Roland Juno 106 in very good shape , with some some tiny marks on the front panel as you can see in the pictures but in overall great condition ! It has been fully serviced : - the 6 80017A voices vcf/vca chips and 3 D5534A wave generator chips are brand new clones .  The Juno has been calibrated by following the factory specifications . - The preset A and B have been loaded into the synth again .

The Roland Juno-106, released in February 1984 by Roland Corporation, is a six-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer renowned for its warm, rich sound and user-friendly interface. Below is a detailed overview of its features, notable users, and songs that feature the Juno-106, based on available information.

Features and Characteristics

• Polyphony and Oscillators: The Juno-106 offers six-voice polyphony with one digitally controlled oscillator (DCO) per voice, producing sawtooth, pulse/square, and sub-oscillator waveforms, along with a white noise generator. The DCOs ensure tuning stability while maintaining analog warmth.
• Filters: It features a 24 dB/octave analog low-pass filter (VCF) with resonance that can self-oscillate, creating rich, harmonic textures, and a non-resonant high-pass filter for tonal shaping.
• Chorus Effect: A signature feature is its lush, built-in analog chorus effect, available in two modes, which adds depth and a distinctive, warm texture to sounds, particularly pads.
• Envelope and Modulation: The synthesizer includes an ADSR (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release) envelope generator for shaping amplitude and filter response, and an LFO for modulating pitch, pulse width, and filter cutoff, enabling effects like vibrato and filter sweeps.
• MIDI and Patch Storage: As one of Roland’s first MIDI-equipped synthesizers, it supports parameter sequencing and integration with modern setups. It has 128 patch memory slots, a significant upgrade from the Juno-60’s 56 patches.
• Interface: The Juno-106 has an intuitive, hands-on interface with sliders and buttons for real-time sound tweaking, making it accessible for beginners and professionals alike.
• Additional Features: It includes polyphonic portamento, two voice allocation modes for predictable note assignment, and a 61-key keyboard with Roland’s performance lever for pitch bend and modulation.
• Sound Profile: Known for its lush pads, punchy basses, bright stabs, and soaring leads, the Juno-106 is versatile across genres like pop, electronic, house, and ambient. Its analog sound is described as warm, fat, and smooth.

Notable Music Producers and Artists

The Juno-106 has been widely used by artists across various genres, contributing to its iconic status:

• Depeche Mode: Used for their signature synth-pop sounds in the 1980s.
• Pet Shop Boys: Featured prominently in tracks like “West End Girls.”
• Daft Punk: Utilized in their album Discovery and other electronic works.
• Calvin Harris and Deadmau5: Employed for modern electronic and dance music.
• Tame Impala: Incorporated for lush, atmospheric textures in indie and psychedelic music.
• Vangelis: Used extensively on his Directalbum, particularly in the track “Elsewhere.”
• Underworld: Featured in “Born Slippy.”
• 808 State: Used in “Pacific State.”
• The Chemical Brothers, Chvrches, Leftfield, William Orbit, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, and Jam & Spoon: All known for integrating the Juno-106 into their productions.
• Langenberg (Max Heesen): Praised the Juno-106 for adding warmth and emotional depth, using it in nearly every track of his collaborative album with Steve Bug.
• David Agrella: Used the Juno-106 intensely in his Robot RomanceEP and for the rhythmic pad in “Walking Loud.”
• Sebastian Ingrosso: Created chords for “Leave The World Behind” with the Juno-106.

Songs Featuring the Juno-106

The Juno-106’s distinctive sound appears in numerous iconic tracks:

• “Time After Time” by Cyndi Lauper: Features the Juno-106 for its lush pad sounds.
• “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” by Wham!: Utilizes the Juno-106 for its bright, melodic elements.
• “Take On Me” by A-ha: While primarily associated with the Juno-60, the Juno-106 was also used in some contexts, layered with other synths like the Yamaha DX7.
• “Can You Feel It” by Mr. Fingers (Larry Heard): A seminal Chicago house track featuring the Juno-106’s iconic pads.
• “West End Girls” by Pet Shop Boys: Showcases the Juno-106’s rich, atmospheric sound.
• “Borderline” by Madonna: Incorporates the Juno-106 for its synth textures.
• “Caribbean Blue” by Enya: Features the Juno-106’s lush pads.
• “Save A Prayer” by Duran Duran: Utilizes the Juno-106 for its melodic and ambient qualities.
• “Born Slippy” by Underworld: Employs the Juno-106 for its driving synth lines.
• “Pacific State” by 808 State: Features the Juno-106’s warm tones.
• “Trapped” by Colonel Abrams: Uses the Juno-106 for its bassline.
• “I Like to Move It” by Reel 2 Real: Features the Juno-106 bass synth, specifically preset A63.
• “No Coke” by Dr. Alban: Uses the Juno-106 for basslines and chords.

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Power Supply : AC100V 50/60Hz

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