Wow! Excellent comparison video! They sound so similar I'm really surprised how close it is! Thank you! 💙

I closed my eyes and couldn't tell them apart. Great video, as always. 😀

You’re a good man Mr. Tuna!!!! Beautiful demonstration and comparison!

Sounds great man! Thanks for doing the comparison...

Thank you for a great comparison and demo with real musical examples. I have to say it's quite fantastic how similar the Juno-X sounds to the Juno-106. I have a 106 myself since the early 90's and it struck me instantly on both this and other KZfaq demos how Juno-ish the X sounds. And it looks great as well.

I thought that Juno-X sounded damned close. Really good. Impressive.

Wow...the Juno 106 sounds so awesome!

Every time people hate on the newer synths from Roland, I send em to your channel. They usually u turn on their initial feelings lol.

Love this video - very helpful. thanks

I like the sound of the old one better in the higher octaves. In the middle and low octaves, Roland did a good job. Thank you for your video, very nice!

Well done! Thx for the time.😀

FYI, with my headphones on, I can hear that your Juno 106 is having an issue with the Left channel output, that's where the crunch is coming from. Sounds like it just needs some fresh soldering, it's an easy fix if you ever feel like opening it up. Great video, thanks for a great comparison!

Great comparison, impressive work from Roland.

大好きです! 😁 As before thank you very much for your work. I share it with my friends and they appreciate it just as much as me. They have terrible english and are way too shy lol but we are all watching this release. Juno's specifically have been my gig/top board a very long time. Shizuoka is practically where my mother grew up (Roland HQ is based there now); with our heritage companies meaning a whole lot to us, as you no doubt are aware. The world is changing and a lot of people actually have seen your Jupiter X video and funny dances! Keep going. These are really useful!

Greeeat comparison!!

I'm really impressed, i looked away and i thought that has to be the 106 and then seeing your hands are on the X. The 106 has that sound of some older circuits but other than that you can hear the sound of the oscillators are so similar. I wanna get one now

Great comparison! Does the Juno X have an Assign Mode (Poly 1, Poly 2) like the 106? If yes, where can I find it? And do the built-in 106/60 models also support multiple PWM modes (incl. menu diving)? Or does this only apply to the Juno X model?

Great comparison and demo! But I love reading the comments and seeing so many people say things like "Nothing beats the warm vintage electronics of the 106. The 106 wins hands-down." In a raw or exposed comparison like this of course you're going to hear differences. There are so many variables, it's impossible to get them to sound perfectly the same. Yet in context in a song or live performance, I'm pretty sure not a single person would be able to tell if it's the 106 or X. Technology has come so far that in real-world applications the difference between vintage and emulation is negligible at best. No one cares if you're using true vintage electronics or not. Just chill and make good music with whatever works best.

This so far is the best demo comparison. Ive owned a Juno 106, and now a JU106. I wanted to hate the new Juno X.......and now I want one.

Another highly creative synth by Roland, Thank you for showing us. Been trying to understand the need for a copy of a vintage synth for a decade now. Musicians want the "exact" sound duplicated...okay...for nostalgia or because you wanted one at the time and couldn't buy one. I understand this second chance at a synth you missed out on. For me it was the JD800 and the JP8080, but I don't buy old synths because I play them long and hard, and old synths are going to fail, I can't afford the repair costs, if repairable. I had an analog Juno and a 707 I bought new in the 80s. I didn't like them, I still don't, since I lived at that time there isn't a mystery to them, todays synths are far superior in creating new original sounds. I am always looking for highly sound creative synths, but not in the past. The analog resurgence of the 2000s showed me how well digital and analog can work together in creating new sounds never heard. Today I think the real skill of a keyboardist, besides being a master of their instrument, is understanding sound and effects design and the layering of different synths (analog and digital) and knowing ahead of time how they will sound together. (applies only to recording, stage use is, most the time, completely different).

When looking away I had no idea what synth you were on. Wonderful sounds.

Nice video. I've got a Juno 60 and the Jupiter X basically nails that also. I love my 60, but there's nothing in it these days. I love the X's for their multitimbral approach, so powerful and fun

Great comparison. When I didn’t look I couldn’t hear a difference, except in the beginning when your 106 was still waking up. 😃 What I love most is that most people react positively in the comments, whereas on many forums there’s just a lot of bashing.

I ordered mine today. Sounds Incredible, My ears carnt tell the difference. Thank you Mr TUNA :)

Hi MR TUNA, can you please explain me how you save new "Scene"? I make it many time new sample and after i don,t now to save. Thank you

cool, will be interesting to watch and listen! so, how come you got your X so early?

Thanks for making the comparison! I’ve never played a 106, I’d love to try both!

Since I remember you played a jupiter X a while ago. Can you tell if the Juno X has the same fantastic keybed as the Jupiter X? Or is it more similar to the System-8? Very good comparison! You made a good job!

Similar sounds, but the modulation depths and envelope settings/attack/decay shapes probably didn't match entirely (also I wonder if it's possible to limit polyphony to the same as the original 106 - note stealing has a big impact on the overall sound). In the end it doesn't matter that much, the X can no doubt produce a lot of nice sounds and can sound more analog with some detuning/modulation, the more important question to answer is does the UX suck or is it better than the Jupiter X/Xm. It certainly looks intuitive in terms of the panel for 106 style sounds, but the other synth models maybe have some menu diving e.g. for modulation assignments (and Roland menu diving is not so fun in my experience)? It would be interesting to test wide & slow pitch modulation on high notes with a saw wave to hear if there's any significant aliasing - I'd like to know the details of the waveform generation and if it's wave-table based, how much oversampling, internal sample rate, and what kind of sample point interpolation is used (I develop synth plugin software - so this is my concern, probably not so interesting for most folk). How about a comparison with the ACB version of the 106 model?

The Juno X perhaps is 2 percent different. However with its XLR outputs, higher polyphony, the ability to turn off the hiss on the chorus, and all the additional sounds makes it the best choice for someone who wants authentic Juno sound. I wonder if they made some mild updates on it over the Jupiter X to get closer to the Juno 106

Loved it when you yelled "It's a JUNO!!!!" This is why the Juno-X is my dream machine right now ...

Brilliant video as ever. Super close to my ears. Question for you tho - how does it compare to the ACB version I have with the System-8? Given the other ‘clothes’ this can wear I’m thinking of trading it in for this (seems much more immediate than the Jupiter X). Thanks!

Do you think this will impact how much old Juno 106's sell for, and how frequently they'll sell? Timing is very interesting, since an old 106 was likely going to be my next studio purchase but this at least has me contemplating the X. We'll see where my head's at in a couple months. I'd love your thoughts MR TUNA

Hey Mr. T - love your videos! I am sad you didn’t do a unison mode comparison. Unison mode on the 106 sounds horrible. I wonder if they improved it on the X?

remarkably matched

Great demo.

Mr. Tuna thank Your for the comprasion. Can You tell me please the difference between the Jupiter-X and the Juno-X?

Amazing Tuna, i have to buy this new synth immediately!!!

That new X sounds absolutely magnificent!! I can’t wait to get my hands on this 🤓

I really like the Roland concept. If it was a bit tid cheaper it would be a no brainer. I will wait for an used one sometime in the future. By the way, there's nothing in the Roland website about voices. Do you know how many voices does it have? Can you access each part individually via midi? Nice video!

Will you compare with the System 8 Juno plugout too?

Very close sounding, but the 106 seems to have just a slightly bit more bite or edge to the sound. The Juno-X is like the every so slightly more polite version of the two.

Does it has seamless transition feature when changing the sound (like Fantom has) ?

Question. I see a lot of ppl are saying the original is better in terms of sound quality. So, have you tried this comparison using the X’s aging function? lol just curious if that helps.

Excellent comparison. Any idea when the X releases. I've still not seen a release date anywhere

So very close, for all the polyphony, no repair, other models, advanced arp does the last 1% difference matter? I have sensitive ears and sounds good. Question of the day: Why wont Yamaha do a digital CS-80 ? The reface cp is ridiculously good

Awesome thanks for sharing they sound same to me

Ok seems like maybe the chorus on my original 106 is a bit wonk-city too! Out to the repair shop u go! (again)

This is the way to do a digital update to a classic...close enough to what made the original great (distinctive sound, solid build quality, easy knob per function interface), but with enough added modern features and flexibility to be the main board for a band or studio workhorse (depending on genre of course).

How many voices does the Juno-X have? If it’s over 8 voices then amazing! If it’s not then I’m thinking about buying the REV-2 16-Voice I desperately need pads. I have a Poly-D, JDXI and a Korg Minilogue.

can u use a software to control the x

like it, very close and the expanded capabilities are phenomenal. The 106 edges it out in sound slightly however.... it is in the attack of the notes for me. The analog is more 3d and punchy and the digital is a bit more flat dynamically. The actual sound character is spot on though it just the analog jumps out at you ever so slightly. Would take the x without complaint and throw it into a punchy compressor to give it a bit more pop. Maybe there are some settings under the hood you can mess with too? How is the new 3.0 update for the Jupiter-x? I hear it is pretty good and they redesigned the menu to be much more friendly and fast, would you agree?

Oh, and how are the keys compared to the Jupiter X?

Yep sounds really close and really good

Much of the difference seems to be owing to differences in polyphony. Cutoffs after 6 notes (Juno-106) seem to "unclutter" the soundscape. The greater polyphony on the Juno-X leads to a perceived mushiness or lack of clarity. I think a "note limit" feature could clear this up.

These are mind bogglingly close. There's definitely a slight difference that's more audible on some sounds more than others, but it's soooo close - granted no one would tell the difference in a proper mix anyway. Awesome demo as always, Mr. Tuna!

Comparable to the jupiter x? Aren't they using the same engine?

damn, love the portamento on the original, otherwise very nice great vid!

To my 51 yr old ears they sound so closely identical, I couldn't hear enough difference to buy a analog instead of the Juno-X zen-core. I have both! I can't rely on my Juno-106 to behave like it did years ago. So I'm really satisfied with the X;)

I'm sold, going to put in a preorder :) The 106 sounded a little darker, I wonder if turning up the age parameter on the Juno X would darken the circuits and make it sound closer?

I don't understand the andertones video, they sounded quite different, what are you doing that they weren't?

I'd like to get one too but I'm afraid that the (characteristic) background noise will bother me or create problems in the recordings

I don't know about you guys, but when I went to the other side of my office to grab some coffee, I wasn't looking at my monitor and I couldn't tell which was which. That being said, I'm falling in love with this synth, but I don't think I'm purchasing it yet. However I did contact a local ... music store, shall we say ... and they said they have something like 165 orders already.

Curious to see a Juno-X vs Jupiter-X. Seems like the Juno-X is really a Jupiter-X in a Juno looking case with some limitations implemented in how many models can be played and expansions like Jupiter-8 and SH-101 need to be purchased separately.

Thank you!

Vintage 106 sounds more vibrant, alive and when the high resonance gets engaged on that slow envelope at 7:30 its game over for the digital X. I think this is where Zencore reaches its limits. ACB did the high resonance better. As Juno users know, that wild filter is where its really at (DP - Rollin & Scratchin !!). They did a good job on the hardware though, seems more inviting than the Jupiter-X.

I wonder, in a mix, how much the differences would make?

I assume it's kind of pointless but i would like to hear if there any differences between Juno X and Jupiter X or will those two might in any way complement each other. I know both are Zen core based, both can loaded with similar virtual machines ...but since you have Juno in your hands.... ?

Love the Juno-X! We did a side by side comparison on our channel, but unfortunately it was reviewed by a Guitar Center mnager...

Hello mr tuna. Your juno 106 has a worn gain switcher that's why it crashes! It is a very common problem in junos. I recommend that you take it out and cancel that switcher system, bypassing it (you are left with the highest gain and you can continue controlling it with the volume potentiometer). I did it to mine thanks to my technician and it sounds hyper mega HD! You will not regret it! Greetings from Argentina!

Sounds close, but nothing compare the smells of a warming 30y old juno electronics ^^ ;o)

Sounds great! But WHY did they add that silly 5 cm extra space at the right side of the keyboard 😭😭 - it just doesn't look right! (that; and not using yellow for the chorus switches)

Sounds super close, even by ACB modeling technology standards , which is around 2015 , on the early boutiques, they were extremely excellent at modeling Roland older Analogs. By now they have figured it out. The Zencore is good at analog emulation, like damn good. What's the JunoX, Zencore? Or something else?

I'm really interested in the differences between the three Juno engines. I love the sound of the Juno but I dunno if I'm motivated enough to have that and an xm

Excellent comparison!!! Well Done!!! The differences between the two are very small and subtle. If I were to listen to either of these two synths in the context of a musical composition also involving other instruments in the mix, I honestly would not be able to tell one from the other. Despite the other negative comments I read here, I think Roland did a wonderful job recreating the Juno sound in the Juno X. They are remarkably close!!!

Could you do a comparison between Jupiter X and Juno X

Around when the resonance comes around it starts sound kind of different

very interested to comparison to System-8 ACB engine (Juno-106, Juno-60)😀

Can you dim those chiclet buttons?

The X would be not noticed in a mix, great sound. But yes that cranked resonance they are not getting the harmonics stick out so much like on the 106 but that’s it. Never been really interested in them but I can hear that slight difference. Do a little test by playing the filter for a nice sine wave. I’d be interested

I know that you know Juno X isZencore technology wrapped in a great historical shell and I I get it but damn it sounds so good and for those who are willing to do the deep dive menu stuff there’s so much more there things that people complain about but don’t want to put the work in to actually figure out how to utilize the workflow not me I’ll spend hours and days and weeks figuring it out I just have a love an affinity for this particular piece of gear and I’m gonna get every dollar out of it that I spent on it guaranteed so glad they created this piece!

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🔊🔊🔊 Merci à vous, le Juno-X est un Juno-106 et bien plus encore !!!

It feels like the 106 goes to my ear, but the x reaches my heart. Like theres another dimension in the sound. And yet it sounds the same.

They are close but even from the init patches the x sounds boxier, the higher notes you play they seem to differ more, that D# at 0:27 sounds much nicer even in the init on the 106, and again at 3:24 sounds so much better on the 106, I think the envelopes sound snappier on the 106 also. But people have the choice this time. At least for now if you have the money for the juno X you could buy a vintage juno instead. (no doubt a better investment) Be nice to have heard the boutique in this comparison as well.

great demo, the X model sounds the same and the X has many more opportunities !

Listening on my most analytical earphones (Shure 425) and I only just hear the difference. It's 95%+ there for me. Having owned numerous vintage Rolands every single one of which developed critical issues, this is the one for me (but I'll wait a while, and won't be paying full RPP).

i admit, im not a fan of the most modern Roland synths, but....... this one is nice! (cause i wish i bought that Juno 60 for about 200 euros , years ago and i love the Juno sound)

Grazie della comparazione, personalmente il juno 106 appena usci ed ebbi modo di provarlo fu amore a primo tocco sui tasti e da lì capì che sarebbe un sinty che avrebbe fatto storia

Juno X gets very close, it's just that i feel like it has a slight compression whereas the 106 sounds very rich and free. Might just be me or the headphones I'm using. Anyway, thank you for the comparison video!

Nearly bought a 106 40 years ago(ish) got a computer instead - still work in IT industry - but also have synths - regret the 106 decision a bit. Those are two nice synths - would buy the new one if had to choose (for new features).

old juno has clear fader problem (I presume) on right channel at least until 2:00… nobody noticed?

I think I will skip this one but will soon get my Fantom 8 and already have my Jupiter X. Should be a nice coupling.

with so many Juno virtual clones I guess what's the point of this keyboard especially if the fantom 0 is also Zen core and cheaper? Couldn't you just save money and get a lifetime key for what's not in the fantom? The X sounds good so can't deny that.

pretty noticeable the 106 sounds more "Raw" and the x sounds more smooth and polished and modern .. im with good studio headphones

The vintage has that low end gooeyness, smoothness, and a bit more girth. The Juno X sounds thinner, airier, and brighter. For people that want some Juno-esque pads and chorus, the X is fine. I still prefer the vintage and ACB 106 sound.

Very close. Usual filter action is spot on, for exemple. The only part that X doesn't have the "magic" is the long release where the 106 had a beautiful "singing" resonance that X almost doesn't have. But it's the kind of situation that is rare and specific in use and the myriad of resources X have that 106 not more than compensates for that.

Love it! Sure it would be sweet to have an original, but the maintenance/cost that comes with that would be a pain.

They sound pretty darn close. I don't like the buttons on the new Juno. If you are going to replicate the look and feel original why not replicate the buttons? Or at least, keep the same colour pallet. I mean, this is a whole new digital synth dressed like a Juno. It makes sense to make the shoes match the jacket. Very nice demo and comparison. Thanks for doing this.

It’s funny, they’re close, but when I close my eyes I always know which Is which. There’s more fuzz and imperfection in the original 106. I have a 106 I’ve used for 7 years daily, so I know it fairly well.

Great comparison video. It’s definitely a Juno to the core. The similarities are awesome. I’d buy it if I had the cash for an instrument. I’m impressed.