![]() ![]() 10 years ago, Roland introduced the D-Beam, an infrared light that reacts to motion. You just want to twist a knob.īoth keyboards are outfitted with Roland’s signature D-Beam interface. But when you’re playing live and adjusting effects on the fly, you don’t want to have to think about which effect is selected first. In the studio, you have more time to tweak tones. ![]() The GW-8 only has two knobs, which toggle between effects. The JUNO-Stage has a dedicated knob for each effect. I just wish they’d made the GW-8 a little bit bigger, which would have given room for extra knobs.Īs it stands, both keyboards have sound-modifying knobs (attack, release, resonance, chorus, etc.). But since the GW-8 is also geared towards live performance, I understand why the folks at Roland wanted to make it portable. To that end, it doesn’t matter how large or hefty it is. If the GW-8 is being used in a studio, it’s probably not going to have to be moved that often. ![]() And if you’re a regularly gigging keyboardist, every inch and pound can count. When it comes to set up and break down, only drummers take more time and lug more gear than keyboardists. The JUNO offers more range-76 keys to the GW-8’s 61-but the added weight is a purchasing factor. Sounds a little backwards, doesn’t it? Whereas the JUNO-Stage weighs in at a few ounces shy of 22 pounds, the GW-8 is just more than 13 pounds. Surprisingly, the GW-8 is smaller, lighter and more portable than the JUNO-Stage. And by itself, it’s a decent one-stop shop. While the GW-8 is more studio-oriented, it was also designed with one-man-band performances in mind. You certainly don’t need both keyboards, though. Pair the GW-8’s beats with the JUNO-Stage’s presets and you can crank out solid soundscapes. The live-performance-oriented JUNO-Stage lists for a good deal more, $1,599, but offers a far-reaching batch of classic and cutting-edge leads. Backing tracks are its biggest advantage-it faithfully recreates a number of different genres, with a focus on Latin rhythms. But together, they complement each other’s strengths to create an impressive array of tones and backing tracks.Īt $999 list, the GW-8 is a fairly well-rounded keyboard that won’t break the bank. Two of Roland’s newest synthesizers share an undeniable synergy.īy themselves, the GW-8 workstation and the JUNO-Stage synth are formidable instruments. ![]()
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