Roland Juno-106 | demo by Jexus / WC Olo Garb (part 1 of 2)

[@Jexus]

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[@robbystafford8273]

the more i see these jexus videos - the more it's clear he is one the past decade's great artists

[@XenoghostTV]

The editing's insane for a 2008 youtube video lol

[@RhombusLabs]

What I really love about the production aspect of this video is how it was done on VHS tape. The edits are funny but really it's that awful quality of overly-recorded VHS tapes that makes it awesome. It really reminds me of 80s sci-fi movies recorded off the TV and played back too many times. It's almost like a retro audio effect. Great video.

[@Droidbot_electro]

Backdays Vhs format was something new..was a "new digital world"

[@NewShimmer]

The incredible thing about the old Juno synths is how big they can sound even though they only have one fairly simple oscillator per note. Thanks to the easy panel layout, they are easy to program. Even though Roland made a lot of them, they are still selling for as much or more now as what they cost new 25 to 30 years ago. Thanks for the nice demo.

[@myrddinemris]

Syntezatory is not only one person. It is a secret society of synth knights, changing locations and identities, and forever committed to bringing out the most mythical sounds out of the great synths of the 80's... All Hail Jexus and his Fellows!!!

[@tcr333]

this is quality. i had a juno106 years ago and could never get it sounding anything like this

[@78fenderPbass]

Got one of these last week. Just soldered in a new battery holder and re-loaded the factory patches. Sounds amazing. I lived it's life in case in a climate controlled room so it is as nice as the day it was new. No voice chip or other issues. Great vid!

[@warrantyvoid]

I've just bought a 106 and was suddenly a bit unsure about it, but this vid has definitely reassured me, thanks so much for such an awesome video!

[@OneDarkMartian]

One of the best videos I've seen on youtube by FAR! And I ADORE my Juno 106!!!! Pure loved:))))

[@micaramos4046]

One Dark Martian he posted his presets!!

[@gramah]

holy shit that chorus does magic

[@CaalamusTube]

Man! ...that segment from 6:36 to 7:07 was so beautiful! :]

[@poopymane132]

etheric. absolutely beautiful. takes you somewhere else.

[@CaalamusTube]

Too bad he doesn't upload anymore huh? :[

[@poopymane132]

indeed it is. makes me happy that someone else appreciated that bit. I may sample it.

[@donallfinn]

One of my favorite all-time filters, when I don't play my 106 for a while and turn it on, I move the filter and am like: "Whoa!!! Why is this so damn GOOD?"

[@nogoogleplus]

Dude, the riff and patch that starts at 9:06 kicks major butt, nice job!!!!!

[@tripXable]

what a awesome synth !! 7:08 - 7:38 great stuff!!

[@KennethDonnellyStargazer21]

EXACTLY...I have owned a JUNO-60 for 30 years and still use it, love those arpeggios...the 106 doesn't have one? Holy crap

[@Keyboardman88]

Had two of these midied together and run in stereo. Fantastic sound. Bank A on each was complementary sounds, i.e. strings, brass, organs ect. two different string sounds blended together. Ban B was complementary sounds. Two different sounds so they were layered.

[@yonnii]

Absolutley Brilliant--Genius--Entertaining--Funny--Moving

[@DJBonc]

haha the camera is from the same era as the juno? ;) i love the colours nice demo!!!

[@3Deity]

This is the coolest synth demo yet made! :D

[@nightspeeder]

ulwielbiam twoje dema zawsze są ubarwione w ciekawe wciny z obskurnych filmów:) a kolekcje synth-ów to musisz miec ogromną pozdrowienia! Lato

[@Chacanger]

I really like what you did with this video the effects really give it a feel of 1984 as well as the synth.

[@X820NL]

Again, good job on illustrating yet again what a good ol' classic can do :)

[@DonJuanDeMarco2]

The interludes are so awesome.

[@joeparker2725]

9:02 - 10:00 is the best, I could listen it for hours :)

[@RhombusLabs]

I mean really, this plus part 2 are my favorite Juno-106 videos on youtube.

[@TRaddcliff]

holy! 6:36 is freakin great man. your demos are always a treat

[@PeachBeach]

1:58 ? :) Very cool sound. The Juno 106 was my first synth, one of the voice chips died so I had to sell it for spares. I bought an SH-101 afterwards though. I want another 106, they sound so good.

[@brajtnerinjo]

Those mellow sounds from 6:37 are very nice

[@thedrnailsguy]

Holy shit! 6:08 .......If I'm not mistaken that is from the best freaking soundtrack ever made and it sounds just as cool on this synth!

[@schepler2]

This guy has to be Lech Walesa's kid or something. What other dude in Poland could possibly own this much gear AND the time to absolutely fucking master all of it?

[@weave_of_k]

best juno 106 video on youtube ever

[@milancutlac]

@Newcomingmusic very yes. indeed awsome sound in there

[@Eoind]

What a great video for the 106!

[@BANDERAZZ07RUS]

melody from 04:28 - PERFECT!

[@opl3toshiba]

Very good demo and playing!!! Sounds AWESOME!

[@iv0luti0n]

I love the theme from 7:37 - 8:00. It's stuck in my head now.

[@axelworfles]

Brilliant video and lush sounds.

[@Booger6995]

@subby33 That can be fixed. Two ways of doing it. Either buy the new chips and install. Or you can revive the old chips by removing the black conformal coating which becomes conductive over a long time. When removed many of these chips come back into service. Not guaranteed though.

[@SpaceFader]

This video persuaded me to get one of these, no regrets!

[@ultraconchetsap]

awesome demo dude, right on

[@williamblackwelder1495]

What is that EPIC clip at 1:59 from?? The fucking spinning chandelier and synth pop bit are awesome! It’s a damn mood if I ever saw one.

[@RRKS69]

Another great video Jex

[@samsamba08]

I absolutely ♥ the Blade Runner / Terminator sound from 5:10 onwards. And obviously the various video inserts, lol.

[@SpacehotelMusic]

forget the 6, get a 60 - same great sound without the hassle of dialing in a sound every time you want to move. I had a 6 for a while, drove me mad if you did more than the generic bass/strings. Now I have a 60 and love it much more because it encourages me to program. All 6 owners wish they had patch memory they just deny it.

[@matthewstein1110]

You didn’t notice the 60 sitting less than a foot behind the 106..?

[@matthewmarcus6245]

Did I see System Shock 2 at 1:37?

[@stainonsociety3451]

This demo is brilliant, great sounds and intresting visuals, really kept my attension, usually its just a dude with the camera on the keyboard, how boring, this, this is epic.

[@fyfaensteike]

Awesome playing!

[@guyom75]

Get Lucky (detuned) @ 6:06 :)

[@MeetDoctorLove]

+Guillaume Pellerin (YomGuy) uploaded 2008 .... ????

[@guyom75]

Yes but refering to the VHS video quality, this demo could be much older! BTW Daft Punk are great fans of the Juno 106.. ;)

[@MeetDoctorLove]

+Guillaume Pellerin (YomGuy) do we know the track ID then? What song is this being played?!!!

[@digitalstarfish]

Great video and great sound too! 5 stars

[@SpacehotelMusic]

Juno 60! all the way. Filter is MUCH nicer, it has an arpeggiator, it has HARDWARE envelopes, you can easily MIDI it with a converter or mod, it also has PWM via the envelopes with the 106 lacks. OH and it is rock solid, it won't die like the 106's voice chips. The only downside is it costs more, but then you get what you pay for in this life!

[@mikehawk5396]

RADICAL!!

[@MarkoHimanka]

I love the feeling at 5:09 :)

[@cocktailvomit]

great video, would love to get these sounds

[@ShakerCuda71]

very good demo thanks

[@alecjahn]

1:23 is spectacular.

[@JEANBRUCEnocturbulous]

Love your video

[@TheCountaaron]

@Newcomingmusic agree it's wonderful...

[@MimperMusic]

Well done!

[@OneDarkMartian]

Are these the original presets or sounds you've created yourself? Some AWESOME sounds there... care to share some? ;)

[@MeeperDude45]

Damned, I need to repair my Voice Chips on my 106.

[@theVHSvlog]

About 7 months ago I had what I thought was that problem, so I spent 200 bucks getting them restored and it didn't fix the problem. When they go, they really go

[@nichttuntun3364]

Same problem here. 1 chip is off ;)

[@leatherstriplp]

Dig it! - Dig it!

[@cosmojairzinho14]

4:04 melody from jaws soundtrack

[@M3urs]

Fantastic

[@Laxalo]

hes running a couple voices through MIDI then playing the remaining voices with his hands...that why it had the word "MIDI" flashing in the top left corner during that part

[@mortenrobinson]

It is indeed a very nice chorus :D If you already have one for playing, then imho it would be worth it to buy another one just to rip the chorus-circuit from it so you can use it with different sound sources :P

[@Beephouse]

Awesome!

[@matthewhoward4830]

WAT IS THAT AT 3:48 ??????????

[@LucasBarbuzzi]

I would love to know

[@czlowiekmucha]

check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6i6ZGd_qcqGis0

[@czlowiekmucha]

update: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5bCd557op2sa5I

[@DonJuanDeMarco2]

6:08 Daft Punk used that but a variation in their 'Alive' sets.

[@DoctorRazzArea4]

Wonderful

[@parosite]

this video sounds huge on this end

[@plasmaforce11]

7:30 nice :)

[@JUPITERGANG]

@DJGahann yeahh ! now you can make a little demo for youtube !! ah ah ah

[@Newcomingmusic]

9:03 is BY FAAAAAAAAAR the best part

[@shaft9000]

dunno about the 106 but the 6 gives an extra fast 'double-warble' when both Chorus buttons are depressed.

[@spearmint123456]

Greaaaaaat!!!

[@ChasD]

A sequencer maybe? Those midi sockets on the back might come in useful ;-)

[@misunflowerstyle906]

I know nothing about music but I bought this and now, I wonder, how can I get lessons without dragging this vintage around? My daughter is in sixth grade and it doesn't teach guitar--which I just bought at the same yard sale I bought this from--does band teach keyboard or strictly piano? what are going rates in Midwest for lessons? I also see something like Midi and I need an amp? I had so much trouble just locating a power chord in person. Found one in GR for $20. Finally got to hear it! and it was awesome. I have to buy an amp for her electric guitar and her AKAI beat box. the guy said i needed an amp for both that could provide the ability for...I don't remember something like it could be restricted sound if not at same level as the stuff being put in. Honestly, is it worth extra to clean it professionally and to buy all the extra doo-dads? why is this so pricey? do people like the 80's sound? or is it a specialty fad? I know because of my age, when the keyboard specialist started to play my oldies, that I was excited...but why would kids today be excited about oldies? where do i look for lessons...Thanks.

[@psdurkin23]

+mrshammerhankus You have a lot of learning to do :) Lots of people like the sound, yes. I think that your concerns are valid, but honestly this may not be the best entry point/instrument for children who are just beginning to play. Start them out on piano. When they are older if they are interested in synthesis, they will LOVE to be able to play on one of these. These are extremely pricey you are right...going for well over $1000USD....why? ...because they are simply worth that much. As you said these are VINTAGE machines....meaning what machines are being produced today are nothing like what you have here.....in summation this is a costly and complicated instrument...yet worth all the trouble. Maybe "easier" for you to tackle now and your children could start on a regular keyboard and see fi they like it. Message me if you are interested in selling the Juno!! :) Good luck

[@psdurkin23]

+mrshammerhankus In terms of lessons, I would go to a local music store in your area. For lessons from someone with advanced knowledge of synthesis, that will be more complicated, and may require a specialized teacher who fully know the ins and outs of the machine. Again, maybe easier to start young children on a different machine/instrument

[@misunflowerstyle906]

+Patrick Durkin How much should I expect for professional cleaning? the manager at a keyboard/piano specialty shop recommended a specific person like three or four hours away because it is vintage. He said it is in impressive shape and should value at $1200 in MI. I can't imagine what shipping this huge elephant would cost. I priced the AKAI and that alone was $14!

[@misunflowerstyle906]

+Patrick Durkin I forgot to ask, does the Juno need an amp? When I saw it demonstrated, it was connected to one. The nearest music stores are an hour away. I gave my little girl the guitar. The Juno is not intended for her. She has a little Casio to play with. I am not taking it outside again. I broke off a lever last time.

[@chancemeeting2849]

+mrshammerhankus If you still have it, please just sell the Juno to someone who knows what it is and how to use it. There are plenty of cheaper instruments for kids that don't require "extra too-dads." This is a significant and fairly valuable vintage synthesizer, not a keyboard to learn on...

[@electroscope943]

SYNTEZATORY's videos ROCK!!! SYNTEZATORY's videos ROCK!!! SYNTEZATORY's videos ROCK!!!

[@motoboy6666]

totally awsome as usual! What sequencer are you using for the clips sequenced by midi? Keep on rockin

[@DonJuanDeMarco2]

Thats it yea haha. Its been used so many times recently i forgot it was a variation of it.

[@maxiroberti8620]

hi! there was a way to save sounds conbinations on the juno 106....i cant remember...it was with the write a nd manual but i dont know ....can you help me please???

[@maccagrabme]

@snapplefacts Best option is to get a Juno 6 with midi like mine ;) Funny thing is I sold the synth 20 yrs ago, always regretted it and actually bought it back earlier this yr from the same person at the same price, virtually untouched! Never owned a 106 but the Juno 6 sounds better than this demo, another option for you might be the Alpha juno, it has midi and sounds close to this but no knobs.

[@scose]

10:23 instant Boards of Canada

[@TPBass1224]

Would you be able to recommend the best Juno 106 editor software for PC's? Thank you!!!

[@monosynthluv]

oh man. is there any chance i can get these patches, they are incredible.

[@NLGuppy]

what is that background on 1:40 looks cool

[@SubbParProductions]

3:48, i am dying to know what the video clip was from

[@czlowiekmucha]

check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6i6ZGd_qcqGis0

[@myrmur]

Absolutely great!!! How did you get that sound at 1:00?

[@rvlvngdrs]

Do you think 650$CAN is too much to pay for a good condition, used Juno 106?

[@soundsurgeon]

I have a Juno 106 that I'd like to get rid of. It's in good condition. The only issue is that the volume and portamento knobs need to be cleaned because they're a little dusty. A crackling sound can be heard when the knobs are being tweaked. Would you know of any product I can clean them with, or is it something that a repair person would have to look at?

[@mangtube]

ya, I tried it on mine... it doesn't allow you to press both chorus buttons at once. Tried it numerous times.

[@mangtube]

This isn't possible. It's chorus I or chorus II. Pressing both at the same time defaults to whatever you pressed first.

[@devicefactor2290]

I have one of these on eBay that I'm selling. it's one of the later models to not have the voice chip problem. I'm only downsizing to invest in older analogs. let me know if you're interested

[@trentkoopman]

R u still selling

[@ChiefODell]

You fucking rule.

[@atomicahmed]

hey, what kind of output amp source do you use on your synth? like can you use a basic guitar amp or do you need a specific amp? sorry for the newbie question, just got a juno 106 and know nothing about it =)

[@ludifisk]

what's that video segment that plays at 1:58?

[@monosynthluv]

Hey @Jexus : the midi sequence that starts at 4:29, do you have the midi file for that sequence still?

[@speedtribejp]

@snapplefacts. how about get the juno6. that has no memory, which means no battery, which means no battery replacement problem. juno6 is the same as your juno60 but easier to maintain in the long term. and actually cheaper in cost. who needs memory anyway if you are good at programming. imho, you should get a juno6 and keep your juno60 for spare parts in case something ever happens to the juno6 ;)

[@ingridhoekstra507]

whats that at 1:30?

[@syntheklaas]

what would you guys recommend most? a juno 6, 60 or 106 ? I don't care much for memory or midi, I just want a phat sound and a reliable synth with much posibilities