Roland Alpha-Juno review

 



For technical specifications please consult: http://www.vintagesynth.com/roland/ajuno1.php

This synth was marketed in 1986 as the famous Juno-106 successor. It features a complex matrix programming system wish is annoying for musician used to the Juno-6/60/106 rather simple and effective slider matrix. This problem could be resolve by using a software editor wish is easy to find for free on the Internet: http://www.discointellect.org/ezalpha.htm

Soundwise, I think it could be easily compared to is family with more sub as it feature a great subocillator. It not as powerful as the Juno-6/60 for pad, lead and string. It was used extensively during the 90's to create the «hoover bass» sound effect popularised within house music production's. Like the Juno-106, it feature Midi implementation. It could be easily find for reasonnable price and it worth the money. I enjoy to use this synth to create ambient background sounds, especially distorted one. The sound of the Alpha-Juno usually fit pretty well in the mix but can also take all the place if you don't respect the proper posology!

8.5/10