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John_J

Hi, guys!

Is this a fair comparison?
Thanks in advance for all input!
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kimu · Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 7:59 am Post subject:

it depends on what you need more...

juno stage has not touchscreen, have less ROM, it's heavier and do not comes in the portable 61-keys, have less drum pattern and arpeggio, it is not equipped with MIDI sequencer you can use to record. FX are not as good as korg.

on the other hand, juno stage comes with XLR IN with phantom power, USB port instead of SD as in M50, allows MP3, wave, aiff and midi files playback directly from the USB (this imho is a great missing in korg WS) and as a dedicated out for the click.

John_J · Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 1:34 pm Post subject:

Thanks, Kimo! Smile

Will look carefully into it and make a decision.
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John_J · Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 1:47 pm Post subject:

I just realized that the Juno Stage doesn't have a sequencer!
Neutral

How about that? LOL.
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kimu · Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 1:53 pm Post subject:

i guess 'cause juno stage is optimized for live performance rather than a home/studio workstation. it offers playbacking capabilities but not recording capabilties.

Synthoid · Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 2:27 pm Post subject:

valen · Joined: 05 Nov 2008 Posts: 4

The Juno Stage has a midi player but not a sequencer. In my case I am shopping for one of these two boards as well. I figure I can make my sequences using my PC with Sonar or other software and then put them on a USB key and play them live right from the key.

I am primarily interested to find out which has the better keybed and sounds

crybaby · Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 11:00 pm Post subject: My Choice the Korg M50

I just got my M50 61 key. What a dazzling machine. Compared to my Juno Stage it does so much more. The M50 is a real all in one keyboard/workstation. I chose the 61 key version because I can control it via the Juno Stage's keyboard which has the 76 keys. If I had to choose one or the other, I would go with the M50. It's a very nice keyboard.
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BasariStudios · Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 11:53 pm Post subject:

In nowadays technology in my opinion a Sequencer built into a synt is just
a waste of everything and also waste of my time staring at it.
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crybaby · Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 12:10 am Post subject: M50 keybed

As far as the feel of the keybed goes, both the M50 and the Juno Stage feel almost identical. They both have a light synth action. Very easy to get around on.
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John_J · Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 3:13 am Post subject:

Cool... Thanks for the input, guys. Smile

The Juno Stage DOES come with Sonar LE, and software sequencers like those are typically easier to use than onboard sequencers (YMMV).
Just bring a Juno Stage and a laptop, and you're set?
The Click Out and Vocoder are major features if you ask me.
Of course, touch screen isn't there, and the Juno Stage is kinda ugly. :-p
Assignable D-beam makes up for loss of aftertouch "somewhat".
And the sounds are phat! Haven't really heard M50 sounds, though it has the same ROM as M3 which is mighty impressive.

However, the M50 can function as a plug-in on
"most popular sequencer software" as advertised in the promo vid.

So, really undecided at the moment.
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kimu · Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 7:28 am Post subject:

just get out and have a (long) try of both Wink

that's the best way to find out with which one you feel better regardless of all tech specification.

Donutninja · Joined: 05 Jul 2008 Posts: 7 Location: Columbus, OH

I tried them both, and went with the Juno Stage. It's very light, the keyboard action feels great, the sounds are based on the sonic cell engine, which is quite good. The screen is more than good enough, and the dedicated split and favorites buttons make it very easy to get to the sounds you need, or to make a quick setup. There's also a dedicated patch select output that lets you scroll up and down through your patches and performances with a footswitch, very handy.

Nothing but good things to say about it!

John_J · Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 11:41 am Post subject:

Thanks, Donutninja!
How do you find getting around with no sequencer? Smile

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Boynton · Senior Member Joined: 19 Jan 2004 Posts: 421

I compared both tonight. The JS is just a Fantom-X with a cheap plastic keyboard with weights installed. It's not a smooth response. Sort of clunky. And as always, horrible DX-7 EP sounds on the Roland. I was very psyched on the JS until I heard about the M50. Now having played both, I think the M50 wins hands down. Just wish they would release the 73. I hope that actually happens and was not just a marketing thing.