect (MFX), chorus, and reverb for each patch.

Performance mode

For each setting, you can use a maximum of three multi-eects (MFX1, MFX2, MFX3), one chorus, and one reverb.

For each of the three MFX, the chorus, and the reverb, you can specify whether it will operate according to the eect settings of the performance, or according to the eect settings of the patch or drum kit assigned to the part you specify.

Press the [SAMPLE IMPORT] button and [DAW CONTROL] button

simultaneously.

The EDIT MENU screen appears.

Move the cursor to “EFFECTS EDIT,” and press the [ENTER] button.

The EFFECTS EDIT screen appears.

Move the cursor to the parameter that you want to edit, and use the value

dial to change the value.

To save the edited settings, perform the operation “Saving Your Settings

(Write).”

MEMO

When you edit the eect settings, an “*” is shown by the patch/performance name. When you save the patch or performance, the “*” disappears.

Saving Your Settings (Write)

If ou turn the power o or select another tone, the changed settings are lost. If you want to keep the changes you made, perform the Write operation.

NOTE

When you save, the data that was previously in the save-destination is overwritten.

Press the [WRITE] button to make it light.

The WRITE MENU screen appears.

5In Patch mode, you can long-press the [WRITE] button to access the name input

screen.

5Depending on the state before you pressed the button, either PATCH WRITE or

PERFORMANCE WRITE is automatically selected.

NOTE

In Performance mode, if an “*” symbol is shown for both Patch and Performance, rst save the patch and then save the performance. Be aware that if you save the performance rst, the edited patch data is lost.

Press the [ENTER] button.

The name input screen appears.

Assign a name to the data that you’re saving.

Operation Explanation

[K] [J] buttons Move the cursor.

Value dial, [–] [+] buttons Select the character.

[I] [H] buttons Switch between uppercase and lowercase.

Inserting/ Deleting Characters

While entering a name, press the [MENU] button.

The NAME MENU window appears. The window closes if you press the button once again.

Move the cursor to “INSERT” or “DELETE,” and press the [ENTER] button.

Function Explanation

INSERT Press the [ENTER] button to insert a space (blank) at the cursor location.

DELETE

When you’ve specied the name, press the [ENTER] button.

Use the value dial to specify the save-destination.

Press the [ENTER] button.

A conrmation message appears. If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.

Press the [ENTER] button to save the settings.

NOTE

Never turn o the power while the screen indicates “Writing....”

Press the [ENTER] button to delete the character at the cursor location; subsequent characters will be moved forward to ll the gap.

Playing Rhythm Patterns

A rhythm pattern is a xed phrase played by rhythm instruments such as drums or percussion. The JUNO-DS can play back rhythm patterns assigned to pads [1]–[8] while you use the keyboard to perform along with the rhythm patterns. A rhythm pattern consists of eight “variations,” and the eight variations are collective called a “rhythm pattern group.” When you select a rhythm pattern group, the variations are automatically assigned to pads [1]–[8].

Rhythm Pattern Group

Variation 5 Variation 6 Variation 7 Variation 8

Variation 1

Variation 2 Variation 3 Variation 4

Selecting and Playing a Rhythm Pattern

Press the [RHYTHM PATTERN] button to make it light.

The RHYTHM PATTERN screen appears.

Make settings for the rhythm pattern.

Parameter Value Explanation

Selects the rhythm pattern group. Changing the rhythm pattern group will also change the rhythm patterns that are assigned to pads [1]–[8].

* You can move the cursor to this parameter, press the [ENTER] button,

Group

Drum Kit

Level

NOTE

The rhythm pattern settings cannot be saved.

and select a rhythm pattern from the RHYTHM PATTERN GROUP LIST screen.

* For more about rhythm pattern groups, refer to “Parameter Guide

(English)” (PDF).

001–030

Selects the drum kit that is used to play the rhythm patterns. Switching the rhythm pattern group will switch the drum kit that is assigned by the rhythm pattern group, but you can use this parameter to select a dierent drum kit if you want.

* You can move the cursor to this parameter, press the [ENTER] button,

and select a drum kit from the DRUM KIT LIST screen.

Dr: 001–

Species the volume of the rhythm pattern.

1–127

Changing the Tempo

Press the [TEMPO] button

The TEMPO screen appears.

Use the value dial to adjust the tempo.

Press the [EXIT] button to return to the previous screen.

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In the TEMPO screen you can also edit the following parameters.

5Metronome (p. 17) on/o 5Tempo Lock (p. 17) on/o

Press the pad [1]–[8] buttons to play rhythm patterns.

The pattern assigned to the button you pressed plays, and the pad blinks. Press the pad once again to stop (the pad is lit).

Other Operations

Controller Explanation

[s] button

[TAP] button

[TEMPO] button Changes the tempo.

[PHRASE PAD] LEVEL slider Adjusts the volume of the rhythm pattern.

Plays the variation selected by the pad you pressed. Press this button once again to stop.

Species the tempo as the interval at which this button is repeatedly pressed.

Playing Audio Files (Audio Player)

Audio les saved on a USB ash drive can be assigned to pads [1]–[8] and played back.

Audio les that can be played

MP3

Format MPEG-1 audio layer 3

Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz

Bit Rate

WAV/AIFF

Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz

Bit 8, 16, 24-bit

32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, 320 kbps, VBR (Variable Bit Rate)

NOTE

5Two or more audio les can’t be played simultaneously. 5The tempo of an audio le can’t be changed.

Assigning Audio Files to Pads and Playing Them

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If there are audio les in the root directory of the USB ash drive when you turn on the power, they will automatically be assigned to the pads.

Format your USB ash drive on the

JUNO-DS (p. 17).

Power-o the JUNO-DS, and

disconnect the USB ash drive.

Using your computer, create a

folder inside the “SONG LIST” folder.

* Use only single-byte alphanumeric

characters in folder names.

Copy the desired audio les into

the folder that you created.

Connect the USB ash drive to the

JUNO-DS, and turn on the power.

Press the [AUDIO] button.

The AUDIO PLAYER screen appears.

Make settings for the audio player.

Parameter Value/Explanation

Song List

Audio Level

PAD1–8

Name Shows the audio les that are assigned to the pads.

Loop

Start

End

Displays the folders that are in the SONG LIST folder of the USB ash drive.

* Move the cursor to this parameter, and press the [ENTER] button to see

the SONG LIST screen which lists the folders.

Species the volume of the audio les.

* The Level setting is lost when you turn o the power. If you want the

setting to be remembered even after the power is turned o, specify the desired value in the system setting “Audio Level” (p. 16).

0–127

Turns loop playback on/o.

OFF, ON

Species the start position for loop playback.

0–(available position range)

Species the end position for loop playback.

(available position range)–end

SONG LIST folder

SONG1

SONG2

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Press the [ENTER] button.

The audio les in the selected folder are automatically assigned to the pads in descending order. For example if you choose the SONG1 folder, the les are assigned as shown in the illustration.

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The les inside the folder are shown in alpha-numeric order, and the rst eight les are assigned.

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Press one of the Pad [1]–[8].

The pad you pressed blinks, and the assigned audio le plays. Press the pad once again to stop playback (the pad is lit).

Audio Player Operations

Action Operation/Explanation

Play back Press one of the Pad [1]–[8].

Stop

Move to the beginning Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press Pad [1].

Rewind Hold down the [SHIFT] button and hold down Pad [2].

Fast-forward Hold down the [SHIFT ] button and hold down Pad [3].

Loop settings (*1)

Loop a region of the le

Adjusting the Start point or End point (*1)

Playing the next pad

Adjusting the volume of the Audio Player

*1: Loop settings for each audio le are automatically saved in the SONG LIST folder. If you

move an audio le to a dierent folder, the loop settings will be preserved by moving the settings le (.bin) as well.

Press a currently-playing pad. To resume playback from the location at which you stopped, hold down the [AUDIO] button and press the same pad.

Press the [LOOP] button. Looping is enabled for the currently selected pad. The [LOOP] button lights.

Setting the Start point:

While the le plays, hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [LOOP] button.

Setting the End point:

Once again, hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [LOOP] button.

When the End Point is set, playback repeats over the Start–End region that you specied. If a le with a specied loop region is played from the beginning, it will play until the End point and then start looping over the loop region.

* If, after specifying the loop region, you want to change the setting

so that the entire le loops, hold down the [LOOP] button and press the pad whose setting you want to change.

Move the cursor to “Start” or “End,” and use the value dial to change the setting.

To switch immediately:

Press one of the Pad [1]–[8].

To switch after playback has ended:

Hold down the currently-playing pad, and press the pad that you want to play next.

Move the [PHRASE PAD] LEVEL slider.

Start point

End point

Audio le

Loop region

NOTE

Loop settings can’t be made for an MP3 le. If you want to make loop settings, use your computer to convert the le to a WAV or AIFF le before you import it.

Playing/Recording Patterns (PATTERN SEQUENCER)

The pattern sequencer is a function that lets you record your keyboard performance and knob movements, and then play them back repeatedly. The recorded data is called a “pattern,” and you can record and save patterns of up to eight measures.

5A pattern consists of tracks 1–8, and recording occurs on the currently selected

track.

5The patterns are organized into 32 preset patterns (PRST) and 128 user patterns

(USER), and are saved in a “pattern bank.”

Pattern Bank

USER001–128

User Pattern

Preset Pattern

Track 5 Track 6 Track 7

Track 1

Track 2 Track 3 Track 4

Playing Patterns

Playing the currently selected pattern

With the [PATTERN SEQUENCER] button lit, press the [s] button.

Press the button once again to stop.

Selecting and playing a pattern

PRST001–032

Track 8

(Rhythm)

Muting a specic track (Track Mute)

Use this function to mute specic tracks when a pattern is playing.

Press the [MUTE] button to make it light.

Now the pads are in mute setting mode.

Press pads [1]–[8] to select the track(s) that you want to mute.

You can press multiple pads. The pad you pressed blinks, and its track is muted. To cancel muting, press the blinking pad.

Press the [MUTE] button to make it go dark.

The pad mute setting mode is cancelled.

* Track muting is maintained even after you cancel pad mute setting mode.

Basic Operations for the Pattern Sequencer

Operations for the pattern sequencer are valid only when the [PATTERN SEQUENCER] button is lit.

Controller Explanation

[s] button Plays/stops the pattern.

[u] button Returns the pattern to the beginning.

[t] button

[TAP] button

[MUTE] button If this is on, you can use pads [1]–[8] to mute the specied track(s).

[ERASE] button Erases a recorded pattern or a portion of the pattern.

[LOOP] button

Pads [1]–[8]

[PATTERN LENGTH] button

[TEMPO] button Changes the tempo.

[MIXER] button Lets you specify the volume and pan of each track.

Creates a pattern by recording your keyboard performance and controller operations in real time.

Sets the tempo to the interval at which you press this button repeatedly.

5If this is on, the pattern loops between the specied

measures.

5If this is o, the pattern plays/records to the specied

measure, and then stops.

Selects tracks. You can use the keyboard to play or record the selected track.

Changes the number of measures in the pattern. You can create a pattern of up to eight measures.

Press the [PATTERN SEQUENCER] button to make it light.

The PATTERN SEQUENCER screen appears.

No. Explanation

Status indication

5Now Recording

5Now Playing 5Rec Standby 5Stop

Tempo

Pattern bank (PRST/USER)

Pattern number, Pattern name

Selected track

Patch that is used to play/record the selected track

Category number, Patch name

Move the cursor to the pattern bank, and use the value dial to select a “PRST”

or “USER.”

Move the cursor to the pattern number, and use the value dial to select the

pattern that you want to play.

No. Explanation

Playback/recording progress indication This indicates the playback/recording position as Measure: Beat: Tick units and as a bar graph.

Number of measures

White exterior frame:

Measures specied by PATTERN LENGTH

Gray exterior frame:

Measures not specied by PATTERN LENGTH

(maximum 8)

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You can move the cursor to the pattern number, press the [ENTER] button, and select a pattern from the PATTERN LIST screen that appears.

Press the [s] button to play the pattern.

Press the button once again to stop.

Recording Patterns

Press the [PATTERN SEQUENCER] button to make it light.

The PATTERN SEQUENCER screen appears.

Select the pattern that you want to record.

When making a new recording

If you want to make a new recording but continue using the sound settings that are currently selected for each track, use the PATTERN ERASE function (p. 14) to clear the contents of the pattern before you continue. If you want to initialize the sound settings as well as the recorded contents, initialize the pattern (p. 15).

Press the [t] button.

The [t] button blinks, and the JUNO-DS is in record-ready mode.

Make settings for the pattern that you want to record.

Parameter Value/Explanation

Species how the rhythm pattern will be recorded.

R. Ptn 1st Loop Rec

Beat

Count In

* This can be specied only if an empty pattern is selected.

OFF A rhythm pattern will not be recorded.

Species the time signature of the pattern.

* This can be specied only if an empty pattern is selected.

(1–32) / (2, 4, 8, 16)

Selects the way in which recording is started.

OFF

1 MEAS

2 MEAS

WAIT NOTE

Only on the rst cycle of recording, the performance of the selected rhythm pattern is recorded on track 8.

Recording begins immediately when you press the [s] button.

When you press the [s] button, a count begins from one measure before the recording start location; recording begins when the recording start location is reached.

When you press the [s] button, a count begins from two measures before the recording start location; recording begins when the recording start location is reached.

Recording begins when you press the [s] button, or when you press a key or press the hold pedal.

Playing/Recording Patterns (PATTERN SEQUENCER)

Parameter Value/Explanation

Species whether quantize will be applied during recording.

* Quantize:

Input Quantize

Resolution

Strength

Make various settings as necessary.

To change the number of measures in the pattern

Refer to “Specifying the number of measures in the pattern (PATTERN LENGTH)” (p. 14).

When recording a rhythm pattern

If R. Ptn 1st Loop Rec is ON, the rhythm pattern playback is recorded on the rst cycle after recording starts.

Press the [RHYTHM PATTERN] button.

The RHYTHM PATTERN screen appears.

Select a rhythm pattern group and drum kit.

Use pads [1]–[8] to select the rhythm pattern.

When you press a pad, the rhythm pattern plays.

Press the [EXIT] button to exit the RHYTHM PATTERN screen.

Changing the recording tempo

Press the [TEMPO] button.

The TEMPO screen appears.

Use the value dial to specify a tempo at which you are comfortable recording.

Press the [EXIT] button to exit the TEMPO screen.

* Tempo change data is not recorded.

Automatically corrects inaccuracies in the timing of your keyboard playing, so that the timing is more accurate.

OFF Quantize is not applied during recording.

ON Quantize while recording.

Species the note timing value at which quantization is applied.

1/32 (`)–1/4 (¸)

Species the degree to which your notes are moved to precise intervals of the note values specied by the Resolution setting.

0–100%

If this is set to “100%,” the notes that you record are moved all the way to exact intervals of the specied Resolution. With lower percentages, less correction is applied. If this is set to “0%,” the timing is not corrected at all.

MEMO

You can set the tempo by repeatedly pressing the [TAP] button at the desired interval.

To sound the metronome

Press the [TEMPO] button.

The TEMPO screen appears.

Move the cursor to “Metronome,” and use the value dial to set “ON.”

Use the value dial to specify a tempo at which you are comfortable recording.

Press the [EXIT] button to exit the TEMPO screen.

MEMO

You can turn the metronome on/o by holding down the [SHIFT ] button and press the [TEMPO] button.

MEMO

5By holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [LOOP] button you can

turn LOOP REC on/o.

Record to the specied measure length, and then switch from recording to

OFF

playback.

ON Continue recording even after recording to the specied measure length.

5If the [LOOP] button is on and R. Ptn 1st Loop Rec is ON, the rhythm pattern is

also recorded only for the rst cycle. For the second and subsequent cycles, the rhythm pattern stops, and track 8 on which the rhythm pattern was recorded will play.

5Recording adds to the previously recorded data, and layers new data. If you

want to re-record, erase the data and record again.

Press the [t] button.

You return to pattern playback. If you press the [t] button once again, you return to recording mode.

Press the [s] button to stop the pattern.

10.

The pattern stops regardless of the recording/playback state.

Erasing a portion of the track data during recording/playback

During recording or playback, press the [ERASE] button.

As long as you continue holding down the button, the performance data of the selected track is erased from the pattern.

Erasing an entire pattern or track (PATTERN ERASE)

Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [ERASE] button.

The PATTERN ERASE screen appears.

Select the track that you want to erase, and press the [ENTER] button.

Value Explanation

Track 1–8 The data of the specied track is erased.

SysEx System exclusive messages are erased.

ALL The data of all tracks are erased.

Specifying the number of measures in the pattern (PATTERN LENGTH)

Press the [PATTERN LENGTH] button.

The PATTERN LENGTH screen appears.

Select the number of measures, and press the [ENTER] button.

If the number of measures is increased

The screen asks “With Copying?”

Operation Explanation

“YES” The recorded data is copied repeatedly to increase the number of measures.

“NO” Only the number of measures is increased; the recorded data is unchanged.

If the number of measures is decreased

The recorded data is unchanged; only the number of measures played back is changed.

Use pads [1]–[8] to specify the recording track.

The selected pad is lit.

Lit other than the recording track: A track that already contains data

Unlit: A track that does not contain data

To change the sound of the recording track

Move the cursor to the category number.

The PATCH LIST screen appears.

Use the value dial to select a patch.

You can also use the category buttons ([DRUMS/PERCUSSION]–[SAMPLE]) to make a selection.

Press the [s] button to start recording.

Play the keyboard.

Movements of the knobs and pitch bend/modulation are also recorded.

Playing/Recording Patterns (PATTERN SEQUENCER)

Saving a Pattern

A pattern that you create will be lost if you select a dierent pattern or if you powero the JUNO-DS. When you’ve created a pattern that you like, you should save it.

While the PATTERN SEQUENCER screen is shown, press the [WRITE] button.

The PATTERN NAME screen appears.

Enter the pattern name.

MEMO

For more about entering a name, refer to “Saving Your Settings (Write)” (p. 10).

When you’ve specied the pattern name, press the [ENTER] button.

The PATTERN WRITE screen appears.

Use the value dial to select the save-destination.

NOTE

If you save to a number that already contains data, the pattern is overwritten and the previous data is erased.

Press the [ENTER] button.

A conrmation message appears. If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.

Press the [ENTER] button to save the pattern.

Saving is complete when the screen indicates “Completed!”

NOTE

Never turn o the power while the screen indicates “Writing....”

Initializing a Pattern (PATTERN INIT)

In the PATTERN UTILITY screen, select “PATTERN INIT” and press the [ENTER]

button.

A conrmation message appears. If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.

Press the [ENTER] button to initialize the pattern.

Importing Pattern Data from SMF (SMF IMPORT)

Imports the specied SMF into the temporary area.

* Bank select and program change data is not imported.

5When you import, the current state of the temporary area is discarded. 5The SMF that you want to import must be saved in the IMPORT folder of the USB

ash drive.

SMF data that can be imported:

5Only SMF format 0 is supported. 5Only the tracks (parts) used by the JUNO-DS are imported. 5The rst eight measures of SMF data can be imported. Subsequent data is not

imported.

In the PATTERN UTILITY screen, select “SMF IMPORT” and press the [ENTER]

button.

The SMF IMPORT screen appears.

Select the SMF that you want to import.

MEMO

In the SMF IMPORT screen, you can press the [s] button to audition the selected SMF.

Press the [ENTER] button.

A conrmation message appears. If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.

Press the [ENTER] button to import the SMF.

Pattern Utility

While the PATTERN SEQUENCER screen is shown, press the [MENU] button.

The MENU screen appears.

Move the cursor to category number, and press the [ENTER] button.

The PATTERN UTILITY screen appears.

MEMO

While the PATTERN SEQUENCER screen is shown, you can hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [PATTERN SEQUENCER] button to access the PATTERN UTILITY screen.

Move the cursor to the function that you want to execute, and press the

[ENTER] button.

Copying a Pattern (PATTERN COPY)

Here’s how you can copy from a dierent pattern to the specied track of the currently selected pattern.

In the PATTERN UTILITY screen, select “PATTERN COPY” and press the

[ENTER] button.

The PATTERN COPY screen appears.

Set the parameters.

Parameter Value/Explanation

Pattern bank

Pattern number

Source Pattern Track

Destination Pattern Track

Copy Target

Press the [ENTER] button.

If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.

Selects the copy-source pattern bank.

TEMP, PRST, USER

Selects the copy-source pattern.

001–032 (PRST), 001–128 (USER)

Selects the copy-source track.

TRACK ALL, TRACK 1–8

Selects the copy-destination track.

TRACK ALL, TRACK 1–8

Selects the content to be copied.

ALL The pattern and sound settings are copied.

SOUND ONLY Only the sound settings sre copied.

PATTERN ONLY Only the pattern is copied.

Exporting a Pattern to SMF (SMF EXPORT)

A pattern in the temporary area can be given a name and exported as SMF data.

5Preset patterns cannot be exported. 5The exported SMF is saved in the “EXPORT” folder of the USB ash drive.

In the PATTERN UTILITY screen, select “SMF EXPORT” and press the [ENTER]

button.

The SMF EXPORT screen appears.

Enter a le name.

Press the [ENTER] button.

A conrmation message appears. If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.

Press the [ENTER] button to export the pattern.

Overall Settings for the JUNO-DS

Accessing the Menu Screens

Press the [MENU] button.

The MENU screen appears.

Menu Explanation

Displays a selection screen for items related to editing sounds.

5PERFORMANCE EDIT (p. 10) 5PART EDIT (p. 10)

EDIT

PATTERN UTILITY Access the settings screen for patterns (p. 15).

UTILITY Access the utility menu (p. 17).

SYSTEM Make settings of the entire JUNO-DS (p. 16).

FAVORITE UTILITY

USER SCALE

DEMO PLAY Access a demo song playback screen (p. 18).

Move the cursor to menu, and press the [ENTER] button.

5EFFECTS EDIT (p. 10) 5PATCH EDIT (p. 10) 5DRUM KIT EDIT (p. 10) 5SAMPLE EDIT (p. 9) * For details, refer to “Parameter Guide (English)” (PDF).

Access a screen where you can view or delete favorite registrations.

Create a user scale.

* For details, refer to “Parameter Guide (English)” (PDF).

* If a further menu appears, repeat step 2.

Move the cursor to tab, and use the [K] [J] buttons to switch the pages.

Move the cursor to the parameter that you want to edit, and use the value

dial to change the value.

Press the [EXIT] button to exit the screen.

Making System Settings (SYSTEM)

Settings that are shared by the entire JUNO-DS are called “system settings.”

Press the [MENU] button.

The MENU screen appears.

Move the cursor to “SYSTEM,” and press the [ENTER] button.

Move the cursor to tab, and use the [K] [J] buttons to switch the pages.

Move the cursor to the parameter that you want to edit, and use the value

dial to change the value.

Press the [EXIT] button to exit the screen.

MEMO

The parameters you edit are saved when you press the [WRITE] button in the SYSTEM screen, or when you exit the SYSTEM screen.

Parameter Value/Explanation

GENERAL

LCD Contrast

LCD Brightness

Auto O

Power Save Time

Illumination

PAD COLOR

Pad Brightness

PAD COLOR

KEY TOUCH

Velo Curve

Adjusting the Display Contrast

1–20

Adjusting the Display Brightness

1–20

Enabling/Disabling the Auto-O Function

Species whether the unit will turn o automatically after a certain time has elapsed. If you don’t want the unit to turn o automatically, choose “OFF” setting.

OFF, 30, 240 [min]

Amount of idle time that is to pass before the JUNO-DS enters power-save mode. When the JUNO-DS enters power-save mode, it will reduce its power consumption by turning o the display backlight and minimizing button illumination.

OFF, 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 60 [min]

Species whether the buttons illuminate when they are waiting for an operation.

OFF, ON

Adjusts the brightness of pads [1]–[8].

1–127

The illumination color of pads [1]–[8] can be specied for each function.

* For details, refer to “Parameter Guide (English)” (PDF).

(OFF), 1–13

Sets the keyboard’s touch (p. 7).

LIGHT, MEDIUM, HEAVY

Parameter Value/Explanation

Adjusts the Velo Curve.

Curve Oset

Velocity

SOUND

Lower values make the keyboard feel lighter. Higher values make the keyboard feel heavier.

-10–+9

Species the velocity transmitted when a key is played.

REAL

1–127

The transmitted velocity value will correspond to the force with which you strike the key.

The transmitted velocity value will be xed, regardless of the force with which you strike the key.

Master Tuning

Master Tune

Master Key Shift

Master Level

Output Gain

Audio Level

MASTER EQ

Master EQ Switch

EQ Low Freq

EQ Low Gain

EQ Mid Freq

EQ Mid Gain

EQ Mid Q

EQ High Freq

EQ High Gain

EQ Total Gain

MIC IN SETTINGS

Mic In Level

Mic In Reverb Switch

Mic In Reverb Level

Mic In Reverb Type

Mic In Reverb Time

Noise Suppressor Switch

Noise Suppressor Threshold

Noise Suppressor Release

Mic Mode

PEDAL

Control Pedal Assign

Control Pedal Polarity

Continuous Hold Pedal

Hold Pedal Polarity

Adjusts the overall tuning of the JUNO-DS. The display shows the frequency of the A4 note (center A).

415.3–466.2 [Hz]

Shifts the JUNO-DS’s overall pitch range in semitone steps.

-24–+24

Sets the JUNO-DS’s overall volume.

0–127

Adjusts the output gain from the JUNO-DS’s output.

-12–+12 [dB]

Species the volume when playing audio le from the Audio Player.

0–127

Turn the master EQ (this is an equalizer that is applied to the overall sound of the entire JUNO-DS) on/o.

OFF, ON

Frequency of the low range.

200, 400 [Hz]

Gain of the low frequency range.

-15–+15 [dB]

Frequency of the middle range.

200–8000 [Hz]

Gain of the middle frequency range.

-15–+15 [dB]

Width of the middle frequency range. Set a higher value for Q to narrow the range to be aected.

0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0

Frequency of the high range.

2000, 4000, 8000 [Hz]

Gain of the high frequency range.

-15–+15 [dB]

Gain of the overall Master EQ.

-15–+15 [dB]

Adjusts the input level of the MIC INPUT jack.

0–127

Applying Reverb to the Mic Input

Species whether reverb is applied (ON) to the mic input or not applied (OFF).

OFF, ON

Adjust the amount of reverb that is applied to the sound of the microphone.

0–127

Select the type of reverb/delay that is applied to the sound of the microphone.

ROOM1, ROOM2, STAGE1, STAGE2, HALL1, HALL2, DELAY, PAN-DELAY

Adjusts the length of the reverberation (when Reverb Type is ROOM1– HALL2) or the delay time of the delay (when Reverb Type is DELAY or PANDELAY).

0–127

Switches the noise suppressor on/o. The noise suppressor is a function that suppresses noise during periods of silence.

OFF, ON

Adjusts the volume at which noise suppression starts to be applied.

0–127

Adjusts the time from when noise suppression starts until the volume reaches 0.

0–127

Species the mic input mode.

ALL S ound is input from the mic at all times.

VOCAL FX

Sound is input from the mic only when the [VOCODER/ AUTO PITCH] button is lit, or when the eect type (see “Parameter Guide (English)” (PDF)) is set to “79: Di VOCODER.”

Assigning the Function of the Control Pedal

Species the function of the pedal that is connected to the PEDAL CONTROL jack.

* For details, refer to “Parameter Guide (English)” (PDF).

Selects the polarity of the pedal connected to the PEDAL CONTROL jack.

STANDARD, REVERSE

If this is ON, the PEDAL HOLD jack will support half-pedaling.

OFF, ON

Selects the polarity of the pedal connected to the PEDAL HOLD jack.

STANDARD, REVERSE

Overall Settings for the JUNO-DS

Parameter Value/Explanation

KNOB

Assigning the Function of the Control Knobs

Knob 1–4 Assign

SYNC/TEMPO

Sync Mode

Clock Source

Startup Tempo

Tempo Lock

METRONOME

Metronome Mode

Metronome Level

Metronome Sound

Metronome Accent Switch

MIDI

Local Switch

Patch Rx/Tx Ch

Performance Control Channel

Transmit Program Change,

Bank Select, Active Sensing

Transmit Edit Data

Receive Program Change, Bank Select

Soft Through

USB Driver

CONTROL

INFORMATION

Version View the software version.

Expansion Displays information about expansion sounds.

Species the function that is assigned to each knob when the parameter controlled by the control knobs is set to ASSIGN 1–4.

* For details, refer to “Parameter Guide (English)” (PDF).

Species the synchronization message that the JUNO-DS will use for operation.

MASTER

SLAVE

When the Sync Mode is “SLAVE,” this setting species whether the JUNO-DS will synchronize to synchronization messages from the MIDI IN connector or from the USB COMPUTER port.

MIDI, USB

Species the tempo when the JUNO-DS starts.

20–250

When you switch performances or patterns, this species whether the tempo of the newly selected performance/pattern is used, or the current tempo is maintained.

OFF, ON (maintain)

Species how the metronome will be sounded.

OFF No metronome is sounded.

PLAY-ONLY

REC-ONLY

PLAY&REC

ALW AYS The metronome sounds at all times.

Adjusts the metronome volume.

0–10

Selects the metronome sound.

TYPE1 Conventional metronome sound (rst beat is a bell)

TYPE2 Click sound

TYPE3 Beep sound

TYPE4 Cowbell sound

Adds an accent to the metronome sound.

OFF, ON

Determines whether the internal sound generator is disconnected (OFF) from the controller section (keyboard, pitch bend/modulation lever, buttons, sliders, pedal, and so on); or not disconnected (ON). Normally you’ll leave this “ON.” Choose the “OFF” setting if you want operations on the JUNO-DS to only control DAW software on your computer.

OFF, ON

In patch mode, species the MIDI message transmit/receive channel for the keyboard part.

1–16

Species the MIDI receive channel on which MIDI messages (program change/bank select) from an external MIDI device will be received by the JUNO-DS to switch performances. Choose “OFF” setting if you don’t want performances to be switched from a connected MIDI device.

1–16, OFF

Species whether program change messages/bank select messages/active sensing messages will be transmitted (ON) or not be transmitted (OFF).

OFF, ON

Species whether changes you make in the settings of a patch or performance will be transmitted as system exclusive messages (ON), or will not be transmitted (OFF).

OFF, ON

Species whether program change messages/bank select messages will be received (ON) or not be received (OFF).

OFF, ON

If this is “ON,” incoming MIDI messages from the MIDI IN connector will be re-transmitted without change from the MIDI OUT connector.

OFF, ON

Sets the USB driver.

* This setting will take eect when you turn the power o, then on again.

GENERIC

VENDOR

* For details, refer to “Parameter Guide (English)” (PDF).

The JUNO-DS will be the master. Choose this setting when using the JUNO-DS by itself without synchronizing to another device.

The JUNO-DS will be the slave. Choose this setting when you want the JUNO-DS to synchronize to MIDI Clock messages received from another MIDI device.

The metronome sounds when a pattern is playing.

The metronome sounds when a pattern is being recorded.

The metronome sounds when a pattern is playing or being recorded.

Choose this if you want to use the generic USB driver provided by your computer’s operating system.

Choose this if you want to use a USB driver downloaded from the Roland website. (*1)

Convenient Functions (UTILITY)

These functions let you back up the JUNO-DS’s internal data to a USB ash drive, or to restore data from a USB ash drive into the JUNO-DS. Other utility functions let you return the JUNO-DS to its factory-set state, or initialize a USB ash drive.

Press the [MENU] button.

The MENU screen appears.

Move the cursor to “UTILITY,” and press the [ENTER] button.

The UTILITY screen appears.

Menu Explanation

BACKUP

RESTORE Restores data from the USB ash drive.

RESTORE (JUNO-Di) Loads JUNO-Di’s system settings and user data back into the unit.

FACTORY RESET Returns the JUNO-DS to the factory-set condition.

FORMAT USB MEMORY Initializes a USB ash drive.

Move the cursor to the item that you want to execute, and press the [ENTER]

button.

Initializing USB Flash Drive (FORMAT USB MEMORY)

NOTE

5If the USB Flash drive contains important data that you’ve created, be aware

that all of this data will be lost when you execute this operation.

5Never turn o the power or remove the USB ash drives while the screen

indicates “Processing....”

In the UTILITY screen, move the cursor to “FORMAT USB MEMORY,” and

press the [ENTER] button.

A conrmation message appears. If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.

Move the cursor to “OK,” and press the [ENTER] button.

When formatting is completed, the display indicates “Format Completed!”

The folder structure of a USB ash drive

Backs up user data to the USB ash drive. System and user setting (.SVD) and pattern (.BIN) les are created.

EXPORT folder

Exported SMF les are saved in this folder.

IMPORT folder

Place les to be imported in this folder.

SONG LIST folder

Place audio les to be played using Audio Player in this folder.

ROLAND folder

Backup data is saved in this folder.

JUNO

BACKUP

*1: Download the Driver

In order to use the JUNO-DS with the “VENDOR” setting, you must download the driver from the following URL and install it on your computer. For details on installation, refer to the following URL.

http://www.roland.com/support/

Overall Settings for the JUNO-DS

Saving JUNO-DS’s Data to USB Flash Drive (BACKUP)

Here’s how to backup user data to USB ash drive.

Types of data that can be saved

5User data for patches and performances 5Favorites 5User data for vocoder/auto pitch 5Samples

5User patterns 5System settings 5User scale 5DAW CONTROL

NOTE

Never turn o the power or remove the USB ash drives while the screen indicates

“Processing....”

In the UTILITY screen, move the cursor to “BACKUP,” and press the [ENTER]

button.

The BACKUP NAME screen appears.

Enter the le name.

MEMO

For more about entering a name, refer to “Saving Your Settings (Write)” (p. 10).

When you’ve specied the le name, press the [ENTER] button.

A conrmation message appears. If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.

Move the cursor to “OK,” and press the [ENTER] button.

When backup is completed, the display indicates “Backup Completed!”

Loading JUNO-Di Backup Data into the Unit (RESTORE (JUNO-Di))

JUNO-Di user data that was backed up to a USB ash drive can be loaded back into the JUNO-DS.

NOTE

5When you execute the restore operation, all user data is rewritten. If the

JUNO-DS contains important data, back it up on a USB ash drive using a dierent name before you execute the restore operation.

5Never turn o the power or remove the USB ash drive while the screen

indicates “Processing....”

In the UTILITY screen, move the cursor to “RESTORE (JUNO-Di),” and press

the [ENTER] button.

The RESTORE screen appears.

Move the cursor to the le that you want to restore, and press the [ENTER]

button.

A conrmation message appears. If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.

Move the cursor to “OK,” and press the [ENTER] button.

When restore is completed, the display indicates “Completed. Please Shut down.”

Turn the power of the JUNO-DS o, then on again.

Returning to the Factory Settings (FACTORY RESET)

You can return all of the JUNO-DS’s user settings to the state when the instrument was shipped from the factory (Factory Reset).

NOTE

5If the JUNO-DS’s internal memory contains important data that you’ve created,

be aware that all of this user data will be lost when you execute the factory reset operation. If you want to keep this data, save it to USB ash drive before you continue.

5Never turn o the power or remove the USB ash drive while the screen

indicates “Processing....”

Restoring Saved Data from USB Flash Drive Back into the JUNO-DS (RESTORE)

Here’s how to restore backed-up user data from USB ash drive into the JUNO-DS (Restore).

NOTE

5When you execute the restore operation, all user data is rewritten. If the

JUNO-DS contains important data, back it up on a USB ash drive using a dierent name before you execute the restore operation.

5Never turn o the power or remove the USB ash drives while the screen

indicates “Processing....”

In the UTILITY screen, move the cursor to “RESTORE,” and press the [ENTER]

button.

The RESTORE screen appears.

Move the cursor to the le that you want to restore.

Deleting or renaming a le

In the RESTORE screen, press the [MENU] button.

The FILE UTILITY window appears. The window closes if you press the button once again.

Move the cursor to “DELETE” or “RENAME,” and press the [ENTER] button.

Function Explanation

DELETE

RENAME

Press the [ENTER] button.

A conrmation message appears. If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.

Move the cursor to “OK,” and press the [ENTER] button.

When restore is completed, the display indicates “Completed. Please Shut down.”

When you press the [ENTER] button, the message “Are you sure?” appears. Move the cursor to “OK” and press the [ENTER] button. The selected le is deleted.

When you press the [ENTER] button, the RENAME screen appears, allowing you to rename the selected le.

In the UTILITY screen, move the cursor to “FACTORY RESET,” and press the

[ENTER] button.

A conrmation message appears. If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.

Move the cursor to “OK,” and press the [ENTER] button.

When factory reset is completed, the display indicates “Completed. Please Shut down.”

Turn the power of the JUNO-DS o, then on again.

Playing the Demo Songs

Press the [MENU] button.

The MENU screen appears.

Move the cursor to “DEMO PLAY,” and press the [ENTER] button.

The DEMO MENU screen appears.

Use the [K] [J] buttons to select a demo song, and press the [ENTER]

button.

Demo song playback starts.

No data for the music that is played will be output from MIDI OUT connector and USB COMPUTER port.

Turn the power of the JUNO-DS o, then on again.

Appendix

Troubleshooting

If the JUNO-DS does not function in the way you expect, rst check the following points. If this does not resolve the problem, consult your dealer or a nearby Roland service center.

Problem Cause/Action Page

Make sure that the JUNO-DS’s AC adaptor is correctly connected to an AC outlet and to the rear panel power connector, and that the adaptor itself and AC power cord are connected correctly.

The power does not turn on

There is no sound

A specic Part does not sound

When I play the keyboard, notes do not stop

Microphone sound is not output

If you connect the AC adaptor and turn on the power when batteries are installed, the AC adaptor will be used preferentially. Even if batteries are installed, the power will not turn on unless the AC adaptor is connected to an AC outlet. If you’re using batteries, disconnect the AC adaptor from the JUNO-DS. I f batteries are installed, connecting or disconnecting the power cord from the outlet or connecting or disconnecting the DC plug of the AC adaptor while the JUNO-DS is turned on will cause the power to turn o.

Is the power for connected amps and speakers turned on?

Could you have lowered the volume of your connected equipment?

Is the [MASTER VOLUME] knob turned all the way down? p. 5

Have connections been made correctly? p. 3

Can you hear sound through headphones? If there is sound in the headphones, it is possible that the connection cables are broken, or that your amp/mixer has malfunctioned. Check your cables and amp/ mixer system once again.

If you do not hear sound when you play the keyboard, check whether the Local Switch is turned OFF. Make sure that the Local Switch setting is turned on.

Could the level of the tone (patch) be too low? Check the level setting.

Could the level setting be too low? In the “SOUND” system settings, check the “Master Level” setting.

Could the keyboard switch be o? Turn the keyboard switch on. For details, refer to “Parameter Guide (English)” (PDF).

Could a part be muted? Turn mute o. For details, refer to “Parameter Guide (English)” (PDF).

Are the Eect settings correct? Check the Eect settings ON or OFF.

Could the volume have been lowered by a MIDI message (volume message or expression message) received from the computer or by operating the pedal?

Could the patch’s tones be turned o? Turn the Tone Switch “ON.” For details, refer to “Parameter Guide (English)” (PDF).

Has the volume level of the part been lowered? Check the level of each part.

Could the [LEVEL] sliders be lowered? p. 2

Is the pedal polarity reversed? In the “PEDAL” system settings, check the “Control Pedal Polarity” or “Hold Pedal Polarity” setting.

Check the MIC [LEVEL] knob of the rear panel and [MIC IN] LEVEL slider. p. 8

Could the Mic In level be 0? In the “MIC IN SETTINGS” system settings, check the “Mic In Level” setting.

Could you be using a condenser microphone? The JUNO-DS does not support condenser microphones.

p. 3

p. 17

p. 16

Error Messages

If an incorrect operation is performed, or if processing could not be performed as you specied, an error message appears. Refer to the explanation for the error message that appears, and take the appropriate action.

Message Meaning Action Page

Battery Low! The battery has run down. Replace the batteries, or use an AC adaptor. p. 3

Incorrect File! This is a le that the JUNO-DS is unable to play/import. Do not use this le.

MIDI Buer Full!

MIDI Oine! The MIDI IN connection was broken.

No More Favorites! No more favorites have been registered.

Not Found! The le was not found on the USB ash drive. Make sure that the le exists on the USB ash drive.

Now Playing! Since the JUNO-DS is playing, this operation cannot be executed. Stop playback before you execute the operation.

Now Recording! Since the JUNO-DS is recording, this operation cannot be executed. Stop recording before you execute the operation.

Pattern Full!

Read Error!

Rec Overow!

Sys Mem Damaged!

USB Mem NotReady! USB ash drive is not connected. Connect USB ash drive.

Memory Full! Import is not possible because user memory is full. Delete unneeded samples (patches). p. 9

Write Error!

An unusually large amount of MIDI data was received, and could not be processed.

The maximum number of notes that can be recorded in one pattern has been exceeded; the pattern cannot be recorded any further.

This indication may appear if a large amount of data, such as movements of the Control knobs, is being recorded. No further pattern recording is possible.

Failed to load data from USB ash drive. Make sure that USB ash drive is correctly connected.

It may be that the le is damaged.

This le cannot be loaded since its format is incorrect.

Since a large amount of recorded data was input all at once, it could not be processed correctly.

It is possible that the contents of system memory have been damaged.

Failed to write data to USB ash drive. Make sure that USB ash drive is correctly connected.

Data cannot be written because the USB ash drive has no more free space.

The le or the USB ash drive itself is write protected. Make sure that the le or the USB ash drive is not write protected.

Reduce the amount of MIDI messages that are being transmitted.

Check that there is no problem with the MIDI cable connected to the JUNO-DS’s MIDI IN, and that the MIDI cable was not disconnected.

Check the currently selected favorite number and the direction (“FAV-UP” or “FAV-DOWN”) that’s assigned to the pedal.

Delete unneeded data from the pattern that you’re recording. p. 14

Do not use this le.

Reduce the amount of recorded data. p. 14

Please execute a Factory Reset. If this does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or a nearby Roland service center.

Delete unneeded les from the USB ash drive. Alternatively, use a dierent USB ash drive device, one that has more free space available.

p. 18

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

WARNING

To completely turn o power to the unit, pull out the plug from the outlet

Even with the power switch turned o, this unit is not completely separated from its main source of power. When the power needs to be completely turned o, turn o the power switch on the unit, then pull out the plug from the outlet. For this reason, the outlet into which you choose to connect the power cord’s plug should be one that is within easy reach and readily accessible.

Concerning the Auto O function

Use only the stand that is recommended

This unit should be used only with a stand that is recommended by Roland.

Do not place in a location that is unstable

When using the unit with a stand recommended by Roland, the stand must be carefully placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. If not using a stand, you still need to make sure that any location you choose for placing the unit provides a level surface that will properly support the unit, and keep it from wobbling.

WARNING

Precautions regarding placement of this unit on a stand

Be sure to follow the instructions in the “Parameter Guide (English)” (PDF) carefully when placing this unit on a stand.

If it is not set up properly, you risk creating an unstable situation which could lead to the unit falling or the stand toppling, and may result in injury.

Use only the supplied AC adaptor and the correct voltage

Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specied on the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may use a dierent polarity, or be designed for a dierent voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.

Use only the supplied power cord

Use only the attached power cord. Also, the supplied power cord must not be used with any other device.

*1: (61-key model) KS-18Z/KS-12, (88-key model) KS-18Z/KS-12/KS-G8B

CAUTION

Use only the specied stand(s)

This unit is designed to be used in combination with specic stands (*1) manufactured by Roland. If used in combination with other stands, you risk sustaining injuries as the result of this product dropping down or toppling over due to a lack of stability.

Evaluate safety issues before using stands

Even if you observe the cautions given in the owner’s manual, certain types of handling may allow this product to fall from the stand, or cause the stand to overturn. Please be mindful of any safety issues before using this product.

Handle the ground terminal carefully

If you remove the screw from the ground terminal, be sure to replace it; don’t leave it lying around where it could accidently be swallowed by small children. When refastening the screw, make that it is rmly fastened, so it won’t come loose.

Take care not to get burned

Batteries may reach a high temperature; please be careful to avoid burning yourself.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Power Supply: Use of Batteries

• If the batteries run extremely low, the sound may distort, but this does not indicate a malfunction. If this occurs, please replace the batteries or use the included AC adaptor.

• If operating this unit on batteries, please use rechargeable NiMH batteries.

• If operating this unit on batteries, please disconnect the AC adaptor from this unit.

• Even if batteries are installed, the unit will turn o if you connect or disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet while the unit is turned on, or if you connect or disconnect the AC adaptor from the unit. When this occurs, unsaved data may be lost. You must turn o the power before you connect or disconnect the power cord or AC adaptor.

Placement

• Do not allow objects to remain on top of the keyboard. This can be the cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing to produce sound.

• Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface.

Care of the Keyboard

• Do not write on the keyboard with any pen or other implement, and do not stamp or place any marking on the instrument. Ink will seep into the surface lines and become unremovable.

• Do not ax stickers on the keyboard. You may be unable to remove stickers that use strong adhesives, and the adhesive may cause discoloration.

• To remove stubborn dirt, use a commercially available keyboard cleaner that does not contain abrasives. Start by wiping lightly. If the dirt does not come o, wipe using gradually increasing amounts of pressure while taking care not to scratch the keys.

Repairs and Data

• Before sending the unit away for repairs, be sure to make a backup of the data stored within it; or you may prefer to write down the needed information. Although we will do our utmost to preserve the data stored in your unit when we carry out repairs, in some cases, such as when the memory section is physically damaged, restoration of the stored content may be impossible. Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any stored content that has been lost.

Additional Precautions

• Any data stored within the unit can be lost as the result of equipment failure, incorrect operation, etc. To protect yourself against the irretrievable loss of data, try to make a habit of creating regular backups of the data you’ve stored in the unit.

• Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any stored content that has been lost.

• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

• The sound of keys being struck and vibrations produced by playing an instrument can be transmitted through a oor or wall to an unexpected extent. Please take care not to cause annoyance to others nearby.

• Use only the specied expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.

• Continuous playing may cause dis-coloration of the pad, but this will not aect the pad’s function.

• Do not use connection cables that contain a built-in resistor.

Using External Memories

• Please observe the following precautions when handling external memory devices. Also, make sure to carefully observe all the precautions that were supplied with the external memory device.

• Do not remove the device while reading/writing is in

progress.

• To prevent damage from static electricity, discharge all static

electricity from your person before handling the device.

Ground Terminal

• Depending on the circumstances of a particular setup, you may experience a discomforting sensation, or perceive that the surface feels gritty to the touch when you touch this device, microphones connected to it, or the metal portions of other objects. This is due to an innitesimal electrical charge, which is absolutely harmless. However, if you are concerned about this, connect the ground terminal (p. 3) with an external ground. When the unit is grounded, a slight hum may occur, depending on the particulars of your installation. If you are unsure of the connection method, contact the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information.”

Unsuitable places for connection

• Water pipes (may result in shock or electrocution)

• Gas pipes (may result in re or explosion)

• Telephone-line ground or lightning rod (may be dangerous in

the event of lightning)

Intellectual Property Right

• It is forbidden by law to make an audio recording, video recording, copy or revision of a third party’s copyrighted work (musical work, video work, broadcast, live performance, or other work), whether in whole or in part, and distribute, sell, lease, perform, or broadcast it without the permission of the copyright owner.

• Do not use this product for purposes that could infringe on a copyright held by a third party. We assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third-party copyrights arising through your use of this product.

• The copyright of content in this product (the sound waveform data, style data, accompaniment patterns, phrase data, audio loops and image data) is reserved by Roland Corporation.

• Purchasers of this product are permitted to utilize said content (except song data such as Demo Songs) for the creating, performing, recording and distributing original musical works.

• Purchasers of this product are NOT permitted to extract said content in original or modied form, for the purpose of distributing recorded medium of said content or making them available on a computer network.

• MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture, which was developed by Technology Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL Group.

• MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology is licensed

from Fraunhofer IIS Corporation and THOMSON Multimedia Corporation.

• ASIO is a trademark and software of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.

• Roland and JUNO are either registered trademarks or

trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries.

• Company names and product names appearing in this

document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.

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Shortcut Explanation

MODE

[SAMPLE IMPORT] + [DAW CONTROL] Displays the EDIT MENU screen.

Common section

[SHIFT] + [SELECT]

[SHIFT] + [VOCODER/AUTO PITCH] Displays the MIC IN SETTINGS screen. There you can specify the eect applied to the mic.

[SHIFT] + [–] [+] Makes the value change in larger steps.

[SHIFT] + [J]

[SHIFT] + [K]

[SHIFT] + [NUMERIC] Previews the sound of the currently selected part.

[SHIFT] + [FAVORITE] Displays the FAVORITE UTILITY screen. (Check/Delete Favorite)

[SHIFT] + [0] Displays the PATCH EDIT screen. When a drum kit is selected, displays the DRUM KIT EDIT screen.

[SHIFT] + [1] In Performance mode, this allows you to make MFX settings for the currently selected part. (Eect Edit)

[SHIFT] + [2] Allows you to make chorus settings. (Eect Edit)

[SHIFT] + [3] Allows you to make reverb settings. (Eect Edit)

[SHIFT] + [9] ([SAMPLE]) Displays the SAMPLE EDIT screen.

[SHIFT] + [EXIT] Turns o the display backlight.

[SHIFT] + [ENTER] Turns on the display backlight.

KEYBOARD

[SPLIT] + keyboard Species the split point (if Split is on).

[SPLIT] + [DUAL] In split/dual, exchanges the upper (part 1) and lower (part 2) patches.

[SHIFT] + [ARPEGGIO] Displays the Arp Hold (OFF, ON) and ARPEGGIO screen. If the Arpeggio Switch is O, the Arpeggio Switch is turned On.

[SHIFT] + [KEY TOUCH] Fixes the key touch.

[KEY TOUCH] + [TRANSPOSE] Displays the USER SCALE screen.

[SHIFT] + [PATCH/PERFORM] Adjusts the volume of each part. (Part Edit)

PHRASE PAD (Audio Player)

[SHIFT] + Pad [1] Move to the beginning the audio le selected by the pad.

[SHIFT] + Pad [2] Rewinds the audio le selected by the pad.

[SHIFT] + Pad [3] Fast-forwards the audio le selected by the pad.

[SHIFT] + [LOOP] Species the loop point (Start and End) of the currently-playing audio le.

PHRASE PAD (Pattern Sequencer)

[SHIFT] + [LOOP]

[SHIFT] + [ERASE] Displays the PATTERN ER ASE screen.

[SHIFT] + [PATTERN SEQUENCER] Displays the PATTERN UTILITY MENU screen.

[SHIFT] + [TEMPO] Turns the metronome on/o.

[MUTE] + [ERASE] Erases data other than notes using the realtime erase function of the pattern sequencer.

All three SELECT indicators (K) that indicate the control knob function will light, allowing you to use the four control knobs to adjust the volume of each part. Perform the same operation once again to return to the previous knob function.

* For details, refer to “Parameter Guide (English)” (PDF).

Moves between tabs in setting screens such as system or edit.

During pattern recording, when recording has reached the specied length of measures, this setting species whether to change from recording to playback (LOOP REC OFF) or to continue recording (LOOP REC ON).

Main Specications

Roland JUNO-DS: Synthesizer Keyboard (Conforms to General MIDI 2 System)

61-key model 88-key model

Keyboard 61 keys (with velocity) 88 keys (Ivory Feel-G Keyboard with Escapement)

Power Supply DC 9 V: AC adaptor or Ni-MH AA size rechargeable battery (AA, HR6) (sold separately) x 8

5Battery life for continuous use (diers depending on the conditions of use)

Current draw 600 mA

Dimensions

Weight 5.3 kg / 11 lbs 12 oz 16.2 kg / 35 lbs 12 oz

Accessories Owner’s manual, Leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” AC adaptor, Power cord

Options (sold separately)

1,008 (W) x 300 (D) x 97 (H) mm 39-11/16 (W) x 11-13/16 (D) x 3-7/8 (H) inches

Keyboard stand (*1): KS-18Z, KS-12 Keyboard stand (*1): KS-18Z, KS-12, KS-G8B

Pedal switch: DP series Expression pedal: EV-5 USB ash memory (*2)

* In the interest of product improvement, the specications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.

MEMO

For details on how to place this unit on a stand, refer to “Placing This Unit on a Stand” in “Parameter Guide (English)” (PDF).

Rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries: approximately 5 hours (When using batteries having a capacity of 1,900 mAh.) (approximately 4 hours if USB ash drive is connected)

* Carbon-zinc or alkaline batteries cannot be used

1,415 (W) x 341 x (D) x 144 (H) mm 55-3/4 (W) x 13-7/16 (D) x 5-11/16 (H) inches

*1: When using the KS-18Z, ensure that the height of the unit is one meter or lower.

*2: Use USB ash memory (supports USB 2.0 H i-Speed ash memory) sold by Roland. We cannot guarantee operation if other products are used.

Roland KS-G8B, KS-18Z, KS-12 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Panel Descriptions

Top Panel

Rear Panel (Connecting Your Equipment)

Installing Batteries

Overview

How the JUNO-DS Is Organized

Basic Operation

Playing the JUNO-DS

Performing Multiple Sounds Together (Performance Mode)

Playing a Single Tone (Patch Mode)

Changing the Key Touch (KEY TOUCH)

Shifting the Key Range in Semitone Steps (Transpose)

Using the Control Knobs to Vary the Sound

Changing the Keyboard’s Pitch in One-Octave Steps (Octave Shift)

Registering Favorite Sounds to a Button (FAVORITE)

Performing with Voice from a Mic

Playing Arpeggios (ARPEGGIO)

Importing a Sample and Playing It on the Keyboard (SAMPLE IMPORT)

Importing Audio Files (Sample)

Recalling a Sample

Deleting Imported Samples

Editing Samples

Editing Sounds

Editing a Patch/Drum Kit

Editing a Performance

Saving Your Settings (Write)

Playing Rhythm Patterns

Selecting and Playing a Rhythm Pattern

Changing the Tempo

Playing Audio Files (Audio Player)

Assigning Audio Files to Pads and Playing Them

Audio Player Operations

Playing/Recording Patterns (PATTERN SEQUENCER)

Playing Patterns

Basic Operations for the Pattern Sequencer

Recording Patterns

Saving a Pattern

Pattern Utility

Overall Settings for the JUNO-DS

Accessing the Menu Screens

Making System Settings (SYSTEM)

Adjusting the Display Contrast

Adjusting the Display Brightness

Master Tuning

Applying Reverb to the Mic Input

Assigning the Function of the Control Pedal

Assigning the Function of the Control Knobs

Convenient Functions (UTILITY)

Playing the Demo Songs

Appendix

Troubleshooting

Error Messages

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

IMPORTANT NOTES

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