Supreme x Roland JU-06A Synthesizer
The original behind the Supreme x Roland JU-06A Synthesizer is the Roland JU-06A Synthesizer — $480 retail vs Supreme's $698.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
About the original
The Roland JU-06A is a compact synthesizer module in Roland's Boutique format that recreates both the JUNO-60 and JUNO-106 using Roland's Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) modeling, with 17 dedicated sliders, a 16-step polyphonic sequencer, an arpeggiator, and chord memory. It offers four-voice polyphony, stereo chorus, and USB MIDI, and runs on four AA batteries or USB power in a pocketable aluminum chassis. Roland was founded in 1972 in Osaka, Japan, and the original JUNO line debuted in 1982, defining the chorus-drenched pads and bass tones of new wave, synth-pop, and early house music. The SS24 Supreme version applies co-branded graphics to the standard JU-06A.
About Roland
Roland Corporation is a Japanese electronic musical instrument manufacturer founded in 1972 by Ikutaro Kakehashi in Osaka. The company produced the TR-808 and TR-909 drum machines, the TB-303 bass synthesizer, and the Jupiter-8 and JUNO-60 polyphonic synthesizers, instruments heard across hip-hop, house, techno, and pop production. Roland also developed the MIDI protocol in 1983 alongside Sequential Circuits. The current product range covers synthesizers, V-Drums electronic kits, digital pianos, and guitar processors. Supreme released a co-branded Roland TR-08 drum machine as part of its FW20 accessories lineup.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $698 |
|---|---|
| Roland retail | $480 |
| Hype tax | +45% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Roland JU-06A Synthesizer just the regular JU-06A Synthesizer?
The Supreme x Roland JU-06A Synthesizer, released in Spring/Summer 2024, is based on the Roland JU-06A Synthesizer. Supreme collabs sometimes change the colorway or materials; the description on this page covers the original's specs and any notable differences in the Supreme version. If you want the product without the box logo, the Roland JU-06A Synthesizer is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Roland JU-06A Synthesizer than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $698 for the Supreme x Roland JU-06A Synthesizer; the Roland JU-06A Synthesizer retails for $480. That's a 45% markup — buying the original saves you $218, or 31% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Roland JU-06A Synthesizer?
You can buy the Roland JU-06A Synthesizer from Amazon. Retail price is $480. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
