"Looking for the ultimate Roland JX-3P? This one has it all: tech-installed Kiwi 3P upgrade (which gives many functional upgrades & expanded patch storage), new wooden end sides for that classic look, and the hard-to-find SynthGraphics panel upgrade so that editing makes sense with the Kiwi 3P upgrade. Makes those classic 80's sounds. Nice analog filter & lush chorus.
Synth has two independent envelopes and 2 LFO's, and adjustable chorus, thanks to the Kiwi upgrade... so more capable than a Juno 60!
Synth and keyboard is in excellent condition, just a few minor case scratches on back.
I recommend using the Ctrlr panel on your iPad or similar for easy editing. (PG200 no longer supported)."
"The long awaited completion of the BT's Juno-106 Saga. She's finally ready to go home with her new little sister, the Titanium class Kiwi-3P."
BT's Kiwi-3P: Completed!
Published on Jan 19, 2016
"Shortly after BT sent me his prized Juno-106 for rebuilding and Kiwi upgrading, he sent me a fairly beat up JX-3P that he'd bought online from a seller in Japan. "Can you do something with this, man?" was the question... Now witness the results, after many months of bespoke engineering... ;-)"
For those that prefer a matt black finish to the JD-XA's original glossy finish, SynthGraphics sells an overlay for you. It also has the SHIFT key options omitted on the original panel. One for the JD-Xi is coming.
BTW, I realized I did not have a SynthGraphics channel label for these so I created one. You can find previous posts via the channel link at the bottom of this post. Remember you can filter posts by any channel at the bottom of any post.
"Fully refurbished Korg Polysix with KiwiTechnics Kiwisix upgrade and power supply. New Bubinga wood case with Baltic birch base board, looks gorgeous! SynthGraphics (that's us!) panel overlay to take full advantage of the Kiwisix upgrade. Tuned and calibrated by Chicago Synth Restoration."
"As per BT's request, I dismantle his Juno-106 chassis and rebuild it as a 'Black Jupiter' Kiwi-106 with an African Sapele hardwood cabinet and black powder & clear coated panel featuring the awesome overlay by SynthGraphics."
"The Werkstatt der Pfähler (Werkstatt the Impaler) is a Moog Werkstatt-Ø1 that has been cut up and extensively modified. There is a huge beast inside these little synths that can only be accessed through modifying.
There are 2 versions available: Standard and Full. The Standard version is perfect for incorporating into an existing Eurorack modular system. Most of the header patch points have been brought to the rear of the unit to 3.5mm Jacks. Most importantly, the EG can be triggered by an external gate. This is not possible without modification.
The Full version takes the standard and brings it to a stand-alone powerhouse! In addition to the CV In’s and Out’s at the rear, buffers are added to all CV Out’s (these are circuits that keep critical voltages, like the raw VCO waveforms from sagging when used to drive external gear). The CV Out’s are wired to TRS jacks, giving a total of 8 individual outputs. A MIDI 2 CV (MINICV) converter is added to drive the VCO and EG. Additionally, the CV & Gate generated by the MIDI 2 CV is brought to 2 jacks, so when the Werkstatt is not in use, it can be used to drive other analog gear that does not have MIDI, but does have CV & Gate In’s. A mixer is added to give volume control over the Werkstatt VCO and External Audio. Additionally, the VCF is wired to the Audio In jack, so when nothing is plugged into the jack, the Audio In volume knob will send the VCF back into itself for some intense filter overdrive! A 2nd glide circuit is added in line with the VCO CV In. The Werkstatt Glide potentiometer is removed and replaced with a dual gang potentiometer. This way one knob can control both the Werkstatt glide and the external pitch glide. The VCO Wave selector switch is removed and a mixer circuit is added so the 2 waveforms can be continuously blended from one to the other. Lastly, there is a Fine Tune knob added.
Both mods come with high quality Lexan Overlays by SynthGraphics (similar to the ones used on production Moogs), and all mods are backed by a 1 year warranty.*"
"If you've played Tron Evolution, Dead Rising 3, Mass Effect 3 or even Quake 3 Arena, then you've already heard Sonic Mayhem's work in the gaming industry: In this new playlist I take a fairly beaten up Juno-106 belonging to Sonic Mayhem himself and give it the old Syntegrator transmogrification into an 'as-new' Kiwi-106 with custom hardwood chassis and black Jupiter style overlays from SynthGraphics!"
BT's Kiwi 106 - Part 5 (Sonic Mayhem Part 2)
Published on Jan 15, 2015
"Analogue Renaissance have just announced a new generation of their Juno-106 filter chip replacement, and fortunately for BT and Sonic Mayhem, I happen to have been sent three of the first sets to leave the factory- One's for BT, one's for Sonic Mayhem, and one's for showing at the NAMM show next week!"
Sonic Mayhem's Kiwi-106: Part 3 - The Panel Board
Published on Feb 1, 2015
"A detailed coverage of the rebuild process for Sonic Mayhem's Juno-106 panel board: Tact switches, LEDs and Sliders are all subject to removal and replacement with new parts."
BT's Kiwi-106: Part 7 (Sonic Mayhem Part 4) - Pre-NAMM All Nighter
Published on Feb 3, 2015 Syntegrator
"Usually I sleep a few hours the night before flying down to Anaheim to exhibit at the Winter NAMM show, but this year I had KIWI synthesizers to finish building for our booth! Both BT and Sonic Mayhem's rebuilt KIWI-106 units have their panel boards completed, and we also have a quick look at the completely remanufactured KIWI-3P that we'll be taking to the show."
"Here's an overview of what's to come later in this playlist: BT has ordered an African Sapele hardwood case, a black powder-coated panel, the SynthGraphics Jupiter-styled Kiwi-106 overlay, NOS fader replacements, and all-new wave and filter chips from Analogue Renaissance... All to go with the 21st Century Kiwi-106 brain that will power this reborn machine!"
"I was asked via private message to demonstrate how I install the Juno-106 module board to ensure all the buttons, faders and LEDs line up properly. Whether it's a Kiwi-106, an original metal panel or one with a SynthGraphics overlay, the tricks and techniques remain the same. This video details my approach in and covers all the relevant bases as I demonstrate the process."
"In an earlier video I demonstrated the installation of a Kiwi-106 front panel overlay by SynthGraphics using the supplied instructions. In this video I share the technique I have refined for a hassle-free overlay installation during my synthesizer rebuilding process.
Also, stock Juno-106 owners take note: In this video I share a first look at SynthGraphics' new Juno-106 front panel overlay, which is a must have if your classic machine's front panel hasn't weathered the last 30 years as well as you'd like. At the same low price as the Kiwi-106 front panel overlay, the Juno-106 front panel overlay a great option for a quick and effective panel restoration. Score another hit for SynthGraphics!"
"SynthGraphics was recently contacted by the Rhodes Chroma Group about creating programmer overlay for the Chroma. Based on the groups existing overlay we have expanded it to control all the parameters. Below is the prototype."
"Here's an overview of my latest creation: A fully reconditioned and Kiwi-upgraded Juno-106. What makes this one special is that it is the first unit I have shipped with the Jupiter Kiwi-106 overlay by SynthGraphics combined with Sapele wood end cheeks and custom dyed button caps by yours truly. All in all, this is a gorgeous machine and RonF (of Gearslutz forums fame) is going to be taking delivery later this week. Congratulations, Ron!"
"Everyone wishes for a factory perfect front panel, but after 30+ years in a cruel world filled with often-uncaring prior owners, our fave machines are often far from this coveted state by the time we get our hands on them. In this short series I explore the options for restoring your baby's faceplate to as beauty, starting with the amazing new overlays for Kiwi-106 by SynthGraphics.com!"
Update:
Synth Panels, Overlays, Skins & Graphics - Part 2
Published on May 1, 2014
"In this video I install the SynthGraphics Kiwi-106 overlay on a Juno-106 front panel, and as you'll see - Getting professional results is pretty easy given the exceptional strength of the overlay and the highly accurate panel cut-outs in the design. Thumbs up!"
Synth Panels, Overlays, Skins & Graphics - Part 3
Published on May 1, 2014
"A slow zoom over the completed SynthGraphics panel overlay installation, and a closer look at the Jupiter-106 style overlay and back panel decal also available from http://synthgraphics.com"
"So you installed your new Kiwi-106 kit and now your front panel makes no sense!?!
The Kiwi upgrade is nothing short of amazing but resorting to a PDF manual to make edits while not tethered to your computer Vyzex Editor is less than ideal in live and studio session situations. We have placed all the new parameters cleanly and logically on the overlay to return your newly upgraded Juno-106 to its easy-to-use status."
"Looking for the ultimate Roland JX-3P? This one has it all: tech-installed Kiwi 3P upgrade (which gives many functional upgrades & expanded patch storage), new wooden end sides for that classic look, and the hard-to-find SynthGraphics panel upgrade so that editing makes sense with the Kiwi 3P upgrade. Makes those classic 80's sounds. Nice analog filter & lush chorus.
