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"First part I demo a few presets and most of the controls.
On the second part I enter test mode and let you listen to the 6 voices filter calibration.
This is a good test to check if your Juno 106 needs calibration. Most of the calibration procedure is dedicated to the filter setting, since oscillators are DCO they won't drift, but the filters can. By entering test mode and selecting bank 3 you basically recall a patch that has filter in self oscillation with keyboard tracking, thus you can easily hear if any of the 6 voices is off. Just play notes in the high and low notes and listen to the pitch (and amplitude). The 6 voices should sound the same, like on this unit. If one or more is way off it's time for calibration."
"Synth Stack 4 assembles 22 of Cherry Audio's virtual instruments at a stunning price, only $299 or less for a very limited time! This astounding collection features 19 emulations of classic vintage synthesizers, three original synthesizers, one massive modular synthesizer platform, and nearly 8,000 presets.
PRESS RELEASE - November 21, 2023: Cherry Audio has announced Synth Stack 4, the 2023 update to their complete collection of 22 virtual instruments at an astoundingly affordable price. Synth Stack 4 includes 19 emulations of classic vintage synthesizers, three original synthesizers, one massive modular synthesizer platform, and nearly 8,000 presets.
In total, Synth Stack 4 is packed with nearly $1,000 worth of products and is available for a limited time at the stunningly low introductory price of only $299 - that's less than $14 per instrument! This introductory price is available until December 5th, after which Synth Stack 4 returns to its regular price of $399. Already own a previous version of Synth Stack or other individual Cherry Audio instruments? Sign in to see your personalized and discounted price at checkout!
Synth Stack 4 includes:
Voltage Modular Core + Electro Drums, a powerhouse collection of modular madness including 120 modules and over 600 presets.
DCO-106, a stunning recreation of the much-loved Juno-106 polysynth of the 80's.
CA2600, a powerful, self-contained duophonic synthesizer inspired by the groundbreaking ARP 2600 synthesizer.
Surrealistic MG-1 Plus Synthesizer, a super authentic recreation of the fun and funky Moog MG-1 synthesizer sold in Radio Shack stores in 80s.
Polymode, inspired by the groundbreaking Moog Polymoog synthesizer, one of the world’s first polyphonic synthesizers.
"This is essentially a hybrid of a Roland JX3P (oscillators) and Juno 106 (envelopes and filter) in a 2U rack. Thanks to the Juno filters, it has a more refined sound than the JX3P, but it still retains the crucial features of 2 DCOs and 3 envelopes of the KIWI mod....putting into Jupiter 6 territory. Actually smoother than a Jupiter 6 (I had one next to it for comparison for a while). If you like the Juno 106 sound but wish it had more advanced features, this is your dream synth.
Also including 6 extra original Juno voice chips that I pulled from my 106 when I upgraded to Analog Renasiance chips. This unit still has the original chips but they have been refurbished, so with this unit you'll have a total of 12 original Juno chips...plenty to last you if you're a stickler for the original sound (as am I).
Upgrade performed by a pro-technician. Here is the list of features:
1536 Tones in 3 Sets of 512 can be stored and all can be edited. It is also possible to edit any Tone using the front panel, PG-200 or midi.
Tones are stored in Flash memory so no battery is required.
MidiCC & Sysex support for parameters edits and Midi Sysex support for Tone Load. The Kiwi30 will support full midi control and editing in real time. Midi thru maintained on this unit.
"New for 2022! Synth Stack 3 assembles 16 of Cherry Audio's virtual instruments at an astoundingly affordable price, including the Voltage Modular Core + Electro Drums bundle, DCO-106, CA2600, Surrealistic MG-1 Plus, Polymode, Eight Voice, PS-20, Memorymode, Mercury-4, Quadra, Dreamsynth, Miniverse, Lowdown, Elka-X, Sines, and our stunning flagship synthesizer, GX-80.
Includes 13 emulations of classic vintage synthesizers, two original synthesizers, one massive modular synthesizer platform, and nearly 6,000 presets! That's $600 of amazing instruments for the incredibly low price of only $299!
There’s never been a better time to dive into Cherry Audio’s incredible line of software synthesizers. From deep modular synthesis to vintage analog tone, Synth Stack 3 is a synth player’s dream come true!
Synth Stack 3 is now available at https://cherryaudio.com/ and authorized resellers worldwide. The software is provided as both standalone applications and in AU, VST, VST3, and AAX plugin formats for Windows and macOS. Visit cherryaudio.com for additional product details, system requirements, and extensive collections of awe-inspiring sound demos."
"Frankly we're not that well versed in 80s Digital or hybrid synths - MIDI sync, sub menus accessible by pressing three buttons simultaneously while peering into unsexy tiny screens trying to figure out what parameter you're actually tweaking...
It can be demoralising.
But we like the Solton Project 100 a lot - maybe because it looks like the Solton Programmer 24 - and they match up very nicely sound wise as well - more of that to come.
It's a 6 voice DCO synthesizer with SSM filters and came out around the same time as the Roland Juno 106.
In this video we're only using the Solton Project 100 - and especially its built-in sequencer - basically just recording patterns and then flipping through the presets to create something.
The sequencer doesn't quantize at all from what we can tell - which is a bit odd - but also kind of cool.
It definitely grants you textures and phrases that you might not have settled for were they perfectly in grid.
Jason Basson made a ton of impulsive videos of the Solton Project 100 a while back - does anyone know what happened to him? [He's still around. You can find some of his Solton videos in previous posts here]
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"All playing demo of the CHERRY AUDIO DCO-106, an emulation of the ROLAND JONO-106 as a software synth VST plugin. Just playing random synthesizer pop tunes and enjoying the vintage sounds, pads, bass, brass, strings and more."
Many consider the Juno-60 to be the best Juno synthesizer. This is reflected in the great admiration and in the second-hand market prices. And yes, I like the Juno-60 a lot too. It was one of my first synths and I made most of the tracks with it. But, I also like the Juno-106 very much. The sound character is slightly different. Some people say it sounds plastic. I think they mean that the sound is less lush and more sterile. Well, the Juno-106 sounds like the link to the later JX series to me. But the sound is more deep. But he only has one DCO and one sub oscillator per voice. With the Juno-106 you can achieve wonderful sub-basses that the Juno-60 cannot do exactly as well. The Juno-106 pad sounds are also wonderful. I think there should be more love for the Juno-106. It's not a Juno-60. But the Juno-60 is not a Juno-106 either.
And here is a 90s dance music demo track
all synthesizer sounds: Roland Juno-106 (1984)
drums: E-MU Emax
recording: multi-track
"In this video I talk about the technical details of my DIY digitally controlled analog polyphonic synthesizer. All schematics and PCBs can be found on my GitHub site.
Specs are:
- 6 voices polyphonic analog DCO based on Roland Juno 106
- Sawtooth and square signal
- PWM control (manual, LFO)
- Voice stacking and de-tuning
- MIDI input
- MIDI pitch bend
- CEM3350/AS3350 state variable filter
- Lowpass and bandpass output
- Frequency cutoff/center control (manual, ADSR, LFO)
- Resonance control (manual, LFO)
- LFO
- 2x ADSR based on CEM3310/AS3310 (SVF, VCA)
- Roland Juno 60 chorus clone"
// MY ENTIRE POINT // TLDW : They're totally different, although the seeing them as similar is not totally unfair. Careful, informed programming can help you get where you want.
I can understand why people are comparing these, the Juno 106 is so ubiquitous, it will get brought up no matter what. And I, and many others, see most of the Juno's "essence" is superficially here ; 6 voices, 1 osc, a proper sub oscillator, with stereo chorus easy to add.
Then, with even a bit of proper investigation, you'll find that they behave quite differently. VCO vs DCO, the relative phase of the saw and square, potential LFO routings, among more.
BUT in the end, the "Juno thing" is not a static goal, or really quantifiable. And with careful, informed programming, many synths can give you some element of that "thing", whatever it is to you in that moment. If the Juno patch has only a saw and a sub, the Nymphes has no trouble at all re-creating the sound with a really impressive amount of accuracy. If it has a saw and a square, with an open filter, they will sound radically different. But not bad. Just different. And often, different in a way that is insignificant to the final sound, certainly irrelevant to what compositions a sound can be used for.
So, there's so much nuance at play here and so many things to teach and learn about, that I view a 14 minute video riffing on an open sawtooth as a pretty huge blunder. 👀
0:00 Intro 1:36 Here's the plan / Thesis 2:55 Oscillators, VCO & DCO 6:30 Simultaneous Waveforms 9:00 Sub Oscillator 11:00 Noise, for some reason 11:14 Mentioning oscillator modulation (briefly) 11:37 High Pass Filters 12:31 Low Pass Filters 14:54 Envelopes 16:14 Nothing is that special / Breaking down 17:55 Chorus is mentioned (Sorry about the juno being in mono, if you comment about it I will act like I dont know what you're saying, and link this : https://youtu.be/gRX7amma46c) 19:09 Breaking Down pt2, the whole point 20:43 Accepting why I made this video 21:21 What is the ESSENCE"
"Kawai SX-210 analog synthesizer review, sounds and demo. This Kawai SX210 synth review covers various features of the Kawai SX-210, a demo of Kawai SX210 sounds and patches, and concludes with my final thoughts including pros and cons of this vintage 1983 polysynth.
The Kawai SX-210 is an 8-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer manufactured in the early 80s, and competed with the Roland Juno 106 and Korg Polysix. It has 1 analog DCO with saw, square (adjustable pulse width), PWM and sub-oscillator waveshapes. The VCF and VCA are both analog (VCF uses SSM filters) and have adjustable ADSR envelopes, and there is a high-pass filter onboard as well.
The Kawai SX-210 has 1 LFO with adjustable delay and speed, and uses sawtooth, square and sine waveshapes, all of which can be reversed. The LFO can modulate the DCO, VCF and VCA all simultaneously, as well as be used for envelope triggering of VCF/VCA.
The Kawai SX210 also has a 4-voice mode using 2 DCO per voice, a monophonic unison lead mode, and chord memory mode that allows you to stack oscillators for big fat sounds. The built-in Ensemble effects can help to widen the stereo image and is great for pads and strings.
Additional features on the Kawai SX-210 include adjustable pitch bender w/ adjustable bender range, key hold, portamento and glissando, 32 patch memory locations, large LED display, and dial wheel for editing.
Overall the Kawai SX-210 is a somewhat obscure synth with its own distinct features and sound character. The layout is easy to understand and uses buttons to select functions and a dial wheel to adjust their parameters. There were only a few thousand Kawai SX210 manufactured so it is not as common as other synths, but its certainly an interesting vintage synth with some cool features for the time. Keep your eyes peeled for the Kawai SX-210 if it interests you!
"'Carol of the Bells' a magical work that sounds nice electronic!
Happy Holidays to all of my subscribers & friends!
Here is a fun version using 100% Cherry Audio 64 bit VST plug-ins!
Cherry Audio VST Plug-In Synthesizers used:
Polymode (Moog Polymoog), Eight Voice (Oberheim SEM),
DCO-106 (Roland Juno-106) & Mercury-4 (Roland Jupiter-4)!"
"Over the last year I built this digitally controlled polyphonic synthesizer. All schematics and PCBs I created myself (except of the chorus). It was harder than I thought to finish this project but I learned how to layout PCBs and a lot about vintage synthesizers.
Specs are: - 6 voice polyphonic analog DCO based on Juno 106 - Sawtooth and pulse - PWM control (manual, LFO) - MIDI input - CEM3350/AS3350 state variable filter - Lowpass and bandpass output - Frequency cutoff controlled by ADSR and LFO - Resonance control (manual, LFO) - LFO - 2x ADSR based on CEM3310/AS3310 (SVF, VCA) - Juno 60 chorus clone
"The Cherry Audio Quadra is a super-accurate and immensely improved emulation of the ARP Quadra synthesizer, originally released in 1978 - a rare and coveted “unicorn” instrument in the synthesizer world, reproduced for the first time as a virtual instrument.
We've wildly expanded it for an experience that blows away the real thing in every conceivable way. Each of its four sections is independently assignable to any region of the keyboard for endless splitting and layering flexibility. The overall sound quality has been improved for a richer and fatter tone. And not only did we make a killer emulation of the onboard phaser effect, we added a stereo chorus/flanger, a syncable echo, and studio-quality reverb - all individually routable for unprecedented effects flexibility."
Synth Stack 2 assembles ten of Cherry Audio's virtual instruments at an astoundingly affordable price, including the Voltage Modular Core + Electro Drums package, DCO-106, CA2600, Surrealistic MG-1 Plus, Polymode, Eight Voice, PS-20, Memorymode, Mercury-4, and the stunning new Quadra.
Thousands of professional presets, deep control of each and every instrument, and authentic sounds await in this single massive collection!"
Voltage Modular Year 3 Collection | Cherry Audio
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The new Cherry Audio Voltage Modular Year 3 Collection brings three iconic modular instrument collections into a single bundle. From the raw sound of the VM900 series to the mythical VM2500 modules to the lush Synthesizer Expander Modules, the Year 3 Collection packs a serious punch of electrifying power to any cabinet.
With 40+ modules, hundreds of presets, and full modular connectivity, unlimited sonic adventures await."
"Cherry Audio VST Halloween Treat 2021 Exorcist Cover"
"I have already covered this track but it was quite orchestral
so here is a fun version using 95% Cherry Audio 64 bit VST plug-ins!
Cherry Audio VST Plug-In Synthesizers used:
Memorymode, Eight Voice, DCO-106 & Mercury-4!
One Glockenspiel sound is from an Ableton LIVE 10 instrument.
My NEW Ambient Electronic album 'Into The Earth' coming December 2021!
*Please Support Rik Marston Official! My NEW Etsy store:
**AhnyxianSoundDesign** UP NOW selling Synthesizer Sample Packs https://www.etsy.com/shop/AhnyxianSou..."
"Crumar Bit-99 in superb conditions. Comes with the original schematics and hard case. Always handled with love and care this unit has been recently serviced: fully recapped and checked, this beauty looks great and works like a charm.
The Crumar Bit 99 is a spectacular polyphonic analog synthesizer made in Italy in 1985. Originally designed to compete against the Polysix and Juno 106, this compact black tank went further by implementing a dual-osc voice structure, more similar to that of the OB-8 and Prophet 5. The 2 DCOs, 6 CEM filters, 6 VCAs, 2 LFOs each per voice and a powerful Unison/Double Mode make the Bit-99 a very warm and flexible synthesizer.
Key Features :
6 CEM 3328 VCF
Velocity sensitive keyboard with keyboard sensitivity pot
Full access to all the parameters via MIDI Sysex
99 memory locations
Normal Mode: 6 voice polyphony
Double/Split Mode: 3 voice polyphony for each sound
2 DCO (TRI - SAW - PW - Noise)
VCF : Cutoff, Resonance, Tracking, Invert , ADSR
2 Assignable LFO (VCA - VCF - DCO 1/2)
1 VCA ADSR with Dynamic Attack and Amount
The Bit-99 has its own very distinctive, solid and bright sound. Exceptionally bright compared to most analog instruments. This total black beauty can surprisingly generate DX-style electric pianos and harps, woody and dissonant percussive sounds, brilliant string ensembles, punchy basses and brasses, funky leads and organs and a wide array of classic synth sounds.
The Bit-99 is also very easy to use. The printing on the front panel reminds you the various settings for sound editing. Just type the parameter number and change it's value using the + and - buttons. But thanks to the Sysex implementation, the Bit-99 can also be edited using free Editors available for Mac/Win."
"Works good. Some damage to bottom edges. Joystick is bent. Number 1 button sometimes re-triggers. See pictures.
This was Korg's answer to the Roland Juno-60 and it looks like a Juno-106 but the Poly-61 is more interesting in many ways.
Features: - Six-voice polyphonic analog synth with digital controls - Two digitally-controlled oscillators using square/pulse or saw waveforms - Arpeggiator with latch, one-, two- or full octave range and up, up/down or down modes - Polyphonic and Chord Memory/mono (unison) modes - Hold button (any key pressed stays on until polyphony reached or turned off) - Pitch bend joystick with DCO (pitch) modulation (up) or VCF (filter) modulation (down)"
"Being an acid test of the Juno 106/6/60 inspired SoundForce VCF/VCA 6 Eurorack Filter Module, joined by SoundForce's DCO, Dual ADSR, controlled by the mighty RYK M185 sequencer!"
