Best Roland General Synthesizers 2026
Premium Roland general synthesizers - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
#1
⭐
4.8/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Roland GAIA 2
by
Roland
Rock
Sound Design
Pop
Key Feature:
• Suitable for both studio and live use
✓ PROS
- • Wide variety of synthesizer sounds
- • Suitable for both studio and live use
✗ CONS
- • May not excel at specific synthesis methods
- • Can be overwhelming with too many options
Roland GAIA 2Digital Synthesizer37 Key KeyboardMaximum Polyphony: 22 VoicesThree oscillators per voice: 1x wavetable...
⭐
4.8/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 576443
$658
#2
⭐
4.4/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Roland Fantom-08
by
Roland
Sound Design
Pop
Ambient
Key Feature:
• Suitable for both studio and live use
✓ PROS
- • Good all-around synthesis capability
- • Often includes preset banks
✗ CONS
- • Can be overwhelming with too many options
- • Jack of all trades, master of none
Roland Fantom-08Synthesizer Keyboard88-Key PHA-4 standard keyboardvelocity sensitiveSound Engines: ZEN-CoreSuperNATURAL...
⭐
4.4/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 539717
$1,924
#3
⭐
4.8/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Roland Fantom-07
by
Roland
Pop
Electronic
Ambient
Key Feature:
• Versatile for multiple music styles
✓ PROS
- • Wide variety of synthesizer sounds
- • Versatile for multiple music styles
✗ CONS
- • May lack specialization in any one area
- • Sound quality may vary across different types
Roland Fantom-07Synthesizer Keyboard76 Lightly weighted velocity-sensitive keysSound Engines: ZEN-CoreSuperNATURAL...
⭐
4.8/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 539716
$1,748
#4
⭐
4.7/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Roland Fantom-7 EX
by
Roland
Film Score
Electronic
Rock
Key Feature:
• Often includes preset banks
✓ PROS
- • Often includes preset banks
- • Wide variety of synthesizer sounds
✗ CONS
- • Can be overwhelming with too many options
- • Sound quality may vary across different types
Roland Fantom-7 EXSynthesiser Workstation76 Lightweighted keysvelocity sensitive and with aftertouchZEN-Core Sound...
⭐
4.7/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 589729
$3,959
#5
⭐
4.5/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Roland AX-Edge Black
by
Roland
Electronic
Film Score
Ambient
Key Feature:
• Often includes preset banks
✓ PROS
- • Versatile for multiple music styles
- • Good all-around synthesis capability
✗ CONS
- • Sound quality may vary across different types
- • Can be overwhelming with too many options
Roland AX-Edge BlackCloak Synthesizer with Sound Generation49 Velocity-sensitivefull-size keys with aftertouchBluetooth...
⭐
4.5/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 448725
$1,099
#6
⭐
4.4/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Roland Juno-X
by
Roland
Ambient
Electronic
Rock
Key Feature:
• Suitable for both studio and live use
✓ PROS
- • Suitable for both studio and live use
- • Wide variety of synthesizer sounds
✗ CONS
- • May lack specialization in any one area
- • Jack of all trades, master of none
Roland Juno-XDigital SynthesizerZEN-Core Sound Engine61 Slightly weighted keysvelocity sensitive and with aftertouch4...
⭐
4.4/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 542455
$1,813
#7
⭐
4.9/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Roland Fantom-06
by
Roland
Rock
Pop
Sound Design
Key Feature:
• Suitable for both studio and live use
✓ PROS
- • Good all-around synthesis capability
- • Suitable for both studio and live use
✗ CONS
- • Can be overwhelming with too many options
- • Sound quality may vary across different types
Roland Fantom-06Synthesizer Keyboard61 Lightly weighted velocity-sensitive keysSound Engines: ZEN-CoreSuperNATURAL...
⭐
4.9/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 539715
$1,352
#8
⭐
4.9/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Roland AX-Edge White Bag Bundle
by
Roland
Pop
Ambient
Film Score
Key Feature:
• Versatile for multiple music styles
✓ PROS
- • Versatile for multiple music styles
- • Good all-around synthesis capability
✗ CONS
- • Sound quality may vary across different types
- • Can be overwhelming with too many options
Roland AX-Edge White Bag Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Roland AX-Edge White*Cloak Synthesizer with Sound...
⭐
4.9/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 461457
$1,165
#9
⭐
4.8/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Roland AX-Edge Black Bag Bundle
by
Roland
Rock
Pop
Electronic
Key Feature:
• Versatile for multiple music styles
✓ PROS
- • Suitable for both studio and live use
- • Wide variety of synthesizer sounds
✗ CONS
- • May lack specialization in any one area
- • Sound quality may vary across different types
Roland AX-Edge Black Bag Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Roland AX-Edge Black*Cloak Synthesizer with Sound...
⭐
4.8/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 461455
$1,209
#10
⭐
5.0/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Roland Juno-D8
by
Roland
Electronic
Film Score
Pop
Key Feature:
• Versatile for multiple music styles
✓ PROS
- • Wide variety of synthesizer sounds
- • Versatile for multiple music styles
✗ CONS
- • May lack specialization in any one area
- • Sound quality may vary across different types
Roland Juno-D8SynthesizerWeighted 88-key keyboard with Ivory Feel (PHA-4 standard)128 Voice polyphony8 PartsZEN-Core...
⭐
5.0/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 600081
$1,429
#11
⭐
4.7/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Roland Jupiter-X
by
Roland
Ambient
Rock
Pop
Key Feature:
• Wide variety of synthesizer sounds
✓ PROS
- • Often includes preset banks
- • Versatile for multiple music styles
✗ CONS
- • Sound quality may vary across different types
- • Jack of all trades, master of none
Roland Jupiter-XDigital SynthesizerZEN-Core Sound Engine61 Lightly weight keysvelocity sensitive and with aftertouch4...
⭐
4.7/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 485920
$2,749
#12
⭐
4.8/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Roland Juno-D6
by
Roland
Film Score
Sound Design
Electronic
Key Feature:
• Suitable for both studio and live use
✓ PROS
- • Good all-around synthesis capability
- • Versatile for multiple music styles
✗ CONS
- • Jack of all trades, master of none
- • Sound quality may vary across different types
Roland Juno-D6Synthesizer61 Velocity-sensitive keys128 Voice polyphony8 PartsZEN-Core sound engine with more than 3800...
⭐
4.8/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 600079
$1,044
#13
⭐
4.7/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Roland JD-Xi
by
Roland
Sound Design
Rock
Ambient
Key Feature:
• Often includes preset banks
✓ PROS
- • Often includes preset banks
- • Wide variety of synthesizer sounds
✗ CONS
- • Jack of all trades, master of none
- • Sound quality may vary across different types
Roland JD-XiCrossover SynthesizerAnalog and digital synths plus drums in one keyboardKeyboard with 37 velocity...
⭐
4.7/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 356623
$659
#14
⭐
5.0/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Roland Juno-D7
by
Roland
Rock
Ambient
Electronic
Key Feature:
• Good all-around synthesis capability
✓ PROS
- • Often includes preset banks
- • Wide variety of synthesizer sounds
✗ CONS
- • Sound quality may vary across different types
- • Can be overwhelming with too many options
Roland Juno-D7Synthesizer76 Velocity-sensitive keys128 Voice polyphony8 PartsZEN-Core sound engine with more than 3800...
⭐
5.0/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 600080
$1,143
#15
⭐
4.7/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Roland Jupiter-Xm
by
Roland
Rock
Pop
Electronic
Key Feature:
• Suitable for both studio and live use
✓ PROS
- • Good all-around synthesis capability
- • Often includes preset banks
✗ CONS
- • Sound quality may vary across different types
- • Can be overwhelming with too many options
Roland Jupiter-XmDigital SynthesizerZEN-Core Sound Engine4 Synthesizer parts and 1 rhythm partEmulation of the...
⭐
4.7/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 473329
$1,711
How to Choose the Best General Synthesizers
Budget Planning
- • Under $200: Entry-level
- • $200-$500: Intermediate
- • $500-$1000: Advanced
- • $1000+: Professional
Quality Check
- • Sound clarity & tone
- • Build materials & finish
- • Hardware durability
- • Overall craftsmanship
Key Features
- • Your musical style
- • Skill level match
- • Intended use case
- • Brand reputation
Frequently Asked Questions
Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced general synthesizers typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.
