The phrase pads can even be used as a live sampler where you can have them trigger any audio sound your imagination can think of such as vocals, sound effects, special tones – anything you can record!Ī convenient wave expansions slot allows you to access other sounds from Roland’s Axial website, where over 1000 EXP patches are available for free download. There are 8 phrase pads where you can instantly add a drum pattern to your piano part, copy audio data (MP3/WAV) to the USB memory, and play along with lifelike full-band backing. It is also so cool that patches from the previous-generation JUNO-Di synth are fully compatible as well your favorite new sound is just a button-push away.Īnd when you are by yourself and just want to have fun, you can create your very own virtual jam session. With 9 categories of tones and over 1,000 sounds onboard, there is something there for you when different genres and styles are needed.
So easy and quick to set-up, it is a musician’s dream when you are moving from your studio to bedroom, to stage and back.
There are just so many things you can do with the Roland DS-88 – it really is a synth that meets a lot of the musician’s needs!Īlthough it is light and portable, it is a full 88 note digital piano action using the Roland Ivory Feel G Keyboard.