Just swapped my Bass station Rack

[Gopal]

For an Alpha Juno 2!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

You gotta love Pawn shops 8)

[jasedee]

What are the Alpha Juno's like? I know HC has one.....

Nice one mate!

New toys to play with....

[Tomer=Trance]

I heard it does some realy nice analog basses,not juno 60 like but decent... :D

[Gopal]

Don't get it until monday so I'll report back after I've had a chance to play around with it.

It may not have quite as nice a bass as a Juno 60, but it does have full midi implimentation which is quite important to me. I've given up my hopes of owning an SH101 but I think the juno will be a better alround machine for me. Also, my studio is a bit shy on the Roland side of things which is never a good thing IMO

[ledge]

I've given up my hopes of owning an SH101 but I think the juno will be a better alround machine for me. Also, my studio is a bit shy on the Roland side of things which is never a good thing IMO

Hey Gopal, I just tonight saw an SH-101 up on trade me http://www.trademe.co.nz/Music-instruments/Instruments/Keyboards-piano/Keyboards/auction-34355878.htm

$790 "buy me now" price though, dunno how that compares to what they go for in other parts of the world.

[c mode]

Also Gopal theres a store in Tokyo (where I am) called ichigoya music. They have, I kid you not, about 15-20 grey 101s. Some have the mod-grips some dont. All are good condition but I suspect some may have scratchy pots or sliders. But there bound to be a few good ones in there. Retailing from 38,000 yen. (about 491$NZ) Annoyingly I cant find a web page on google for it. But I'll find out for you if you are really keen. Also keep an eye on http://www.fiveg.net/ -they sometimes have some good stuff if you can wade through the japanese.

[Tomer=Trance]

is it possible for vintage gear to be sent from japan worldwide?

[MADSTATION]

I have an Alpha Juno 2 as well but I haven't played around much with it...Some great sounds in there but DAMN I hate that dial for programming the patches hah

[Tomer=Trance]

if so you should try a software editor such as soundiver or midi quest.

[MADSTATION]

Yes I actually tried Midi Quest last week with my jp8080 and was fairly impressed...I will give it a try with the Juno :)

[jasedee]

is it possible for vintage gear to be sent from japan worldwide?
Yup! Thats where the CS10 came from....expensive though

[Hollowcell]

I have an Alpha Juno 2 as well but I haven't played around much with it...Some great sounds in there but DAMN I hate that dial for programming the patches hah

I have a specific editor for Juno1/2 at home if you guys want it. I won't be back there for a month or so, but I'll be happy to send it over.
It's the only way to program them.

The only fucked thing about the Junos is that they have DCOs rather than VCOs. I think it seems to restrict it's sound a little.
Other than that, pretty good suckeee bass can be had with them.

I'd much rather an SH101/MC202 for sure. And Japan is definitely the place to get them for sure!

[MADSTATION]

Hollowcell: That would rock :)
djmad@madstation.net

I tried a SH101 the other day...DAMN that synth is great for basses!
Loved it.

[Gopal]

Hey guys, thanks for all the advice and HC I would love that editor when you get a chance? Do you know what its called so I can track down a copy myself in the meantime perhaps?

The sheer punch and warmth of the Juno is awesome. Also, the noise is like none other.

OOooh, now I've had a taste of analog goodness, there is no way I'm stopping with just the one :lol:

Hey Ledge, I've been watching that red SH101 on Trademe, but can't justify spending that kinda money on one ($800NZD) right now. I'll just hang on till I find one for around $5-600NZD

[Hollowcell]

Hey guys, thanks for all the advice and HC I would love that editor when you get a chance? Do you know what its called so I can track down a copy myself in the meantime perhaps?

I got it from a mate years ago and I can't remember the name off hand (something like AlphaEdit I think). I'm in Ausi, so I can't just boot up the computer to look either. It wouldn't surprise me if it's shareware by now though. I'll do a quick search now.....

OK, couldn't find the exact one I was using, but there are heaps online. If you guys still want the one I'm using, I'll be happy to send it when I get back. :D Just let me know.

The sheer punch and warmth of the Juno is awesome. Also, the noise is like none other.

OOooh, now I've had a taste of analog goodness, there is no way I'm stopping with just the one :lol:


The Juno was my first taste too. You wait till you get your hands on something a little more analogue - if you know what I mean.

[Gopal]

I'll have a look round thanx HC :)

We did a direct comparison in the studio of the Juno vs all the best softies (Absynth, Albino 2 and a couple Juno emulators) Anyone who says that soft synths sound just as good can stay happy in their delusions as far as I'm concerned. For everyone in the room, there was NO DEBATE! 8)

[jasedee]

Yay! Another Hard Vs Soft thread me thinks... :)

Hasnt been one in a while....

Im in Analogue heaven too Gopal....Lovin the CS-10!!!!!

[Gopal]

Anyone else that owns a Juno,

Here is everything you need for it

http://www.alphadial.org/

Enjoy :lol:

[Tomer=Trance]

im sure any midi editor can be used to edit the alpha juno,
midi quest,soundiver and such...

[vvanrij]

That ph-300 programmer looks good, anyone know where I could get one of those?

[Gopal]

had a play with it lastnight and the pg300 midi editor works well...I just wish someone would update it so that the sliders could be assigned to knobs on a midi controller!

Still worth the trouble for that phat, dry analog sound :lol:

[vvanrij]

Thats how we love it.... :lol:

[c mode]

gopal and all,

I finally got around to getting the web address of that shop I was talking about. The one with all the sh101s etc. Here it is...

http://www.echigoyamusic.com/index.shtml

[Gopal]

Cheers C-mode. Very reasonable prices too!

If only I could read...time to score that hot asian missus I've been dreaming of :lol: