Some patches available to download for the nord modular, roland juno 106 and access virus. Roland jx8p aftertouch and key repair notes jim atwood in. The mks50 is a sixvoice polyphonic programmable synthesizer module, featuring a poly mode and a solo mode that at the time was in vogue to use with a midi guitar so that each string had one voice and midi channel this was before the current crop of midi guitar interfaces. The juno 106 is more limited, but sounds beefier and punchier. Its got 64 preset tones, and up to 64 programmable tones 32 onboard, 32 on cart. I can still get the same sounds on the jx10 and mks70. Roland jx8p, tr505, alpha juno 1, alpha juno 2, jx. Juno 106 librarian for windows with visual basic source. Personally, id take the juno 106 over the jx 8p, but for the brass and pad sounds you want, the jx 8p is the winner. Iain has a fair point, if theres one synth you barely use or are least keen on theres no point hanging onto it if you can get something else youd really like. Jx8p jx10 mks70 super jupiter mks80 juno1 mks50 juno2 juno60 juno106 hs60 jupiter6 jupiter8. In a time of rising popularity of digital frequency modulation synthesizers, such as yamaha dx7, jx8p was marketed as the best of both worlds. There is a brilliant roland jx8p editor in midi designer and it works awesome. 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.
It was the next major incarnation of the juno series, following the juno 60. The juno was awaiting replacement 80017a chips, so that one was out. Clearly, the paint job is reminiscent of the juno 6 and 60, and the highpass filter on the ju06 is continuously variable as it was on the juno 6. Roland juno106 1984 analog synthesizer with identical sound programs. Selling the jx8p was a bit hard for me, but i believe four jxengines are enough.
Just like the juno synthesizers it uses dcos for a very stable system, however its sounds are a little thin. Roland super jx10 and mks70 info your one stop resource. The juno 106 also increased the memory to 128 patches from the 56 patch memory in the juno60. May 15, 20 after my roland juno 106 experiences, i really dont want to be bogged down again with chip issues again. The juno106 is a polyphonic synthesizer with six voices. Roland juno 106 is an analog synth with dcos digitally controlled oscillators, and a 61note, 5octave cc keyboard no aftertouch or velocity. T he roland jx8p spots dcos, just like its predecessors juno60 and juno106. The juno 106 librarian is a free application to edit sounds on a roland juno 106 synthesizer. An historical first, rainers first layout controls many of the most important 80s synths by roland. Personally, id take the juno 106 over the jx8p, but for the brass and pad sounds you want, the jx8p is the winner. I bought one with one bad voice, got it fixed then almost a year later two voices died. The classic roland jx8p, analog polyphonic synthesizer from 1985.
I have a juno 60 and a jx 3p for sale in the classifieds, dirt cheap. The juno series from roland seems to have developed a huge fan base particularly the juno 6 60 106 models. A nice synthesizer module from the mid80, this is the rack version of the alpha juno 1 and 2 synthesizers. Like the juno60, the juno106 is incredibly easy to use and is a great tool for anyone interested in learning about programming synthesizers. Though that being said, my old juno 6 had a dcb slot on the back. Create the perfect bass and lead split with an sh101 and juno 106, layer a rich rd piano with lush jx 8p strings, or make a monster stack of jupiter8s. All of its front panel faders also send midi sysex data which can be sequenced. Mks50, alpha juno1, alpha juno2, hs10 and hs80 alternate tones sysex midi bulk dump. While it has virtually the same synth engine as the juno 60, the 106 added extensive midi control making it one of rolands first midiequipped synthesizers.
Roland jx8p preiswerter polyphoner greatsynthesizers. The juno106 sounds more bassy and the chorus is deeper. It works perfectly, cosmetically i would say its 810. The later jx8p and jx10p models have their strengths mainly. Roland juno106 sounds and patches kid nepro sounds. 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. Roland debuts allnew jupiterx synth lineup synthtopia. Juno106 librarian is written in java enabling it to work on all platforms with a java jre installed.
Its engine can power multiple authentic roland classics like the jx8p or jupiter8 with enough polyphony to create thick layers and complex backing parts. Whereas its predecessor, the juno60, has 56 patches, the juno106 has 128. It was the next major incarnation of the junoseries, following the juno60. The sound is like its relatives jx10 and mks70, very lush, classy and full. Whereas its predecessor, the juno 60, has 56 patches, the juno 106 has 128. But it sounds rich and broad, and results in deep, warm analogue.
Iain has a fair point, if theres one synth you barely use or are least keen on theres no point hanging onto it if you can get something else youd really. 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. Midi hell a program for juno 106 and mac shareware pfarm. The roland juno106 is a synthesizer released by roland corporation in february 1984. The roland juno106 is a fullfledged recreation of the original 6voice instrument at the component level, right up to the classic roland 80017a vcf vca integrated circuit. On the other hand, the juno 6s and 60s ability to control the oscillators pulse. Well, roland say that its the juno 106, but i think that its lineage is a bit more muddled than that. The juno 1 and juno 2 were pretty much the same except for the larger five octave keyboard included on the juno 2. The jx 8p comes with only 32 user writable memories, so these carts are handy. Midi hell a program for juno106 and mac shareware pfarm. Wav format plus links and other resources like the manual scans. There was also increased patch memory storage, up to 128 patches instead of the 56 patches available in the. Roland jx8p the 64 factory patches part 1 of 2 youtube.
What would i need to load these patches into my synth. In a time of rising popularity of digital frequency modulation synthesizers, such as yamaha dx7, jx 8p was marketed as the best of both worlds. If you think juno s sound better, remember juno s were budget, jx was the semipro line, and jupiters were the pro end. Roland jx8p is a 61key, velocity and aftertouchsensitive, sixnote polyphonic, fully analog synthesizer released by roland in 1985. If you think junos sound better, remember junos were budget, jx was the semipro line, and jupiters were the pro end. Dance, rock, alternative, pop, orchestra, band, pianos, rhodespiano, electric and acoustic instruments, solo, strings, pads, bass, drums kit and percussion, fx. Although i can make patches on both that sound similar, overall theyre pretty different. The jx8p is a more powerful synth in terms of features. Aug 04, 2012 roland jx 3p, jx 8p, mks30, mks50 by rainer midi target manufacturers. Juno 106 librarian is written in java enabling it to work on all platforms with a java jre installed. The juno 106 also increased the memory to 128 patches from the 56 patch memory in the juno 60.
Check the utility page for suggested freeware and shareware sysex. Syx 64 tones provided by the outsider generic sysex loaders for mac, windows and linux will load these tone files into the mks. Roland super jx10 and mks70 synthesizer patches your one. A friend of mine recently added a classic jx8p to his keyboard collection, which got me thinking about this. The tx81z has lately bass, but its nothing compared to the tx816. The jx3p sounds more raw like the jp8 the same filter but without the bass. That said, having 2 oscs the jx can do things the juno cant lots of fun hardsyncing them, fading in only osc2, and then just detuning osc 2 all the way.
Mar 15, 2016 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, growl and sheen. 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. It is a typical hybrid synth of that era, featuring dcos but vcfs and vcas. 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. I use the midi designer ipad app as a pg800 controller. Create the perfect bass and lead split with an sh101 and juno106, layer a rich rd piano with lush jx8p strings, or. The roland juno 106 is a synthesizer released by roland corporation in february 1984 features.
J always matches with almost any roland synthesizer juno, jupiter. The roland jx8p is a sixvoice polyphonic synthesizer that came out in 1985. Twelve of these two per voice are to be found in the machine, with the standard analogue waveforms saw, standard pulse, narrow pulse and noise. So, i looked round the room, and spotted a juno106 and a jx8p that i was fixing up. The roland jx 8p is a sixvoice polyphonic synthesizer that came out in 1985. Roland jx8p the 64 factory patches part 1 of 2 the classic roland jx8p, analog polyphonic synthesizer from 1985. Its 61 note keyboard is velocity and aftertouch sensitive. Roland super jx10 d50 jx8p alpha juno 2 s50 replacement. Juno106 librarian for windows with visual basic source.
Both juno s included six voices, dco digitally controlled oscillators, lfo, high pass filter, vcf filter with freqenvreslfokybd, vca envelope and a chorus effect. Midi patcheditor that uses a genetic algorithm ga to create new patches. One thing that would certainly endear a jx3p to me over the juno 106 is the failing voice chip syndrome the 106s all have. The korg poly800 came out 1984 and is an interesting analog synthesizer with usable, inter. Roland juno106 is an analog synth with dcos digitally controlled oscillators, and a 61note, 5octave cc keyboard no aftertouch or velocity. Available in macpc sysex or midi file check out our faq for more info on formats. This week i picked up another roland jx8p in cosmetically great condition, but had both aftertouch and key issues. Apr 25, 2019 pour a fresh cup of coffee and have a seat on your comfiest wooden barstool, its time for a friendly comparison between two awesome vintage synths. Roland jx8p analog synthesizer 1985 new patches hd.
Its engine can power multiple authentic roland classics like the jx 8p or jupiter8 with enough polyphony to create thick layers and complex backing parts. Roland page at synthzone jx8p ressource center good page for jx8p users super jx zone patches and lots of infos for jx users. Yamaha dx11 large original factory and new created sound library in sysex format and editors 21,500 single voices on cd or download. The sound isnt quite the same as either the juno or the jupiter, but its still distinctively roland.
The juno60 is clearer, and more detailed, and the jx3p is more kind of fuzzy, if that makes sense. Jupiter4 jupiter6 jupiter8 jupiter80 jupiter50 jx3p jx8p jx10. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Synthesizer demo of the analog synthesizer roland jx8p from 1985.
The juno 106 is a polyphonic synthesizer with six voices. The jx really has its own thing going on, good pads and sound effects, good bass. Roland jx8p, tr505, alpha juno 1, alpha juno 2, jx10. Roland juno6 synthesizer very cleanexcellent condition,free shipping in us 48. The chorus schematic is different in jx8p and jx10. Doing my best to recreate asclosetoidentical patches as i can manage on the new roland jupiterx and the original juno106 to show off. Roland jpx doing a stack of 106s, system8 doing its own 106 thing, and the real deal classic all coming together for a super juno synth jam and some jx 8p toms for good measure. The sound character of this series of synths is a cross between the juno and mks synthesizers although i think it tends to sound more like a jx8p, jx10 or mks70 than a juno106, for example. Basic sounds is the jx as powerful as the juno a friendly comparison pour a fresh cup of coffee and have a seat on your comfiest wooden barstool, its time for a friendly comparison between two. The roland jx8p spots dcos, just like its predecessors juno60 and juno106. It introduced rolands performance lever for pitch bends and modulation, which became a standard feature of roland instruments. The jx had a couple broken keys but worked fine thru midi, so i plugged er in and went through the patches, and when i hit that orche patch, it was like, thats it.
Roland jx8p aftertouch and key repair notes jim atwood. Im finding out that the keys and aftertouch are a relatively easy fix, but a huge pain in the neck with the roland jx8p. It has great strings and pad sounds, not as great for bass and fat sounds. The jx8p comes with only 32 user writable memories, so these carts are handy.
Roland jx 8p is a 61key, velocity and aftertouchsensitive, sixnote polyphonic, fully analog synthesizer released by roland in 1985. Sep 19, 2008 so, i looked round the room, and spotted a juno 106 and a jx 8p that i was fixing up. In 1984, when it was introduced, it had the most complete midi implementation of any synthesizer on the market. Top ten most underrated synths page 6 of 11 attack magazine. The sound is like its relatives jx 10 and mks70, very lush, classy and full.
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