Alpha Juno-2: That Hoover Synth!

 

A video you've been asking for for at least three years! Hopefully I do it justice. The Alpha Juno-2 from 1985 was one of a pair of instruments that marked the second wave of the Juno series following the classic Juno-6/60 and 106. For a long time they were inexpensive and not particularly sought after, for reasons that we discuss, but they were always great sounding synths with way more flex than their earlier, much-praised siblings. If there's one claim to fame that the Alpha can boast, it's THAT hoover sound (aka "What the?") that has become a standard part of the synthesizer patch repertoire. One thing I didn't cover was aftertouch and Alpha Juno owners will know why. ;) 0:00 Intro Jam 0:33 The Alpha Juno Series 1:28 Interlude 2:02 Why it's less sought after 3:16 Interlude 3:28 DCOs 4:58 Alpha Drummer 5:40 Filters 6:22 Envelopes 7:18 Chorus 7:44 Chord Memory & Hoover 8:56 Summary 9:45 Outro Jam