Juno-X vs. System-8: Matching Sounds (Juno 106 Models)

video upload by MR TUNA Music

"One of the most requested comparisons, it's time for a super synth showdown between two Roland virtual heavy-hitters: the Juno-106 models on the new 2022 Juno-X and the proven 2016 (has it been 6 years?!) System-8.

This comparison isn't about how 'true to the original' either one sounds, it's about how the sounds compare to each other-- so I won't be including my ratty old original 106. They are both great synths, and each has its own pros and cons, but as for the sound-- that's for you to decide!

We start with an initialized patch on both synthesizers, then it's a delicate balance of building up sounds as closely as we can from there. There will definitely be some differences and some advantages, but only one can be named the ultimate VST-in-a-box!

I cut out my whole boring intro for you so we just get straight into it-- let's do this!

It's an all-new episode of "Patch Match From Scratch"!

Chapters:
0:00 - Init patch
2:50 - Comparing filters
4:00 - Patch building break ❤️
4:14 - Bringing sounds closer
5:24 - PWM
7:07 - Juno chorus
8:52 - Adding in sub oscillators
10:51 - Patchin building break ❤️
11:28 - Saw waves & sub waves
13:36 - Key Differences
15:40 - Portamento
17:54 - Reverb & Delay
19:08 - Totally blown out final sounds!"