Something "like" a juno 106 but newer, cheaper
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Something "like" a juno 106 but newer, cheaper
Hi, I am not a big synth snob. We currently use a space-mate's 106 for a few songs where we need some synth bits. We just use about 3 of the default patches and tweak the release on some of them - nothing fancy, and we only use it in live, loud indie rock - so we aren't talking about fine nuances of synth detail.
space-mate's are leaving and the juno is too. what would you all recommend as a good 61-key replacement that is more plentiful and reliable (probably much newer) and just not as damn "cool" so I don't have to spend 500 bucks on a vintage piece of delicate and many-parted gear that will probably crap out in a couple months.
I don't care how dorky it is if it can do some basic drones and pads and stabs and has some tweak-ability in the envelope.
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space-mate's are leaving and the juno is too. what would you all recommend as a good 61-key replacement that is more plentiful and reliable (probably much newer) and just not as damn "cool" so I don't have to spend 500 bucks on a vintage piece of delicate and many-parted gear that will probably crap out in a couple months.
I don't care how dorky it is if it can do some basic drones and pads and stabs and has some tweak-ability in the envelope.
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I found an Akai AX60 a few months ago and im super happy with it. It's one of the last generation original analog synths (1985), still with voltage controlled oscillators and the ability to write sounds digitally. People often compare it to the Juno series of synths, I would say its similar in set up but a much stranger synth over all. It has some pretty unique filtering and modulation options. It's a bit more aggressive than a juno would be, think more like Trans Am Future World era aggression. But that said a totally awesome unique find... and cheap! I have come across a few of these in my day and all under $300! If you can find one of these it's totally worth it!
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Although I am an analog synth purist but I also agree that the Ion is pretty killer. It has some build/reliability issues but as long as you aren't rough with it, it should last you a good long time. Yes it sounds great!goatboy wrote:The Alesis ION is a good solid analog modelling synth that can be had for pretty cheap. I had one for a while and it wil cop the Juno 106 pretty damn well (I know, I know analog purists, please don't hurt me )
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the Ion looks promising. I've been eyeing the Micron for a while, but I'd really rather have more than 37 keys, wish they made a 49-key version of that. I also need full-size keys (or close to full-size).
the juno-d looks like it might be cool given that it also has pianos and stuff - but that is more than I want to spend and I doubt I'd find a used one.
i was wondering if there was any slighty cheesy casio out there that might fit the bill. I used to have a casio cz-101, tiny thing, but I LOVED the sounds that thing ripped.
the juno-d looks like it might be cool given that it also has pianos and stuff - but that is more than I want to spend and I doubt I'd find a used one.
i was wondering if there was any slighty cheesy casio out there that might fit the bill. I used to have a casio cz-101, tiny thing, but I LOVED the sounds that thing ripped.
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I really enjoy my Ensoniq esq-1 that I picked up for 175$ it has some really cool tone shaping capabilities! Have you thought about using soft-synths and a controller? It works for some people but not everyone so if not I understand! Otherwise I would just look for something like a korg poly-800 or MS-2000!
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Not the same type of hybrid as the juno 106, those DW's are early digital oscillators, but the filters are entirely analog and sound really juicy and great. +1 anyway.HuskerDude wrote:A Korg DW-6000 or DW-8000 might be just what you're looking for. I think it's the same type of hybrid as the 106, but last I looked at least, a lot cheaper. Plus the built in delay sounds sweet.
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Alesis Ion is pretty awesome. The tweakability goes pretty deep. Stock sounds are kinda lame, so you gotta tweak away!
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