Poly Synth - Stranger Things, Juno, Warm 80s

[EddieSaia]

Need an opinion on my first vintage (or vintage sounding) synth!

I have the Korg Monologue at the mo - perfect for producing acid, ebm, techno tracks

BUT - having heard the soundtrack for Stranger Things (members of S U R V I V E) I have a real hankering for a truly warm, vintage 80s sounding synth, to create experimental/retro 80s electronica with modern twists.

I know the Juno range are absolutely fantastic and have been used to create the soundtrack - and I also know there is a boutique version JU 06 - this is the sound id be aiming for. I know the MICROKORG can emulate a lot of these sounds but it looks limited in terms of modulation

Any suggestions? Bear in mind I'd rather not spend above the £300 mark which I know is low!

Thanks!

[megamanx]

maybe an alpha juno if you are lucky, or ensoniq esq1

[Ashe37]

If you're trying to get an 80s sound, imo, limited modulation is part of the sound. Most of the vintage 80s analogs, especially the Junos, are very limited in modulation. The Ju-06 might be what you're looking for- you're just not going to get a vintage analog for that price anymore.

[EddieSaia]

I can see your point about the limited modulation - definitely something to consider

I'd love a JU06 but even those are deadly hard to get a hold of!

SO - anything similar to a JU06 in terms of sound within the £300 range?

[Ashe37]

uhm... maybe an Ion, that can do a bunch of different filters. I don't know what UK prices for the Ion are.

[JeEA]

Why not try the software version first?
There is the Tal-Uno which is s soft version of the
Juno 60. It is a bit different from the juno-106/06
but I Think it sounds great. Then You Can decide what
to do buy a ju-06 or maybe alpha juno.

Cheers