Roland JX-8P and Juno-60

Two great Roland synths together. The midi note data is also being converted to a control voltage which modulates the Juno-60's filter. The hold button on the Juno sustains a drone chord.

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[AngryMollusc]

i have a jx-8p,and am considering getting a juno 6 (60 without patches), is it worth having both, or is there too much overlap?

[Analogger]

I honestly think it would be too much overlap. They both sound very similar - especially when mixed in with other tracks and digitally rendered on your hard drive. However, the Juno-60 has an awesome texture to it. I personally feel the filter on it is without a doubt one of the best sounding of any analog synth. I am guessing the Juno-6 sounds just like it. The envelopes are fast and punchy but the 8p has midi which is another consideration.

[maccagrabme]

I had the same question as AngryMollsc and currently have a jx8p. I would have thought that the Juno would have slightly more growl and sizzle to the bass and more responsiveness than the JX8p but with a controller I guess the JX8p is probably more versatile and maybe more advanced sounding than a Juno 6, maybe even capable of the same sound range? Can you comment on which one has noisier audio out? The 8P does seem a tad noisey when chorus is on. Thanks

[Analogger]

The Juno-60 is one of the best sounding synths ever made no doubt. Yes, the chorus was a bit noisier on the Juno but it was what helped give the synth it's signature sound. Once mixed in the track the slight noise was of no concern. Also, the filter on my Juno-60 was fatter than on my MKS-80 (which I feel is way overrated)

[whisperingvenus]

i'm between juno 60 and jx-3p, is it possible if i ask which one is better in many terms?

[Analogger]

The Juno 60 is one of the best sounding synths ever. It has a very rich texture. It is fatter sounding than the Jx-3p - but, the Jx-3p has midi. I think it was roland's first midi synth. You can control the Juno-60 with midi if you get a midi-to-dcb converter which you can buy used on ebay - or you can buy a new one made by Kenton Electronics. For bass and pads though, the Juno-60 shines. I would recommend the Roland JX-8p. It sounds magnificent and has midi.

[maccagrabme]

After using the Jx8P and a Juno 6 for the last 8 months I definately prefer the quality of the JX, it is so much classier, fatter, delicate, complex and built like a tank. As soon as it powers up you know its something special. If it had sliders it would be selling at 1k upwards easily. Juno 6 is also special but its more of a one trick pony and a lot thinner sounding than the JX imo, also no midi or storage by default.

[AnthonyDavid94]

Do Tha Do! Breaks and synths, keep on going!

[smartti1970]

I love roland filter, i used to have jupiter 6 and 8 and sh101..

my favourite synth filters... best ever made

[787Bisurdaddy]

I had a Juno-60 several years ago. I didn't spend enough time with it; I wish I hadn't sold it. I like how it sounds with the CV controlling the filter.

I really like the drums in this one.