Jun-6 V by Arturia analogue polysynth plugin interface

Jun-6 V: Analogue Polysynth Plugin by Arturia Free Download

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Jun-6 V is a software synthesizer from Arturia that models the Roland Juno-6 analogue polysynth. It offers up to 36 voices, a built-in arpeggiator, chorus, delay and reverb in VST2, AU and AAX formats.

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01Overview

Jun-6 V is Arturia's virtual version of the Juno-6, a polyphonic analogue synth known for its simple controls and warm sound. The developer describes it as a next-generation component-level model that keeps the original's hands-on layout. Beyond the core oscillators and filter, it adds a second envelope and LFO, expanded modulation routing, and modern effects. It is aimed at producers who want thick analogue pads, bass and leads without a complicated interface.

Best for

Analogue pad sounds
Unison bass lines
Arpeggiated synth patterns
80s-style lead synths
Chord stabs and layers
Cinematic ambient textures

Developer: Arturia
Category: Synths
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Component-level model of the Roland Juno-6 analogue polysynth
Up to 36 voices of free-running phase oscillator polyphony
Three voice calibration states for analogue variation
Unison and portamento with adjustable voice detune
Arpeggiator and customizable chord mode with 12 voicings
Second ADSR envelope and second LFO with assignable destinations
Built-in modulatable delay and reverb
Advanced Brightness, Timbre, Time and Movement macro controls
Over 180 factory presets and built-in tutorials

03In depth

Sound Character and Voice Behavior

Jun-6 V uses a free-running phase oscillator with up to 36 voices of polyphony. Three voice calibration states let you choose how much analogue variation there is between voices, from very clean to slightly rough. Voice detune adds the small pitch differences associated with analogue hardware.

The chorus is modeled on the classic stereo BBD chorus of the original hardware, and the built-in delay and reverb can be modulated. Unison and portamento are included for fat bass and lead parts.

Controls, Modulation and Workflow

The layout follows the original Juno approach, with a small set of direct controls. A second ADSR envelope and a second multi-waveform LFO add modulation options, and the second envelope and LFO each have two freely assignable destinations.

The mod wheel, velocity and aftertouch can be assigned to modulation destinations. A customizable chord mode offers 12 voicings plus your own, and the arpeggiator is built around straightforward patterns. Advanced Brightness, Timbre, Time and Movement macro controls help with quick shaping, and built-in tutorials explain the parameters inside the plugin.

04Specs

Will it run?

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Developer	Arturia
Type	Plugin
Category	Synth
Formats	VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Jun-6 V support?

Jun-6 V is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats, and also runs as a standalone application. It is a 64-bit plugin.

Which operating systems can run Jun-6 V?

Jun-6 V runs on Windows and macOS. On Windows it requires Windows 10 or later in 64-bit, and ARM processors are not supported there. On Mac it requires macOS 10.13 or later, and Apple Silicon is supported.

What do I need to run Jun-6 V?

Jun-6 V needs a 64-bit host or the standalone application, 4 GB of RAM, a four-core CPU, 3 GB of free disk space and an OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU. It also works in NKS-compatible 64-bit DAWs.