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 sometimes changes the colorway or materials, and the description on this page covers the original's specs and any differences. 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, and 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.
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.
