About This Booklet - Roland JUNO-Gi M Workshop Manual

About the JUNO-Gi Workshop Booklets
The Roland JUNO-Gi Mobile Synthesizer with Digital Recorder is an
affordable, portable, perfect instrument for performers and songwriters.
It's got a top-of-the-line sound engine and over 1300 exciting new sounds.
The onboard digital recorder allows you to record and develop your songs,
with dedicated faders and acclaimed BOSS GT-class effects. With USB MIDI
capabilities and its instant MIDI Controller mode, the JUNO-Gi also fits nicely
into any computer-based recording system. Finally, the JUNO-Gi sports a
versatile USB song player for playing backing tracks onstage.
Each JUNO-Gi Workshop Series booklet focuses on one JUNO-Gi topic, and is
intended as a companion to the JUNO-Gi Owner's Manual.
This booklet requires JUNO-Gi Operating System v1.01 or higher. You can
download the latest JUNO-Gi O.S. for free from www.RolandUS.com.

About This Booklet

As a modern instrument, the JUNO-Gi is designed for use with a computer-
based recording system's digital audio workstation, or "DAW. " This booklet
describes how to place the JUNO-Gi at the center of a DAW-based system.
Understanding the Symbols in This Booklet
Throughout this booklet, you'll come across information that deserves
special attention—that's the reason it's labeled with one of the following
symbols.
A note is something that adds information about the topic at hand.
A tip offers suggestions for using the feature being discussed.
Warnings contain important information that can help you avoid
possible damage to your equipment, your data, or yourself.
The Possibilities
After you've installed the driver software that ships with the JUNO-Gi, the
JUNO-Gi can play three important roles in creating music on your computer:
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The JUNO-Gi can act as your DAW's audio interface
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The JUNO-Gi can be your DAW's MIDI controller
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You can use the JUNO-Gi's sounds with your DAW
We'll assume you know how to use your computer and DAW software. If
you need help, please consult the software's documentation.
The JUNO-Gi as Your Audio Interface
Live audio...
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...is recorded in the DAW.
One of the most important pieces of equipment you need to purchase and
add to your computer when setting up a DAW system is a device to which
you can connect your mics and instruments in order to get their sounds into
your computer. Likewise, the device provides a way to properly listen to your
DAW's audio outputs. This device is your "audio interface. "
The JUNO-Gi spares you from having to purchase one since it can do the job
itself as the 44.1 kHz, 16-bit audio interface for your DAW.
...through the JUNO-Gi.
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Hear the DAW's audio output...
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