Chorus JUN-6 V

Jun-6 V's Main Features:

• A next generation component-level model of the Roland Juno-6.
• State of the art analog Chorus reproduction.
• 3 Voice calibration states for true analog realism.
• Free-running phase oscillator with up to 36 voices of polyphony.
• Unison & Portamento.
• Voice detune control for analog pitch behavior.
• Arpeggiator.
• Customisable Chord mode.
• Performance optimised controls (Bender, Mod and assignable keyboard parameters).
• Extra LFO and Envelope for enhanced modulation capabilities.
• Built in modulable Delay and Reverb.
• Advanced Brightness, Timbre, Time and Movement macro controls.
• Built in tutorials.
• +180 factory presets.

Jun-6 V combines beautiful polysynth thickness with an ultra-easy interface to satisfy your analog needs from the very first note. Its simple controls, accessible creative features, and modern enhancements make it an essential keyboard that you'll just keep coming back to.

Chords that'll shake the foundations, textures that'll illuminate the sky, and unison bass that'll leave your audience speechless. When you want instant mix-filling analog fatness, Jun-6 V is the answer. Your ticket to no-nonsense '80s synth glory.

Polyphony to the masses

Jun-6 V's hardware predecessor was released at a time when a polyphonic synth was a luxury. Many consider the Juno series to have struck a rare and perfect balance when it comes to synthesizer design. Their ease of use, vivid analog sound, and relative affordability helped put the coveted multi-voiced within reach of a bigger audience.

Simple layouts, DCO tuning stability, and deceptively massive sound. The Juno family left a lasting impression on the music world. From the glossy pop stylings of A-ha, to the signature sci-fi atmospheres of Vangelis, to being a pivotal character on the Chicago house scene, their influence was undeniable.

The first model, the Juno-6, was unveiled in 1982, at a time when synthesizers were expanding and competing for broader sound palettes, a higher voice count, more controls. This was just a year after the release of Roland's polysynth behemoth, the Jupiter-8.

A bold move - but the Juno offered something different. Here was an analog keyboard that was smaller. It had less controls. It had fewer voices. Was it a gamble, or did its designers know exactly what they were doing? We'll take the latter...

This was the first analog polysynth to be sold on the market under $2000. Its simple layout meant that it sounded jaw-dropping from the moment you plugged it in - no tweaking required. The icing on the cake? The now-iconic yellow-button stereo BBD chorus that took a big sound and made it gigantic.

In the years that followed, the range was expanded with the Juno-60 and Juno-106, offering 56 and 128 patch memory slots respectively. The addition of MIDI to the Juno-106 cemented this series' place among the synth greats, selling over 100,000 units. Just ask Dave Stewart, BT, Junkie XL, John Frusciante, Alicia Keys...

Jun-6 V offers instant access to not just the raw power that put these keyboards on the map - but a catalog of enhancements that bring it soaring into the modern age.

Pure analog spirit

The Juno synths were notoriously easy to use - Jun-6 V is no different. From the minute you open it up, you'll be in familiar synthesis territory, from the simplicity of DCOs to the instant stereo glory of BBD chorus. Dial in a dynamite sound that's true to the original in no time.

Voice Calibration

To bring you the authentic Juno experience, we even went to the lengths of offering different levels of analog voice dispersion. Subtle variations in condition and voltage sometimes meant that each voice was very slightly different, from filter cutoff to VCA envelope attack. Choose a level of analog drift to suit your taste - squeaky clean, rough around the edges, or somewhere in the middle.

Back to the arpeggiator

Jun-6 V takes the classic arpeggiator formula back to basics, so you can instantly weave driving hypnotic patterns on the fly, just like the good old days. Put aside complex multi-mode arp algorithms - simplicity and musicality is the aim of the game.

Arpeggiator in action

Sometimes all you need is a simpel up & down arpeggio to get your track moving. Jun-6 V's arpeggiator brings immediate colorful synth-pop vibes.

Double-barrelled filter

There are filters, and there are filters. Jun-6 V perfectly emulates the simple yet refined sculpting capabilities of its '80s ancestor. Go for bubbling low-pass warmth, dynamic high-pass tension, or a combination of the two.

Let's talk about chorus

The classic dual chorus that's almost as famous as the synthesizers it's synonymous with. Jun-6 V's chorus boasts the same authentic BBD character and subtle stereo spread for an irresistibly warm cinematic sound.

Complex, meet simple

Jun-6 V represents the virtual rebirth of a classic; it doesn't end there though. We've expanded this polysynth icon with just enough extra modulation & FX tricks to enhance its sound without compromising its signature simplicity.

Enhanced expression, enhanced performance

Jun-6 V is a hands-on, express-yourself kinda synthesizer, with an irresistible sound that begs to be played over and over - it doesn't end there though. We've expanded this polysynth icon with just enough extra modulation & FX tricks to enhance its sound without compromising its signature tactile simplicity.

Modwheel, Velocity & aftertouch

With the Modwheel, tweak the LFO intensity for the DCO and/or VCF, or assign to a destination of your choice. Assign Velocity or AfterTouch to a modulation destination of your choice for dynamic movement that responds to every touch.

Expanded modulation

One envelope has become two, and a second multi-waveform LFO has been added to the mix. The second ADSR envelope features two freely assignable destinations, as does LFO 2. Perfectly accessible modulation that adds just enough movement without detracting from Jun-6 V's hands-on playability.

LFO2

A sample & hold waveform modulating the VCF cutoff frequency, bringing dynamic random movement to a static vintage-sounding patch.

Chord Mode

transform every note into a full-sounding chord, and choose from 12 voicings including your own custom voicing.

3 Modes Chorus

Cycling through dry, mode I, mode II, and the 'secret' mode 3, with its original mono sound and faster modulation rate. Lush.

Bender & Unison

exactly what you think it is. Again, hardwired to the DCO and VCF for instant pitch bends and dynamic build-ups. Unison assigns multiple voices to a single note for condensed fatness, perfect for pumping bass arps or red-hot leads - choose your density and detune to taste.

Delay & Reverb

On the FX front, you'll find some additional spacious reverb and delay. This simple addition takes Jun-6 V's unmistakably vintage sound and sets it up for contemporary application. Cinematic ambience, stadium-sized pop chords, and bouncing trap lead lines are all within reach.

Pulsing reverb

Using Jun-6 V's modulation controls, you're able to turn modern digital FX into composition tools. Here, the reverb dry/wet is being gradually modulated for moving ambience.

Hear it in action

Jun-6 V gets put to the test. In the hands of sound designers, composers, and musicians of all styles, it comes into its own - witness the true power of this polysynth legend.

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