The JUNO-106 Software Synthesizer
is a faithful recreation of one
of the most beloved instruments of
all time, bringing the authentic
sound and experience of this '80s
classic straight to your DAW.
First introduced in 1984
as an affordable polysynth for the
masses, the JUNO-106
has surpassed its humble beginnings,
its unmistakable
character helping to define the
sound of original new wave and
synth-pop all the way up to today
with the popularized synthwave genre
and chart-topping records.
Today, the JUNO-106 is
a highly sought-after and perennial
favorite of modern producers in
a wide range of styles.
The JUNO-106 plug-in is available
in AU, AAX,
and VST 3 formats and features
a high-definition, resizable
interface, making it perfect for
any production environment.
So let's take a look at the JUNO-106
in action.
With the Browse view, you can
access, search, and sort across all
of the installed patch banks and
also rate your favorite patches for
quick recall.
You can even adjust the sounds right
from this view with the convenient
Tweak panel.
The Edit view is where we get a
fully expansive look at the gorgeous
interface and access to the 106
parameters.
The JUNO formula of a single DCO,
fat sub-oscillator, and characterful
VCF, and of course, the
massive swelling chorus, adds
up to a sound you can't help but
love.
This deceptively simple
architecture, along with an easily
approachable workflow, means great
sounds just pour out with seemingly
no effort.
Here are some examples of the
JUNO-106 in action.
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During the development of the
JUNO-106 plug-in, we felt
it was important not to veer too far
from the original's elegant
simplicity and carefully balanced
magic.
But we couldn't resist adding a few
modern touches, like making it
velocity-sensitive,
extending the oscillator range, and
adding a second envelope, and
on-board arpeggiator for a little
extra flexibility.
A huge part of the JUNO sound
is the insanely lush chorus circuit.
Like the original, the software
version has two selectable chorus
modes, which are modeled in detail
along with the inherent, but
adjustable, noise that most JUNO
fans would say is part of its charm.
Taking things further, we've added
another chorus option, along with
a selection of equally luscious
reverb, delay,
flanger, and overdrive effects.
Vintage synths like the JUNO-106
had internal trim controls that
allowed technicians to tweak various
analog components when they drifted
out of spec.
But sometimes out of spec created
a sound that was unique,
interesting, or even extraordinary.
Realized through our latest ACB
advancements, the new
Circuit Mod function lets you sweep
through multiple trims using a
single macro.
Along with the Condition parameter
which simulates the effects of
aging, you can dial in everything
from a factory prime JUNO-106 to
a road-worn synth that hasn't seen a
tech bench in decades.
The JUNO-106 Software Synthesizer
offers full integration with the
SYSTEM-8 keyboard.
You can change the JUNO-106's
plug-in panel to match
the SYSTEM-8 for intuitive
one-to-one control.
Or use the PLUG-OUT functionality to
turn your SYSTEM-8 into a standalone
JUNO-106 that you can play
in the studio or on stage.
The JUNO-106 Software Synthesizer
is a carefully crafted spot-on
recreation of the original
classic.
It's easy to use and dishes out
tons of gorgeous sounds to inspire
your music.
You can start using the JUNO-106
Software Synthesizer today
with a Roland Cloud Pro or Ultimate
membership, or by purchasing
a Lifetime Key.
Go to roland.com for more
information.