Please join us while we demonstrate the process of installing Tubbutec's fantastic Juno-66 mod into an absolutely gorgeous Roland Juno-6... while also trying to keep it as original as possible. We go through the entire job, step by step, so you can decide if this is a job you feel comfortable taking on yourself, or not (to be seriously considered). We are not affiliated with Tubbutec in any way, but we do install their kits quite often. They make fantastic mods for other synths as well and the website is absolutely worth checking out: www.tubbutec.de.
ALL of the background music and the demo track at the end is original content. It was made entirely from sounds we recorded from the Juno-6 post install (aside from the drums; there are no effects on the synth sounds!)! We also tried to include as many sounds as possible that demonstrate the additional functionality the mod offers, but back to the details...
Aside from adding midi in & out jacks, this mod adds some amazing additional play modes like two unison modes with detune. There's also 2 and 3 voice modes that stack oscillators, but still allow some polyphony. We feature these various play modes heavily in the sounds of the demo track. It also an incredible polyphonic portamento feature, way more ARP modes (sequenced too). If that wasn't enough to breath new life into your ability to get creative with your Juno, the mod also adds 2 additional filter LFOs, an additional (paraphonic) envelope dedicated to the filter, as well as filter, pitch bend, ARP, and portamento control via midi.
All of these additional features are easily accessed by easy to learn button press combinations. However, Stereoping does offer their controller which brings all these additional features to surface level. However, it must be reiterated that the additional features are really easy to access without having the dedicated programmer.
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Where to buy the kits and controller:
https://tubbutec.de/juno-66/
https://www.stereoping.com/synth-controller/
Additional Tips/Caveats:
-This video is for demonstration purposes only. Proceed at your own risk & liability.
-Please use this as a reference in conjunction with Tubbutec's included installation guide to ensure you have the most up to date information.
-The installation process is slightly different for the 2 synthesizers. Please follow Tubbutec's included instructions for pertinent instructions related to your particular instrument.
-Never do this type of work on a synthesizer while it is plugged into mains power.
-Only work with lead based solder in a well ventilated area.
-The pitch bend calibration should require relatively little adjustment in most cases.
-The resistors and capacitors in this kit are un-polarized, so they cannot be installed backward accidentally.
-Calibration may be necessary when swapping the modern Tubbutec CPU with the original CPU and vice versa.
-Take pictures as you go!
0:00 Intro
0:14 Juno-60 Internal Layout
2:00 Juno-6 Voice Board Removal
3:25 Circuit Board Overview
4:51 CPU Removal
11:40 Socket Installation
18:02 Gaining Access to the Bender Board
19:20 Drilling into the Rear Panel (Juno-6 only)
26:07 Re-install the Voice Board + Tubbutec CPU
27:29 Installation of the resistors & capacitors
33:06 Final Installation Steps
37:59 Juno-66 Demo Track
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