Roland Introduces Jupiter-50 Performance Synth

Roland announced its new Jupiter-50 synthesizer last week at Musikmesse – the next in its new-generation Jupiter line, which re-launched last year with the Jupiter-80.

Roland Jupiter-50

The Jupiter-50 ($1,999 at retail) is equipped with a sound engine that is the sonic equal of its big brother, containing all of the SuperNATURAL synthesizer and acoustic tones found in the Jupiter-80. Users can also import JUPITER-80 sound data into the Jupiter-50 or utilize onboard multi-effects and reverb for studio-quality sound processing.

Powered by the “SuperNATURAL Sounds” and Roland’s Behavior Modeling technology, the JUPITER-80 has reportedly received “praise from professionals around the world for its extraordinary sound and expressive, organic realism when emulating acoustic instruments.”

With the JUPITER-50, Roland brings this technology to a slim, light, and portable instrument designed for live performance.

Record or play backing tracks via USB flash drive

It features a 76-note weighted keyboard, with a user interface designed to be intuitive to navigate while performing. The color-coded front panel and Registration function makes it simple to find, create, and save sounds in the heat of music making.

A convenient USB Song Player/Recorder lets users play backing tracks and record performances via USB flash media. The Jupiter-50 also functions as a USB audio/MIDI interface, making it easy to integrate the synth with any DAW. Cakewalk’s SONAR LE DAW is included, as well as the Jupiter-50 Control Surface plug-in, which gives the ability to control SONAR from Jupiter-50.

The Jupiter-50 will be available in late spring. At the same time, a Version 2 update for the flagship JUPITER-80 will be released. For more information on the JUPITER series, visit http://www.RolandConnect.com.

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