A classic singleoscillator analogdigital hybrid dcos. The juno 106 has been released in a rare version with internal speakers the juno106s a module version the mks7, a consumer home edition hs60 synthplus and later a digital module in limited. These juno 6 patches can also work as juno 60 patches, ju06 patches, and any software emulation. 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. Highly lauded for its programmability and classic analog sound, the roland juno106 has earned a place in the hearts of synthlovers everywhere since its release in 1984. Kiwi106 the ultimate hardware upgrade for the roland. The juno 60 came out just a few months after the juno 6 same model, but which didnt have the ability to store sounds in memory. Onstage or in the streets, the junodi is a traveling musicians dream. Im a few years older than these rolands, and i start to feel their pain.
Roland juno106 this is our first of the lets talk series and id thought wed discuss one of most popular synthesizers of all time. It introduced rolands performance lever for pitch bends and modulation, which became a standard feature of roland instruments. Compare prices and shop roland juno106 analog synthesizers on reverb. Its packed with a wide variety of topquality sounds over 1,000 to choose from.
Roland s mks50 synth module was released a year later and was essentially their alpha juno synth in a one space rack mount unit. Weve got a nice arpeggio which sounds like another juno106, adding some texture and movement to the song there. A few techno setups done on the classic roland juno106. Midi hell a program for juno106 and mac shareware pfarm. Juno 106 librarian is written in java enabling it to work on all platforms with a java jre installed. The juno 106, sh101, and jupiter8 banks consist of 40 presets for each instrumentincluding bass, pad, lead, pluck, and effect patches all optimized for techno production. The new ar80017a will withstand a potential difference of 36v between any 2 pins or a current of 500ma going inout any pin. Kiwi106 upgrade for the roland juno106 kiwitechnics. The juno 106 polyphonic synth is the more modern incarnation of the vintage juno line, debuting in 1984 and adding midi control to the junos six voice architecture. I cant really decide if it has more pros or more cons, whether its inspiring or boring whether its cost fairly represents its value to me. 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.
I have been googling for a while and havent found much out there for the juno except the factory soundbanks. Nothing easier than a 106 so im gonna learn on this. The juno 106 now joins the iconic jupiter8 as a plugout for the system8 synthesizer. Six voices of polyphony, only two waveform choices plus a sub oscillator, resonant lowpass filter, one lfo, one envelope, onboard chorus and arpeggiator. It is simple to use, it sounds warm and lush and along with its signature. This collection includes juno106 sound recreations from the popular synth legends series, putting the trademark tones of this historic synth inside your integra7. View and download roland juno106 service notes online. The juno 106 polyphonic synth is the more modern incarnation of the vintage juno line, debuting in 1984 and adding midi control to the juno s six voice architecture.
On the 60 and 106 they are converted to digital values and back to analog voltages to be able to store them in memory. Roland put 3 chips including the 3109 and supporting components onto a module, then covered it with a moisture sealing epoxy coating. The general consensus is that the juno60 sounds warmer, but i find that the 106 sounds roughly just as warm as the 60. Roland juno106 analog synthesizer synth sounds demo youtube.
There was also increased patch memory storage, up to 128 patches instead of the 56 patches available in the juno 60. I suppose i could go for the kiwi mod eventually, but it would kill the immediacy of lacking menu diving. If you listen hard enough, youll recognize the juno106s signature sounds in many songs of the 80s. Behringer deepmind 12 vs roland juno 60 synthtopia. Roland juno 106 80017a vcfvca chip repairreplacement. Today i just shipped my two spare roland juno 106 voice chip pcb boards to the master himself allen at the synth spa. I bought it primarily as a learner i got a evolver and its totally over my head. This collection includes juno 106 sound recreations from the popular synth legends series, putting the trademark tones of this historic synth inside your integra7. Id be lying if i said i didnt wish the juno 106 had an arp. Ive been wanting to do this forever to try and finally get a roland juno 106 synth that i have in storage here running properly once and for all.
The juno106 is a polyphonic synthesizer with six voices. The juno106 by roland was the first and so far only real analog synthesizer i owned. Download free juno 106 analog synth ableton live pack from. Oct 10, 2006 i have finally received the vcfvca chip replacement for my juno 106, and decided to fix it.
There are not many controversial synths, as i call them, but in my mind the juno106 is one for sure. Due to some small changes in the chipset, some users believe the 106 lacks some of the punch of the earlier juno 6 and 60, but the added flexibility of midi control is considerable. Apparently, the coating that roland used on these chips will begin to conduct electricity and this causes issues the voice chips. Onstage or in the streets, the juno di is a traveling musicians dream. Oh, and can a juno60 patch be compatible with the 106. Rather than looking at every single feature of the dm12, it compares the basic building blocks of the sound dcos, vcf, vca, envelopes of each synth. Like the juno 60, the juno 106 is incredibly easy to use and is a great tool for anyone interested in learning about programming synthesizers. Roland juno 106 synth spa voice chip restoration jim atwood. If anybody describes the juno60 as bland samey, then im not sure what stronger words should be used to describe the juno106. The system 8 may offer plugout recreations of roland classics, but its also a.
Roland juno106 800017a board with chip removed a number of these have come into the shop and for most of them it is a 80017a voice module issue. The juno60 came out just a few months after the juno6 same model, but which didnt have the ability to store sounds in memory. Mks50 factory presets a group alpha juno1 and alpha juno2 factory presets rom t11 polysynth1 t12 jazzguitar t xylophone t14 low string t15 leadsynth1 t16 chorusguit t17 synthbass1 t18 electrodrm t21 highstring t22 teknostrng t23 stringorgn t24 faststring t25. The 106 was the first of the juno series to offer midi capabilities, a feature which helped to elevate the juno106 from its predecessors at the time of its release. Roland juno 106 800017a board with chip removed a number of these have come into the shop and for most of them it is a 80017a voice module issue. Keyboard 61 keys, main panel features a basic segment display, 20 levers, 2 knobs, 3 switches and 34 buttons, on the left side there is a joystick for pitchbending or modulation assignable to filter cutoff. The juno 106 also increased the memory to 128 patches from the 56 patch memory in the juno60. Roland juno106 sounds and patches kid nepro sounds. This is an opportunity to discuss, ask questions, answer questions all about the roland juno106. The group a file holds the 56 patches that came preloaded in the juno 60. Possibly the most popular vintage synth with edm producers and electronic musicians worldwide, the roland juno106 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. Roland juno 106 80017a vcfvca chip repairreplacement part 3 november 12, 2014 12 comments written by david at the end of part 2 of this article, we had completed the work on the chip repairs and now we will continue with the preparation of the module board for the refitting of the chips. How to make a killer italo disco track featuring dx7 and. Juno106 collection powered by synth legends integra7 axial.
Often used by technohouse artists, in virtue of its excellent bass sounds, creamy leads, and warm stringspads usually when people refer to juno pad, they mean the 106. Its lightweight, it can run on batteries, and its easy to use, yet it performs and sounds like a heavyweight synth. Kiwi106 upgrade for the roland juno 106 the kiwi106 upgrade features. Caring for, maintaining and upgrading the roland juno106 synthesiser. A few techno setups done on the classic roland juno 106. Check out the roland juno106 technical specifications page at sweetwater the worlds leading music technology and instrument retailer. No arpeggiator, no envelope modulation of pulse width. It has the same synth engine with some added features like 16 programmable chord memories, the ability to store velocity, volume, panning, detune, portamento and other similar parameters within each patch you create.
The juno 106 synthesizer the roland icon series is a collection of articles looking back at the most popular and recognised roland instruments. Like the juno60, the juno106 is incredibly easy to use and is a great tool for anyone interested in learning about programming synthesizers. Roland juno106 analog synthesizer synth sounds demo. Welcome to the roland juno106 synthesizer facebook fan page. The juno 106 is a polyphonic synthesizer with six voices. Juno106 collection powered by synth legends integra7. The group b file holds 56 alternate factory patches. Possibly the most popular vintage synth with edm producers and electronic musicians worldwide, the roland juno106 became legendary for its unique combination of incredible roland analog sound, simple and efficient interface, connectivity as one of the. Jan 04, 2017 martin swan of vile electrodes shared this comparison of the new behringer deepmind 12 and the roland juno 60 heres what swan has to say about the video. If anybody describes the juno60 as bland samey, then im not sure what.
The juno 6 and juno 60 analog polyphonic synths offer quick editing with one knob per function design. The juno 106 librarian is a free application to edit sounds on a roland juno 106 synthesizer. When setting up the juno106 with an ex ternal amplifier, turn both of them off and plug in. Roland juno 106 synth spa voice chip restoration jim. Midi hell a program for juno 106 and mac shareware pfarm. There were two versions of the jack board on juno 106 s. Roland juno106 technical specifications sweetwater. The juno 106 also increased the memory to 128 patches from the 56 patch memory in the juno 60. Juno106 librarian for windows with visual basic source. I could use some help, if you guys have some or know a website that has pdf files. Providing unprecedented patch storage and midi connectivity, the 106.
Improvements the complete details with nice graphs and stuff will be placed on the new website, but these are among the improvements. Variable pulse width using pulse with modulation opens up sonic possibilities. Midi patcheditor that uses a genetic algorithm ga to create new patches. Mar 14, 2016 the most common problem with juno 106s is the voice chips suddenly dying. Nov 12, 2015 the juno nobility pad is taken from afrodjmacs roland juno analog pads ableton live pack which contains 20 ableton live instrument racks with 55 macro controls made from a multisampled roland juno 106 analog synthesizer. While, yes, the 106 is very easy to program, i figured i want to get ideas from other people i nearly copied some patches from one youtube demo, all by ear.
View and download roland juno106 owners manual online. Unfollow roland juno 106 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Compare prices and shop roland juno 106 analog synthesizers on reverb. Patches are stored in flash memory so no battery is required. There were two versions of the jack board on juno106s. The 6 is also the only one where every parameter is completely continuous. I adore the 106, and im sure id feel the same about the 60. View and download roland juno 106 owners manual online. As i own a juno 6, this thing is so accurate, even down to the growl of the bass and chorus. 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. Highly lauded for its programmability and classic analog sound, the roland juno 106 has earned a place in the hearts of synthlovers everywhere since its release in 1984. The ju60, as its also called by roland, is a warmsounding dcobased synthesizer. In over four decades, roland has designed many worldfirst instruments like the first touchsensitive keyboard and first guitar synthesizer. I explain how to locate the dead chips, replace them, and learn more about your juno, all that without setting your place on fire.
Song analysistags a song a week, pain and rage, roland juno106. The roland juno 106 is a synthesizer released by roland corporation in february 1984 features. Long desktop with wood side panels minus keys sn 491992 roland juno. I tried to recreate the sounds of this famous track with my roland juno106 original synth is sequential circuits pro one. 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. Roland system 8 synth patches synth presets geosynths. What are the differences between the juno 6, 60 and 106. The one i owned had a silent third voice which wasnt critical for me, but then also the first voice broke and i wasnt able to get spare parts anywhere, so i sold it for a ridiculous amount of money. Weve got a nice arpeggio which sounds like another juno106, adding. Roland releases new juno 106 synth plugout for system8. In addition to acidflavored bass and leads, there are ambient pads, melodic percussion, and even a spoton jupiter8 recreation of the legendary hoover sound that. Apr 27, 2007 great news everyone dnaab 6, the guy who designed the replacement for the juno 106 chips, has just let me know he released a version two of his creation, which is smaller, better, and helps to keep your dog happy. I read a thread where someone said there go to bass patch was a juno but i cant find it now. The roland juno106 is a synthesizer released by roland corporation in february 1984 features.
The program can create patches from scratch or receive and edit patches from the synthesizers memory. Whereas its predecessor, the juno60, has 56 patches, the juno106 has 128. Midi patch editor that uses a genetic algorithm ga to create new patches. Roland juno106 analog polyphonic synthesizer reverb. Patch filter show all ambient arp arpeggio basic bass brass bright choir chord chords clean horn lead lofi melodic mono motion organ pad percussion piano plucked pwm resonance reverse sound effect strings sustained weird wobble. The back panel also features one set of 14 audio outputs, a stereo headphone jack output, a tune knob, patch shift and pedal hold jacks, a level switch, power onoff, a memory. There was also increased patch memory storage, up to 128 patches instead of the 56 patches available in the juno60. Feel free to ask questions, post related content and connect with other users. Juno 106 librarian for windows with visual basic source. While it has virtually the same synth engine as the juno60, the 106 added extensive midi control making it one of rolands first midiequipped synthesizers. No portamentoglide or unison except in diagonstics mode. View and download roland juno 106 service notes online. Whereas its predecessor, the juno 60, has 56 patches, the juno 106 has 128.
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