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Description

Rebadged, consumer-minded version of the Alpha Juno-1.

Ulises Lozano El Licenciado

Ulises Lozano El Licenciado

TESTING Roland PG-300 Programmer for Alpha Juno 1 & 2 Synthplus MKS-50 Synth HS-10

Video thumbnail for TESTING Roland PG-300 Programmer for Alpha Juno 1 & 2 Synthplus MKS-50 Synth HS-10 by Ulises Lozano El Licenciado

TESTING Roland PG-300 Programmer for Alpha Juno 1 & 2 Synthplus MKS-50 Synth HS-10

Ulises Lozano El Licenciado

Ulises Lozano El Licenciado

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TESTING VINTAGE ROLAND ALPHA JUNO 1 SYNTHPLUS HS 10

Ulises Lozano El Licenciado

Ulises Lozano El Licenciado

Video thumbnail for Roland Alpha Juno 1 - Filter Sweeps - MIDIVERSE - TV - MVM#19 by Midiverse - TV

Roland Alpha Juno 1 - Filter Sweeps - MIDIVERSE - TV - MVM#19

Midiverse - TV

Midiverse - TV

Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Roland HS-10 Synthesizer.

Comparisons

  • The HS-10 is internally identical to the Juno 1 and fully compatible with Alpha Juno patches.

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  • The HS-10 is often priced slightly lower than the Alpha Juno 1, despite being identical, due to minor aesthetic differences.

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Features and functionality

  • The HS-10 lacks velocity sensitivity on its keyboard but responds to velocity from external MIDI controllers.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Retroaktiv's MPG-50 is a recommended but pricey controller for enhancing the Alpha series' functionality.

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  • The BCR2000 is mentioned as an effective external editor for the HS-10, enhancing control without needing to modify the synthesizer itself.

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Use cases and applications

  • Espen Kraft offers excellent patches for the HS-10, enhancing its sonic capabilities for users.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Replacing the volume slider can be challenging; some users resorted to using two resistors due to the difficulty of finding a suitable stereo replacement.

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Software and compatibility

  • The iPG-800 app for iPad is highlighted as a fantastic controller for the HS-10, offering convenient parameter control.

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Value and pricing

  • The HS-10, paired with a BCR2000, is considered a steal at $150, with suggestions that the setup could fetch $300 or more depending on condition.

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  • The HS-10's market price fluctuates between $300-$400, depending on condition, with better prices during market booms or shortages.

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  • Recent trends suggest a price increase for the Alpha Juno series, potentially benefiting HS-10 resale values.

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User experience

  • Owners report membrane button condition as a critical factor in determining the HS-10's value and usability.

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5.0 out of 5

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Great programable analog poly synthesizer.

This was handed down from a friend. Didn't know what it was exactly when it first arrived, just a basic midi keyboard. Then I did some digging and found out it was an Alpha Juno in disguise. Apparently this is the consumer grade version of the Alpha Juno 1, and from what I've read pretty rare. The faceplate has the presets listed instead of showing the waveforms and envelope like on the Juno, and is labeled "SynthPlus 10". Sounds amazing, great lush pads, classic Roland deep bass sounds, and of course the famous Hoover sound. The lack of sliders keep most people away from this synth, however, there are controllers and iPad apps for it to get more hands on control.

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In two Instagram posts by Morgan Geist, a Roland HS-10 Synthesizer is visible, albeit covered by paper, and it is mentioned in another post alongside an Alesis MMT-8.

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2 alternative and related items for Roland HS-10 Synthesizer, curated by the Equipboard community.

Roland Alpha Juno-2

$416.97

newer high-end alternative

The Roland HS-10 is a Roland Alpha Juno-1/2 without a velocity or aftertouch sensitive keyboard, although it will respond to them over midi.

Roland Alpha Juno-1

$423.38

Vintage or Discontinued newer high-end alternative

The Roland HS-10 is a Roland Alpha Juno-1/2 without a velocity or aftertouch sensitive keyboard, although it will respond to them over midi.

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