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Roland JUNO-XvsRoland TB-03

Summary

Roland JUNO-X and Roland TB-03: 2 Roland synth onlys compared side by side. They differ on 15 of 17 compared specifications.

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JUNO-X
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TB-03
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General
ManufacturerRolandRoland
StatusCurrentCurrent
Released20222016
Sound engine
EngineDigital (multi-engine)Analogue modelling
Voices—1
PolyphonyPolyphonic (varies by Model; not stated by Roland)Monophonic
OscillatorsZEN-Core with JUNO-X, JUNO-60 and JUNO-106 Models, XV-5080 PCM, RD piano and vocoder Models1 oscillator (saw or square)
FilterModel-dependent (JUNO-style resonant low-pass with high-pass)Resonant low-pass VCF model with accent and slide
Multi-timbral parts51
SequencerNone (arpeggiator and I-Arpeggio)TB-303-style step sequencer with pitch/time and step write; 96 patterns, 7 tracks
EffectsMulti-effects (93 types), Chorus, Delay, Reverb, Overdrive, Master EQ/compressorOverdrive, Distortion, Delay, Reverb
Models—Roland TB-303
Keyboard
Keys610
Key sizeFull—
Key actionSynth-action—
AftertouchChannel—
Format
FormatKeyboardDesktop module
Motorised knobsNoNo
FeaturesJUNO-60 and JUNO-106 Models, Vocoder with XLR/jack mic input, Built-in stereo speakers (4 W x 2), Bluetooth audio and MIDI, USB audio/MIDI interface, Model Expansions via Roland Cloud, 256 Scenes, Wi-Fi via optional WC-1 adapterCV and gate outputs, Trigger input, Built-in speaker, Runs on 4 x AA or USB bus power, USB audio/MIDI, Accent and slide
Connections
MIDI portsDIN in, DIN out, USBDIN in, DIN out, USB
CV / GateNoYes
Size & weight
ColoursBlackSilver
Dimensions (W × D × H)1072 × 333 × 118 mm308 × 130 × 52 mm
Weight11.6 kg0.94 kg

Key differences

  • Engine: JUNO-X – Digital (multi-engine) TB-03 – Analogue modelling
  • Keys: JUNO-X – 61 TB-03 – 0
  • Released: JUNO-X – 2022 TB-03 – 2016
  • Polyphony: JUNO-X – Polyphonic (varies by Model; not stated by Roland) TB-03 – Monophonic
  • Oscillators: JUNO-X – ZEN-Core with JUNO-X, JUNO-60 and JUNO-106 Models, XV-5080 PCM, RD piano and vocoder Models TB-03 – 1 oscillator (saw or square)
  • Filter: JUNO-X – Model-dependent (JUNO-style resonant low-pass with high-pass) TB-03 – Resonant low-pass VCF model with accent and slide