"Junost' - 21 is a portable polyphonic keyboard EMI. A player can hang it on a shoulder. Timbre of sound can be changed in accordance with players desire by the use of controls or choosing one or 12 programed timbres with digital indication of chosen one.
The instrument changes sounding during playing composition using such effects as chorus, unison, transposition with continuous and coarse control, frequency and timbre vibrato with continuous frequency, depth and delay time control, fixed and dynamic change of timbre, attack and fading of sound. Attack, fading and level of envelope of the filter. Filter's cutoff frequency control from the keyboard.
The case of the instrument is made out of aluminium. Control panels are made out of shockproof polystyrene. Power unit is made as an individual part.
Specifications:
— Formation of envelope in volume with attack and fading duration control.
— Formation of envelope in timbre with attack duration control, fading, level and depth of timbre control.
— Frequency and timbre vibrato in depth, frequency, pre- delay control.
— Transposing on an octave (continuous and coarse)
— Tuning of the musical range.
— There is a filter with continuous range, depth and sharpness control.
— Possibility to control cutoff frequency of filter by the keyboard.
— Fixed choice of chorus and unison sounding.
— Number of octaves in a keyboard (from "F" to "E"), 4
— In audible range, 6
— Number of programmed timbres, 12
—Power consumption max, 11V*A
— Dimensions, 85x260x860 mm
— Weight with power supply, 7 kg (approx. 14 Pounds)
— Amplitude output max 2,4 V
— Signal/(Backgound+noise) in a pause max 55dB
— Relative frequency instability of leading generator over 4 hours of working max 0,3 %"
I don't think I ever knew these were made in Poland. This is the first post to mention it.
"This Junost-21 synthesizer is a vintage piece of equipment that is made in Poland. It comes in its original box and includes all manuals. The synthesizer has 37 keys and is a keyboard type with synth keys. It has a MIDI (DIN) Out port and two pedal inputs. The Junost-21 is an analog synthesizer that features a modulation wheel, arpeggiator, and built-in effects. It is a great addition to any collection of synthesizers or pro audio equipment. This synthesizer is in working condition and is sure to provide hours of musical enjoyment."
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Published on Jan 8, 2019 GLvintageSHOP
"Junost' - 21 is a portable polyphonic keyboard EMI. A player can hang it on a shoulder. Timbre of sound can be changed in accordance with players desire by the use of controls or choosing one or 12 programmed timbres with digital indication of chosen one." Smile like you mean it...
"Junost' - 21 is a portable polyphonic keyboard EMI. A player can hang it on a shoulder. Timbre of sound can be changed in accordance with players desire by the use of controls or choosing one or 12 programmed timbres with digital indication of chosen one.
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"Junost - 21 is a portable polyphonic keyboard Electro-Musical Instrument (EMI). A player can hang it on a shoulder.Timbre of sound can be changed in accordance with players desire by the use of controls or choosing one or 12 programed timbres with digital indication of chosen one.
Device changes sounding during playing composition using such effects as chorus, unison, transposition with continuous and coarse control, frequency and timbre vibrato with continuous frequency, depth and delay time control, fixed and dynamic change of timbre,attack and fading of sound. Attack, fading and level of envelope of the filter. Filter's cutoff frequency control from the keyboard.
Control panels are made out of shockproof polystyrene. Power unit is made as an individual part. There is a leather belt to hang the instrument on a shoulder. There is a special case out of veneer ("crocodile style") for carrying purposes. A power source with voltage within +/- 10 Volts is included. (220v to 110v converter included).
FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS:
- Formation of envelope in volume with attack and fading duration control.
- Formation of envelope in timbre with attack duration control, fading, level and depth of timbre control.
- Frequency and timbre vibrato in depth, frequency, pre- delay control.
- Transposing on an octave (continuous and coarse)
- Tuning of the musical range.
- There is a filter with continuous range, depth and sharpness control.
- Possibility to control cutoff frequency of filter by the keyboard.
- Fixed choice of chorus and unison sounding.
- Number of octaves in a keyboard (from "F" to "E") - 4
- In audible range - 6
- Number of programmed timbres - 12
- Power consumption max - 11V*A
- Amplitude output max - 2,4 V
- Signal/(Backgound+noise) in a pause max - 55dB
- Relative frequency instability of leading generator over 4 hours of working max - 0,3 %
Dimensions:
- Without power unit and case - 85x260x860 mm (3.34x10.2x33.8 in)
- in case - 130x330x945 mm (5.11x12.9x37.2 in)
Weight:
- Without power unit and case - 6,5 kg (14.3 lbs)
- Weight with power supply - 7 kg (15.4 lbs)"
"vintage Russian portable analog poly synthesizer JUNOST-21. It’s unique guitar-like instrument with warm and aggressive analog sound. It’s “soviet Moog Liberation”! Synth has 12 factory patches (each patch can be changed), excellent analog filters, modulator, chorus and ADSR control."
"Junost - 21 (Youth in traslation) is a portable polyphonic keyboard Electro-Musical Instrument (EMI). A player can hang it on a shoulder. Timbre of sound can be changed in accordance with players desire by the use of controls or choosing one or 12 programed timbres with digital indication of chosen one.
Device changes sounding during playing composition using such effects as chorus, unison, transposition with continuous and coarse control, frequency and timbre vibrato with continuous frequency, depth and delay time control, fixed and dynamic change of timbre, attack and fading of sound. Attack, fading and level of envelope of the filter. Filter's cutoff frequency control from the keyboard.
Control panels are made out of shockproof polystyrene. Power unit is made as an individual part. There is a leather belt to hang the instrument on a shoulder. There is a special case out of veneer for carrying purposes. There is a possibility to plug a power source with voltage within +/- 10 V in a socket.
Specifications:
Formation of envelope in volume with attack and fading duration control.
Formation of envelope in timbre with attack duration control, fading, level and depth of timbre control.
Frequency and timbre vibrato in depth, frequency, pre- delay control.
Transposing on an octave (continuous and coarse)
Tuning of the musical range.
There is a filter with continuous range, depth and sharpness control.
Possibility to control cutoff frequency of filter by the keyboard.
Fixed choice of chorus and unison sounding.
Volume control
The power unit of the instrument has an electric indicator of ON mains. "
"JUNOST’ 21 - is a polyphonic synthesizer/strings. This synth has grip on the left side out of body, for use like a guitar. It has 4 octave keyboard starting from F till E (velocity sensitive). Control knobs on the grip - unison/chorus switch;- volume fader;- pitch bend fader;- octave switch;
Synthesis sections:
- TUNING zone: 2 X small screws for tuning ... no midi/etc and you must tune your oscs ... - MODULATIONS zone: depth; frequency; delay; switch between filter/oscillator (this is lfo which can modulate either filter or osc ... all the basic params of lfo)
- FILTER zone: range; brightness; depth;
- ENVELOPE zone: attack; decay; level;
- PRESET zone (this synth has some presets, but presets can be turned on or off ... when on - you get a preset sound, when off - make your own):* 3 bank buttons (there are three banks - 1, 2 and 3);* 4 preset buttons (3 banks of 4 sounds in each);* preset off button (when you press any bank/preset buttons - presets turn on ...then you must press off - well, to get them off);* keyb control knob;* screen - 2 digi/number led - showing bank/preset as well as small 'commas'indicating if preset is turned off and if keyb contrl is turned off;- on/off switch;
- CONNECTIONS... this one has just 2 X 5din connectors ... one is output, the other is ac in ... shouldn't it have some kind of batteries inside ..."
"RE-STRINGS is our Rack Extension version of the award winning VSM and contains a selection of its most popular and iconic String Ensembles including: ARP Quadra, Crumar Multiman, Elka Rhapsody, Eminent 310, Freeman String Symphonizer, Godwin String Orchestra, Hohner K4, Junost 21, Korg Lambda, Korg PE2000, Logan String Melody II, Mellotron Violins, Moog Opus III, Roland VP330, ARP Solina, Technics KN200, Yamaha CE-25 & Yamaha SS-30.
With it's dual layer capability, it's possible to load the classic string ensemble sounds from years gone by or create your own hybrid ensembles.
Legal Notice
All musical instrument manufacturer and product names are trademarks of their respective owners and in no way associated or affiliated with GForce Software Ltd. The trademarks of other manufacturers are used solely to identify the products of those manufacturers whose sounds and technical data were studied for this instrument. All names of instrument inventors have been included for illustrative and educational purposes only and do not suggest any affiliation or endorsement of GForce Software Ltd."
Billy Currie talks String Synths, VSM & RE-STRINGS
Published on Apr 11, 2017 GForce Software
"During the process of creating patches for RE-STRINGS Rack Extension, we talked with Billy Currie about his use of String Ensemble keyboards over the years and how the Elka Rhapsody and Yamaha SS-30 contributed to some of Ultravox's classic tracks.
Billy also talks about how valuable the VSM and RE-STRINGS libraries are to him and how they've been used in his latest album, Doppel."
Freeman String Symphonizer
Published on Apr 11, 2017 GForce Software
"A brief walkthrough of the Freeman String Symphonizer, invented by Ken Freeman, sounds from which are in both VSM and RE-STRINGS.
The Further Adventures of K.FREEMAN and his Incredible Machine of a Thousand Strings courtesy of I Monster - BRIGHT SPARKS album. www.imonstermusic.com
Ken Freeman footage courtesy of BRIGHT SPARKS Documentary
http://brightsparks.movie"
The modern, polyphonic string synthesiser was invented in 1970 by Ken Freeman, a British keyboard player and engineer who discovered that if you layered two notes then detuned and slightly modulated one a pleasant ‘chorused’ sound resulted. Over the next 10+ years Ken’s initial discovery spawned an industry that saw the manufacture of more than one hundred ‘string machines’ and multi-keyboards.
Although viewed by some as a one-trick-pony or a poor man’s polysynth, string machines had so much character they’ve graced tracks by artists as diverse as; Lonnie Liston Smith, Air, Pink Floyd, The Cure, Parliament, Herbie Hancock, Camel, Joy Division, Jean-Michel Jarre, Thomas Dolby, Tonto’s Expanding Head Band, Genesis, Toni Tone Tony and countless others.
Product details
Based on our award winning Virtual String Machine (VSM), RE-STRINGS comprises 67 individual sample sets from a plethora of classic analogue string ensembles including the ultra rare (and first) Freeman String Symphonizer, the highly coveted Solina, the eminently desirable Eminent 310, the highly-lauded Logan String Ensemble, plus several other classic (and not so classic) string machines.
Each sample set spans 49 notes (4 octaves), each individually sampled and looped, plus RE-STRINGS contains a 700+ patch library created by respected patch designers including legendary string machine user and keyboard maestro, Billy Currie.
With Dual Layer capabilities - each layer comprising of a Lowpass, Bandpass & Highpass Resonant Filter Section, Two Envelope Generators, Pitch or Filter LFO, Dynamic control including filter aftertouch - if you want to create your own hitherto unrealised hybrid combinations of classic and evocative string ensembles, it’s a cinch. Finally, global vintage style Ensemble & Phaser effects are provided, allowing you to hone your sound to evocative, retro, string ensemble perfection.
RE-STRINGS includes string tones from the following classic instruments ARP Quadra (1978) Crumar Multiman (1975) Elka Rhapsody (1975) Eminent 310 (1972) Freeman String Symphonizer (1973) Godwin Model 749 String Concert (1980) Hohner K4 (1977) Junost 21 (c 1986) Korg Lambda (1979) Korg PE2000 (1976) Logan String Melody II (1977) Mellotron (1963) Moog Opus III (1980) Roland VP330 (1979) Solina String Ensemble (1974) Technics KN200 (1982) Yamaha CE-25 (1983) Yamaha SS30 (1977)"
"Junost' - 21 is a portable polyphonic keyboard EMI. A player can hang it on a shoulder. Timbre of sound can be changed in accordance with players desire by the use of controls or choosing one or 12 programed timbres with digital indication of chosen one.
The instrument changes sounding during playing composition using such effects as chorus, unison, transposition with continuous and coarse control, frequency and timbre vibrato with continuous frequency, depth and delay time control, fixed and dynamic change of timbre, attack and fading of sound. Attack, fading and level of envelope of the filter. Filter's cutoff frequency control from the keyboard.
The case of the instrument is made out of aluminium. Control panels are made out of shockproof polystyrene. Power unit is made as an individual part.
Specifications:
— Formation of envelope in volume with attack and fading duration control.
— Formation of envelope in timbre with attack duration control, fading, level and depth of timbre control.
— Frequency and timbre vibrato in depth, frequency, pre- delay control.
— Transposing on an octave (continuous and coarse)
— Tuning of the musical range.
— There is a filter with continuous range, depth and sharpness control.
— Possibility to control cutoff frequency of filter by the keyboard.
— Fixed choice of chorus and unison sounding.
— Number of octaves in a keyboard (from "F" to "E"), 4
— In audible range, 6
— Number of programmed timbres, 12
—Power consumption max, 11V*A
— Dimensions, 85x260x860 mm
— Weight with power supply, 7 kg (approx. 14 Pounds)
— Amplitude output max 2,4 V
— Signal/(Backgound+noise) in a pause max 55dB
— Relative frequency instability of leading generator over 4 hours of working max 0,3 %"
"Junost' - 21 is a portable polyphonic keyboard EMI. A player can hang it on a shoulder. Timbre of sound can be changed in accordance with players desire by the use of controls or choosing one or 12 programed timbres with digital indication of chosen one.
The instrument changes sounding during playing composition using such effects as chorus, unison, transposition with continuous and coarse control, frequency and timbre vibrato with continuous frequency, depth and delay time control, fixed and dynamic change of timbre, attack and fading of sound. Attack, fading and level of envelope of the filter. Filter's cutoff frequency control from the keyboard.
The case of the instrument is made out of aluminium. Control panels are made out of shockproof polystyrene. Power unit is made as an individual part."
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Panel translation below. "Junost' - 21 is a portable polyphonic keyboard EMI. A player can hang it on a shoulder. Timbre of sound can be changed in accordance with players desire by the use of controls or choosing one or 12 programed timbres with digital indication of chosen one.
The instrument changes sounding during playing composition using such effects as chorus, unison, transposition with continuous and coarse control, frequency and timbre vibrato with continuous frequency, depth and delay time control, fixed and dynamic change of timbre, attack and fading of sound. Attack, fading and level of envelope of the filter. Filter's cutoff frequency control from the keyboard.
The case of the instrument is made out of aluminium. Control panels are made out of shockproof polystyrene. Power unit is made as an individual part.
Specifications:
— Formation of envelope in volume with attack and fading duration control.
— Formation of envelope in timbre with attack duration control, fading, level and depth of timbre control.
— Frequency and timbre vibrato in depth, frequency, pre- delay control.
— Transposing on an octave (continuous and coarse)
— Tuning of the musical range.
— There is a filter with continuous range, depth and sharpness control.
— Possibility to control cutoff frequency of filter by the keyboard.
— Fixed choice of chorus and unison sounding.
— Number of octaves in a keyboard (from "F" to "E"), 4
— In audible range, 6
— Number of programmed timbres, 12
—Power consumption max, 11V*A
— Dimensions, 85x260x860 mm
— Weight with power supply, 7 kg (approx. 14 lbs)
— Amplitude output max 2,4 V
— Signal/(Backgound+noise) in a pause max 55dB
— Relative frequency instability of leading generator over 4 hours of working max 0,3 %"
"Junost' - 21 is a portable polyphonic keyboard EMI. A player can hang it on a shoulder. Timbre of sound can be changed in accordance with players desire by the use of controls or choosing one or 12 programed timbres with digital indication of chosen one.
The instrument changes sounding during playing composition using such effects as chorus, unison, transposition with continuous and coarse control, frequency and timbre vibrato with continuous frequency, depth and delay time control, fixed and dynamic change of timbre, attack and fading of sound. Attack, fading and level of envelope of the filter. Filter's cutoff frequency control from the keyboard.
The case of the instrument is made out of aluminium. Control panels are made out of shockproof polystyrene. Power unit is made as an individual part.
Specifications:
— Formation of envelope in volume with attack and fading duration control.
— Formation of envelope in timbre with attack duration control, fading, level and depth of timbre control.
— Frequency and timbre vibrato in depth, frequency, pre- delay control.
— Transposing on an octave (continuous and coarse)
— Tuning of the musical range.
— There is a filter with continuous range, depth and sharpness control.
— Possibility to control cutoff frequency of filter by the keyboard.
"Junost-21 is a portable polyphonic keyboard EMI. A player can hang it on a shoulder. Timbre of sound can be changed in accordance with players desire by the use of controls or choosing one or 12 programed timbres with digital indication of chosen one. You can get a variety of interesting warm analog sounds when cut off the presets and shape the sound by controls ( filter, envelope, modulation etc.). The instrument changes sounding during playing composition using such effects as chorus, unison, transposition with continuous and coarse control, frequency and timbre vibrato with continuous frequency, depth and delay time control, fixed and dynamic change of timbre, attack and fading of sound.
Sliders on the main synth body: LFO depth, speed, delay, routing to filter or VCO. Presets: three banks of four. Two-digit LED. VCF and VCA each with AD envelope.
Controls on grip: volume, tuning and chorus.
CONNECTIONS: Line Out on a standart 1/4 mono Jack adapter; 5Din power supply socket.
Specifications:
Formation of envelope in volume with attack and fading duration control.
Formation of envelope in timbre with attack duration control, fading, level and depth of timbre control.
Frequency and timbre vibrato in depth, frequency, pre- delay control.
Transposing on an octave (continuous and coarse)
Tuning of the musical range.
There is a filter with continuous range, depth and sharpness control.
Possibility to control cutoff frequency of filter by the keyboard.
Fixed choice of chorus and unison sounding.
Volume control
Number of octaves in a keyboard (from "F" to "E") 4
In audible range 6
Number of programmed timbres 12
Power consumption max 11V*A
Dimensions
- without power unit and case max 85x260x860 mm
- in case max 130x330x945 mm
Weight
- without power unit and case max 6,5 kg
- in case max 13 kg
Amplitude output max 2,4 V
Signal/(Backgound+noise) in a pause max 55dB
Relative frequency instability of leading generator over 4 hours of working max 0,3 %
THE SET INCLUDES
All original factory set - synthesizer, power supply, manual with schematics, strap and hard case."
"Here description from the "A-Z of Analogue Synthesizers" book by Peter Forrest:
JUNOST'21: Polyphonic 48-note (F-E) strap-on velocity-sensitive synth with mod grip.
- Fairly unique, since most synths of this type are mainly monophonic.
- The mod grip has volume and pitch-bend wheels, and unison/chorus switch. - Sliders on the main synth body for LFO depth, speed, delay, routing to filter or VCO. VCF and VCA each with AD envelope.
- Presets: three banks of four. Two-digit LED. Din connectors for mains and audio out. External PSU; very long lead. The keyboard itself weighs 6.5 kg."
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"Junost' - 21 is a portable polyphonic keyboard EMI. A player can hang it on a shoulder. Timbre of sound can be changed in accordance with players desire by the use of controls or choosing one or 12 programed timbres with digital indication of chosen one.
The instrument changes sounding during playing composition using such effects as chorus, unison, transposition with continuous and coarse control, frequency and timbre vibrato with continuous frequency, depth and delay time control, fixed and dynamic change of timbre, attack and fading of sound. Attack, fading and level of envelope of the filter. Filter's cutoff frequency control from the keyboard.
The case of the instrument is made out of aluminium. Control panels are made out of shockproof polystyrene. Power unit is made as an individual part.
Specifications:
— Formation of envelope in volume with attack and fading duration control.
— Formation of envelope in timbre with attack duration control, fading, level and depth of timbre control.
— Frequency and timbre vibrato in depth, frequency, pre- delay control.
— Transposing on an octave (continuous and coarse)
— Tuning of the musical range.
— There is a filter with continuous range, depth and sharpness control.
— Possibility to control cutoff frequency of filter by the keyboard.
— Fixed choice of chorus and unison sounding.
— Number of octaves in a keyboard (from "F" to "E"), 4
— In audible range, 6
— Number of programmed timbres, 12
—Power consumption max, 11V*A
— Dimensions, 85x260x860 mm
— Weight with power supply, 7 kg (approx. 14 lbs)
— Amplitude output max 2,4 V
— Signal/(Backgound+noise) in a pause max 55dB
— Relative frequency instability of leading generator over 4 hours of working max 0,3 %"
"Here description from the "A-Z of Analogue Synthesizers" book by Peter Forrest:
JUNOST'21: Polyphonic 48-note (F-E) strap-on velocity-sensitive synth with mod grip.
- Fairly unique, since most synths of this type are mainly monophonic.
- The mod grip has volume and pitch-bend wheels, and unison/chorus switch.
- Sliders on the main synth body for LFO depth, speed, delay, routing to filter or VCO. VCF and VCA each with AD envelope. - Presets: three banks of four. Two-digit LED. Din connectors for mains and audio out. External PSU; very long lead. The keyboard itself weighs 6.5 kg."
"Junost-21 is a portable polyphonic keyboard synthesizer keytar. A player can hang it on a shoulder.Timbre of sound can be changed in accordance with players desire by the use of controls or choosing one or 12 programed timbres with digital indication of chosen one. Polyphonic with 48-notes (F-E) strap-on velocity-sensitive synth with mod grip. You can choose one of the three vco configurations, each of them having four pre-programmed filter and envelope settings. Also is possible to set synth to manual mode, then it's possible to use synth's filter, env and lfo settings. Also chorus is available. On the grip, there are volume, tuning and chorus controls. Sliders on the main synth body for LFO depth, speed, delay, routing to filter or VCO. VCF and VCA each with AD envelope."
The instrument changes sounding during playing composition using such effects as chorus, unison, transposition with continuous and coarse control, frequency and timbre vibrato with continuous frequency, depth and delay time control, fixed and dynamic change of timbre, attack and fading of sound. Attack, fading and level of envelope of the filter. Filter's cutoff frequency control from the keyboard.
Specifications:
