Starting my 2nd Juno 106 restoration journey here ! I'm so glad i found your channel for the motivation boost. Amazing work, all the links are there... I successfully change 2 of the voice chips few years ago. But now chorus & filter chips dying. Time to get back to this meticulous work for my beloved juno ! AMAZING JOB SCOTT ❤
This content is absolutely what the doctor ordered! I learned a lot about the Juno-106 from this video as I have a sad little broken Juno-106 that needs repair in my studio. Love your content Scott!
I am fascinated with your clarity to explain everything. I have a Juno 106 that I bought last year and it needs a deep restoration but I've been putting it off, but after watching your video it gave me an emotional push to do it as soon as possible. Greetings from Monterrey Mexico. PS I already subscribed sensei!
I don’t think I will ever do my own repairs, but you are giving a lot of information about synths that I am interested in. Looking forward to the rest of the series. I don’t care about your hair. At 67 years old I have seen all kinds. Love the info coming from under your hair 😊
This is wonderful, I love to repair electronic stuff. Someday I will do some videos on that topic myself, as I also fix synths from time to time. This video encourages me. Thanks 👍🏻
Super excited about this series. I’m on my 2nd Juno 106 and my current one has an issue where the sound gets crunchy when I use the chorus and volume knob.
Wonderful and helpful. Currently I knock on wood that my synths are working well and need no special repair. But ... who knows, maybe one day I have to do some maintenance. And your tips and your hints are real gems, not only for a Juno-106 or Polysix 👍👍👍.
Honestly you’re doing it right, considering age and desirability of the old Juno’s, a full re-pot, re-switch and a PSU re build is worth it, something les to worry about and it will make your living much easier with a non temperamental vintage instrument, it’s the complete process I would do to my own instrument or recommend to a friend, so is adding the Kiwi unit, looking forward to the series and the final product, I just have 2 words to add, Wood Encaps
The timing of your videos have been perfect. I just got home from inspecting a Juno-106 that was in excellent cosmetic condition. Unfortunately the faults you described regarding voice chips and filter chips were present.
So excited for this! I have a 106 in the basement that’s just been waiting for someone to give me the specifics! Would you be willing to share the parts list? Thanks so much for doing these!!
Scott, please tell me more about the main keyboard stand you are sitting next to. I use the Jaspers you use against the back wall, but for my main stand I need something that has the two upper keyboards further back so they don't cover the bottom one. Just like the one you're setting next to at the end of this video, 28:57. Thanks!
hey Scott ..nothing is wrong with my Juno except I want to clean up or replace some keys and find out why it still plays at a low level even when I' m not pressing the keys???
In the mid-90s I paid £285 for a 106, I remember being slightly let down by it, tbh. I think, at the time I was overestimating its capabilities in my mind way before I actually owned one. A few months later I did a swap with a friend for a JX-3P (w PG-200) and a CS-10. Although not as sleek and stylish, I think the JX-3P is a great, slightly cheaper, albeit a bit clunkier alternative to the 106. Plus, with the extra DCO you can cross-modulate for a sorta entry-level FM style sound. In saying that, the Juno 106 is a wonderful instrument, and still looks way cool. I've heard it been described on numerous occasions as the telecaster of synths! Damn, kinda wish I still had one.
@ghost mall With the Junos, it was the perfect combination, of looks, sound, and simplicity I suppose. As 80's Roland polysynths go, I was always a big fan of the Alpha Juno 2. Sure, it looks like a glorified home keyboard, and programming it with that silly dial is a nightmare, but it's far better than most folks give credit. Most people that haven't played one often unfairly dismiss it as that silly 'hoover synth.' Plus you can still buy them for around £400!
We really don't know how lucky we are today and we take things like portamento for granted - if there is no budget for vintage, there are plenty of emulators.
To be accurate (and nitpicky :-) ). Juno 106 actually uses different filters + different amps (capsulated voices vs semi discrete ICs and components) and different oscilator than 6/60. 6 and 60 uses discrete analog VCO as high frequency master clock (and tends to drift a little), 106 uses "digital" quartz crystal. Sound is very similar, but technically they are different. Looking forward to whole serie!
Good. Idea! I have. Juno 106 that I was going to sell. I’ve been on the fence about the kiwi mod. I had a system 8 and it died, now a ju06a which sounds pretty close to the 106. I have it posted for sale, but I might pull it down and wait to see how your kiwi mod works. Will be following along :) btw I’m in New Brunswick.
Wow, first I've heard of a System-8 dying! And sorry to hear you're in New Brunswick. My memories of it are very long, flat straight highways for hours and hours. :)
@@ScottsSynthStuff it’s not that bad lol. Lots of beaches! Yes the system 8 died, and long and McQuade said it would take 6 months to get parts, so they refunded me the whole amount so I bought a Take 5. Then they got it back when it was repaired and then it fried aga8 so they had to send it back out. It’s too bad as I really like it.
I honestly don't have the time available to me to be able to do repairs for others, unfortunately. The Juno-106 sat in my studio for over a year before I was able to get to that project.
you're a mensch scott, I can't say it enough. Between this series and your JD800 restoration, the information is invaluable. I had to make a comment though in regards to socketing the filter chips. i've seen the proprietor of analogue renaissance say several times in different arenas that he cannot stress enough how bad of an idea it is to socket those inline chips for various reasons though this seems to be the norm for most folks replacing these chips. can you give your opinion on the matter? its hard to argue with the re-creator of these chips but confused as to why so many people do this anyhow.
Starting my 2nd Juno 106 restoration journey here ! I'm so glad i found your channel for the motivation boost.
Amazing work, all the links are there...
I successfully change 2 of the voice chips few years ago. But now chorus & filter chips dying.
Time to get back to this meticulous work for my beloved juno !
AMAZING JOB SCOTT ❤
This content is absolutely what the doctor ordered! I learned a lot about the Juno-106 from this video as I have a sad little broken Juno-106 that needs repair in my studio. Love your content Scott!
I'm so happy that my old synths went to the right home and now get a new lease on life. Great job Scott!
Could you show a video on how to repair cracky output on the Juno 106?
Thanks Scott for the video. I look forward to the next videos as you bring the beautiful 106 back to life.
Thanks for sharing these restoration videos with the community-your knowledge of technology is quite a treasure
This is AWESOME!!..........I have bags of popcorn ready!
thanks for the series, its very enlighting and illustrating.
I am fascinated with your clarity to explain everything. I have a Juno 106 that I bought last year and it needs a deep restoration but I've been putting it off, but after watching your video it gave me an emotional push to do it as soon as possible. Greetings from Monterrey Mexico. PS I already subscribed sensei!
This was an interesting video to watch and listen too. Thanks for sharing !
Brilliant! Thank you so much for taking the time to explain all the info on the Juno 106
I don’t think I will ever do my own repairs, but you are giving a lot of information about synths that I am interested in. Looking forward to the rest of the series. I don’t care about your hair. At 67 years old I have seen all kinds. Love the info coming from under your hair 😊
Thank you. :)
Very detailed analysis. Thank you very much
I'm loving your content. Your hair is righteous.
Thank you for the video 🙏 and it's so awesome and inspiring.
This is wonderful, I love to repair electronic stuff. Someday I will do some videos on that topic myself, as I also fix synths from time to time. This video encourages me. Thanks 👍🏻
Great video on a great synth. Looking forward to see and hear the new KIWI Juno 106 in all its glory. THANKS !
Love it. Really Looking forward to the rest of the series.
Super excited about this series. I’m on my 2nd Juno 106 and my current one has an issue where the sound gets crunchy when I use the chorus and volume knob.
Excellent video and links. Thank you!
Hey, new intro ! I love it.
Very nice overview of the Juno 106. Looking forward to the repairs and improvements.
This is amazing information, Scott. Thank you. I had no idea about the Kiwi. I have an HS-60 and I might just upgrade it. So many amazing features.
Wonderful and helpful. Currently I knock on wood that my synths are working well and need no special repair. But ... who knows, maybe one day I have to do some maintenance. And your tips and your hints are real gems, not only for a Juno-106 or Polysix 👍👍👍.
Great video Scott!
Honestly you’re doing it right, considering age and desirability of the old Juno’s, a full re-pot, re-switch and a PSU re build is worth it, something les to worry about and it will make your living much easier with a non temperamental vintage instrument, it’s the complete process I would do to my own instrument or recommend to a friend, so is adding the Kiwi unit, looking forward to the series and the final product, I just have 2 words to add, Wood Encaps
The timing of your videos have been perfect. I just got home from inspecting a Juno-106 that was in excellent cosmetic condition. Unfortunately the faults you described regarding voice chips and filter chips were present.
The Analogue Renaissance chips are really the best way to fix this.
@@ScottsSynthStuff all up, around how much would it cost for all the new parts/components?
Thanks, now I'm afraid to power up my Juno 106! 😅
Stay blessed brother we love you, and may the blood of Christ Jesus be with you 🙏
Great intro Scott
Thanks for focusing on the Juno-106 Scott. I have one with a crackly voice chip. Hoping to restore and the KIWI upgrade looks interesting
So excited for this! I have a 106 in the basement that’s just been waiting for someone to give me the specifics! Would you be willing to share the parts list? Thanks so much for doing these!!
I definitely will include the parts list and links.
@@ScottsSynthStuff - Much, much appreciated!!
Hey, thanks I like the video!
Scott, please tell me more about the main keyboard stand you are sitting next to. I use the Jaspers you use against the back wall, but for my main stand I need something that has the two upper keyboards further back so they don't cover the bottom one. Just like the one you're setting next to at the end of this video, 28:57.
Thanks!
That's an On-Stage Z-stand with an additional level - there's actually a link to it in the description of the video.
hey Scott ..nothing is wrong with my Juno except I want to clean up or replace some keys and find out why it still plays at a low level even when I' m not pressing the keys???
In the mid-90s I paid £285 for a 106, I remember being slightly let down by it, tbh. I think, at the time I was overestimating its capabilities in my mind way before I actually owned one. A few months later I did a swap with a friend for a JX-3P (w PG-200) and a CS-10. Although not as sleek and stylish, I think the JX-3P is a great, slightly cheaper, albeit a bit clunkier alternative to the 106. Plus, with the extra DCO you can cross-modulate for a sorta entry-level FM style sound. In saying that, the Juno 106 is a wonderful instrument, and still looks way cool. I've heard it been described on numerous occasions as the telecaster of synths! Damn, kinda wish I still had one.
@ghost mall With the Junos, it was the perfect combination, of looks, sound, and simplicity I suppose. As 80's Roland polysynths go, I was always a big fan of the Alpha Juno 2. Sure, it looks like a glorified home keyboard, and programming it with that silly dial is a nightmare, but it's far better than most folks give credit. Most people that haven't played one often unfairly dismiss it as that silly 'hoover synth.' Plus you can still buy them for around £400!
We really don't know how lucky we are today and we take things like portamento for granted - if there is no budget for vintage, there are plenty of emulators.
How much did all the replacement parts cost?
To be accurate (and nitpicky :-) ). Juno 106 actually uses different filters + different amps (capsulated voices vs semi discrete ICs and components) and different oscilator than 6/60. 6 and 60 uses discrete analog VCO as high frequency master clock (and tends to drift a little), 106 uses "digital" quartz crystal. Sound is very similar, but technically they are different. Looking forward to whole serie!
Where did you source the xvive MN3009’s?
There's a link to them in the video description.
@@ScottsSynthStuff I found it. Thanks!
And great content! I have a completely dead polysix on the way, your series on that will be a great reference.
Good. Idea! I have. Juno 106 that I was going to sell. I’ve been on the fence about the kiwi mod. I had a system 8 and it died, now a ju06a which sounds pretty close to the 106. I have it posted for sale, but I might pull it down and wait to see how your kiwi mod works. Will be following along :) btw I’m in New Brunswick.
Wow, first I've heard of a System-8 dying! And sorry to hear you're in New Brunswick. My memories of it are very long, flat straight highways for hours and hours. :)
@@ScottsSynthStuff it’s not that bad lol. Lots of beaches! Yes the system 8 died, and long and McQuade said it would take 6 months to get parts, so they refunded me the whole amount so I bought a Take 5. Then they got it back when it was repaired and then it fried aga8 so they had to send it back out. It’s too bad as I really like it.
I like your hair😂
The Jupiter 6 was Rolands first midi synth
Correct. The Juno-106 was the first in the Juno line with MIDI.
Can I hire you to repair my Juno 106? Has bad voice chips.
I honestly don't have the time available to me to be able to do repairs for others, unfortunately. The Juno-106 sat in my studio for over a year before I was able to get to that project.
Throw the patch saving credit to Dave Smith please. The Prophet 5 was ahead of Roland by 3 years.
True, but I was talking just about Roland synths in this history.
21:55 oops 😳
haha I never caught that (obviously)
A deepmind 12 is 750 Euros and it offers a lot more !
You remind me of a sane version of JimCarey
wow that's gong back "CPM "operating system ..lol
Yeah, the fact that I know (and used) CP/M means that I go back a ways as well :)
@@ScottsSynthStuff we are classed as veterans
My Juno 60 sounds much better than the 106 though.
The Jx3p with the programmer is a better option also.
Or we can get the Cherry Audio DCO-106 for $25 ! 🤙
It's not as bad as Don King or Donald Trumps hair😂
you're a mensch scott, I can't say it enough. Between this series and your JD800 restoration, the information is invaluable.
I had to make a comment though in regards to socketing the filter chips. i've seen the proprietor of analogue renaissance say several times in different arenas that he cannot stress enough how bad of an idea it is to socket those inline chips for various reasons though this seems to be the norm for most folks replacing these chips. can you give your opinion on the matter? its hard to argue with the re-creator of these chips but confused as to why so many people do this anyhow.
Interesting, I had not read anything like that. I'll have to do a bit of research...