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Q&A
Sound Module
15  What is the meaning of “MODEL” in a model 
bank?
A model is a sound engine that reproduces the sounds and parameter 
changes of famous vintage analog synthesizers and other historical 
instruments. Some models provide not only the sounds that were 
found on the original, but also newly re-created sounds.
16  What varieties of “MODEL” are provided? 
Six types are provided: JUNO-X, JUNO-106, JUNO-60, XV-5080, RD-
PIANO, and VOCODER.
17  Can a model be used with more than one part? 
This depends on the model.
“VOCODER” can be used only with part 1.
Other models can be used with parts 1–4.
18  Can a drum kit be used with any part? 
No, a drum kit can be used only with part R.
It cannot be used with parts 1–4.
19  Is the unit equipped with a vocoder? 
Yes, it is.
To use the vocoder, proceed as follows (with the factory settings).
1. Connect a dynamic microphone or an electret 
condenser microphone to the rear panel MIC IN jack.
2.  Use the rear panel MIC IN [GAIN] knob to adjust the 
volume.
3. Select part 1, and then press the [MODEL BANK] 
button to make it light.
4. Press the [MODEL BANK] button and then press 
button [6].
 * With the factory settings, “VOCODER” is assigned to the model bank of 
the [6] button. 
You can change the model bank that is assigned.
 Ø “Registering to a model bank” (p. 14)
5. Use the [- VALUE +] knob to select a vocoder sound 
(two types).
6. While playing the keyboard, vocalize into the 
microphone.
The vocoder eect is applied.
 * Phantom-powered condenser microphones are not supported.
20  Can I input audio playback from my computer 
instead of audio from the mic input, and apply 
the vocoder?
Yes, you can.
1.  Connect the JUNO-X with your computer via USB.
2. Choose “OUT MIC” as the audio output device of your 
computer.
Now the audio playback of your computer can be used for 
vocoder performance.
21  What is the maximum simultaneous 
polyphony?
It diers depending on the type and combination of models.
The JUNO-X model has a maximum polyphony of 16 notes. Note that 
the polyphony is reduced if you are using multiple parts at the same 
time.
In the case of PCM sounds, up to 256 notes (for MONO) can be 
produced.
22  Can I edit from the initialized sound of a 
model?
Yes.
Initialize the tone as follows.
1. Select the tone to initialize, hold down the [SHIFT] 
button and press the [ENTER] (INIT) button.
2. Use the [ÇSELECTÉ] knob to select “TONE.”
3. Press the [ENTER] (INIT) button.
The message “INITIALIZE TONE Are you sure?” appears.
4. Press the [ENTER] (INIT) button to initialize the tone.
 * The initialized sound and settings dier depending on the model.
 * Depending on the scene settings, the sound of multiple parts might be 
layered, or the part parameter settings might not produce the sound 
that you expect. In this case, you should rst initialize the scene before 
initializing the tone.
23  What is the dierence between the VINTAGE 
FILTER [R] [M] [S] buttons?
[R]
This is the lter of the original Roland model, and is selected by default.
[M] [S]
These model the lters of vintage synthesizers made by other companies.
When a vintage type model is selected, you can use the VINTAGE 
FILTER [R] [M] [S] buttons to change the lter type.