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Roland
Boutique Series JU-06A Synthesizer (Juno-60 & Juno-106)
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Everything You Love About Vintage JUNOs - in One Synth
For many, vintage Roland JUNO synthesizers define the sound of the '80s. Increasingly popular on the used market, many keyboardists either want one, or deeply regret selling one back in the day. With the JU-06A you get the sound, look, and features of both the JUNO-60 and JUNO-106 in one reliable, modern instrument that you can take anywhere.
JUNO where you go.
The JU-06A is compact, yet comfortable for long studio sessions and epic live performances. It runs on batteries and has a handy built-in speaker, so JUNO goes where you go. The tough metal panels and smooth sliders with metal shafts feel great and stand up to the rigors of life on the road (even if it's just your daily commute). And it totally looks the part, with the authentic vintage styling we all know and love.
Two classic JUNOs in one.
The JU-06A is the best of the JUNO-60 and JUNO-106 in one synth. It has the continuous high-pass filter of the 106, the envelope-controllable pulse-width-modulation of the 60, and the unique filter behavior of both, instantly switchable from the front panel. The sound is indistinguishable from its vintage counterparts, even while tweaking controls or using extreme settings. And no vintage JUNO would be complete without the swirling sound of its legendary chorus, faithfully recreated, right down to the lovable (and thankfully adjustable) noise.
Arpeggio, chord memory, and step sequencer.
While you may prefer the filter of the JUNO-106, you might miss the arpeggio function on the JUNO-60. The JU-06A has both - and throws in chord memory and an onboard sequencer to boot. Creating sequenced lines with chord memory results in polyphonic phrases so thick they have no business coming from something that fits in your backpack.
MIDI, USB and external clock input.
With USB audio/MIDI and full-sized MIDI jacks, you play and synchronize with just about any piece of gear. There's also an external clock input, so you can sync to vintage analog instruments or modern Eurorack systems. Not only is this convenient, but using external clock to drive the onboard sequencer can result in unexpected phrases, rhythmic variations, and other happy accidents.
Add keys and more.
Its compact size means the JU-06A fits just about anywhere, easily controlled from a master keyboard or DAW. Add a DK-01 Boutique Dock for a polished look and three convenient tilt positions. Or add a K-25m Keyboard Unit and you have a totally self-contained, portable instrument offering an unleashed experience free of wires and other complications.
Roland JU-06A: Sound Module Specifications
Sound Generator Section
• Maximum Polyphony: 4 voices
• Sound Mode: 2 types (60/106)
User Memory
• Sound Patch: 64 + 64 (8 patches x 8 banks pre each 60 and 106 mode)
• Sequencer Pattern: 16
• Chord Memory: 16
Step Sequencer
• 16 steps
• 1 note (Monophonic)
Display
• 7 segments, 3 characters (LED)
Connectors
• EXT CLOCK IN jack: Mono miniature phone type
• PHONES jack: Stereo miniature phone type
• OUTPUT jack: Stereo miniature phone type
• MIX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type
• MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors
• USB port: MicroB type (Audio, MIDI)
Power Supply
• Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 4
• Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
• USB bus power
Current Draw
• 500 mA (USB bus power)
Expected battery life under continuous use
• Ni-MH battery: Approx. 6 hours
*This can vary depending on the specifications of the batteries, capacity of the batteries, and the conditions of use.
Dimensions (W x D x H): 300 x 128 x 49 mm / 11-13/16 x 5-1/16 x 1-15/16 inches
Weight (including batteries): 995 g / 2 lbs 4 oz
Media
Youtube video product demo
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Reviews
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Like shrinking an old Juno and adding features, but wish it worked better with Volcas in a chain 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Victoria, British Columbia
I used to own a Juno 106 and sold it and kick myself all the time for it. I finally picked this up when it went on sale and I'm glad I did. I can't express how much incredibly easier it is to get a good sounding preset from this. Running arpeggio chords and knob-tweaking takes it so much beyond what the original Junos did. Pretty sturdy housing and just very fun to use.
My only gripes are the clock isn't compatible with volcas so you can't chain them all for a temp-synced jam without something feeding them all MIDI instead of relying on their internal sequencers. The person below who said it doesn't play well with an Arturia Keystep Pro - it does, you just have to feed it MIDI and do the sequencing on the Keystep. At twice the price of a volca, it is roughly twice as exciting to use as a volca, and roughly 1.5x the size of a volca.
Posted by Tyler Pan on Mar 26, 2024
Nothing special 1 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Burlington, Ontario
64 presets for the 106 and 64 for the 60. They sound ok. Nothing special. For the money i wouldn't bother. Doesn't mesh well with Arturia Keystep Pro.
Really not worth the money
Really not worth the money
Posted by Gerry on May 15, 2022
That vintage synth sound in a compact form 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Winnipeg (Wall St), Manitoba
I've had the Ju-06a for nearly a year now and I still find it a pleasure to play. From the beginning I found that it immediately captured that analog polysynth sound while still being a smaller form factor and fitting into my keyboard rig. I was looking for that classic Juno sound with that 80's pad vibe and this synth has it. The added features of the sequencer and arpeggiator are a real bonus and ability to work as an audio interface once connected to a computer makes this synth a powerful addition to anyone's studio and synth collection.
Posted by Bert Johnson on Mar 26, 2021
BEAST with Ultimate Patches upgrade 3 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Calgary Chinook, Alberta
Best Roland Boutique synth in the past few years. Juno-60 sounds VERY close to the real thing - check out the Ultimate Patches video on youtube for proof. Thank you Roland!
Posted by Josah on Jan 18, 2020
The best boutique yet - proof 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Calgary Chinook, Alberta
Listen to those recently released JU-06A Ultimate Patches and this synth now sounds completely like a vintage Juno. Amazing actually.
I've owned and played the Juno-60, 106 and Alpha Juno for comparison.
Posted by Kayden Smith on Jan 12, 2020
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A warranty can be a very important factor when making a buying decision. Because repairs can be very expensive in terms of parts and labour costs, manufacturers usually only provide one year limited warranties that generally only cover items that malfunction due to a manufacturer’s defect. With an important purchase such as a musical
instrument or piece of studio gear, however, many people want to have the peace of mind in knowing that their investment will be protected should the product no longer be performing at 100%.
Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
- No Lemon Policy: Your product will be replaced should the same problem occur multiple times.
- Convenient: Easy drop off and pick up of the product at any Long & McQuade location.
- Guitar Setup: Guitars purchased at Long & McQuade come with 1 free setup, to be redeemed within 1 year for new guitars and 90 days for used guitars.
- Loaners Available: A loaner product may be given while the product is being repaired.
- Power Surge Protection: Your product is covered even if damaged from a power surge.
- Accessory Coverage: Any peripheral devices or accessories that come with your product (i.e. foot pedal, case) are also covered.
- Commercial Use Coverage: Music and recording professionals who purchase gear for “heavy-use” commercial purposes will still be covered.
Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
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