Note - This manual only covers information related to the specific product and synthesizer model. Please also see the Global User Manual for more information about the main portions of the software that are not specific to the synthesizer model.

This software will work with the Roland Alpha JUNO 1, JUNO 2, and HS-80 model synthesizers. Runs on 64bit MacOS 10.15 - 12 and Windows 10 - 11 systems. Plug-ins work with recent and latest versions of Steinberg Cubase & Nuendo, Ableton Live, Apple Logic Pro, Propellerheads Reason, Cakewalk Bandlab, MOTU Digital Performer, Presonus StudioOne, Bitwig Studio, Cockos Reaper, ImageLine FLStudio, Acoustica Mixcraft, and AcidPro Next, and other DAW's that support independent MIDI port I/O configurations. For DAW Host setup information, please see the DAW Setup Guide.

Table of Contents

• Required Settings on the Synthesizer
• The Main User Interface View
• MIDI Implementation Chart
• Disclaimer

Required Settings on the Synthesizer

You will need to perform these steps on the hardware synthesizer to be able to properly communicate bi-directionally between the Synthesizer and the Editor.

On the Alpha JUNO
1. Turn the Memory Protection switch to the 'Off' position to be able to store programs from the Editor.
2. Push the 'MIDI' button, and set the 'MIDI Exclusive', 'MIDI Volume', MIDI Bender', 'MIDI Aftertouch', 'MIDI Portamento' values to 'On'. Set the 'MIDI Channel' value to '1', or your preferred MIDI channel. Write these settings to memory using Write + MIDI buttons, then MIDI button to store.
3. See the MIDI Implementation Chart for Mapped MIDI CC messages for each parameter. Yep, we mapped them! :)

Using The Graphical User Interface

The graphical user interface of the VST-AU Alpha JUNO Editor is designed for maximum ease of use, giving you easy access to all of the parameters right on one screen. You are also able to rename, modify and browse the Patches right inside the Editor itself. All controls are handled via either a slider, knob, combo box, button or text edit box.

The Main User Interface View

Some hosts do not allow plug-ins to use keystrokes on the main plug-in window. You can still use the Patch Manager to rename the Patch in this case.

Use the Mouse Scroll Scroll Wheel to increment slider and knob movements in single increments.

Double-click a slider or knob to set it to 'middle' position.

Use the arrow buttons on your keyboard to move up and down and left and right through Patches.

MIDI Implementation Chart

These MIDI CC Numbers are hard-assigned to the VST-AU Alpha JUNO Editor. When the Editor receives any of these MIDI CC messages, the controls will update, and send the corresponding MIDI sysex messages out to the synth:

Disclaimer

Roland, and the Alpha JUNO™ and JUNO™ names and logos are the property of Roland. Steinberg and the VST name and logos are the property of Steinberg Media, GmbH. Apple Computer and the Audio Units name and logos are the property of Apple Computer.