Roland Juno-X Review: A Nostalgic Workhorse

WIRED: Some sounds never die. Whether it’s classic rock guitarists coveting decades-old guitars and amps or Mac DeMarco messing with ’80s Casio keyboards, there’s something about vintage sounds that goes beyond nostalgia. Old guitars, synths, amps, and drums have a certain tone that we haven’t necessarily moved past. It could be the slight analog distortion, age in materials, or just the way they physically feel when we use them—there are real, non-vapid reasons why many musicians seek out specific tools from specific eras.