Mar 15, 2016 the general tone is nicely defined, rich and warm, with a slightly more musicalsoundingmore open topend than the ju 06 jp08. The ju06 has only four voice polyphony, which is less than the original juno 106s six voice. Roland releases new juno 106 synth plugout for system8. Personally, i think that the ju 06 is ok, but if i was in the market, id probably get the juno alpha instead since its probably the steal of the century right now, but not a 106 in its own category alongside the likes of other modern 80s synths of the time, so not nearly as fun to play. He also discusses how the ju 06 synthesis features differ from the original juno 106. The ju 06 is built into the same metal facedplastic chassis enclosure as the jp08 and jx03 and has the same solid build quality, power via 4 x aa batteries or via the microb usb. Happily unlike the jx03 and ju06 the jp08 retains the full memory structure of its inspiration, with 64 patches and eight presets comprising split or layered upperlower patches. Roland released the juno 106 in 1984 and seemed to be taking a step backwards from its predecessor, the jx3p. Id like to be transparent and say my first synth was an alpha juno1 and i still have it im an original owner. The ju06 sound module, released in 2015, is a direct reincarnation of the juno106. Roland juno106 keyboard synthesizer for sale online ebay.
Sometimes described as one of the last great synths of the analog era, the juno 106 became a favorite thanks to its warm sounds and instant soundshaping ability. Roland juno106 sounds and patches kid nepro sounds. Roland has now created some of their best 1980s keyboard synthesizers in these little sound modules and it is difficult for stores to keep the favorites in stock. Via usb kan je ook backups maken van je favoriete patches en sequencer patterns. Now comes the ju06a, a portable, hybrid juno 60 and 106 combined. Ju 08, tiny juno 106 ju 06 and dinky tb909 tb09 have all been well. Original factory patches roland juno106 patch names. This release has been retired, replaced by the bigger ju06 vol. But lots of things sound good now and the ju 06 was mediocre enough that you start to go back to the. Adding additional modules adds another 4 voices of polyphony with each module. It has the continuous highpass filter of the 106, the envelopecontrollable pulsewidthmodulation of the 60, and the unique filter behavior of both, instantly switchable from the front panel. The legendary sounds of the roland boutique series roland u. I always wanted a juno 106, but dont have room for one, so this is perfect and i dont have to worry about failing voice chips.
Roland ju06a boutique synthesizer announced, ju06 comeback. Roland ju06a boutique series juno sound module sweetwater. Provides an overview of key features, functions and operational tips. Here is a little comparison of my favourite sounds in the classic analog juno 106 and in its digital module remake, ju 06. The original juno106 was famous for big lush sounds created by its 6 oscillatorsvoices. It was the next major incarnation of the juno series, following the juno 60.
Juno 106 vs jupiter 8 vs other big analog polys vintage. The roland juno 106 is an analog polyphonic synthesizer released by roland corporation in february 1984. While the jx3p had two digitally controlled oscillators, the juno 106 with its single dco was almost exactly the same as the juno 60. As an added perk the high pass filter on the ju 06 is a variable slider instead of the static four settings levels on the original juno. Nevertheless, as on the ju06, only a subset of the original factory patches again, numbers 11 to 38 are imitated. A swiss army knife in the world of samplebased libraries, the xv5080 remains as vital today as it was upon its release. The juno 106 was the third model in roland s juno series of analog synthesizers following the roland juno 6 and roland juno 60, with whom the juno 106 shared many common features and components, with the notable differences of midi connectivity and more than double the patch storage, all.
A trio of new virtual instruments based on three classic srx titles. Possibly the most popular vintage synth with edm producers and electronic musicians worldwide, the roland juno 106 became legendary for its unique combination of incredible roland analog sound, simple and efficient interface, connectivity as one of the worlds first midi instruments, and relative affordability. Ultimate patches synth presets for select hardware. Neither enough batteries nor a usb cable provided if you can get past the frustration that the ju06a. The roland cloud juno106 nails the sound, presets, patches, and functionality of the original, utilizing their proprietary acbpowered analog circuit behavior rolands propriety analog modeling technology plug out technology patch builder and editor, all the way down to the classic roland 80017a vcfvca integrated circuit. The ju06 embodies the juno106, an 80s roland classic still sought after for its warm sounds and instant soundshaping controls. The mix will likely never reveal the original against the new version and nearly every person who selfishly. The roland ju 06a is a comeback of the bestknown ju 06 module but with major improvements. The juno 106 now joins the iconic jupiter8 as a plugout for the system8 synthesizer. The roland ju 06 is a virtual analog sound module that recreates the sound of the roland juno 106, offering 23 of its knob and slider controls, including its classic onboard chorus effect. Ju06 boutique and roland cloud juno106 even utilizing the same. The new version combines all the functions and sounds from the legendary juno 6, 60 and 106 synthesizers accessible via a brand new interface.
Find great deals on ebay for roland juno 106 and roland juno 60. The juno 6 and juno 60 analog polyphonic synths offer quick editing with one knob per function design. This might be a step closer to a way to transfer patches between the system8 and those boutiques, but i think. Should i grab a ju 06 from ebay, or wait for the sh01a. That perceived difference was mainly that the ju06 seemed crisper, clearer and more preciselike a perfect juno106. As someone who fell in love with the juno 106 and 60 sounds from the 80s, its wonderful to see roland release an affordable synth that recreates the sound of these synths pretty faithfully.
That limitation can make a difference for some musicians. Upgraded from the ju06, the arpeggiator is a welcome addition to this unit and the 16 step sequencer is great fun to use as well now. The ju 06 differs from its predecessor by offering a faster lfo and a new continuously variable hipass filter. There is now a slider with which you can change the engine from the juno 60 to 106. The ju06 features a chain mode that allows you to connect two ju06 modules using the midi ports and create one, 8voice synthesizer. Both synths were set to the manual mode and programed to sound as similar to each other as possible.
The juno 106 were used by acrid abeyance and can also be heard in countless techno tra. Juno 106 vs jupiter 8 vs other big analog polys post by sequentialsoftshock mon nov 15, 2010 3. The limited edition ju 06 boutique is an authentic recreation of the iconic juno 106 synthesizer. Six voices of polyphony, only two waveform choices plus a sub oscillator, resonant lowpass filter, one lfo, one envelope, onboard chorus and arpeggiator. Hmmmm are you in need of a keyboard or do you prefer desktop synths as most of your current gear. Roland ju06 ultimate patches new release may 5 2017. While it has virtually the same synth engine as the juno 60, the 106 added extensive midi control making it one of roland s first midiequipped synthesizers. Arguably one of the greatest synths of the analog era, the juno has always been well regarded due to its instantly recognisable warm sounds and sound shaping capabilities. One solution is you can pair two ju06 synths together and get a superior eight voice polyphony. There was also increased patch memory storage, up to 128 patches instead of the 56 patches available in the. Effects chorus the chorus effect of the ju 06 is intended as an accurate replica of the classic chorus effect found on the roland juno 106, juno 60 and juno 6. Roland s limited edition ju 06 provided a juno 106 experience in a boutiquesized module.
Whatever the reason, it was clear that only a subset of the juno 106s factory sounds could be offered, and i soon discovered that only patches 11 to 38 are copies. Like the juno series, theres also a resonant lowpass and a separate highpass filter but this time, the filter is a different design from the juno 106 and you can really hear the difference in terms of more warmth. Dec 04, 2015 this feature is not available right now. The new 4voice ju06 features 23 parameters controllable via the front panel and classic juno sound complete with the muchloved juno chorus effect. There are 64 patches arranged in bankshalf as many as the original, with some overlap but not a. An additional bonus that wasnt on the juno 106 is the inclusion of a versatile 16 step sequencer. As part of the boutique series, it was created using rolands new acb technology for the most accurate digital recreation of the juno106 sound. I know theres a bunch of us who got the ju 06 juno boutique from roland purely because we thought. The juno 106 plugout is a complete acb reproduction with all of the features of the original including two chorus modes that define the 106 sound.
Jan 20, 2017 the only thing really missing is the key transpose and patch loadsave buttons. The hardest part is to match the sounds, since the sliders of the ju06 are shorter and, to find the right spot, its a little bit harder. The 23 grabandgo parameters from the original are included on the ju06s front panel, and the famous juno chorus effect is onboard as well. Boutique ju 06 and jp08 have been updated to version 1. Variable pulse width using pulse with modulation opens up sonic possibilities. Roland ju 06 juno 106 recreation boutique sound module bundle. This roland ju 06 boutique synthesiser is a new recreation of the world renowned roland juno 106 synth. Mar 20, 2016 so, for those that are scared off, the roland folks have answered your prayers with the boutique series ju 06 a 4voice acb emulation of the original juno 106. Stay up to date with roland news, artists, promotions, events, and more. Roland ju06a vs juno 60 can you tell the difference.