JUNO-60

The JUNO-60 was a polyphonic analog synthesizer released by Roland in 1982. Immediately following the JUNO-6, the JUNO-60 was one of the first synthesizers to carry the JUNO name. In fact, it was nearly identical to the JUNO-6 except that it added the ability to store up to 56 presets (or more onto cassette tape!). The JUNO-60 is revered to this day for its punchy yet stable sound. This can be attributed to its (at the time) state-of-the art digitally controlled oscillator (DCO) and sweet, juicy filter. It had the fat, warm sound of analog synthesis while maintaining tuning stability and a hands-on interface with buttons, sliders, and switches. And it also had that lush, ethereal ensemble chorus that the early JUNOs are known for and is such a huge part of their distinctive sound. The onboard arpeggiator made the JUNO-60 able to churn out a lot of sound all on its own. Popular in its time, and appearing on countless tracks, the JUNO-60 is more sought-after than ever and sits high on the list of legendary synthesizers.