The dk70 is a fully programmable, battery powered portable synthesizer featuring subtractive synthesis using dco, vcf and vca technology similar to roland s alpha juno series. These parts and procedures also apply to replacing a battery on the alpha juno. It has the same synth engine with some added features like 16 programmable chord memories, the ability to store velocity, volume, panning, detune, portamento and other similar parameters within each patch you create. Edit any parameter, organize patches, create random patches. The alpha juno 2 is an upgraded version of the alpha juno 1 that expands the keyboard to 61 keys and adds velocity and aftertouch some of roland s documentation refers to the alpha juno 2 as the ju 2. Get the best deals on pro audio synthesizers when you shop the largest online selection at. The patch editor or pe is a chunky piece of kit that looks like it should have. View and download roland a juno 2 owners manual online. The alpha junos have been used by mundo muzique, vince clarke, matt megaton haines, paul hardcastle, fatboy slim, massive attack, bomb the bass, the prodigy, faithless, youth, joey beltram and human resource. The audio synthesizer digitally conjures up sounds without strings or reeds. Other new features included better midi implementation than previous roland synths and a larger memory of 64 presets and 64 user patches. Get the best deals on roland analog pro audio synthesizers when you shop the largest online selection at.
There are some great bass and cool sounds in the factory presets. Patch base has the best roland alpha juno 2 editor and librarian available for mac and ipad. No matter what i try to do to restore the factory soundbank on my alpha juno 2 it will not work because im probably doing something wrong. Your one stop resource for mks50 and alpha juno synthesizers patches. Apparently, this will entail connecting my computer to the juno 2 and loading the data from a midi file. The roland alpha juno 2 is an analog polyphonic synthesizer manufactured in 1986. It is well know for its use of digitally controlled oscillators in conjunction with analog filters. Excellent synths that failed to impress the world at the. Replacement keys and parts for roland juno keyboards. Roland mks50 patches and tones your one stop resource.
Synthesizer demo of the analog synthesizer roland alpha juno 1 from 1985. Utilizing an electronic keyboard, synthesizers are an indispensable instrument for pro audio users. There are several different types of keys used on the roland keyboards, so you will need to make sure you order the correct style click on the link for your keyboard below. Roland alpha juno1, alpha juno2, and mks50 editors now. Button cap, clear for roland fantom xa, juno d, rd300nx and others. The 14 synthesizers that shaped modern music the vinyl factory. Alpha juno control is a stand alone app that can be. Roland s mks50 synth module was released a year later and was essentially their alpha juno synth in a. The alpha juno and hs synths are able to use the same tones, utilities and information. Roland alpha juno2 specifications, pictures, prices, links. Roland analog pro audio synthesizers for sale ebay. Theyre both going to be a bit harder to make patches on since theres only one data entry slider. Roland alpha juno 2 analog synthesizer 1986 single sounds. The sound architecture is rather basic, but it has an excellent sound and was used by many p.
The alpha juno 1 was soon replaced by the alpha juno 2 which added a few midi. You might be surprised how many of them lie at the center of your favorite tracks. Some of rolands documentation refers to the alpha juno 2 as the ju2. Roland junos a mailing listdiscussion for users of roland s juno alpha juno hsseries synths. Roland is part of a juno 2, and removed an octave, velocity and aftertouch keyboard, and replaced by a tape storage cassette interface. An arpeggiator, functionality abandoned by roland jx series on juno and midi 106 and alpha memories of patches including the memoirs of agreement, the value of portamento as the mks50 control of the filter expression pedal present on the juno 1 without using the midi. View and download roland a juno2 owners manual online. Although i can make patches on both that sound similar, overall theyre pretty different. Intelligent patch generator creates pads, drums, basses, synths, strings, brass, and more with the touch of a button. Roland s mks50 synth module was released a year later and was essentially their alpha juno synth in a one space rack mount unit. One thought on 3 free roland alpha juno vst emulations more alpha junox 15 november 2014 at 21 h 07 min. Roland alpha juno 1, alpha juno 2, and mks50 editors now in patch base. Korg minilogue xd polyphonic analogue synthesizer in box new.
In 1985, roland released the last of their analog juno synths, the alpha juno 1 and 2. Roland clan forums view topic sysex memory restore on. Roland mks50 synth info your one stop resource for mks. With technological enhancements, synthesizers are now able to incorporate a musicians passion into performances that are greater and livelier. The 14 most important synths in electronic music history and the. It has a polyphony of 8 voices in normal mode and 4 voices in dual mode. Just like the mythical tone bank from very early alpha juno 1 synths, roland changed the alpha juno 2 factory presets to a different tone set. Excellent synths that failed to impress the world at the time where everyone wanted digital synths and samplers. Most of these are sampled from the original instruments and processed using roland s supernatural sound engine, in order to recreate a tweakable yet playable patch. Roland alpha juno 2 the alpha juno 2 is an upgraded version of the alpha juno 1 that expands the keyboard to 61 keys and adds velocity and aftertouch. The mks50 is an upgraded rackmount version of the alpha juno source vintage synth explorer alphasphere contains 64 patches 8 banks of 8 patches divided in a number of sound categories like bass, strings, pads, synths, leads and effects.
Juno2, on the other hand, uses an m64c memory cartridge to store 64 programmable patches. Roland vsynth xt keyboard synthesizer for sale online ebay. The information source for house of worship audio and media directors, worship musicians, and av techs. The main focus of this website shines brightly on the mks. The existence of the juno 1 seems to be only one thing. Adequate in the studio or on the stage, the juno 2 has 64 presets and 64 user memory patches, a nice lcd display, an lfo capable of a very slow rate for some cool sweeping effects, and a great bass sound especially nice for acid basslines and noise effects. The roland alpha juno series of keyboards are analog polyphonic synthesizers with a digitally controlled oscillator manufactured by roland corporation from 1985 to 1987. Weight and size, the alphas are smaller and lighter mine is the alpha juno 1, the juno 660 are hefty beasts with wooden ends to boot. I finally replaced the internal lithium battery in my mks. Alpha juno 2 or juno 6 gearslutz pro audio community. Access to all patch menu parameters mks50 and ability to select programs. Read, watch, listen, and learn about roland products and the people that use them. Hawkwind loved the shiny box so much that they named space ritual. That means the dial goes round and round all day long with absolutely no physical resistance to the finger and you get very little change in 2.
Roland d110 80s synthesizer sound module boxed d10 d20 d50 vintage synth dealer. Subscribe to the roland newsletter to get the latest articles, videos, and news about your favorite roland products. Only a handful of synths were shipped out with this early tone bank version which makes it difficult to locate. Well the jx3p has the beloved filter of the jupiter and juno series. This is the only free alpha juno vsti that can do a decent hoover. Aftertouch on a juno 2 only, a juno 1 responds but doesnt transmit. Patch sheets for mks50, alpha juno and synthplus from the roland users group magazine. When you do patch, the internal prewired system is either disconnected or the signals are mixed. Roland alpha juno 2 analog synthesizer from the year 1986 the direct.
Replacement keys these plastic keys will replace broken ones on your keyboard. Roland alpha juno2 specifications, pictures, prices. The hs80 is an alpha juno 2 for the casual home user, with a slightly less appealing cosmetic appearance. Keyboard parts roland repair parts juno series page. Great analog sound and one of the most famous techno sounds ever, the hoover sound. The classic alpha juno2 is often used for its hoovers and other hard dance sounds. Roland ju06 boutique desktop synthesizer sounds module with box awesome and.
This group is dedicated to all users and fans of these vintage synthesizers. Operating system is always being updated with new features. More recently, software has been written for microsoft windows and apple computers which allows graphical editing of juno patches through midi. I have foound this free vst on kvr forum alphajuno vst. Roland alpha juno 2 photos click on thumbnails to enlarge.
Roland alpha juno 2 editor and librarian patch base. Alpha juno series, released in 198586, comes in five units. It features one alpha dial that controls multiple parameters, as well as midi in, out, and thru functionality. Just hook up any generic midi control box for programming. Patch categories on the juno d, a patch you edit can be named and saved in the desired category of sounds user patch.
The roland alpha juno series of discontinued keyboards are analog polyphonic synthesizers with a digitally controlled oscillator manufactured by roland corporation from 1985 to 1987. This is a legal agreement between you an individual or a corporation and roland corporation herein referred to as roland regarding the usage of this software product herein referred to as software. The alpha juno 1, alpha juno 2, mks50, hs10, and hs80. There are 50 memory patches 40 preset, 10 user but that could be expanded to 100 with additional rom or ram cartridges. The roland alpha juno 1 alpha juno 2 are analog synths which can sound great as long as you program them yourself. Iv download the patches that were uploaded by hecticcc but i carnt get any of them to work. Axial has patches from a number of classic roland synthesizers like the jupiter8, juno 106, tb303, sh101, d50, alpha juno, and xv5080. This all works fine until i try to get these patches on then nothing happens. The roland juno 60 is a classic six voice polyphonic analog synthesizer with ram memories for 56 sounds.
View and download roland alpha juno 2 service notes online. This specialized midi controller is the most comprehensive and affordable way to unleash the full potential of five of the best polyphonic analog roland synthesizers. The thing which is really annoying me is thte fact that i have downloaded the patch file from the roland website and have followed the instructions to reset the unit which came in that folder. Roland alpha juno 1 alpha juno 2 new custom patches. Mar 04, 2014 the following list contains a few of the key instruments that helped shape electronic music, from the obvious the unmistakable roland tb303 to the obscure the humble alpha juno 2. Roland mks50 and alpha juno utilities your one stop. Midi club is excited to announce its first hardware product, the junoctrl. Alphadial manuals, patch editors, sounds and other info for the roland alpha juno series. Im using the bcr with my alpha juno 2 and it turns it into a real fun machine, with an already great sound out of the box. The mks50 1987 is a rackmount version of the alpha juno. I have a usbmidi interface, but for some reason i cant seem to find a. I need to reload the factory patches on my roland alpha juno 2 the previous owner wrote over most of the 64 presets in the memory group patch bank.
Adequate in the studio or on the stage, the juno 2 has 64 presets and 64 user memory patches, a nice lcd display, an lfo capable of a very slow rate for some. Roland mks50 homepage your one stop resource for mks. Youll be able to tell are from the roland family but the architecture and the sounds youll get are quite different. However, in my experience, building new sounds with the juno 1 2 is a pain. Can anyone link me to a good software editor for the alpha juno 2. Sep 10, 2016 30 minute tour of the alpha juno, outlining a few of the features included in this synthesizer which sets it apart from many others of the era. Juno1, patch data can be stored on cassette tapes through a tape interface. May 14, 2015 c by analogaudio1 you can buy these patches read the description for further details scroll down. The foregoing provision is effective even if roland corporation has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Roland alpha juno 2 the best roland synth ever to me. It is a small utility app that will let owners of roland s alpha juno keyboard control patch parameters via midi from their mac. Roland mks50 patches and tones your one stop resource for. Alpha juno 2 is an analog synthesizer with 6 voices of polyphony, monotimbral. The roland programmer pg300 offers complete control over all midi editable parameters of the alpha juno, the alpha juno 2 and the mks50. Your one stop resource for mks50 and alpha juno synthesizers patches, tones, diy, utilities and information battery replacement note. Roland alpha juno construction kit construction kit made with a roland alpha juno. Roland clan forums view topic sysex memory restore on juno 2. Conversely all that metal and wood on a juno 6 means it could take a better beating. The juno 2 also had a cartridge slot for the roland m64c cartridges which held an additional 64 sounds. Get new sounds for your roland synth roland australia.
Like the korg dw8000, they dont have too many moving parts. The alpha juno 2 was the later model which added an extra octave of notes, a cartridge sot and touchsensitivity. I know how to back up and load my own banks and single patch dumps. Listen to both songs on whosampled, the ultimate database of sampled music, cover songs and remixes. The roland juno ds61 61key synthesizer sports all of the quality sounds, intuitive operation, and portability of its predecessor, along with improved pianos, additional organs, waveform expansion capability, phrase pads, new vocal effects, and more. View and download roland juno d owners manual online. Programmable patches can also be externally stored. Ive never played an alpha juno 2, but i see that it has the exact same alpha dial nonsense that my roland jx10 has. In 1985 roland released the last of their analog juno synths, the alpha juno 1 and 2. But not everyone has the time or inclination to learn synth programming, especially when sounds get lost or as is frequently the case, the factory presets are just not that good the factory presets are mostly imitations of acoustic instruments. For software editing the previously mentioned alpha base is great, id like to see that up and running on a windows 8 pro surface touch screen next. Charly alley cat mix by the prodigy sampled roland alpha juno 2 s patch b86 what the. Roland alpha juno 2 the alpha juno is a decent synth, because it covers all the traditional patch domains and does it backed up with proper technology snappy envelopes, depth and warmth of the tone, etc.
Both will be available for free on the downloads pages for the juno ds61 and juno ds88. This video explores that side, using an old faithful the midiverb. I think the juno 1 2 is capable of creating a much wider sonic palette id say the 106 is solidly in the vintage camp whereas the juno 1 2 is capable of much more modern sounds, but can also do classic sounds. Hey guys iv had my alpha juno 2 for a while now but have just started messing around with it properley. Roland tb303 to the obscure the humble alpha juno 2. The prodigys charly alley cat mix sample of roland. Sep 14, 2016 this video, via lektroid, takes an indepth look at the roland alpha juno 1 synthesizer the alpha juno 1 is a fairly limited synth, by todays standards, with just one dco per voice and a clunky editing interface. Includes tons of saw, square and noise waveforms, a bunch of patches and 2 kontakt instruments. The slightly improved successor to the original alpha juno.
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