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Review Synthesizers Korg Kronos LS. Where to buy it?

I’ll tell you how this post is built. First I list the features of the Korg Kronos LS synthesizer. Then you have a video or two, purchase links and useful comments from other users and then you have one of the most useful parts; comparison tables with similar keyboards so you can compare.

  • Semi weighted, velocity-sensitive 88-key Waterfall keyboard
  • Sound engine: 9 Synthesis engines – SGX-2, EP-1, HD-1, AL-1, CX-3, STR-1, MOD-7, MS-20EX and PolysixEX
  • polyphony (Number of notes that can sound at once. This includes songs that sound at once. So if you play over an accompaniment sound, more notes will accumulate.): as much as maximum. 200 voices (dependent on synthesis engine)
  • Sampling: Open Sampling System (resampling, In-Track sampling)
  • Master keyboard functions: Quick Layer function, keyboard and velocity splits, levels and crossfades as high as 16 programs and/or external midi (MIDI allows you to do such wonderful things as connect the keyboard to the computer, record a soundtrack and with certain programs pass with a click what you have played to musical notes in a score. MIDI tracks store information from musical notes) devices
  • Advanced Vector Synthesis
  • KARMA Function
  • Integrated impacts
  • Drum track
  • 16-Track MIDI sequencer + 16-track HD recorder + master track
  • 8″ TouchView colour show
  • Set-List function
  • Outputs: 2x 6.3 mm jack (L/Mono, R), 4x IndiviDual (Dual mode allows you to combine two sounds to create a more complete sound. Typical combination of piano + sound of string instruments) Out 6,3 mm balanced jack ,S/PDIF optical, USB; Headphone production: 6.3 mm jack stereo
  • Inputs: 2x 6.3 mm jack balanced (mic-/line input switch), S/PDIF optical, MIDI In/Out/Thru
  • Connectors for pedal (The most important pedal of a piano or keyboard is the sustain pedal and is used to keep the note playing even if you stop pressing the key.)s: Damper pedal (The most important pedal of a piano or keyboard is the sustain pedal and is used to keep the note playing even if you stop pressing the key.) (Half Damper function supported), easily definable base switch, easily definable pedal (The most important pedal of a piano or keyboard is the sustain pedal and is used to keep the note playing even if you stop pressing the key.)
  • Integrated motorist 62 GB SSD (2.5″)
  • Side panels in Sunburst finish
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 1426 x 364 x 134 mm
  • body weight: 17.8 kg

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This keyboard usually has a price around 2930.00 €

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Korg Kronos LS vs Korg Kronos 88

The synthesizer Korg Kronos LSis usually 190 € cheaper than Korg Kronos 88.

Korg Kronos LS

Korg Kronos 88
  • Semi weighted, velocity-sensitive 88-key Waterfall keyboard
  • Sound engine: 9 Synthesis engines – SGX-2, EP-1, HD-1, AL-1, CX-3, STR-1, MOD-7, MS-20EX and PolysixEX
  • Polyphony: as much as maximum. 200 voices (dependent on synthesis engine)
  • Sampling: Open Sampling System (resampling, In-Track sampling)
  • Master keyboard functions: Quick Layer function, keyboard and velocity splits, levels and crossfades as high as 16 programs and/or external MIDI devices
  • Advanced Vector Synthesis
  • KARMA Function
  • Integrated impacts
  • Drum track
  • 16-Track MIDI sequencer + 16-track HD recorder + master track
  • 8″ TouchView colour show
  • Set-List function
  • Outputs: 2x 6.3 mm jack (L/Mono, R), 4x Individual Out 6,3 mm balanced jack ,S/PDIF optical, USB; Headphone production: 6.3 mm jack stereo
  • Inputs: 2x 6.3 mm jack balanced (mic-/line input switch), S/PDIF optical, MIDI In/Out/Thru
  • Connectors for pedals: Damper pedal (Half Damper function supported), easily definable base switch, easily definable pedal
  • Integrated motorist 62 GB SSD (2.5″)
  • Side panels in Sunburst finish
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 1426 x 364 x 134 mm
  • body weight: 17.8 kg
  • 88 keys
  • RH3 graded hammer action keyboard
  • Sound generation: 9 Synthesis process – SGX-2, EP-1, HD-1, AL-1, CX-3, STR-1, MOD-7, MS-20EX and PolysixEX
  • Polyphony: Up to max. 200 voices (with regards to the synthesis process)
  • Sampling: Open Sampling System (resampling, in-track sampling)
  • Master keyboard functions: Keyboard and velocity splits
  • Layers and crossfades of up to 16 programs and/or external MIDI devices
  • Advanced Vector Synthesis
  • KARMA function
  • Integrated effects
  • Drum track
  • MIDI sequencer: 16 tracks + HD Recorder: 16 tracks + master track
  • 8″ TouchView color show
  • Set list function
  • Outputs: 2x 6.3 mm jack (L/Mono, R), 4x Individual Out 6.3 mm jack balanced, S/PDIF optical, USB, headphone production 6.3 mm stereo jack
  • Inputs: 2x 6.3 mm jack balanced (mic/line input switch), S/PDIF optical, MIDI In/Out/Thru
  • Connectors for pedals: Damper (half damper function supported)
  • Assignable footswitch
  • Assignable pedal
  • Integrated 62 GB SSD (2.5″) storage drive
  • Natural timber side panels
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 1443 x 371 x 148 mm
  • body weight: 24.1 kg

And then a video of the synthesizerKorg Kronos 88

If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the Korg Kronos 88 review

Korg Kronos LS vs Korg Kronos 73

The synthesizer Korg Kronos LS is usually 150 € more expensive than Korg Kronos 73.

Korg Kronos LS

Korg Kronos 73
  • Semi weighted, velocity-sensitive 88-key Waterfall keyboard
  • Sound engine: 9 Synthesis engines – SGX-2, EP-1, HD-1, AL-1, CX-3, STR-1, MOD-7, MS-20EX and PolysixEX
  • Polyphony: as much as maximum. 200 voices (dependent on synthesis engine)
  • Sampling: Open Sampling System (resampling, In-Track sampling)
  • Master keyboard functions: Quick Layer function, keyboard and velocity splits, levels and crossfades as high as 16 programs and/or external MIDI devices
  • Advanced Vector Synthesis
  • KARMA Function
  • Integrated impacts
  • Drum track
  • 16-Track MIDI sequencer + 16-track HD recorder + master track
  • 8″ TouchView colour show
  • Set-List function
  • Outputs: 2x 6.3 mm jack (L/Mono, R), 4x Individual Out 6,3 mm balanced jack ,S/PDIF optical, USB; Headphone production: 6.3 mm jack stereo
  • Inputs: 2x 6.3 mm jack balanced (mic-/line input switch), S/PDIF optical, MIDI In/Out/Thru
  • Connectors for pedals: Damper pedal (Half Damper function supported), easily definable base switch, easily definable pedal
  • Integrated motorist 62 GB SSD (2.5″)
  • Side panels in Sunburst finish
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 1426 x 364 x 134 mm
  • body weight: 17.8 kg
  • 73 Keys
  • Keyboard: RH3 Real Weighted Hammer Action
  • Sound engine: 9 Synthesis engines – SGX-2, EP-1, HD-1, AL-1, CX-3, STR-1, MOD-7, MS-20EX and PolysixEX
  • Polyphony: Up to maximum. 200 sounds (according to synthesis engine)
  • Sampling: Open Sampling System (resampling, In-Track sampling)
  • Master keyboard functions: Keyboard and velocity splits
  • Layers and crossfades of up to 16 programs and/or external MIDI devices
  • Advanced Vector Synthesis
  • KARMA Function
  • Integrated effects
  • Drum monitor
  • 16 MIDI Sequencer + 16 Track HD recorder + Master track
  • 8″ TouchView colour show
  • Set-List work
  • Outputs: 2x 6.3 mm jack (L/mono, R), 4x specific out 6.3 mm jack balanced, S/PDIF optical, USB; Headphone production: 6.3 mm jack stereo
  • Inputs: 2x 6.3 mm jack balanced (mic-/line input switch), S/PDIF optical, MIDI in/out/thru
  • Connectors for pedals: Damper pedal (half damper supported)
  • Assignable switch
  • Assignable pedal
  • Integrated motorist 62 GB SSD (2.5″)
  • Wooden part panels
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 1221 x 371 x 148 mm
  • body weight: 21.1 kg

And then a video of the synthesizerKorg Kronos 73

If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the Korg Kronos 73 review

Korg Kronos LS vs Roland Fantom 6

The synthesizer Korg Kronos LSis usually 30 € cheaper than Roland Fantom 6, but the difference is so small that this can vary..

Korg Kronos LS

Roland Fantom 6
  • Semi weighted, velocity-sensitive 88-key Waterfall keyboard
  • Sound engine: 9 Synthesis engines – SGX-2, EP-1, HD-1, AL-1, CX-3, STR-1, MOD-7, MS-20EX and PolysixEX
  • Polyphony: as much as maximum. 200 voices (dependent on synthesis engine)
  • Sampling: Open Sampling System (resampling, In-Track sampling)
  • Master keyboard functions: Quick Layer function, keyboard and velocity splits, levels and crossfades as high as 16 programs and/or external MIDI devices
  • Advanced Vector Synthesis
  • KARMA Function
  • Integrated impacts
  • Drum track
  • 16-Track MIDI sequencer + 16-track HD recorder + master track
  • 8″ TouchView colour show
  • Set-List function
  • Outputs: 2x 6.3 mm jack (L/Mono, R), 4x Individual Out 6,3 mm balanced jack ,S/PDIF optical, USB; Headphone production: 6.3 mm jack stereo
  • Inputs: 2x 6.3 mm jack balanced (mic-/line input switch), S/PDIF optical, MIDI In/Out/Thru
  • Connectors for pedals: Damper pedal (Half Damper function supported), easily definable base switch, easily definable pedal
  • Integrated motorist 62 GB SSD (2.5″)
  • Side panels in Sunburst finish
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 1426 x 364 x 134 mm
  • body weight: 17.8 kg
  • 61-Note semi-weighted, velocity-sensitive tips with aftertouch
  • ZEN-Core sound engine with 256 records
  • V-Piano sound engine
  • More than 3500 preset sounds and more than 90 drum kits
  • Memory for up tp 128 scenes (x 4 banks)
  • 16 Parts, up to 4 sound levels each
  • Effects: EQ and multi-effects per component, 2 insert effects, 6 drum-part compressors, master compressor, master EQ
  • 90 Different results types
  • 8-Note pad sampler (16 pads x 4 banks)
  • Freely assignable stereo analog filter (3x low pass, bandpass, high pass) with drive
  • Sequencer: 16 MIDI tracks with real-time-recording, step-recording and TR drum programming
  • Rhythm pattern, arpeggiator and chord memory function
  • 7″ Colour touch screen
  • 8 Encoders and 8 faders with Light-emitting Diode status indicators offer real-time control of sounds, mixers and impacts
  • Real-time use of the main synthesis parameters via illuminated rotary controls and status buttons
  • Integration of analog synthesizers and modular systems via 2x CV/gate outputs (3.5 mm jack)
  • USB sound interface, 24 bit/48 kHz – 6 inputs, 32 outputs
  • Integration of Apple Logic and MainStage via Smart Controls
  • Connection of Roland Aira- and Boutique devices via USB (power and MIDI information)
  • Main output: XLR & 6.3 mm jack
  • 4 Sub outputs: 6.3 mm jack
  • Headphone production: 6.3 mm jack
  • 4 Inputs for pedals and footswitches: 6.3 mm jack
  • MIDI In / Out 1 / Out 2 (Thru)
  • 2 Mic/Line inputs: XLR/TRS combination jack, 48 V phantom energy
  • 3 outside unit ports: USB-A
  • USB-B port to get in touch a computer
  • USB-A port for storage
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 1084 x 403 x 106 mm
  • Weight: 15,3 kg
  • Includes a power cable

And then a video of the synthesizerRoland Fantom 6

If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the Roland Fantom 6 review

Korg Kronos LS vs Roland Fantom 7

The synthesizer Korg Kronos LSis usually 260 € cheaper than Roland Fantom 7.

Korg Kronos LS

Roland Fantom 7
  • Semi weighted, velocity-sensitive 88-key Waterfall keyboard
  • Sound engine: 9 Synthesis engines – SGX-2, EP-1, HD-1, AL-1, CX-3, STR-1, MOD-7, MS-20EX and PolysixEX
  • Polyphony: as much as maximum. 200 voices (dependent on synthesis engine)
  • Sampling: Open Sampling System (resampling, In-Track sampling)
  • Master keyboard functions: Quick Layer function, keyboard and velocity splits, levels and crossfades as high as 16 programs and/or external MIDI devices
  • Advanced Vector Synthesis
  • KARMA Function
  • Integrated impacts
  • Drum track
  • 16-Track MIDI sequencer + 16-track HD recorder + master track
  • 8″ TouchView colour show
  • Set-List function
  • Outputs: 2x 6.3 mm jack (L/Mono, R), 4x Individual Out 6,3 mm balanced jack ,S/PDIF optical, USB; Headphone production: 6.3 mm jack stereo
  • Inputs: 2x 6.3 mm jack balanced (mic-/line input switch), S/PDIF optical, MIDI In/Out/Thru
  • Connectors for pedals: Damper pedal (Half Damper function supported), easily definable base switch, easily definable pedal
  • Integrated motorist 62 GB SSD (2.5″)
  • Side panels in Sunburst finish
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 1426 x 364 x 134 mm
  • body weight: 17.8 kg
  • 76-Note semi-weighted, velocity-sensitive secrets with aftertouch
  • ZEN-Core sound engine with 256 notes
  • V-Piano sound engine
  • More than 3500 preset sounds and more than 90 drum kits
  • Memory for up to 128 scenes (x4 banking institutions)
  • 16 Parts, as much as 4 sound levels each
  • Effects: EQ and multi-effects per component, 2 insert effects, 6 drum-part compressors, master compressor, master EQ
  • 90 Different effects types
  • 8-Note pad sampler (16 pads x 4 banks)
  • Freely assignable stereo analog filter (3 x low pass, bandpass, high pass) with drive
  • Sequencer: 16 MIDI tracks with real-time-recording, step-recording and TR drum programming
  • Rhythm pattern, arpeggiator and chord memory function
  • 7″ Colour touch screen
  • 8 Encoders and 8 faders with Light-emitting Diode status indicators offer real-time control over sounds, mixers and impacts
  • Real-time use of the most crucial synthesis parameters via illuminated rotary settings and status buttons
  • Integration of analog synthesizers and modular systems via 2 x CV/gate outputs (3.5 mm jack)
  • USB sound interface, 24-bit/48 kHz – 6 inputs, 32 outputs
  • Integration of Apple Logic and MainStage via Smart Controls
  • Connection of Roland Aira- and Boutique products via USB (power and MIDI information)
  • Main output: XLR & 6.3 mm jack
  • 4 Sub outputs: 6.3 mm jack
  • Headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
  • 4 Inputs for pedals and footswitches: 6.3 mm jack
  • MIDI In / Out 1 / Out 2 (Thru)
  • 2 Mic/Line inputs: XLR/TRS combo jack, 48 V phantom energy
  • 3 outside device ports: USB-A
  • USB-B port for connecting a computer
  • USB-A slot for storage space
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 1296 x 403 x 106 mm
  • body weight: 17.7 kg
  • Includes a power cable

And then a video of the synthesizerRoland Fantom 7

If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the Roland Fantom 7 review

Where to buy the synthesizer Korg Kronos LS

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The Synthesizers of the ROLAND brand

Let’s go with a selection of the most sought-after and most valued Synthesizers for this brand. This is a selection based on different parameters such as quality, sales leader and positive reviews.

Keyboard Roland System-8

This keyboard usually has a price around 1190.00 €

  • Versatile performance synthesiser with ACB technology and 49 buttons in normal size
  • Internal tone generation provides classic analogue Sounds (Different sounds of piano and other instruments) and dynamically modern Sounds (Different sounds of piano and other instruments)
  • Control as much as three PLUG-OUT synthesisers
  • Detailed low-pass, high-pass and side-band filters with high-resolution settings
  • Comprehensive real-time control via devoted rotary and sliding controllers as well as push buttons
  • polyphony (Number of notes that can sound at once. This includes songs that sound at once. So if you play over an accompaniment sound, more notes will accumulate.) action sequencer with all the well-known TR-REC control, arpeggiator, vocoder and polyphony (Number of notes that can sound at once. This includes songs that sound at once. So if you play over an accompaniment sound, more notes will accumulate.) chord memory functions
  • CV/Gate outputs for managing modular synthesisers and classic devices
  • big selection of built-in impacts with dedicated controllers
  • USB audio / midi (MIDI allows you to do such wonderful things as connect the keyboard to the computer, record a soundtrack and with certain programs pass with a click what you have played to musical notes in a score. MIDI tracks store information from musical notes) interface and controller mode
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 881 x 364 x 109 mm
  • body weight: 5.9 kg
  • Including power supply and license for JUPITER-8 PLUG, JUNO-106 and JX-3P PLUG-OUT

review roland-system-8

Now that we have seen the features of this synthesizers Roland System-8 watch this related video to learn more.

Some comments from people who come to the forum about this model:

Comment:

I mean even when I ended up being just to emphasize one touch of this amazing piece of equipment….the sequencer. It is just amazing and so responsive. What else is good? Pretty much everything…..the plug outs are all just right and really feel it generates a very great vocoder too as you have actually a Jupiter 8 or Juno….The entire thing is built really well and. Just go purchase one. Most readily useful mortgage I ever took out…I do not mind paying this infant right back for a couple of years….100% worth every penny. I am in synth heaven. Thanks Thomann…. I shall be back for lots more.

Comment:

Firstly, I will prefix this review by stating that I don’t purchase this synth in order to get the Jupiter-8 and Juno-106 plugouts while they’re not really my cup tea, but, these are typically very well implemented in the System-8 and sound great.

I just make use of the System-8’s native motor as I believe it appears really lovely. It is very versatile sonically and producing noises with a knob-per-function screen is a joy that is true. There are lots of filter kinds (18 at time of writing) and lots of oscillator forms – including one called "FM" which can be really handy.

Many people complain so it just has one LFO but this is not a limitation at all because such as the Korg Minilogue, it’s a 4-lane movement sequencer – except regarding the System-8 it offers 64 actions which means you can "record" all types of motions into your noises and play right back those movements for every single key stroke. This allows one to totally shape a sound to your liking in an intuitive means by "playing" the controls while you record them in the place of having to "program" those modifications with a complex modulation matrix etc.

The other benefit is the fact that it can output audio via USB at 96kHz along with the MIDI to ensure that saves a channel of your audio interface too!

All in every, it is an incredible synth. The actual only real downside to some is there is absolutely no aftertouch in the keyboard, but that does not myself bother me.

I would definitely buy this synth once more if such a thing happened to mine. Strongly suggested.

And you have the following options to buy the keyboard Roland System-8.

And if you want to know more about this model you can find here the review of this synthesizer Roland System-8.

Keyboard Roland JD-Xi

This keyboard usually has a price around 435.00 €

  • Analog and digital synths plus drums in a single keyboard
  • Keyboard with 37 velocity painful and sensitive mini-keys
  • 1 Analog synth section for authentic lead tones and bass
  • 2 Digital synth sections with SuperNATURAL synth tones and a polyphony of 128 voices
  • Drum section with PCM kit
  • 4-Track pattern sequencer
  • Incl. gooseneck microphone to be used utilizing the Vocoder and AutoPitch
  • 4 Simultaneous impacts sections: Effectt 1 & 2, Delay and Reverb
  • Built-in arpeggiator
  • LCD Show
  • Pitch Bend and modulation wheel
  • Many parameters directly accessible
  • Contents of this delivery: power and gooseneck microphone
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 575 x 245 x 85 mm
  • body weight: 2.2 kg
  • Headphone jack: 6.3 mm Stereo jack
  • Output jack (L/MONO, R): 6.3 mm Stereo jack
  • Input jack(LINE(MONO) / Guitar Input): 6.3 mm jack
  • MIDI connectors (IN, OUT)
  • USB COMPUTER Port (USB Hi-Speed AUDIO/MIDI; Use a USB cable and a computer with a USB slot that supports Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0))
  • DC IN Jack
  • MIC Input jack: XLR, unbalanced

review roland-jd-xi

Now that we have seen the features of this synthesizers Roland JD-Xi watch this related video to learn more.

Some comments from people who come to the forum about this model:

Comment:

This itty-bitty little keyboard seems like something you?d give a kid to understand a little bit of music.

However..

This small-form keyboard is a full-fledged 4-part Synth+ Rythm-machine!

It is ab-so-lutely amazing just how much functionality Roland crammed in it petite housing. 3 full-on Integra like synths, 1 analog synth that is monophonic sub-occillator with a lot of creamy filters, ànd.. as cherry regarding the cake, about EVERY classic Roland drumcomputer as examples (which can be filtered and mauled to Your heart?s content..in real-time..) simply because ?they could?

Only disadvantage would be the tiiiny keys (with velocity sensitiveness !) but, attach a Midi-keyboard with full-sized keys, and it starts to réally shine.

Important: Download the most recent patches and firmware. It adds much broader functionality to your sequencer and drums.

take note, though. To be honest completely intended for Dance in every it?s iterations with basses and drums that produce Your woofers cry for mercy and tweeters scream in agony. No violins, or endless saxes, guitars or traditional organs, just invaluable ( fully editable) seems for around virtually any dance/hardcore( a fantastic overdrive, fuzz and digitizer on-board) LOVE it!
Combined with a tremendously comprehensible sequencer, You?ll make Your hard-house or your Wub-wub track in no-time quick. But it also excels at weird swooshy, dreamy ambient material.

with this price a no-brainer for anyone dabbling in contemporary dance-styles.

Comment:

For those who have a homestudio or play the guitar and require a little synth this will be your decision. It is a workstation that is full little and powerfull. On it you may get some actually crazy noises, with fuzz + flanger + stereo delay + reverb if you plug your guitar. The sounds are Roland fundamental collection that is contemporary but a lot of them. It isn’t a keyboard for a person who desires a crystal piano that is obvious clarinet though. It is for jam in an electro mood.

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And if you want to know more about this model you can find here the review of this synthesizer Roland JD-Xi.

Keyboard Roland Juno-DS 61

This keyboard usually has a price around 635.00 €

  • Tone enhancements through a virtual Wave Expansion Slot
  • Sounds are available free of charge on the ROLAND AXIAL website
  • 61 Velocity-Sensitive secrets
  • Maximum polyphony: 128 Voices
  • More than 1200 preset patches: More than 30 drum kits, 64 shows
  • 256 User Memory Patches: 8 Drum kits, 128 shows
  • Sample Import function to play examples (user Wav files) in the JUNO-DS keyboard
  • 8 Phrase pads for triggering examples and songs previously kept as audio recordings on a USB stick
  • Microphone input
  • Special reverb, vocoder and pitch impacts for impressive vocal shows
  • Intuitive 8 track pattern sequencer with non-stop cycle recording function for a fast development of song a few ideas
  • USB Audio/MIDI and DAW Control mode
  • Connections: Pedalhold jack, pedal control socket microphone input – 6.3 mm jack
  • Input for outside sources: Stereo mini-jack
  • Output connectors (L / MONO / R): 6.3 mm jack
  • Headphone production: 6.3 mm stereo jack
  • MIDI connectors (IN, OUT)
  • USB Memory slot, USB computer slot (supports USB MIDI/AUDIO)
  • DC IN Connector for power
  • Operation with power supply or batteries possible
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 1008 x 300 x 97 mm
  • Weight: 5.3 kg
  • Power supply included

review roland-juno-ds-61

Now that we have seen the features of this synthesizers Roland Juno-DS 61 watch this related video to learn more.

Some comments from people who come to the forum about this model:

Comment:

I bought a Juno DS recently and I have to say it’s a whole lot for the money.
As well to be lightweight ( 5.5 Kg ) it packs plenty of punch!
16 part, multitimbral synth with a pleasant key bed.
Based on the FA, it has really deep editing. 4 tones/stereo waveforms per spot that can be separately routed through the effects ( up to three insert MFX and two effects being send simultaneously ).
Over 70 different FX kinds, including vocoda. Committed split vocal pitch correction & reverb/delay for mic input.
The insert effects can be connected in either series, parallel or a mixture of both ( The FA allows only one insert per spot! ).
User test playback center lets you keep up to 32 Mb of data and playback through the filters, envelopes and effects. ( The FA is not this versatile ).
It sounds warm & fat and you will download 1 expansion pack clear of Roland AXIAL.
( they’ve been good! )
It would’ve been nice to see some page/parameter copy functions.
Unfortunately, the NUMERIC key just acts to choose patches/performances and can not work in patch/perform edit!

Overall, unbeatable at this price!

Comment:

I ended up being fascinated with the sound, the amount noise, many new noises. Breathtaking, top-notch, stunning.
The monitor utilized R?f 715 A. I suggest.

And you have the following options to buy the keyboard Roland Juno-DS 61.

And if you want to know more about this model you can find here the review of this synthesizer Roland Juno-DS 61.

Keyboard Roland FA-06

This keyboard usually has a price around 950.00 €

  • Integrated audio-/MIDI interface with 16 bit / 44.1 kHz
  • 61 Velocity sensitive keys
  • Guitar/Mic- and line inputs for sampling and performing real time with effects
  • Large colour display
  • Over 2000 noises through the INTEGRA-7 incl. SuperNatural and PCM
  • 2 Virtual expansion slots add more tones via the AXIAL platform from Roland
  • Sampling part based on Roland’s SP-404SX with 16 pads and 4 banking institutions
  • Recording and playback of samples via SDHC cards
  • Internal 16-track sequencer incl. non end loop recording and multitrack MIDI-/audio export for use in your DAW
  • 16 Independent MFX engines, plus master EQ and compressor
  • 6 Assignable knobs for internal noises and DAW control
  • By pressing a key could be switched to DAW control
  • D-Beam controller
  • Rhythm Pattern
  • Arpeggiator and Chord Memory functions
  • Compatible with ipad (requires optional Camera Connection Kit)
  • MIDI in-/output
  • Pedal connector, 6.3 mm jack
  • 2 Controller connectors 6.3 mm jack
  • Jack input for external sound sources, 3.5 mm
  • Switchable guitar-/mic input with level control, 6.3 mm
  • Headphone connector, 6.3 mm jack
  • Sub output, 6.3 mm jack
  • Main production: 2 x 6.3 mm jack
  • USB connector for computer-/iPad
  • USB connector for updates via USB Stick
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 1008 x 300 x 101 mm
  • body weight: 5.7 kg
  • Incl. fast begin Guide, safety guidelines, facts, sdcard protector, power supply and power cable

review roland-fa-06

Now that we have seen the features of this synthesizers Roland FA-06 watch this related video to learn more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPMiMot_Jko

Some comments from people who come to the forum about this model:

Comment:

A very capable synth from Roland packed full of good features. Prior to the FA-06 was launched I had been torn between a blown that is full G6 or the greater performance concentrated v-Synth GT nevertheless the FA-06 with it’s rich feature set and relatively good deal had been a success.

My only gripe with the FA-06 may be the control layout as I believe it is restrictive for real time expressive performance. Perhaps the addition of an external MIDI controller might free the potential of the noise engine but that’s kept to be see.

Recommended purchase.

Comment:

I have a large collection of electronic synth keyboards and modules (From most of the big Japan, Amarican and German brands), and also utilize some software and equipment samplers. Composing in my in house studio and playing keyboards which are real time two rock/metal bands.
My old keyboards were overweight to carry in a normal way, as well as in situation of a live concert I had to just take a lot of equipment on phase, maybe not mentioning the installation and "uninstallation" after the concert. Numerous groups could accomodate just one stereo line from my tips, so within the past I additionally had to transport personal mixer in addition….

I wanted a keyboard with all the after parameters:
– large soundbank
– expandable sounds
– built in sampler
– sequencer
– portable
– SD card storage space

Roland FA-06 had been a good choice. Its certainly lightweight, and I have no longer to fuss with floppy disks.
Many thanks to your onboard sampler – I can sample my studio synthesizers / VA / VST instruments, and introduce all of the special impacts and soudns through the FA-06.

therefore my true advantage that when I journey to concert or to a rehearsal with my musical organization, I really need just this keyboard to transport, that is my all-in-one solution.

Ah’ the sound engine: I perform very different musical designs: my very own compositions are mainly electronica / ambient. In the rock / steel bands we perform rock/metal covers and also compose our tracks which are own. FA-06 could be effortlessly adopted to seem environment.

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Keyboard Roland Juno-DS 88

This keyboard usually has a price around 877.00 €

  • Tone enhancements through a virtual Wave Expansion Slot
  • Sounds are available cost-free in the ROLAND AXIAL website
  • 88 Keys with hammer action (weighted piano keyboard)
  • Polyphony: 128 Voices
  • More than 1200 preset spots: a lot more than 30 drum kits, 64 performances
  • 256 User Memory Patches: 8 Drum kits, 128 performances
  • Sample Import function to relax and play samples (user Wav files) regarding the JUNO-DS keyboard
  • 8 Phrase pads for triggering examples and songs formerly saved as audio recordings on a USB stick
  • Microphone input
  • Special reverb, vocoder and pitch effects for impressive vocal performances
  • Intuitive 8 track pattern sequencer with non-stop cycle recording function for a quick growth of song a few ideas
  • USB Audio/MIDI and DAW Control mode
  • Connections: Pedalhold jack, pedal control socket microphone input – 6.3 mm jack
  • Input for outside sources: Stereo mini-jack
  • Output connectors (L / MONO / R): 6.3 mm jack
  • Headphone output: 6.3 mm stereo jack
  • MIDI connectors (IN, OUT)
  • USB Memory slot, USB computer port (supports USB MIDI/AUDIO)
  • DC IN Connector for power
  • Operation with power supply or batteries possible
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 1415 x 341 x 144 mm
  • body weight: 16.2 kg
  • Power supply included

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Some comments from people who come to the forum about this model:

Comment:

Bought a JUNO-DS88 because I wanted an 88 weighted-key instrument that was additionally transportable and simple to utilize for gigs here & here. I had currently owned other keyboards before by YAMAHA Korg etc, and additionally they had been all great, BUT, the DS88 had such a unique set of features, I would give it a try that I thought.
Transportation – thinking about the size associated with the keyboard – is fantastic. Vast collection of sounds. I think that the piano noises are some of the best within the continuing business, specially taking into consideration the cost of it!

This keyboard unique because of the the addition of a microphone including adding impacts, so you can effortlessly plug in a microphone right into the keyboard in the straight back. Control section on the side that is kept of keyboard facilitates varying associated with parameters while doing. This part also has a couple of sliders making it fast and easy to regulate blends of upper and reduced tones for splits, dual overlays, etc. Pitch-Bender can be great. Had this on my Korg workstation and also this was an added bonus to my brand new DS88; like it.

All in every, great keyboard, a great deal fun so many opportunities!

Comment:

Typical Roland quality.
Robust, dependable and authentic.
Quite much beast due to the weighted tips.
I make use of it mainly for piano also it appears great but it has a lot of great inbuilt noises and a lot of nice adjustable parameters generate your palette.
Very happy and all sorts of the piano students I work with like the feel and the reaction.
Highly suggested.

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Keyboard Roland AX-Edge Black

This keyboard usually has a price around 899.00 €

  • 49 velocity-sensitive, full-size secrets with aftertouch
  • Bluetooth 4.1 for MIDI and editor apps
  • Ribbon controller, modulation bar + assignable controllers for expressive shows
  • 256-voice polyphony
  • 4 components + vocoder with microphone input
  • 320 programs and over 500 preset sounds for keytarists
  • 79 different part multi-effects and part EQs
  • 79 different system multi-effects, chorus, reverb, master compressor and master EQ
  • Ability to play audio files from outside USB memory
  • Battery procedure for up to 4 hours
  • 2x 6.3 mm stereo production
  • 6.3 mm headphone output
  • MIDI in/out
  • 6.3 mm microphone input
  • Pedal Input
  • USB host
  • USB memory port
  • Power supply connection
  • Dimensions: 1252 x 291 x 85 mm
  • Weight: 4.2 kg (without batteries)
  • Colour: Black
  • Includes power product, neck band and 1 extra Edge Blade

review roland-ax-edge-black

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Some comments from people who come to the forum about this model:

Comment:

this is actually the most useful keytar I purchased. Exceptional tones.. Great ergonomics.. Some cons are that I would say is the fact that USB player plays just 48 tracks which are bit. You need to convert most of the songs to 48 Bit. Only Ni NH batteries can be utilized. Needed an alternative to use lithium or alkaline additionally. The adapter cable could have been a bit longer. But each one of these are petty problems. The caliber of AX Edge beats them all.. Go because of it..

Comment:

I utilize this keytar mostly for live performances and quite often for recording. It fits my requirements for playing with backing tracks as a one guy show. The thing that is just would hope is a rechargeable battery pack rather than standard battery compartment making it wireless more easily.

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Keyboard Roland SH-01 Gaia

This keyboard usually has a price around 549.00 €

  • With 37 full-size keys
  • 64-Note polyphony
  • Three virtual-analog tone generators, each having its own oscillator, filter, amplifier, envelope and LFO
  • Up to five simultaneously layerable impacts such as distortion, flanger, wait, reverb, low boost
  • Direct use of functions
  • Battery or mains operation
  • D Beam, arpeggiator and expression recorder
  • 64 Presets + 64 consumer memory
  • USB ports for outside storage space of individual information as well as for an audio / MIDI connection with a computer
  • Connections: 6.3 mm Jack output (L/MONO, R), headphone output, pedal, MIDI I/O, stereo input 3.5 mm mini jack
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 689 x 100 x 317 mm
  • Weight: 4.2 kg
  • Incl. power (PSB-1U)

review roland-sh-01-gaia

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Some comments from people who come to the forum about this model:

Comment:

What an excellent little synth, it arrived today and I,m still playing with it. I have actuallyn’t had so fun that is much pleasure in years with a synth and I,ve been playing since I got my very first synth a Korg Poly 800 in 1984 and I’ve many keyboards ever since then.

The instant playability is amazing and it’s such a liberating experience to not have pages of menus to undergo in order to alter one thing. All the environment that is major at hand on a button Or a slider. All of the 64 presets have become good and actually have the innovative juice moving and you 64 locations on your own sounds too.

Pros
Great big fat sound
Easy to use
Small and light
Has effects
Has expression looper
Appegiator
64 note poly
Great price by Thomann

Cons
None if you accept this for what it’s
It’s not a Pure analog synth
It’s Digital, So what, you have lots of fun with this and it is inspiring in unique small method and there is very little around in this cost bracket that may match the features and playability of this little baby.

Just buy one.

Comment:

this is certainly a great virtual-analog synth!!
This is not a "nice toy" (like a reviewer composed here) but a significant old-fashioned synth! You might in contrast to this synth, however if you would like to learn to plan a synth without any hidden screen menus (like the trusted old fashioned times) and be able to make almost every sound you imagine, in a clear-visible means, then try this synth if you should be used to contemporary screen-menu diving based synths with hunderds factory-ready presets and no need to design your very own presets! Maybe it’s for you!

I have already some modern synths (with deep menu scuba diving screens, etc) but Gaia is truly unique!! I guess it may be my personal favorite synth!!

Pros:
Amazing old-school user interface & sounds!
Triple-stacked engine (like 3 synths in a single!)
Hands-on control with logically arranged knobs, sliders, and buttons!
High-performance value!
Nice price (from Thomann!)

Cons:
the sole con (for me) is I want to see a little screen, simply to name-organize my presets-sounds, but as a result of the nature of Gaia (old-school synth) I comprehend it!

All in all, highly recommended, if you like old-school synths with no menu diving!!

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The Synthesizers of the SOMA brand

Let’s go with a selection of the most sought-after and most valued Synthesizers for this brand. This is a selection based on different parameters such as quality, sales leader and positive reviews.

Keyboard SOMA Lyra-8 Black Beast

This keyboard usually has a price around 699.00 €

  • 8 voices (Different sounds of piano and other instruments)
  • 8 Oscillators
  • Each vocals is freely tunable within an extensive range
  • Triange/Square waveform mix and adjustable FM modulation per sound pair
  • AD envelope per vocals with slow and fast response time
  • Hyper LFO for vibrato- and delay modulation
  • Switchable feedback path
  • Mod delay with 2 delay lines and LFO modulation
  • Drive knob with wet/dry controller
  • may be played via 2 metal associates per vocals
  • Audio output: 6.3 mm Jack
  • Headphone production: 3.5 mm Jack
  • External input: 6.3 mm Jack
  • Hold gate: 6, 3 mm Jack
  • CV delay: 6.3 mm Jack
  • CV voices: 6.3 mm Jack
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 266 x 266 x 62 mm
  • Weight: 2.5 kg
  • Colour: Ebony
  • Includes an external power supply (12 V DC)

review soma-lyra-8-black-beast

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Keyboard SOMA Lyra-8 White Angel

This keyboard usually has a price around 699.00 €

  • 8 Voices
  • 8 Oscillators
  • Each vocals is freely tunable and within a wide range
  • Triange/Square waveform mix and adjustable FM modulation per sound pair
  • AD envelope per voice with slow and fast reaction time
  • Hyper LFO for vibrato- and delay modulation
  • Switchable feedback path
  • Mod delay with 2 wait lines and LFO modulation
  • Drive knob with wet/dry controller
  • Can be played via 2 metal contacts per sound
  • Audio output: 6.3 mm jack
  • Headphone output: 3.5 mm jack
  • External input: 6.3 mm jack
  • Hold gate: 6.3 mm jack
  • CV delay: 6.3 mm jack
  • CV sounds: 6.3 mm jack
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 266 x 266 x 62 mm
  • body weight: 2.5 kg
  • Colour: White
  • Includes an external power supply (12 V DC)

review soma-lyra-8-white-angel

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Keyboard SOMA Ether V2

This keyboard usually has a price around 145.00 €

  • Designed as an “Anti-Radio” for experimental applications
  • Ether gets a broad spectral range of surrounding interference signals, such as from radios, Wi-Fi systems, the electric fields of lamps, computer displays, hard disks, etc., via three integrated antennas.
  • 2 outside antennas for direct contact with metallic housings and items
  • 3.5 mm Stereo headphone output with volume control
  • Adjustable sensitivity
  • High-quality plastic housing
  • Operating time: >100 hours with 2x AAA (micro) batteries
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 103 x 58 x 17 mm
  • body weight: 73g

review soma-ether-v2

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Some comments from people who come to the forum about this model:

Comment:

firstly sound and features are perfect so satisfied with it. wanted one since v1

not a good idea adding screws to get rid of the back of the unit to include batteries. Screws are poor and I is able to see they’ve worn straight down currently just fro opening and shutting the general straight back when.

so will have to change soon and will be a pain finding some to suit. its a design flaw imo.

once batteries are in and screws are down you will find gaps in the case.. no great again moister can get in and water… seen as its a field device perhaps not a fantastic design idea.

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