Date: Mon, 18 Apr 1994 21:51:15 -0700 From: Steve Valdez To: Mike Perkowitz Cc: analogue@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu Subject: Re: juno 106 vs alpha juno 2 >how do these compare soundwise? i think the synthesis architecture is >pretty close, maybe a few more options (more waveforms, e.g.) on the >alphas, but how does the alpha *sound*. i would like a nice controller >and would think about trying to get a juno-2 (w/ programmer) in >approximate exchange for my 106... hey, I just so happen to have a juno-106 and juno-2 sitting right next to each other. Obviously the Juno-2 is more capable as a controller (with velocity and pseudo-aftertouch), has a slightly enhanced (yet similar) architecture over the juno-106. Soundwise, I think they sound very similar, although my roommate absolutely hates the sound of the Ju-2 (maybe cuz it was used by Joey Beltram, etc.) saying it has a "dicey" digital sound to it. Some of the presets between the two sound almost identical. I think the velocity actually makes the Ju-2 more capable of certain sounds, thus making them sound slightly different (at least to my ears) Architecture wise, it has a better ENV generator with your typical ADSR as well as 3 additional L-parameters. There's more controls for following velocity/aftertouch within each block, and larger number of waveforms, one extra notch on the DCO range, variable chorus rate, In short a better board than the 106 (especially with the PG-300) with a much better MIDI implementation. Also, there is no unison mode onthe Ju-2 ------------------------------- Date: Mon, 18 Apr 1994 22:48:57 -0700 (PDT) From: HIgH TeCH To: analogue Subject: Re: juno 106 vs alpha juno 2 I would simply say that the 106 is a bit more analog sounding, the alpha junos are a little more plasticky sounding, ie digital. They're nice, but given a choice between the two, I'd got for the 106. R> ------------------------------- Date: Tue, 19 Apr 1994 08:57:03 -0400 From: Michael Fischer To: ANALOGUE@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu Subject: Re: juno 106 vs alpha juno 2 >how do these compare soundwise? i think the synthesis architecture is >pretty close, maybe a few more options (more waveforms, e.g.) on the >alphas, but how does the alpha *sound*. i would like a nice controller >and would think about trying to get a juno-2 (w/ programmer) in >approximate exchange for my 106... I own both a Juno-106 and a Alpha Juno-2 w/PG-300 programmer... Firstly, I will say, NEITHER unit is a "replacement" for the other. They BOTH make very different sounds. [For bass sounds, I DEFINITELY prefer the Alpha Juno-2...especially that factory patch #68.."SeqncrBs"...it kicks ass!] Personally, if I had to have only one of them, I would take the Alpha Juno-2 w/PG-300 programmer. Also, the envelope on the Alpha Juno-2 is much nicer. You have much more control over it. More than the simple ADSR type on the 106. One other note... The chorus on the Alpha Juno-2, though not as noisy as the chorus on the 106, is STILL very noisy...especially when playing Bass patches... One word of advice for those choosing to use the Alpha Juno-2 as a controller keyboard : 1) Yes, it is velocity sensitive. 2) Yes, it does have aftertouch...BUT YOU HAVE TO PUSH SO GOSH DARN HARD ON THE DAMN THING TO MAKE THE AFTERTOUCH WORK!!! I highly advise NOT making an Alpha Juno-2 a principal controller keyboard in applications where Aftertouch-intensive work needs to be done. Sincerely, Michael Fischer -------------------------------