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ROLAND J-6 CHORD SYNTH
The J-6 Chord Synthesizer is a bottomless pit of musical inspiration, combining a powerful chord sequencer with the great sounds of the legendary JUNO-60 synth. Generate song ideas in seconds, and experiment with various styles and their variations to create danceable lines and rhythmic patterns from your chords. Add great effects to polish your sound, and expand your possibilities by combining other AIRA Compact instruments, MIDI instruments, or music production software.
Strengths:
A portable song-making machine, packed with professional Roland sounds and features
Create using 100 Chord Sets, in classic to contemporary genres
Add arpeggios and rhythmic phrases to chords in nine styles, with twelve variations for each
A programmable chord sequencer, with 64 user patterns and up to 64 steps in each
A four-voice JUNO-60 synthesis generator, with authentic sounds thanks to ACB (Analog Circuit Behavior) technology
64 preset and ready-to-play synth sounds included, derived from the original JUNO-60
Envelope and filter controls to shape synth sounds in real time
High-quality, editable Delay and Reverb effects
Full audio, MIDI and sync connectivity, plus AIRA Link
An audio/MIDI interface via USB-C with no driver to install
A lithium-ion battery providing up to 4.5 hours of battery life
Robust design and high quality rubber buttons
Connect to other AIRA Compact instruments or MIDI devices using BOSS TRS MIDI cables (optional)
The chord paradise
Thanks to its 100 Chord Sets in many genres, you will always find new ideas for your compositions and improvisations in the J-6. You don't need any knowledge of chords or harmony theory to create music. Just choose a Set and choose your chord progressions on the fly, with a few taps on the keyboard. Generate ideas for new compositions, create live accompaniments, and send chord information to other MIDI instruments.
Move and groove!
With J-6's banks of styles and variations, it's easy to give static chords new dynamics and irresistible movement. You'll be able to turn them into swirling arpeggios and rhythmic phrases, and make the groove feel with a simple press of the Hold button.
Design your next hit
When you've found your new favorite chord progression, all you have to do is string them together using the J-6's sequencer. You have 64 patterns with up to 64 steps in each one, and you can quickly integrate chords, style variations, single notes, with tempo changes at each step to finalize your next masterpiece. 'work.
Abundant changes
When your pattern is recorded in the J-6, press Play and add more colors using the physical controllers. Choose different synth presets, adjust filter and envelope in real time, and complete the picture with editable Reverb and Delay effects.
Historic JUNO-60 sound
The J-6 puts a synth sound essential in popular music for decades in your pocket. Our renowned ACB (Analog Circuit Behavior) technology brings to life the famous timbres of the JUNO-60 in all their detail, and offers 60 presets inherited from the original instrument. You can use the J-6 controller with the chord sequencer, play it on the built-in keyboard or an external MIDI controller, or use it as a sound module in a larger setup.
Wide your field of vision
The J-6 has the necessary connectors to connect it to other AIRA Compact instruments or insert it into a larger configuration. The T-8 Rhythm Machine will let you add rhythm to your chords, and the E-4 Voice Modifier for evocative vocal textures. The J-6 can also be your interface to music production software, a mobile music app, or physical instruments, via USB-C or MIDI.
Everywhere at the same time
Compact and convenient, the J-6 is ready to inspire you anytime, anywhere. Its lithium-ion battery gives you 4.5 hours of battery life, and its Roland build quality is sure to give you years of use.