Would be great if it actually had 6 notes of polyphony instead of 4. Really kills the vibe when you're trying to play something written on a real Juno 60, but the notes cut off abruptly because it doesn't have the same polyphony. We considered one of these for touring (back when people traveled and played music in rooms full of people) so we wouldn't have to take the real Juno 60, but it just wasn't up to the job.
Can’t knock it. Had both the 60 and 106, not my favourite synths, but Roland has nailed it here. Even the noise when chorus is enabled is there(and you can still choose to turn it off like the ju06 did) so yeah. I bought one and integrated it into my studio. It does the job the junos were supposed to do. So I’m happy👊🏼🎶
I wonder how this will hold up against the actual Juno-60. The JU-06 sounds pretty close to the 106, but the 60 is something else. Seems interesting though!
I had a Juno 6 back in the day which I regret selling. Went in and demo'ed this new emulation and it had the richness and beef of the original Juno lacking in the 106. The four voice limit is a downer but with a DAW I can compensate for that. Considering you get two outstanding synth emulations for the price I didn't hesitate to order. Arrives in Nov here in Oz,. Xmas comes early this year, can't wait !
Looks good! Was too late to get a JU06 but this one looks better anyway. I expect it's ACB and 4 note polyphonic, wondering if you can master/slave it to a JU06 to get 8 note poly?
The answer should be yes, since the module chaining is the "dumb" kind - the master module has no idea what is at the other end of the MIDI connection.
It would work with any midi keyboard if the keyboard has a 5-pin midi output. If the keyboard only has a USB midi port, you will likely need a USB midi host. I picked up a midiplus USB midi host for around $55 for this very purpose. As everyone says, the JU-06A only has four voice polyphony, so you can only use four keys on that 61 key keyboard at a time with the JU-06A. Deal breaker? I don't know. Chords are nice.
great video..what do you think about the Roland ju06A...do you recoment me...I ask because it only has 4 voices and not so many patches like the DeepMind 12D but I hear that the deepmind sounds not so great like the juno 06A...what do you recoment me personally for a Gott 80tess sound many thanks
Why oh why Roland? WHY?! ffs why can the external clock in on the JU-06a work with the step sequencer but NOT the ARPEGIATOR? Why? are you nuts? The SH-01a ext clock works with arp & sequencer. The Original Juno 6, Juno 60, Jupiter 4, 6 & 8, the SH-101, all of these had arpegiators that clock synced via the external clock in via a drum machine trigger. Why build in a arpeggiator section that is hugely prominent on the front panel and the marketing, then build an external clk input, and not use in for the arp. Utter insanity. I want an answer. Anyone got an answer for me?
Just a question: Are you from Behringer? Those complaints of you are ob every video about the Ju06a. So what is the problem? If you dont like it, dont buy it. Easy it is. If you want take the x series. Tell me what is same standard at this price? I am curious.
The original Beltram 'Hoover' synth sound came from the Roland Alpha Juno synth, it was actually based on one of the factory presets called 'What The'.
The Jupiter X/Xm use the new "ABM" engine, which is a less powerful and less accurate engine than ACB. The reason? Roland wanted an engine that would use much less processing power so they could get more voices. This is from the mouth of Roland's president in 2019.
Can the sequencer be transposed from the keyboard? JP-08 sequencer is a fail in that regard. So simple to implement but so many digital sequencers lack that fundamental feature.
I wonder if this boutique family will start including products that aren’t just Roland maybe like the wasp or Oscar. I think this is more bang for the buck than the ju-06!
"iT oNly HaS 4 V0iCes" It's a 10th of the size and 2-in-1. Obviously doesn't sound the exact same most people you're trying to sell music too don't care. I can also be powered by USB. I'll have some of that.
I still prefer my original JU06... don't see the use for this new one with added arp and chord function (I have a keystep for that). A poly sh-7 would've been awesome... I'm glad they ditched the pitch and mod ribbon though
Le Polygone unfortunately I was one of the unlucky souls who had missed out on the original ju06, so for me I can finally buy the Ju I’ve been waiting for
im sadly not convinced they will, crossing my fingers for a proper redo. but the deepmind for some reason fits the places of the 106, even though it doesnt really sound that much like it to me... sucks
@David Chatterton Voice count absolutely does mean the number of notes you can play simultaneously, and is not strictly related to multitimbrality. Each "voice" of a synth is basically a copy of the entire synth (with the exception of global modulation sources like the LFO). For example, a six voice, two oscillator synth actually has 12 oscillators - two oscillators per voice. The term "voice" itself simply refers to the number of instances of the sound engine (whether they support multitimbrality or not).
Haters, (looking at a Boutique): "It's only four voices? WTF! That's junk!" Same Haters, (looking at the latest Moog Monosynth): "OMFG!!! THAT'S THE GREATEST SYNTH EVER MADE!!! I WANT TEN NOW!""
@@looneyburgmusic Moog analog synths have a great tone and even a single voice there sounds sick. But a virtual analog synth cannot impress with its tone thus it has to stand out using what digital does best - polyphony and features.
1/8" cables are perfectly fine. Makes no difference to the sound (unless you have interference problems), and they're obviously not going to put 1/4" jacks in a box this small.
You're basically describing the System-8 (though it's only four octaves). Costs a lot more than that, because it does a lot more than that, but I don't know why you'd want a box that can only sound like a Juno-106/60 when the same DSP chips can also run the Jupiter-8 and JX-3P emulations, not to mention the modern System-8 engine.
I'm a total Roland fanboy and have no interest in Behringer stuff whatsoever, but I really, really wish they could have managed six voices. I would have bought it on day one. I understand the technical limitations - four voices is all they can manage with a single BMC chip, and adding a second one would both increase the price and make it require a power adapter, which makes it not portable. Still a bummer though. Don't get me wrong, you can still do a lot with this, and it sounds amazing, but I love to play five- and six-note chords.
My god.. Jupiter X, Juno 06a.. WHAT THE FUCK Roland.. JUST GIVE US AN ANALOG SYNTH! In stead of these digital plugin + controller MINI toys.. Make ONE analog flagship synth that an emulate all of the classics in stead of JUST ANOTHER boring digital emulation.. Claim back that number one position as a brand! Is it soooo hard to listen to customers? I am just mad because of this shit! I want a proper analog Roland! Time for toys is gone!
You can't make an analog synth that emulates other synths. You can only try to copy a specific synth, and then it will only sound like that synth. They do have a flagship synth that emulates the classics - it's called the System-8. Sounds amazing. Check it out. For those who want actual analog, the JD-XA has four analog voices, and the SE-02 and System-500 are fully analog.
Would be great if it actually had 6 notes of polyphony instead of 4. Really kills the vibe when you're trying to play something written on a real Juno 60, but the notes cut off abruptly because it doesn't have the same polyphony. We considered one of these for touring (back when people traveled and played music in rooms full of people) so we wouldn't have to take the real Juno 60, but it just wasn't up to the job.
Sounds good, wish it was a full size 61 key version. Only 4 voice polyphony from a digital synthesizer? ARE YOU KIDDING ME?
Never owned a Synth before but this seems pretty awesome
Can’t knock it. Had both the 60 and 106, not my favourite synths, but Roland has nailed it here. Even the noise when chorus is enabled is there(and you can still choose to turn it off like the ju06 did) so yeah. I bought one and integrated it into my studio. It does the job the junos were supposed to do. So I’m happy👊🏼🎶
I'm getting mine too in two weeks. This will be the last boutique. Have 5 already. This JU06A sounds GREAT.
Great demo - super excited about this one.
I wonder how this will hold up against the actual Juno-60. The JU-06 sounds pretty close to the 106, but the 60 is something else. Seems interesting though!
I'm waiting for behringer to replicate the full synth
This is so dope!!
Still waiting for 6-voice dope.
I would love such a synth in 19" rack-format. Where are the 19" modules gone? All those desktop units can't be integrated in a rack.
I had a Juno 6 back in the day which I regret selling. Went in and demo'ed this new emulation and it had the richness and beef of the original Juno lacking in the 106. The four voice limit is a downer but with a DAW I can compensate for that. Considering you get two outstanding synth emulations for the price I didn't hesitate to order. Arrives in Nov here in Oz,. Xmas comes early this year, can't wait !
Hi can you see the Bpm on the screen when you change the tempo for the ARP ?
this may have to do until i save up for the juno 106
Sounds really great!
I hate how good this sounds
Sounds nice! Remembering my Juno 6... 🤔 Like the addition of the Arp.
Minogue XD or this 06a? I love the juno's sounds, what a dilemma mmmm!
More features on the Korg for sure...
He’s such a great demoer...who doesn’t want one of these!
Any way the tempo is accessed?
Immediately sold.
Looks good! Was too late to get a JU06 but this one looks better anyway. I expect it's ACB and 4 note polyphonic, wondering if you can master/slave it to a JU06 to get 8 note poly?
Yes the JU-06A has Chain Mode.
Yes you can. This video mentions it: ruclips.net/video/8wUlBL5H6CY/видео.html
The answer should be yes, since the module chaining is the "dumb" kind - the master module has no idea what is at the other end of the MIDI connection.
@David Chatterton The correct term is 4 voice polyphony. I don't know where you got your definition of "voice" but it's wrong (see my other comment).
Sounds amazingly accurate to its siblings
Wonder how long till behringer clones an original Juno 60
I prefer THAT
What do you think the Deepmind is?
Hey there I’m completely new to synths, would this synth work with any midi keyboard? I want to be able to connect a 61 key keyboard to it
xeztan yes, if it has midi out it will be perfect
yea all the boutique stuff works with normal midi
It would work with any midi keyboard if the keyboard has a 5-pin midi output. If the keyboard only has a USB midi port, you will likely need a USB midi host. I picked up a midiplus USB midi host for around $55 for this very purpose. As everyone says, the JU-06A only has four voice polyphony, so you can only use four keys on that 61 key keyboard at a time with the JU-06A. Deal breaker? I don't know. Chords are nice.
Yes!
Yes, it Works with my p35
Here we go again....take my money, got every boutique, gotta have this new version now...
great video..what do you think about the Roland ju06A...do you recoment me...I ask because it only has 4 voices and not so many patches like the DeepMind 12D
but I hear that the deepmind sounds not so great like the juno 06A...what do you recoment me personally for a Gott 80tess sound
many thanks
Sounds great , but still only 4 note poly?
Would I be able to get 1/8 to 1/4 cable converter so I can run my pedals through this?
Alex J ...of course, it’s a simple adapter any electronics store should have.
It looks amazing actually.
I DESIRE THIS
Is the sequencer polyphonic like the sh01A?
how does chord mode interact with the arpeggiator
Looks authentic retro like Juno-60. Nice design work!
What is the voice count on the JU-06A?
Wait a minute 4 banks of 8?
The websites say 8 banks of 8
I’m confused 🤨
Someone please explain how the patch banks work
Oh well, preordered mine
Biohazard Studios it’s 8 banks of 8, for each synth. Mine arrived today
look at the manual !!! 8 banks ! ( double tap on [ 1 - 4 ] buttons )
Thanks for clarifying guys
great synth! price?
Is this still a soft synth in a box? I'm guessing it's not analogue?
Of course not!
Why oh why Roland? WHY?! ffs why can the external clock in on the JU-06a work with the step sequencer but NOT the ARPEGIATOR? Why? are you nuts? The SH-01a ext clock works with arp & sequencer. The Original Juno 6, Juno 60, Jupiter 4, 6 & 8, the SH-101, all of these had arpegiators that clock synced via the external clock in via a drum machine trigger. Why build in a arpeggiator section that is hugely prominent on the front panel and the marketing, then build an external clk input, and not use in for the arp. Utter insanity. I want an answer. Anyone got an answer for me?
Just a question: Are you from Behringer? Those complaints of you are ob every video about the Ju06a.
So what is the problem? If you dont like it, dont buy it. Easy it is. If you want take the x series. Tell me what is same standard at this price? I am curious.
This is a totally legit feature function request. Vojtech Knot must work for Roland or something
Is this a VA synth or more the Plugout technology?
Like the rest of the boutiques (except the D-05 and SE-02), it uses the same ACB technology as the plugouts.
Its possible to chain with the old ju-06?
Yes. Chain mode still works poorly though.
Where to buy it?
CAN we create a Hoover sound ?
That's an Alpha sound, not 60/106, so not really....
Dyson with chorus ... Bissell with arpeggiator ... Shark with VCO ... In all seriousness ... I LOVE Roland products! Nice demo.
The original Beltram 'Hoover' synth sound came from the Roland Alpha Juno synth, it was actually based on one of the factory presets called 'What The'.
Is it just me or does everything he plays around 4:50-5:30 sound like the beginning of “A Clockwork Orange?”
Price for 4 voices?
Does the Jupiter Xm have the same modelling as this?
Want to know too
Sadly no. They dropped ACB for X and Xm.
No, the jupiter x series has acore which is a brand new sound engine which is miles away from the acb
The Jupiter X/Xm use the new "ABM" engine, which is a less powerful and less accurate engine than ACB. The reason? Roland wanted an engine that would use much less processing power so they could get more voices. This is from the mouth of Roland's president in 2019.
@@BioSoftStudios Miles less.
Can the sequencer be transposed from the keyboard? JP-08 sequencer is a fail in that regard. So simple to implement but so many digital sequencers lack that fundamental feature.
I'm having four voice JU06 Deja vu.
Its way too big and too many octaves...pls roland make them smaller
are you on crack? its not that big
@@strazburg LOL
This is going to be a smash hit, regardless of the 4-voices.
I wonder if this boutique family will start including products that aren’t just Roland maybe like the wasp or Oscar.
I think this is more bang for the buck than the ju-06!
"iT oNly HaS 4 V0iCes" It's a 10th of the size and 2-in-1. Obviously doesn't sound the exact same most people you're trying to sell music too don't care. I can also be powered by USB. I'll have some of that.
Still 4 voice?
take my money already
Why no light-up sliders?! WTF Roland, that was the best non-sound feature of the JU and the JP, gives the synth a special character...
6 voices, please!
Only 4 notes of polyphony though
I still prefer my original JU06... don't see the use for this new one with added arp and chord function (I have a keystep for that). A poly sh-7 would've been awesome... I'm glad they ditched the pitch and mod ribbon though
Le Polygone unfortunately I was one of the unlucky souls who had missed out on the original ju06, so for me
I can finally buy the Ju I’ve been waiting for
Behringer will do a better version.
please roland needs to stop playing around !
sounds not bad though
im sadly not convinced they will, crossing my fingers for a proper redo. but the deepmind for some reason fits the places of the 106, even though it doesnt really sound that much like it to me... sucks
Eventually. Seeing as how Bro One is one year too late.
This Sunthesizer realy cute
I'll wait for the Behringer
Yeah this 4 voice limitation is disappointing. Or does it make little difference in reality?
@David Chatterton Voice count absolutely does mean the number of notes you can play simultaneously, and is not strictly related to multitimbrality. Each "voice" of a synth is basically a copy of the entire synth (with the exception of global modulation sources like the LFO). For example, a six voice, two oscillator synth actually has 12 oscillators - two oscillators per voice. The term "voice" itself simply refers to the number of instances of the sound engine (whether they support multitimbrality or not).
The originals only had 2 additional voices. Hardly a drawback considering you’re getting two synths for one and in such a portable form.
I just bought one despite being concerned about this same issue. Can say at no point I’ve had issues with this.
Truely right. For that price you cant complain.
Another digital toy no body asked for
No wonder Behringer is killing it
where is the second env for the filter?
but Junos only had one filter and you used the ENV amount in the filter section to have the envelope affect the filter.
Sorry, but i REALLY would Love it with 6 Voices, not 4 Voices AGAIN!
Too bad it has such limited polyphony
Why are you gonna play jazz on it? Original had 6 notes, 4 notes are plenty...
Haters, (looking at a Boutique): "It's only four voices? WTF! That's junk!"
Same Haters, (looking at the latest Moog Monosynth): "OMFG!!! THAT'S THE GREATEST SYNTH EVER MADE!!! I WANT TEN NOW!""
foljs jazz with synths sounds sick
@@looneyburgmusic Moog analog synths have a great tone and even a single voice there sounds sick. But a virtual analog synth cannot impress with its tone thus it has to stand out using what digital does best - polyphony and features.
Prophet 5 had 5 voices.
That you have to use their own keyboard and only 1/8 inch out rule out the whole series for me as a touring instrument
it has MIDI-IN for any keyboard you want, and there are 1/8 to 1/4 cables
1/8" cables are perfectly fine. Makes no difference to the sound (unless you have interference problems), and they're obviously not going to put 1/4" jacks in a box this small.
4 voices STILL.
And? Four voices is just fine considering we live in a world of a DAW in nearly every computerized device - even smartphones now.
Why not put a 5 octave keyboard on it and sell it for £499 ? A metal chasis mind. 😉
You're basically describing the System-8 (though it's only four octaves). Costs a lot more than that, because it does a lot more than that, but I don't know why you'd want a box that can only sound like a Juno-106/60 when the same DSP chips can also run the Jupiter-8 and JX-3P emulations, not to mention the modern System-8 engine.
Only 4 voices? Shouldn't it be technically called a JU-04 then?
How about the sequencer, can it be transposed in real time?
Meh...
4 voices. Fail.
Chorus sounds ok, but only 4 voices is definitely a NO for costumers - Good Review, Bad Roland
Cue all the whiny Behringer Boiz complaining about the four voices...
Rich Newman Behringer is killing it, but the comments are annoying for sure 😂
I'm a total Roland fanboy and have no interest in Behringer stuff whatsoever, but I really, really wish they could have managed six voices. I would have bought it on day one. I understand the technical limitations - four voices is all they can manage with a single BMC chip, and adding a second one would both increase the price and make it require a power adapter, which makes it not portable. Still a bummer though. Don't get me wrong, you can still do a lot with this, and it sounds amazing, but I love to play five- and six-note chords.
Stormchild I don’t think many people care about the portability rather than sound quality.
If you want more polyphony take two of them. Still you are at a price that nobody beats. Or wait for a keyboard version.
Or go for the jupiter x series
It does sound nice but ...
... Mmm
Sounds good but it’s so small . Roland make crap now 👎
I'm not a fan of the boutique size, but that sounds incredible... And Roland still make fantastic stuff dude!
Not at all!
My god.. Jupiter X, Juno 06a.. WHAT THE FUCK Roland.. JUST GIVE US AN ANALOG SYNTH! In stead of these digital plugin + controller MINI toys.. Make ONE analog flagship synth that an emulate all of the classics in stead of JUST ANOTHER boring digital emulation.. Claim back that number one position as a brand! Is it soooo hard to listen to customers? I am just mad because of this shit! I want a proper analog Roland! Time for toys is gone!
Roland is listening to their customers, why do you think the Boutique line has been such as huge success?
You can't make an analog synth that emulates other synths. You can only try to copy a specific synth, and then it will only sound like that synth. They do have a flagship synth that emulates the classics - it's called the System-8. Sounds amazing. Check it out.
For those who want actual analog, the JD-XA has four analog voices, and the SE-02 and System-500 are fully analog.