Roland AIRA Compact J-6 Chord Synthesizer

The J-6 Chord Synthesizer is an endless well of musical inspiration, pairing a powerful chord sequencer with the lavish tones of the renowned JUNO-60 synth. Generate soul-stirring song ideas in seconds, and experiment with styles and variations to coax dancing lines and rhythmic patterns from your chords. Add lush effects to frost your sound, and expand your possibilities by interfacing with other AIRA Compacts, MIDI hardware, and music production software.

FEATURES

Portable song creation machine with professional Roland sound and features
Create with 100 chord sets spanning classic and contemporary music genres
Add arpeggios and rhythmic phrases to chords via nine styles with 12 variations in each
Programmable chord sequencer with 64 user patterns and up to 64 steps in each
Four-voice JUNO-60 synth engine with authentic sound realized through Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology
Includes 64 ready-to-play synth presets derived from the original JUNO-60
Filter and envelope controls for shaping synth sounds in real time
High-quality delay and reverb effects with customizable settings
Comprehensive connectivity with audio, MIDI, and sync I/O plus AIRA Link
Class-compliant USB-C audio/MIDI interface—no drivers needed
Lithium-ion battery with up to 4.5 hours of operation per charge
Sturdy construction and high-quality rubber pads
Connect to other AIRA Compacts and standard MIDI devices with optional BOSS TRS MIDI cables

CHORD HEAVEN.
With 100 chord sets spanning a wide range of genres, you’ll always find fresh fuel for songs and jams with the J-6. There’s no need to know chords or theory to make cool music—simply call up a set and compose chord progressions on the fly with one-touch presses on the keyboard. Generate ideas for new tunes, create accompaniment for live performances, or send chord information to other MIDI gear.

MOVE AND GROOVE.
Using the J-6’s style banks and variations, it’s easy to infuse static chords with dynamic energy and compelling movement. Transform an idea with sweeping arpeggios and rhythmic phrases, and keep the groove running non-stop with a press of the hold button.

SPECIFICATIONS

User Patterns
64

Sequencer
Maximum measures: 64

Instruments
Preset Patches: 64

Effects
DELAY, REVERB

Display
7 segments, 4 characters (LED)

Connectors
SYNC (IN, OUT) jacks: Miniature phone type
MIX (IN, OUT) /PHONES jacks: Stereo miniature phone type
MIDI (IN, OUT) jacks: Stereo miniature phone type
USB port: USB Type-C® (Audio, MIDI)

Power Supply
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Obtained via USB port (USB bus power)

Current Draw
500 mA

Expected battery life under continuous use
Approx. 4.5 hours
* These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.

Expected battery charging time
Approx. 3 hours
* To charge the unit, use the USB port of a computer or a commercially available USB power supply adaptor (5 V, 500 mA or higher).

Accessories
Leaflet ”Read Me First”
USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable