My PM-16 pad to MIDI converter was made in September 1990. I remember the day I brought it and my R8m home just in time to get it ready to gig the next night. Thanks for the serial# link! It's fun to look up the old stuff!
The negative envelope sweep sounds good on the 8P too and probably on a lot of synths capable of it. It can make some strange "drippy" sounds playing with the resonance.
Terrific Espen, thanks. I was very late in getting a 106 ( I was doubtful about a single Osc poly) but have become total convert- love my 106...thanks for giving details on how to get more out of mine!
Nice tutorial, I will try on my fake B-106 😉The unit you're using looks like straight from the factory, I was wondering if the protective film is still sticking on the dispay. Wonderful instrument!
Hi Espen great video, do you still have your Alpha Juno 2 or have you replaced it with this awesome looking 106? I know you love the Juno Alpha series.
Just got a 106 that was fully restored, and loving it so far...noticed something odd, though. My fine tune knob didn't seem to be working at all, but then I noticed that the LFO amount slider in the bender area actually acts as the fine tune knob, no idea why...I can only assume it was modded like this in the past, or possibly something mis-wired somewhere...was this something that people used to mod on this synth? Not great, since I need always have that LFO amount slider dead center to keep everything in tune. 0 position is around 45 cents flat, 10 position is around 50 cents sharp, which is pretty much the exact range of the fine tune knob.
@@ghost_mall Never had the 8P. I think there are some differences. The 10 is warm, deep oberheimish lows/highs, late 80s. But i can also get cutting early 80s sounds with chorus off easily, very 'speak and spell' like. For raw VHS-80s vibes i still have and love my Poly61😋 The 10 is not new but still a fantastic sounding 12voice analog 2osc synth. No need for expensive modern stuff here. Have a nice day!
Hi Espen, thank you for another excellent video. I really appreciate the time and effort you take to share your knowledge and experience. Please may I make a request? Could you please make a video or give some advice on a suitable editor & patch librarian program on PC for 80s & 90s synths? The gear I use includes a Yamaha SY77, Roland MKS50, Oberheim Matrix 1000 etc. Your advice would be much appreciated. PS I'd love to see a video giving your insight and tips for an SY77 too. Many thanks Geoff
Thanks! I don't use patch librarian software. Never did. I've always edited on the synth itself, even the DX7. Never once in the 80s and 90s did I use any librarian software or editors. I've never owned a SY77 or 99 and as such I have no desire to learn them now, just to make a video. So in essence I don't make videos on request, but hopefully I can churn out other videos you might find entertaining none the less.
Curious to know whether you have any experience with the kiwi mod for the 106? I love using my octatrack lfo's to modulate hardware paramaters via midi cc which seems like it would be a really cool thing to do with the Kiwi 106, seeing as the upgrade allows for midi cc. There's really not many demos of the Kiwi 106 on youtube though, which is making it a little hard to pull the trigger on the upgrade. Would love to know your thoughts
@@EspenKraft he hides his email to avoid this questions. Seems a fake clickbait. Did it work for you? try my TR- 909 serial to see nothing appears 459115 , cheers mate!
@@EspenKraft tr 808 serial either failed, maybe is for more modern gear? listen, true masterwork of my style, 909 sequencer out, shuffle and just 1 synth. No fx. I am sure you won´t like it 🤠 czcams.com/video/4B-qW9aYuDk/video.html
That stock unit looks pristine
Not that it matters, but it's the most pristine 106 I've ever seen. ;-)
Still learning new things about the Juno-106.
I love how you explain your patches in detail. Thank you, Espen!
Many thanks! :)
My PM-16 pad to MIDI converter was made in September 1990. I remember the day I brought it and my R8m home just in time to get it ready to gig the next night. Thanks for the serial# link! It's fun to look up the old stuff!
Cheers!
Thanks for posting this right after I got my 106s!
Cheers!
The negative envelope sweep sounds good on the 8P too and probably on a lot of synths capable of it. It can make some strange "drippy" sounds playing with the resonance.
So gutted I sold mine in 1997. Worst thing i did. nice sounds Man. thanks
We all make mistakes. ;-)
I love that you've teaching us so much about everything. You're kinda an teacher we need . 🫶🏼 . Keep doing your magic my friend 👍🏼👊🏼!
That was some great info. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge with us Espen.
Cheers!
Very cool knowledge and miss this, had one in the 90s-beginning of 2003.
so basic and yet so good sounding, so many sounds can be created even bells with just the oscillating filter and a bit of noice
I'd love to have one of those. But at least I have an Alpha Juno 2 and a programmer.
The Alpha is very very close in sound.
Thx for sharing that Roland/boss website. I love it
Cheers!
VERY nice Espen!! 😉
Cheers!
Great video! I could watch 106 videos all day
Cheers!
Definitely enjoyed it. Thanks. :)
Cheers!
wow... I never considered these tips. Amazing sounds :)
Cheers!
Neat stuff!
Cheers!
Great video!
Cheers!
so excited to try these... once i get my voice chips replaced 😮💨
Do it! :)
Terrific Espen, thanks. I was very late in getting a 106 ( I was doubtful about a single Osc poly) but have become total convert- love my 106...thanks for giving details on how to get more out of mine!
Thanks!
Its still a contentious runner for greatest synth of all time. And so are you Espen. 🤣👍
Thanks!
Great content that applies to so many of us 😅
Thanks!
Nice tutorial, I will try on my fake B-106 😉The unit you're using looks like straight from the factory, I was wondering if the protective film is still sticking on the dispay. Wonderful instrument!
It's the best looking Juno-106 I've ever seen. Hence why I have it. ;-)
That is one pristine looking Juno. To quote Indiana Jones, "That belongs in a museum!"
So do I.
Thanks Espen! Unfortunately I do not have a Juno 106 to try this on. But I do have a HS-60! 😜
Ha-ha.
Still have mine, in a box, needs servicing. Sounds crazy when I play it now but I can’t control anything.
Hi Espen great video, do you still have your Alpha Juno 2 or have you replaced it with this awesome looking 106? I know you love the Juno Alpha series.
I've had this 106 for a long time. I also have 2 Alphas. Cheers
If only there was a lookup facility that pulled up which famous songs or artists your unit had been used with.
With so many 106's made I hardly think this has seen much chart hit action. ;-)
@ghost mall I meant specific unit, but whatever.
Just got a 106 that was fully restored, and loving it so far...noticed something odd, though. My fine tune knob didn't seem to be working at all, but then I noticed that the LFO amount slider in the bender area actually acts as the fine tune knob, no idea why...I can only assume it was modded like this in the past, or possibly something mis-wired somewhere...was this something that people used to mod on this synth? Not great, since I need always have that LFO amount slider dead center to keep everything in tune. 0 position is around 45 cents flat, 10 position is around 50 cents sharp, which is pretty much the exact range of the fine tune knob.
I had the 106 twice. The sound was ok, not the best for me so i sold it. I have the JX-10 analog monster with programmer and love the sound.
@@ghost_mall Never had the 8P. I think there are some differences. The 10 is warm, deep oberheimish lows/highs, late 80s. But i can also get cutting early 80s sounds with chorus off easily, very 'speak and spell' like. For raw VHS-80s vibes i still have and love my Poly61😋
The 10 is not new but still a fantastic sounding 12voice analog 2osc synth. No need for expensive modern stuff here. Have a nice day!
Hi Espen, thank you for another excellent video. I really appreciate the time and effort you take to share your knowledge and experience. Please may I make a request? Could you please make a video or give some advice on a suitable editor & patch librarian program on PC for 80s & 90s synths? The gear I use includes a Yamaha SY77, Roland MKS50, Oberheim Matrix 1000 etc. Your advice would be much appreciated. PS I'd love to see a video giving your insight and tips for an SY77 too. Many thanks Geoff
Thanks! I don't use patch librarian software. Never did. I've always edited on the synth itself, even the DX7. Never once in the 80s and 90s did I use any librarian software or editors.
I've never owned a SY77 or 99 and as such I have no desire to learn them now, just to make a video.
So in essence I don't make videos on request, but hopefully I can churn out other videos you might find entertaining none the less.
Juno 106 recognizes mod wheel 0-127 values via MIDI. Almost nobody takes this in consideration.
Curious to know whether you have any experience with the kiwi mod for the 106? I love using my octatrack lfo's to modulate hardware paramaters via midi cc which seems like it would be a really cool thing to do with the Kiwi 106, seeing as the upgrade allows for midi cc. There's really not many demos of the Kiwi 106 on youtube though, which is making it a little hard to pull the trigger on the upgrade. Would love to know your thoughts
I did a video about the Kiwi for the JX-3P. My position on the Kiwi mods is very clear. ;-)
Hello sir ☺️
Do you know anyone who repairs the Juno 106
I do, but only in Norway.
Those buttons aren’t faded. Did you paint them?
You can get brand new ones. All the old ones has been replaced.
@@EspenKraftCool! Where do you get them?
I have no idea. It was done by another tech and I don't know where he got them.
The best tip I could ever give to someone who wants great Juno 106 sounds is, buy a Behinger Deepmind 12.
When you have the Rolex itch, an Omega won't cut it. Even if the Omega is a great watch in itself.
I went for a used System 8.
The JU-06A isn't bad either... I have one of these, and it's not 100% the same but very close!
@@EspenKraft I would think it's more like an Apple watch compared to a Rolex.
I like the DeepMind. Much better than endless clones.
Hi, I entered my TR 909 serial into that web but nothing came!
Hey, don't ask me, tell the people that run the database. ;-)
@@EspenKraft he hides his email to avoid this questions. Seems a fake clickbait. Did it work for you? try my TR- 909 serial to see nothing appears 459115 , cheers mate!
Well, been using it for years. All my Roland and Boss products come up. I know many people that uses it as well so it's not a fake at all.
@@EspenKraft tr 808 serial either failed, maybe is for more modern gear? listen, true masterwork of my style, 909 sequencer out, shuffle and just 1 synth. No fx. I am sure you won´t like it 🤠 czcams.com/video/4B-qW9aYuDk/video.html
@@EspenKraft one of my fav 106 tracks, negative env chord czcams.com/video/t9k_sV7y8A4/video.html
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Great video!
Thanks!