![]() ![]() We can therefore view the Jupiter‑X and the Juno‑X as two variants of essentially the same instrument that allow us to choose between a larger, more complex panel, or a smaller and simpler one. Consequently, it must have made a lot of sense to develop a wider synth with a more expensive feel as well as a programming interface modelled on a revered vintage synth. When they launched the System 8 in 2017, they received numerous compliments regarding the instrument’s sound and flexibility but widespread criticism concerning its short keyboard and unusual control panel. ![]() I can see how Roland reached this position. The justification for the existence of the Juno‑X therefore seems to be that it provides a simpler and more intuitive interface for controlling the synth engines than is provided by the Jupiter‑X, the new Fantoms and the Zenology software environment. Nevertheless, there are numerous exemplars for this, of which the most obvious is probably the huge family of Yamaha 4‑op FM synths released in the 1980s. Cynics might therefore suggest that Roland is trying to sell us two synths for the cost and effort of developing just one, and they would be right. ![]() This is certainly a way to differentiate the two synths from one another and from other Zen products, but it’s an entirely artificial one and only time will tell whether the company will be able to resist the pressure to make these engines more widely available if they come under pressure to do so.ĭespite the different choice of pre‑installed engines, the underlying facilities of the two synths are pretty much the same. However, in parallel with a newer and more powerful Jupiter‑X engine that is restricted to installation in the Jupiter‑X hardware, the new Juno‑X engine is exclusive to the Juno‑X hardware. Behind the buttons that select these, you’ll find the legend Preloaded Models and, during the course of the review, it became possible to replace the installed instrument‑specific engines with your choice of synth engines from the Zen universe including, somewhat perversely, the Jupiter‑8. The Juno‑X is again based upon the BMC chip and is again akin to a digital photo album of Roland’s Greatest Hits, this time offering three flavours of Juno (instead of virtual analogue models of the Jupiter‑8, Juno‑60/106, JX‑8P and SH‑101) alongside a modified XV‑5080, RD piano, Vocoder and generic Zen Core synthesizer. But now there’s another Zen synthesizer that - apart from physical differences - appears to be little different from the Jupiter‑X. Since then, we’ve seen the release of numerous small Zen‑based products as well as larger ones including a new series of Fantoms. I reviewed the Jupiter‑X and Xm in the Sound On Sound July 2020 issue, and spent the first part of the article discussing how Roland’s BMC hardware and Zen software could be combined to create a range of instruments based upon a single technology. ![]() This entry was posted in VST plugins and tagged emulation, famous synth, freeware, synth, vst list on 6 January 2015 by Wavosaur.Is the Zen‑powered X the best Juno Roland have ever made? This is work in progress, i’ll add free VSTi plugin if we find some new free recreation of well known synthesizers. We did not forgot the Jazzy/Funky/Rock famous instruments :įender Rhodes electric piano, Hammond B3 organ, Farfisa combo organ, Hohner Clavinet, Wurlitzer E-piano, Mellotron & Arp Solina.Īnd even the antic Theremin + some funky toys : Speak and Spell & Stylophone. Roland TB303, Alpha Juno, Juno 60, JP-8000, Korg Mono / Poly, Clavia Nord Lead 2 The usual techno/trance suspects are here too : Yamaha DX7, Prophet VS, PPG Wave, Ensoniq SQ80 There are also your favorite FM / Vector Synthesis / “digital” synths : MiniMoog, Arp 2600, Arp Odyssey, Synthi VCS3, Obeirheim OB-X Here you can find free virtual alternatives to the classic analog synths : ![]()
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