HEAD TO HEAD
Roland Juno-106 vs Korg Polysix
Two six-voice analog polys from the same three-year window, both under $1,500 used. One is the safe pick; the other is the character pick. Rows that differ are highlighted.
Spec by spec
| SPEC | A · JUNO-106 | B · POLYSIX |
|---|---|---|
| RELEASED | 1984 | 1981 |
| POLYPHONY | 6 voices | 6 voices |
| OSCILLATORS | 1 DCO + sub | 1 VCO |
| FILTER | 24dB LPF | 24dB LPF |
| EFFECTS | 2-mode chorus | Chorus / phase / ensemble |
| ARPEGGIATOR | No | Yes |
| UNISON | No | Yes |
| MEMORY | 128 patches | 32 patches |
| MIDI | Yes | No (retrofit) |
| KEYS | 61 | 61 |
| KNOWN FAULT | Voice chips (cheap fix) | Battery leak (costly) |
| LAUNCH PRICE | $1,095 | $1,795 |