Piano in Juno-G

[Nils Salthe Helberg]

So it have come to this. I need a decent piano-sound in my rig. Unfortuneatly I can't afford spending as much as 24000 Norwegian Kroner on a Nord Stage, or about 15000 on a Roland FP-7.

 

I'm also dreaming of a new synth to play with and use live. So I wonder if the Roland Juno-G might be a solution.

 

I tried it earlier today at a local store. And was surprised when the first sound that met me when I turned it on was a nice Grand Piano sound.

 

But how are this piano sound compared to the more expencive alternatives? Anybody using the Juno-G piano live?

[delirium]

Juno-g piano is so so, not bad but a little thin. You can add expansion board to juno-g though, SRX-11 for example and be happy.

[MortenJ1642607708]

I have not played Juno G.

What about the new SonicCell(sound modul)it has FP 7 Grand piano.

I Denmark SonicCell cost 5695 dkr and sadly first be in europe September.

http://www.rolandus.com/products/productdetails.aspx?ObjectId=897&ParentId=20

he play the piano in the video

[phat_fingers]

I use one for rehearsals. It's the drummers. It's OK but like the other post said they sound thin and have narrow keys. The Leslie emulator is horrible and I put a Danelectro "Rocky Road" pedal inline and it really made the organ sound a whole lot better (I put the drive at 1/2 and speed at 3/4). To pump up the piano I put a compressor pedal in line and while it does not make the piano sound richer and fuller (I use the Juno Grand sound), it does give it some *umph* Bottom line, they are not a bad little board once you read the manual 4 times and spend 10 hours messing with everything. Make sure you turn off the little LED scratch thing at the upper left hand corner or when you move your hand over the sensor you get a "scratch/squeal" sound when you least expect it. They are very light and will move all over an X brace stand so either play light or tape that thing down so it doesn't fly off the stand!

[Bill H.]

I don't have a Juno G, but it's piano is made up from the same waveforms as the one in my Fantom S (not X). It's a nice bright piano especially in the tenor range that works well in my country/ classic rock band. It's thinness is an asset for this purpose. I imagine it would not be a good piano for other styles though.

[Bill H.]

I should add that at least here in the States by far the best buy in a general purpose keyboard in this price range of just under $1000 is a used Motif ES IMO.

[stepay]

I have played the Juno-G a lot at Guitar Center as I was once upon a time considering buying it. It's definitely a nice little keyboard for the price, but I agree with the thinness of the piano sounds. Delirium's suggestion would likely help as would playing in stereo or through the PA.

[Bill H.]

I actually have SRX-11 but prefer the stock Fantom S piano for country. It's all in what you're doing I guess.