Roland juno 60 specifications, pictures, prices, links. This offer is for the one roland md8 midi interface, original power cable, dcb two cables, and box in pictures only. Read, watch, listen, and learn about roland products and the people that use them. I used to own a roland juno 60 and play it with the dcb converter but i gave it away to a friend and now i want another synthesizer. However, roland only produced a few dcb capable products before midi took overthe jupiter8 and juno 60 are the most notable products of this period. The jsq60 sequencer is an external sequencer controller for the juno60. The juno60 sounds great, however, like the juno6 it lacks midi control. This midi interface was part of a lot musical gear that i bought from music store went out business here in montgomery. Roland juno 60 analogue synthesizer many spears needlessly got broken in debates whether juno 60 s oscillators are analogue or digital. You can also use it to interface with a dcb equipped jupiter8. The vca was the ba662, used also in juno660106, jx3p and tb303. Before midi, roland had dcb, oberheim had its own proprietary protocol etc. If youre the kind of person who digs into your rolandboss gear, odds are you go way beyond factory patches and settings. Whether youre working on a song idea in your room, recording a track in the studio, or playing a gig on stage, the lightweight juno ds61, juno ds76, and juno ds88 synthesizers will inspire creativity and.
The juno 60 is set up almost identical to the juno 106 with the execption of the arpeggiator juno 60 and the portamento juno 106. Ikutaro kakehashis efforts in the 1960s and 1970s with his previous company, ace tone, laid the groundwork for rolands vigorous vertically integrated manufacturing process by the early 80s. Current version its unidirectional, meaning you can send midi. If youre the kind of person who digs into your roland boss gear, odds are you go way beyond factory patches and settings. Minerva is a midi retrofit for the roland juno 60 synthesizer. The information source for house of worship audio and media directors, worship musicians, and av techs. I know on the juno 106 there is midi, but thats not really a point because i think with the juno 60. So now i have the chance on the belgian ebay department to buy quite inexpensive a juno 60 or a juno 106. Its compatible with ableton, cubase and logic, needs no power supply and no exotic cables. I have heard of a kenton model, but im not sure if they are as hard to get as well. Production ended in february 1984, when the juno 60 was replaced by the juno 106. Juno60, which added patch memory allowing users to save and reuse sounds and a dcb connector, a precursor to midi. The juno 60 is controllable with sequencers using proprietary dcb protocol, similar to midi, but different. Both the 6 and 60 share the same filter chip design.
Midi juno 60 interface myself, and am also an osx user. The ju6kbd midi retrofit enables your roland juno 6 juno 60 synthesizer to be integrated into midi systems. Dcb to midi interfaces vintage synth explorer forums. The juno 60 can be controlled using various kenton products in the following ways. Roland juno60 polyphonic analog synthesizer reverb. Use it to control your tr909, or juno 60 or any other midi equipment. Perfect recreation of d50 from the company that made the original.
It allows the roland juno 6 juno 60 to be controlled via midi commands as a midi expander. Juno 66 upgrade expands roland juno 6, juno 60 tubbutec has introduced the juno 66 an upgrade for the roland juno 6 and juno 60 synthesizers. Usb midi dcb adaptor for roland juno 60 from valpower on. The roland juno60 is a popular 61key polyphonic synthesizer introduced by roland corporation in september 1982, as a successor to the similar roland juno 6, which had been on the market since february that year. May 06, 20 this video, via retrosound72, takes a look at the classic roland juno60 analog synthesizer. Midi retrofit and feature extension for roland juno6 and juno60.
Up for sale is roland md8 dcb midi convertor for juno 60 and jupiter 8 synthesizers. Some of you may be familiar with the juno 60 s acclaimed arpeggiator. Dcb functions were basically the same as midi, but unlike midi which is capable of transmitting a wide array of information, dcb. You can go midi to dcb or dcb to midi and you designate which midi channel as well. Several functions of the msq700 include a chain function, multitrack function, overdubbing and a merge function. Find great deals on ebay for roland juno 60 and roland juno 106. For me is the juno60 one of the best analog synthesizers ever, notes retrosounds marko ettlich. The original juno60 is a very rich sounding synthesizer and a great analog machine, but it completely lacks midi control. Ikutaro kakehashis efforts in the 1960s and 1970s with his previous company, ace tone, laid the groundwork for roland s vigorous vertically integrated manufacturing process by the early 80s. The device will be delivered with a dcb cable to connect the device to a roland juno 60. Roland produced several dcb enabled sequencers, or, alternatively, midi to dcb converters can be used to drive dcb enabled synths. The roland juno60 is an incredible synthesizer, but it doesnt have midi it has a dcb port. Six analog voices of polyphony and patch memory storage the juno 60 sounds great, however, like the juno 6 it lacks midi control. Comes together with unopened midi, dcb and power cables.
In the juno 106, dcb support was dropped in favor of midi. Control dcb roland to roland syncinterface roland md8 converts dcb to midi for. In hindsight would you suggest a different device as a juno 60 interface, or have you become happy with the mdcb2v2 since hopefully getting it figured out and functioning. For the juno60 a replacement panel for the dcb connector is offered and no drilling is needed. I believe dcb was proprietary, but these converters seem hard to come by, and i was wondering if anyone knew of other angles. What synthesizer should i get if i like vintage sound e. Midi to dcb interface for roland jupiter 8 and juno 60. The juno 60 was reimagined and rereleased by roland in 2019 as the ju06a. The unit makes it possible to control notes on each synthesizer, as well as program changes on the jupiter. It turns your juno into a powerful juno 66 synthesizer with midi and a lot of additional features.
The juno 6 was remarkable in many ways, but it did lack programmable memories. The roland juno60 was originally released in 1982 and, even 30 years later, its massive analog sound has little competition. Get the best deals on roland juno 60 when you shop the largest online. The juno 6 was followed in the same year by the juno 60, which added patch memory allowing users to save and reuse sounds and a dcb connector, a precursor to midi.
Full text of roland md8 owners manual internet archive. The roland juno 60 is an incredible synthesizer, but it doesnt have midi it has a dcb port. What are the differences between the juno 6, 60 and 106. Too my knowledge, only the juno60 and some of the jupiter 8s had dcb. May 19, 2015 juno66 upgrade expands roland juno6, juno60 tubbutec has introduced the juno66 an upgrade for the roland juno6 and juno60 synthesizers. Program change onoff switch, function selection, midi in, midi out, midi thru, and dcb connection. Aug 16, 2005 wondering if you ever got this figured out as im about the buy a chd mdcb2v2. Too my knowledge, only the juno 60 and some of the jupiter 8s had dcb. You can now trigger the juno 60 from your midi controller or whatever sequencing program you use.
On top of that, included junodi software allows you to create and edit junodi sounds from your computer. Just one dco, lfo and adsr, but still very nice sounds that you can get out of the machine. Settings via an internal configuration menu or external midi controller. I just got it yesterday and havent even had a chance to try it yet, but its a triedandtrue way to get midi and has the backing of a well respected company to boot. This offer is for one vintage nos new old stock roland model md8 midi dcb digital communication bus interface. Aside from the increased patch memory and dcb capability, the juno 60 had a similar sound engine and feature set as its predecessor, and was in production for a relatively short period of time. Roland md8 midi dcb interface for jupiter 8 juno 60 new. Dcb was a proprietary data interchange interface by roland corporation, developed in 1981 and introduced in 1982 in their roland juno 60 and roland jupiter8 products. Ive gotten a roland juno 106 for sek 5500 abt 820 usd and im happy with it even though its not multitimbral. Make offer roland md8 midi dcb interface for jupiter 8 juno 60.
This collection includes juno 60 sound recreations from the popular synth legends series, putting the trademark tones of this historic synth inside your integra7. The upgrade adds midi and many new features, including new play modes, advanced portamento, a powerful sequencer, filter lfos, detuning, alternative tunings and more. However, roland only produced a few dcbcapable products before midi took overthe jupiter8 and juno60 are the most notable products of this period. The msq700 is an 8track sequencer that holds up to 6,500 notes that can be stored. Oct 11, 2015 remember, this was back in 1982 and midi was first introduced in 1983.
Roland jupiter 8 keyboard synthesizer for sale online ebay. Like its predecessor, the juno 60 is essentially an analog synthesizer with digitally controlled oscillators. On top of that, included juno di software allows you to create and edit juno di sounds from your computer. The juno 60 is still popular due in part to opinions that it sounds better punchier than the juno 106. The interface works in one direction only it only receives midi data. I decided in the end that i didnt want to perform surgery on my synth, and purchased the pro dcb mk3. Valpower usb midi dcb for roland juno 60 valpower reverb. Roland juno106 wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. The juno 66 is an upgrade for roland juno 6 and juno 60 synthesizers. The original roland box has disintegrated, rest assured this item will be extremely well packed. The successor to the roland juno 6, the juno 60 adds a patch memory of 56 presets while keeping many of the same features. Its a usb midi dcb for juno 60, making possible to connect your computer daw directly to roland juno 60 vintage analog synth. This video, via retrosound72, takes a look at the classic roland juno 60 analog synthesizer. Juno 60 midi dcb adapter in at sound sound studios in denmark.
Digital circuit behavior dcb faithfully captures every detail. Its a usb midi dcb for juno 60, making possible to connect your computerdaw directly to roland juno 60 vintage analog synth. Subscribe to the roland newsletter to get the latest articles, videos, and news about your favorite roland products. The roland juno60 is a synthesizer manufactured by roland corporation from 1982 to 1984. Juno60 collection powered by synth legends integra7 roland. The roland juno60 analog synthesizer one of the best. The minerva main board which sits in an addsocket actually replaces one of the factory roland microprocessor without the needing of removing the processor itself. It will record your performance in realtime including patch changes. A kenton midi interface for the juno 60 is it an external box for midi dcb or a full internal midi kit. Usb midi dcb adaptor for roland juno 60 from valpower on tindie. Aside from the increased patch memory and dcb capability, the juno60 had a similar sound engine and feature set as its predecessor, and was in production for a relatively short period of time. Roland md8 with dcb cable dcb midi interface for juno 60 or jupiter 8 the device has been tested with a roland juno 60 and its in excellent working condition. Roland also made a few dcb devices back in the day, and they can be had for relatively little on ebay, when they come up. It is installed internally but with a minimum harm to the original system hence can be called nondestructive.
Ive got a juno 60, and i also did a bunch of research. Between 1980 and 1984, roland released not only the juno6, 60, and 106. Check out the roland juno60 technical specifications page at sweetwater the worlds leading music technology and instrument retailer. They were the sh101, the juno 6, and its almost immediate successor, the juno 60. Dcb digital communication bus tune adjust knob 50 cent dimensions. Luckilly, it uses roland s digital control bus before midi and there are midi dcb convertors still available. The juno s keyboard, control panel sliders and switches are not. Roland md8 midi dcb interface useddescriptionrecent estate findcame out of a working home studio8 watt 17 acuntested but powers up i dont know how to use itmissing a clip on the dcb serial port to hold the cableif there is something that you can tell me how to try, ill do my best prior to the close of the auctionapprox 34 x 612 x 234photo is of the item being sold. Juno 60 minerva midi mod synthspa allen coppock vintage. The roland juno 60 was originally released in 1982 and, even 30 years later, its massive analog sound has little competition. The juno 60, launched soon thereafter, remedied this, and also offered a rearpanel dcb connector, roland s first foray into digital interconnectivity albeit a development rapidly. Together with kenton pro dcb mk3 midi interface via the build in dcb connector smoothly use with a. Can output key presses, arpeggiator, powerarp and chord memory. Current version its unidirectional, meaning you can send midi to juno, but not use juno as a midi keyboard.
Full text of roland md8 owners manual see other formats midi dcb interface mi the md8 is an interface that enables easy connection of the devices featuring the dcb standard and the midi standard. This booklet explains how to get this beautiful midi relationship going. Yamaha p125 vs roland fp30 vs kawai es110 portable piano test duration. Anybody have any updates on juno 60 midi controlling. Our website and phones are open, but shipping may take a few extra days, for the safety of our team. So that means if you want to use the synth with midi, you either need a mididcb adapter and stay limited to the functions of the dcb and state of the art in the 1980s, or upgrade the midi capabilities of the synth with a retrofit like the minerva. The roland juno 60 is a 61key sixvoice polyphonic analog synthesizer manufactured by roland between 1982 and 1984. Pro dcb mk3 midi to dcb converter 14 pin perfect circuit. Juno 6 60 really nice arpeggiator juno 106 portomento which is really handy although the architecture is almost identical the sound and timbre is very different. So that means if you want to use the synth with midi, you either need a midi dcb adapter and stay limited to the functions of the dcb and state of the art in the 1980s, or upgrade the midi capabilities of the synth with a retrofit like the minerva. Dcb digital control bus, digital connection bus or digital communication bus in some sources was a proprietary data interchange interface by roland corporation, developed in 1981 and introduced in 1982 in their roland juno 60 and roland jupiter8 products. For me is the juno 60 one of the best analog synthesizers ever, notes retrosounds marko ettlich.
Yes, the dcb midi interface md8 seems like an appropriate accessory. In other words, by using the md8, it is now made possible to set up the jp8 or juno60 with the jx3p or jp6. The pro dcb mk3 was designed to bring midi functionality to two legendary synthesizers. You will need a step down transformer for 115v operation. Both answers are actually correct, depending from which angle we look at the problem. Dcb functions were basically the same as midi, but unlike midi which is capable of transmitting a wide array of information, dcb could. Free roland juno 60 vst instrument emulation taluno60 plugin. Some people have commented that the juno 60 is the closest relative of the jupiter8.
View and download roland juno 60 owners manual online. The envelopes were generated in hardware by the roland ir3r01 chip also in the juno 660, and are much faster 1ms attack than the software generated envelopes used in the later jupiter6, juno106 and mks80 super jupiter. Roland msq700 sequencer 10 reasons why the roland juno is the greatest synthesizer of all time. Remember, this was back in 1982 and midi was first introduced in 1983. Jsq 60 the sequencer option that usually can be found accompanying the juno 60. You wont get ultimate control from within cubase with any of the above mentioned roland synthesizers. Multimedia tools downloads virtual sound canvas vst by roland and many more programs are available for instant and free download. Juno66 upgrade expands roland juno6, juno60 synthtopia.
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