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