OB. I love the 106, but they’re old. I’ve read quite a few post on MW of people needing to get it repaired because of chips going out. Not saying that will be the case with your 106, but is a possibility more likely to occur with the 106 than the OB. I also think the OB6 has a wider range on it than the 106. Had a friend who had one, ended up selling it and his only regret is that he didnt wait longer to sell it to capitalize on the insane prices we see them going for. Still love the 106s sound though.
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Hot take: if you want a Juno and it has to be analog, get an Alpha Juno.
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was up way too late watching solo synth jam vids, here’s what I found…juno 106 synth jams really sound warm and lush but rely on notes being interesting (I sound like a fool I know) OB6 jams also sound lush but can go hard and can almost rely on filter and modulations for interest with minimal note variation - the Juno I am being offered has new renaissance voice chips and battery so should be good for a while, the OB6 would be a clean sweep of all my gear except the DT and RYTM MK2 possibly stupid but also fulfilling my minimal dream…also I stumbled onto a Vermona Perfourmer ambient jam on my travels…oh dear so many knobs and such nice tones…but I think I can basically do the same thing with four RYTM VCO’s then have eight more sounds to fuck with…such fun!!!
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all the Junos are works of art but also kinda two-trick ponies. and easily cheaply emulated in both hardware and software. the OB6 is a monster, it’s way more versatile, it sounds alive, and it has a warranty
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Jazzmaster all the way!!
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Aye, but you’ll need a controller to compensate for the worse interface. I got the MKS-50 with a Remote Zero SL mk 2 to scratch that Juno itch, for a fraction of the price of a 106. Sounds great, very happy with it.
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OB6 no question.
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Sounds like maybe you have your answer.
Your proposed minimal setup sounds almost perfect, but you might miss having a monosynth as well if you can swing it.
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yes I was gassing for a little se02 but then i thought the vco on the rytm would provide most of what I would need from a mono - also I have a little Donner b1 that sounds too good to be true for fun acid jams…so will keep that
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Perhaps a lot of the appeal is in the super clear user interface and the emotional connection many have with all the classic records featuring the Juno over the years. That said, the obie sound is classic as heck as well.
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that’s why the Juno appeals, its just so easy to read everything and no menu diving, pretty much every sound is usable…
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In that case you would be sorted! I hadn’t heard of the Donner so did a quick search and funnily enough the first video I landed on features a guy using it alongside an OB6.
Here’s another way to look at it: how likely do you think it is that you will still lust after that elusive Juno even though you‘ve bought your OB6, sold everything like you‘ve described and are quite productive with that setup. If you suspect you will always want to see what it’s like to play a real Juno, probably get the one that’s offered right now if you think it’s in a shape where you don’t have to fix anything. You can try it and see what the fuss is all about. And maybe you might find it rather disappointing. Then you can sell it for the same price I‘m sure and buy an OB6 instead. Which you will never regret since you‘ve tried the Juno.
You can buy a new or used OB6 without any issues at all time. Always for the same price. Not so with the Juno. That might always make it attractive to you.
It would also mean you don’t have to sell everything else right away, which you might also regret once you’ve got the OB6.
That being said, getting the OB6 is probably the better choice, for reasons many have already stressed here.
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oh the irony!
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it looks more likely that I will get the Juno on Friday and then as you say if it doesn’t work out for whatever reason its value will endure into a potential OB6 transaction…
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I would not bet on the price not to increase.
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One of my first hardware synths was a Juno 60. I still love its immediacy and it just seems to blend with fx better than anything else I’ve owned. I know the 106 is a little different in character but I think the OP is right to go for it, given that it’s in good condition.
I also agree with everyone saying that the OB6 is overall a better synth… but I wouldn’t let my 60 go for one.
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Yeah, I’d guess used prices for these are probably as low as they will ever be in the future right now. Once the OB6 is finally discontinued they will shoot up, like most other DSI/Sequentials.
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so it should be happening Friday for the Juno 106, and today I’ve had a hunt through all my drawers and cupboards and pooled a bunch of random stuff together which may also equal the value of an OB6…so…maybe both…arg
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well the good news is you can put 'em side-by-side and decide if you want both, one, or neither.
contrary to popular opinion, this idea does actually work sometimes (speaking from experience).
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