Yamaha dx7 ii and behringer bcr2000 vintage synth explorer. The synth was in good functional order, but the keys looked pretty lousy. The alpha juno series 1 and 2 and mks50 are also juno synthesizers, but with a complex envelope, 1 vco and subosc, lpf 24dboct, quite fast lfo, nice with pg300 programmer, the alpha juno 2 has velocity sensitive keyboard 5 oct and a card slot, the apha juno 1 has 4 oct. When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. X midi software a suite of programs utilizing the direct midi interface of the 4front commercial oss driver ace commandline midi splitterprocessor. Out of the box, the bcontrols are loaded with a few handy readymade presets, and there are plenty more available for download at behringers web site. Alpha juno editorlibrarian for roland alpha juno 12 and mks50 synthesizers. I then reinstalled the new driver, restarted the pc, and it all appears to be working. Roland juno alpha 1 ellen page may seem wise beyond its years, but after plugging into classmate behringer bcr2000 michael cera, the synthesizer quickly realizes how little it knows about life. Behringer bcontrol rotary bcr2000 pdf user manuals. Roland juno alpha 1 ellen page may seem wise beyond its years, but after plugging into classmate behringer bcr2000 michael cera, the.
Roland alpha juno 1 the legendary roland alpha juno is a 6 note polyphonic synth released in 1985. It features one alpha dial that controls multiple parameters, as well as midi in, out, and thru functionality. The lcd and alpha dial leaves a lot to be desired in terms of quick and fun editing. Anyone use a juno 2 with a behringer bcr2000 controller. I like the cool 303ish and other bass kind of sounds, and some of the pad and string type ones you can get. Bc manager, an advanced editor for the bcf2000 and bcr2000, is available from the bc manager page.
Electronic music instruments and electronic music production. Roland alpha juno 1 with behringer bcr2000 youtube via wireslave a short demonstration of the roland alpha juno 1 synthesizer being programmed with the behringer bcr2000 midi controller. The slightly improved successor to the original alpha juno. Roland alpha juno 1 connects with behringer bcr2000. Ive love the sounds in my alpha juno but ive always thought that editing the sounds was a bit of a pain. The alpha juno is used by mundo muzique, vince clarke, matt megaton haines, paul hardcastle, massive attack, bomb the bass, the prodigy, youth, joey beltram and human resource. They would be way more sought after if they had a second envelope generator and a more flexible highpass filter. The behringer bcf2000 and bcr2000 are midi controllers. Ok, its not really an alpha juno 1, its an hs10, which is technically a juno 1 with a different front panel. Junoctrl brings handson control to roland alpha juno synths.
Or you could get a 2nd hand behringer bcr 2000, load it with one of the. Recalling presets buffer as soon as you let go of the. This update adds support for roland wireless connectivity with our wna1100rl wireless usb adapter. Behringer bcontrol rotary bcr2000 usbmidi controller. Behringer bcr2000 usb midi controller w32 rotary encoders hardware enhancement for your digital workflow bridging the gap of the analogdigital divide, the bcr2000 gives you command over your virtual gear in programs like cubase, cakewalk, logic audio, ableton, and a multitude of other major audio software apps. Lookup prices for alpha juno1 related forum topics. Roland alpha juno 1 connects with behringer bcr2000 youtube.
View and download roland alpha juno2 owners manual online. For example, one preset lays out all continuous controller numbers from 1 to 94 on the bcf and 1 to 110 on the bcr on midi channel 1. View online or download behringer bcontrol rotary bcr2000 user manual. Bcontrol rotary bcr2000 behringer bcontrol rotary bcr2000. View and download roland alpha juno 2 owners manual online.
Roland juno 2 youtube roland juno 2 the second youtube roland juno 2 track 3 youtube. Juno1 juno2 juno6 juno60 juno106 junoddi junods61 junods76 junoggi junostage. Oct 17, 2017 the behringer bcf2000 and bcr2000 are midi controllers. Behringer usb driver bug, so usbbased midi input devices should not. You can now access all the sound editing parameters hidden inside your juno1, 2 and mks50. When we say settings, we mean addressing midi commands in respect to the control elements of the bcontrol. While offering only 2 digitally controlled oscillators dcos per voice main and a suboscillator the single dco supplies multiple waveforms at once. The roland alpha juno 1 is an analog polyphonic synthesizer manufactured between 1985 and 1986. More recently, software has been written for microsoft windows and apple computers which allows graphical editing of juno patches through midi. Other midi control surfaces added in our database on. I dont get to all the parameters in this video, but enough to give an idea.
Alpha juno control is a stand alone app that can be used with any daw or just on its own. Alpha juno editorlibrarian for roland alpha juno 12 and. May 09, 2015 the roland alpha juno series sounds great. Alpha junoseries, released in 198586, comes in five units. I recommend behringers bcf2000bcr2000 usb driver 1. A short demonstration of the roland alpha juno1 synthesizer being programmed with the behringer bcr2000 midi controller. Working with presets the 32 presets in your behringer bcontrol let you store the settings you made and recalluse them later. This is the latest version of operating system for the junodi. Vse boardwide rules and guidelines if your help request has been solved, please edit your first post in order to select the topic.
The roland programmer pg300 offers complete control over all midi editable parameters of the alpha juno, the alpha juno 2 and the mks50. It adds an extended 61 note keyboard with velocity and aftertouch and an external memory cartridge slot. Several documents related to these devices can be downloaded from this page. Roland alpha juno 1 indepth demo this video, via lektroid, takes an indepth look at the roland alpha juno 1 synthesizer. Juno 1 juno 2 juno 6 juno 60 juno 106 juno ddi juno ds61 juno ds76 juno ggi juno stage.
Computer editing is the way to go for me, i just, could not even be bothered to slog through the alpha dial editing. The alpha juno 1, alpha juno 2, mks50, hs10, and hs80. The roland alpha juno 1 is an great analog, polyphonic, programmable synthesizer with midi. Push function 16 buttons 24 encoders 4 buttons right section foot sw. I dont get to all the parameters in this video, but enough to give an. Alpha juno series, released in 198586, comes in five units. This listing reflects our current inventory and is updated daily, so if a part is. Great analog sound and one of the most famous techno sounds ever, the hoover sound. Other midi control surface behringer bcontrol rotary bcr2000.
The mks50 1987 is a rackmount version of the alpha juno. The alpha juno 1 is a fairly limited synth, by todays standards, with just one dco per voice and a clunky editing interface. Alpha juno 2 is an analog synthesizer with 6 voices of polyphony, monotimbral. The hs10 synth plus 10 is an alpha juno for the casual home user, with a slightly less appealing cosmetic appearance, and the hs80 was a similar repackaging of the alpha juno 2. Roland alpha juno 1 connects with behringer bcr2000 duration. The mks50 is an upgraded rackmount version of the alpha juno. Like all junos, it has 1 oscillator and 1 suboscillator per voice. Sep 15, 2008 roland juno alpha 1 ellen page may seem wise beyond its years, but after plugging into classmate behringer bcr2000 michael cera, the synthesizer quickly realizes how little it knows about life. Released in 1987, mks 50 is the rack version of alpha juno, the youngest of the family of junos.
Alpha juno2 is an analog synthesizer with 6 voices of polyphony, monotimbral. I dont get to all the parameters in this video, but enough to give an idea of the juno 1 s sound and how readily it responds to midi control. This driver is able to be used for the xps10 expandable synthesizer, too. With the bcr2000 you can move real highresolution encoders to control all of your computerba. For example, one preset lays out all continuous controller numbers from 1 to 94 on the bcf and 1 to 110 on the bcr on. All used electronic parts are tested and guaranteed working. A short demonstration of the roland alpha juno 1 synthesizer being programmed with the behringer bcr2000 midi controller. Behringer bcr2000 totalrecall usb midi cosmetically great save for a few sticker marks on the back as shown in the pics. Apr 01, 2008 a short demonstration of the roland alpha juno 1 synthesizer being programmed with the behringer bcr2000 midi controller. Some of rolands documentation refers to the alpha juno 2 as the ju2. Sep 14, 2016 roland alpha juno 1 indepth demo this video, via lektroid, takes an indepth look at the roland alpha juno 1 synthesizer. Behringer bcr2000 usb midi controller w32 rotary encoders.
I use my bcr2000 to control my alpha juno 2 synths presently, but this little unit is a welcome addition. Roland alpha juno 1 gets more knobs for christmas youtube. Roland alpha juno 1 manual the legendary roland alpha. The alpha junos have been used by mundo muzique, vince clarke, matt megaton haines, paul hardcastle, fatboy slim, massive attack, bomb the bass, the prodigy, faithless, youth, joey beltram and human resource. Dont forget to check out the bcontrol user file section, containing usercontributed presets etc. This entry was posted in behringer bcr2000 and tagged bcr2000, bcrpack, behringer, midi.
When you move the sliders, the juno sends the appropriate sysex commands that the juno expects to change its parameters like cutoff, resonance, etc. Another cool feature is that it completely bypasses the old fip driver coil circuit so theres no need to. Alpha juno is a great synth too but i have gotten a juno60 since then and i still use my jx3p more. The alpha juno 2 is an upgraded version of the alpha juno 1 that expands the keyboard to 61 keys and adds velocity and aftertouch some of rolands documentation refers to the alpha juno 2 as the ju2. It is well know for its use of digitally controlled oscillators in conjunction with analog filters. Introducing the alpha juno programmer, our new programmer panel overlay for the lowcost behringer bcr2000 midi desktop controller. This specialized midi controller is the most comprehensive and affordable way to unleash the full potential of five of the best polyphonic analog roland synthesizers. You can now access all the sound editing parameters hidden inside your juno 1, 2 and mks50. Junoctrl brings handson control to roland alpha juno. Juno 106 alpha juno 1 alpha juno 2 hp300 jd800 rd170 d10, d20, d50 mks 20, 30, 80, 100 plus many other roland and korg devices with 2prong cable. Midi club is excited to announce its first hardware product, the junoctrl. A few years ago, i picked up a roland alpha juno 1 at a pawn shop for a great price. The hs80 is an alpha juno 2 for the casual home user, with a slightly less appealing cosmetic appearance. Once you launch the app, set the midi out destination and midi channel to correspond with your alpha juno.
Other than that it has the same great sound and features as the juno 1. Alpha juno editorlibrarian for roland alpha juno 12 and mks50. Rolandboss, waldorf and yamaha it is possible to use special sysex model. In this video i will show you how to get midi learn working between a behringer bcr2000 or bcf2000 and a roland super jx or mks70 that has the upgraded firmware from vecoven. Out of the box, the bcontrols are loaded with a few handy readymade presets, and there are plenty more available for download at behringer s web site. Roland alpha juno 2 the alpha juno 2 is an upgraded version of the alpha juno 1 that expands the keyboard to 61 keys and adds velocity and aftertouch.
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