Simply, a consumer level Juno 106 with built in speakers and amplifier. It's quite a bit uglier but sounds all the same. Marketed for the home user hobbyist. It even has a sheet music stand option. It's cool if you can find one because it's like a portable Juno 106 that you can play anywhere with those built in speakers! Another feature of this synth is its stereo MIX IN, a stereo input for jamming with other sources of music through the internal speakers. If you're going to use the HS-60 in the studio, you'll need to insert a 1/4 inch plug into the headphone output to bypass the internal speakers since they will continue to output sound when a plug is inserted into only the main audio outs, and this can be quite annoying for studio work.

Van

October 11, 2012 @ 9:28 am

I have one of these in perfect condition, anyone know what it is worth?

Pete

October 8, 2012 @ 7:02 pm

So why is this three stars while the 106 is five? The only difference is the case and the fact that this has speakers.

D_Davis

July 31, 2012 @ 10:12 am

@ Pete. How you ask? Unfortunately, electronic music is all about image, and impressing the kids and collectors. The Juno 106 has "stage"cred, or whatever crap that is, while this does not. Oh well, our win - especially considering I just got one for $500 less than a Juno 106.

MickyDIreland

April 27, 2012 @ 5:34 pm

I just got this beauty today. Awwwww....... what a wonderful lady she is!! The sound is just amazing. A Juno 106 in disguise. With the over-inflated prices commanded on certain auction sites at the moment for Juno 106 branded models, I can safely say, get the HS-60. It may not look as cool as the Juno 106 units, but, it certainly sounds as good.... if not better. This is a legend of a synth. Period.

Buchla

December 27, 2011 @ 3:12 pm

Love the HS60. Nicer faceplate than the 106 and the speakers are great. Sit with it and program sounds without needing an amp or headphones.
I'd take it over a 106 anyway.

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