Roland Boutique JU-06A Sound Module

Roland Boutique JU-06A Sound Module

The classic sound

When you think of JUNO, the thing that comes to mind is its legendary sound. Responsible for a litany of hits across the two decades of its golden age. Whilst its sound may be placed firmly in the eighties, the sonic character permeates into the modern musical canon by providing a vintage twist on today's hyper produced songwriting.

If you crave a sound that helps you stand out from the crowd then this classic sonic profile can be easily obtained through the excellent JU-06A. The look, sound, and features of the legendary JUNO-06 and the JUNO-106 can now sit atop your studio's desk - ready to inject some retro goodness into your music projects.

Two icons in a portable casing

Bringing together two of Roland's greatest synthesizers - the JU-06 and JUNO-106 - the JU-06A provides you with the means to truly invoke their vintage sound. It features the continuous high pass filter, the envelope controllable pulse-width-modulation, the unique filter behaviour, all controlled from a compact main panel. Streamlined and easier to use than ever. The sound of the JU-06A is almost identical to its forebears, even when pushing the parameters into the outer reaches of exploratory sound design.

Perform the way you want with ease

As previously stated, the JU-06A features all the great tools that set the JUNO apart. It features both the arpeggio from the JUNO-60 and the filter JUNO-106 - two iconic functionalities. If that's not enough, the JU-06A throws in a chord memory and an onboard sequencer. Making it incredibly easy to perform with the JU-06A the way you want to - whether that's on stage or in the studio.

Full connectivity

Works with just about anything you want it to. It features USB audio/MIDI and MIDI jacks. It also features an external clock input meaning you can sync up with a range of vintage equipment or even modern Eurorack systems. As well as being convenient it also gives the synthesizer a life of its own, providing unexpected phrases, rhythmic variations, and a whole range of organic outputs.

Features

• Extensive controls
• Chord memory
• Arpeggiator
• Vintage filter
• Onboard sequencer
• Compact size
• Incredible versatile feature set

Specifications

Maximum Polyphony: 4 voices

Sound Mode: 2 types (60/106)

Sound Patch: 64 + 64 (8 patches x 8 banks pre each 60 and 106 mode)

Sequencer Pattern: 16

Chord Memory: 16

Controllers:

Volume knob

LFO Section

RATE slider

DELAY TIME slider

DCO Section

RANGE buttons 16', 8', 4'

LFO slider

PWM slider

PWM mode switch

SQUARE, SAW, SUB buttons

SUB oscillator slider

NOISE slider

HPF Section

CUTOFF FREQ slider

VCF Section

CUTOFF FREQ slider

RESONANCE slider

Polarity switch

ENV slider

LFO slider

KEY FOLLOW slider

VCA Section

Control signal switch

VCA level slider

ENV Section

Attack Time slider

Decay Time slider

Sustain Level slider

Release Time slider

CHORUS Section

CHORUS 1, CHORUS 2 buttons

DELAY Section

DELAY button

KEYBOARD Section

HOLD button

CHORD button

NOTE button

ARPEGGIO Section

ON/OFF button

MODE switch (UP/U&D/DOWN)

RANGE switch (1/2/3)

RATE knob

SEQUENCER Section

START button

EDIT button

VALUE knob

NOTE/GATE select switch

Sound Mode select switch (60/106)

BANK 1 (5)--4 (8) buttons

PATCH NUMBER 1--8 buttons

MANUAL button

Power switch

Effects

Chorus: 2 Delay

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

Dimensions: 11-13/16 (W) x 5-1/16 (D) x 1-15/16 (H) inches

Weight (including batteries): 995 g