Really fun synth

Juno-6 gets overlooked because it lacks patch memory. I’d argue that patch memory isn’t the most useful feature a synth can have, if you know how to use them. The juno isn’t difficult to program after all so you can easily go from patch to patch in s matter of seconds. The arpeggiator is lots of fun too. It has cv in and out so you can sync to other hardware easily. Has a vcf input too so you can modulate the filter in alternative ways to the triangle lfo that the juno has built in.

Wanted one since the late 80s. Have one now.

My particular unit is a 1st year juno I bought from the original owner peak pandemic. I even have his receipt from the hollywood guitar center back when it was the only location. She probably needs some general maintenance and professional grade cleaning but worked beautifully right out of the gate apart from a slightly miscalibrated envelope on 1 voice. I almost hate to return to spec because its vibey as hell to have 1 voice drcay and release a little differently at what feels like random times. Lately the chorus has been acting a little weird for a little after power on so I guess it's time for a belltone trip.

What can you say about the juno6? It's an icon because of its twangy DCOs and snappy envelopes. Its got that classic era roland filter sound. Most importantly it's a live performance instrument with a decent keybed, simple but versatile architecture and an all slider programming interface that provides immediate visual feedback like the arp odyssey. The arpeggiator trigger is a v-trig that will work with almost any source that approaches 5v with a fast rise.

It predates midi and doesn't offer patch storage. It doesn't have Roland's din sync technology so adding midi requires hole drilling. Wouldn't a juno60 be a better buy for the storage and easy midi retrofit to the existing din jacks?

NO!

Why not? High pass filter. The 60 has a 4 position switch masquerading as a slider for the HPF due to 80s processor constraints imposed by the patch storage. The juno6 has a continuous HPF that allows for bandpass style manual sweeps not to mention the obvious benefit if getting exactly the low end response you need rather than compromising it using external eq. You don't need patch storage on something this basic and obvious. If you can't get a sound back on a juno6 manually you need to give me yours.l as a backup. Also, as great as the 60 sounds, whenever I've had a 6 and 60 side (and this was before I owned mine) the 6 just had the sonic edge to my ear when set very similarly. Just a little fuller, faster... the 6 soubds better with the chorus iff. The chorus is sweet on both but i dont absolutely require it on the 6. It's an always on thing for a 60. I dunno. Its subtle but I bought a 6.

While the juno family as a whole are not the best at anything, they CANNOT MAKE BAD SOUNDS. The limitations make this synth all killer and no filler. All Juno's have a distinct family vibe that's easy to love and the 6 is the best sonically PERIOD

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Best synth I ever heard/owned.

All I can add is that if you want this sound, you need to get one while they are cheap. A serviced Juno-6 will serve you for ages. Especially if you mod it with some goodies it can be very useful in any situation. Undeniable sound. One thing to point out is that the VCA is fully voltage controlled from the ADSR + analog HPF has the full range. Best Juno sound. I use it mainly for arps and ambient.

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Simple yet elegant poly synth with classic sound.

The Juno-6 was the first analog synth I ever owned. I bought it used in 1988 (I was 16) for $200. It's been the centre of my studio setup for almost 35 years and it still looks, works and sounds as good as the day I purchased it.

The sound of the Juno-6 is classic, warm analog poly synth through and through. The keyboard is high quality and the switches and sliders are all rock solid. Hipsters may bemoan the lack of midi, Eurorack connectivity, or beard wax, but the simple signal path and limitations are all part of what I like about this instrument. The arpeggiator and chorus alone are worth the price of admission.

When the house catches fire, after the kids, my Juno-6 will be the first thing I grab and carry to safety.

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Classic Roland analog synth with few possibilities but always a good sound

The Juno 6 is a very simple substractive analog synthesizer. The sound is very classic which means you're not going to create anything new on it but you'll always have a "safe" good sound. A safe good bass, a safe good lush pad, a safe good arpeggio. The suboscillator give you really fat bass besides. The chorus immediately gives this 80's vibe but it should be used only on pads in my opinion. The arpeggio clock in allows you to control the steps of the arpeggio with an external trigger signal. In that time, it was a signal from TR707, 808, 909 etc but nowadays you can trigger it with a sample of anything loud enough and with a distinct attack. For synth wave, dark wave, cyberpunk music, this is a must have.

Genuine 80's synth sounds with proven track record.

Quite simply, part of 80's pop's DNA. Heard on hundreds of chart hits.

Sure it is old fashioned and there are modern alternatives, but then a Fender Telecaster is old fashioned, but still valid.

These boards go for a couple of grand when in good working order, they are a great studio tool, I for one will never sell mine.

Awesome instrument

It's simple and it's it's strenght. It sounds gorgeous

It’s a Juno 6.

Nothing more to say really. Mine had MIDI too.