Roland has announced the Juno-60 Chorus, a new software effect available through Roland Cloud.
Released in 1982, the Juno-60 is a star in the vintage synth universe, heard on generations of tracks and still loved by musicians and producers. Part its timeless appeal comes from an analogue stereo chorus effect that imparts richness and character to the single oscillator. With the Juno-60 Chorus, Roland delivers the effect’s elegant simplicity and authentic sound in a standalone plug-in for the first time.
The lush stereo chorus in the Juno-60 was specially tuned to enhance the synth’s single DCO, fat suboscillator and characterful VCF. Players quickly found it to be an essential component of the Juno’s voice, making it hit well above its weight and compete with more sophisticated – and much more expensive – multi-oscillator polysynths of the day. With the Juno-60 Chorus plug-in, music producers can now infuse any DAW track with the evocative colour of this effect.
Like the original hardware, the software version has two push-button chorus modes, plus a ‘secret’ mode accessed by pressing both buttons at once. Each mode is modelled in detail, complete with variable analogue noise for the full retro experience. The vintage Juno-60 vibe is carried on further with graphics that reflect the synth’s iconic panel and distinctive wood side panels.
The Juno-60 Chorus also works with other sound sources, including guitar, bass and vocals. The plug-in is available in VST3, AU and AAX versions for Mac and Windows DAWs, and native Apple silicon support provides full compatibility with the latest Mac computers.
The Roland Juno-60 Chorus is available with the Ultimate membership level of Roland Cloud or a US$99 Lifetime Key purchase. All paid membership plans start with a 30-day free trial of Ultimate, to experience everything Roland Cloud has to offer, including the Juno-60 Chorus. Roland Cloud is also home to software versions of many vintage Roland instruments – including the complete Juno-60 synthesiser – plus Zenology, Zenology FX, Zenbeats and other music tools for modern music creators.
