This is episode one in the Juno-106 restoration series. In this episode, I talk about the history of how the Juno-106 came into being, go over its features and functionality, and identify some of the common problems found in these old synths. Then I show what my plans are to restore it, and demonstrate the parts I will use to make it better than new!
Time is not kind to old synthesizers, and the Juno-106 is no exception. In this video series, I take an old Juno-106 and restore it to better-than-new condition, with new chips and hardware, and then add all kinds of new functionality to bring it into the 21st century - while retaining the important qualities that make a Juno-106 so special. Join me on this restoration journey.
Juno-106 Restoration Episode 1: https://youtu.be/MLOWPcT2jj4
Juno-106 Restoration Episode 2: https://youtu.be/ERfMDwo1iKU
Juno-106 Restoration Episode 3: https://youtu.be/TbO4f60Vn6M
Juno-106 Restoration Episode 4: https://youtu.be/TGrinb5Qk7k
Roland Juno-106 on Reverb: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=67144&awinaffid=1515244&ued=https%3A%2F%2Freverb.com%2Fp%2Froland-juno-106
JD-800 Restoration Video: https://youtu.be/23T7WGZgzJk
SH-101 Restoration Video: https://youtu.be/23T7WGZgzJk
Poly-800 Restoration Video: https://youtu.be/FXJFF97_sDc
Polysix Restoration Video: https://youtu.be/w7xSVRn_ptc
Cleaning Synths Video: https://youtu.be/0Gr7oUNWZJA
My keyboard Z stand: https://amzn.to/3Ix5xuF
Z stand extra tier: https://amzn.to/3XtVpa6
My keyboard A frames: https://amzn.to/3YwAPav
My silver keyboard covers: https://amzn.to/40VySFx
My black keyboard covers: https://amzn.to/3Gt5oXz
Parts:
Kiwi-106 Upgrade: https://www.kiwitechnics.com/kiwi-106.htm
Roland Juno-106 Key Contacts: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=67144&awinaffid=1515244&ued=https%3A%2F%2Freverb.com%2Fitem%2F43278944-new-roland-juno-106-style-key-contacts-also-fits-jx-3p-alpha-juno-1-hs-60
M5230L Regulator IC: https://www.ebay.com/itm/164499465408
Xvive MN3009 Replacement Juno-106 Chorus BBD: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=67144&awinaffid=1515244&ued=https%3A%2F%2Freverb.com%2Fitem%2F28686959-xvive-mn3009-256-stage-bbd-dip8-remake-of-panasonic-mn3009
Dust Shield Set: https://syntaur.com/Part-7845-Dust-shield-set-Roland-Juno-106
Analogue Renaissance Voice Chips: https://syntaur.com/Part-4315S-Voice-chips-AR80017A-clones-set-of-6
Analogue Renaissance Filter Chips: https://syntaur.com/Part-4320S-Wave-generator-chips-set-of-3-MC5534A-clone
Juno-106 Volume Pot: https://syntaur.com/Part-4874-Potentiometer-10KBx2-rotary
Juno-106 Portamento Pot: https://syntaur.com/Part-2468-Potentiometer-50KB-rotary
Juno-106 Bender Pot: https://syntaur.com/Part-4952-Potentiometer-100KB-rotary-with-center-tap
Tools:
Anhydrous Isopropyl Alcohol: https://amzn.to/3FYcfag
Pro Honda Spray Cleaner: https://amzn.to/3YN7Ak5
3M Spray Adhesive: https://amzn.to/3mg87wF
Vessel JIS Screwdrivers: https://amzn.to/3hN1RKE
Desoldering Pump: https://amzn.to/40bh8Vu
Soldering Station: https://amzn.to/3ofPgCz
DeOxit D5 Contact Cleaner: https://amzn.to/3mIihpT
DeOxit F5 Fader Cleaner: https://amzn.to/3KGZ8Nj
Rigol DS1054Z Oscilloscope: https://amzn.to/3VghKIw
Thermal (infrared) camera: https://amzn.to/3XbEIRk
0:00 Intro & History
0:38 Jupiter-4
0:54 Jupiter-8
3:12 Juno-6
5:10 Juno-60
5:57 Juno-106
8:21 Alternatives to Classic Synths
9:26 Common Problems
13:09 Rear Panel
14:29 LFO
14:47 DCO
15:18 Filters
16:02 VCA
16:31 Chorus
16:40 Transpose & Voice Modes
17:39 Patch Management
18:40 Tape Controls
18:49 Portamento & Bender
19:39 New Parts for the Restoration
22:47 Kiwi-106 Upgrade
28:53 What's Next
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