juno-106 vs alesis micron

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just wondering, since these are 2 analog-modeling (dco) synths in about the same price range (and i am looking for an analog-modeling synth in that price range), what are the differences between these two in terms of A: sound; and B: programmability.
 
The 106 is not an analog modelling synth it is an analog synth but with a DCO. There's no way to directly and sensibly compare the 2 synths you name they're just way too differemt. For a start the 106 was made in about 1986 and while it is polyphonic it's only monotimbral and the MIDI implementation can be described at best as "basic". I love the 106 but it's nothing like the alesis micron.

MM
 
just wanted to second what messyman said

the JUNO 106 is ANALOG. The Micron is DIGITAL. DCO stands for digitally CONTROLLED (analog) oscillator... essentially those are oscillators that stay in tune... but they ARE analog


Personally I would get a JUNO 106 over a micron but thats just me. Many people would get the micron and that's fine too.
 
I was looking at both of these when I picked up my Micron. I didn't spend much time with the Juno since $200 more would be out of my budget.

I've never closely compared analog modelling sound with real analog but I feel like I have a lot of control with the micron. listening to stuff like lil jon now I recognize alot of the sounds since sound like they're coming right off my synth.

Multitimbral is nice for me since I need to have several different midi parts running off the synth at once.


"Personally I would get a JUNO 106 over a micron but thats just me."

just curious any reason why?
 
ohhhhhhh...... thanks for clearing up this dco thing, i thought dco's weren't actually analog.

so, now that i understand that these 2 machines are really different beasts, can u please answer this question for me...

is the juno 106 any more "warm" or "thick" sounding than the micron? and how does the programmability compare?

in terms of programming, i really care about being able to mess with resonant filters (hp, bp, and lp), messing with both filter envelopes and amp envelopes, and being able to modulate the filter frequency with a LFO (programmable with frequency and amplitude).
 
2nice said:

is the juno 106 any more "warm" or "thick" sounding than the micron? and how does the programmability compare?

in terms of programming, i really care about being able to mess with resonant filters (hp, bp, and lp), messing with both filter envelopes and amp envelopes, and being able to modulate the filter frequency with a LFO (programmable with frequency and amplitude).
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Im guessing that pad sounds are more warm with a real analog synth (just a guess).

As far as programmability on the Micron, I think everything you mentioned is there but it can be kind of tricky to get at since there's only a few knobs. But the knobs and sliders are programmable so you can map different parameters to them.
Maybe this will help.
http://www.alesis.com/downloads/manuals/Micron_Manual.pdf

I'm new to synths but Im pretty impressed with the VA modelling. It seems really "analog" sometimes the thing will be humming and making spooky noises when I'm not even touching it (is it supposed to be like that?)
 
i checked out the manual and it definitely seems like the micron would be great for functionality. my impression at this point is that the micron is a great sounding VA synth with crazy programmability, while the juno has a bit less programmability but more of a real analog sound. i listened to demos from both of them and they both blew me away. so i think, since they really each add something different to the setup, im goin to try to get both. since my pockets are half-empty right now, im goin to get the juno first, get the micron later, and while im waiting to get the micron im goin to work on my analog programming with the juno so im ready to dig into the micron when i get it.
 
It's nice that they're both under $1000
I wouldn't mind having both too.
 
where did you listen to the demo for the 106? I'm curious. are you buying it from ebay or from a 2nd hand store?

MM
 
that demo is making me want to get a Juno-106. I dont get sounds like that deep bass on my Micron.
 
trippinonego said:

"Personally I would get a JUNO 106 over a micron but thats just me."

just curious any reason why?
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I grew up listening to Jean-Michel Jarre and Vangelis records, the 70's albums. I felt the amazing rich analog sound. What I feel when I listen to EQUINOXE (1978) - or to some of the strings or harp sounds recorded by our very own THM in his review of the ELKA SYNTHEX - is *very* different from what I feel when I hear one of the modern digital synths.

I understand that it is not something obvious to every ear, including many pros who are going 100% software and digital... It is a personal thing.

See it is like how I sold my VIRUS B to buy a Micromoog: going from tons and tons of features to one of the simplest set of features... At the end of the day if I am inspired by the vibrations that come out of the speakers, and by the rusty knobs and the drifty oscillator, I will not miss the 100000's of options the Virus had :)
 
Congradulations!
My synth setup right now is a Micron + Microkorg.

I like both synths especially working in tandem I can get some amazing arpeggios going.
The Micron has some great features but I think the Microkorg is probably more inspirational on it's own. It's got a fatter sound.

I'm thinking about trading in the Micron for something like a Juno. They're so different but since I got one digital synth I wouldn't mind trying out an analog.
 
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