| SYNTHESIZER | COMPUTER | DESCRIPTION |
| MKS‑50
Alpha Juno‑1 Alpha Juno‑2 SynthPlus 10 SynthPlus 80 |
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MKS-50 / Alpha Juno / HS (SynthPlus) Reader v1.3 - This free online utility reads MKS-50, Alpha Juno and SynthPlus Bulk Dump *.SYX files and displays all 64 Tone names on screen. This can be useful for identifying specific sets to help organize your sound library. The cool thing is that you don't need to install any software. It's all done using Chrome, Firefox, Safari or whichever web browser you use. It's a new approach. Any O/S on any computer can run this utility. Works with every browser except Internet Explorer (not really an issue for most people)
Operating System: Any Computer With A Web Browser 
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MKS-50
Alpha Juno-1 Alpha Juno-2 SynthPlus 10 SynthPlus 80 |
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Alpha Juno, HS (SynthPlus) & MKS‑50 APR Tone SysEx Reader v1.0 - These free online utilities read Alpha Juno, HS (SynthPlus) & MKS‑50 APR *.SYX files and displays all of the Tone (and Patch) parameter values on screen. They are designed to facilitate the sharing of Tones (and Patches) between synth owners. These utilities read "All Parameters (APR)" *.SYX files from a computer hard drive and displays all parameters for a single Tone (or Patch) within a web browser. You may then copy, print or save the parameters as a document and easily share your new creations with other synth owners.The "Release Notes" contain example printouts and APR SysEx files to toy around with. The MKS‑50 has a different SysEx structure than the other four synths so it has it's own version
Alpha Juno & HS (SynthPlus) Version
MKS-50 Version
Operating System: Any Computer With A Web Browser  |
| Several |
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This free utility reads SysEx files from 100+ synths and samplers. It will display The Op Code, identify the synth or sampler make and model and suggest a MIDI channel to use when loading. It's a handy utility to verify unknown SysEx files and/or enable "broken" SysEx files to load using the correct MIDI channel. The cool thing is that you don't need to install any software. It's all done using Safari, Firefox, Chrome or whichever web browser you use. It's a new approach. Any O/S on any computer can run this utility. Works with every browser except Internet Explorer (Not really an issue for most people. In fact, I'll call it a "feature")
Operating System: Any Computer With A Web Browser |
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MKS-50
Alpha Juno-1 Alpha Juno-2 SynthPlus 10 SynthPlus 80 |
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CTRLR - This freeware utility lets you control any MIDI enabled hardware: Synthesizers, Drum Machines, Samplers, Effects, etc... Runs on Mac, Windows or Linux as standalone software or can be used as VST or AU plugins in your favorite DAW's. The program uses a collection of custom designed panels designed by users. Download the CTRLR program and the panel for your synth or create your own design. Several synths are currently supported including Roland MKS-50, Alpha Juno-1, Alpha Juno-2, MKS-70, JX-8P, MKS-80, Juno-106, Korg, Yamaha, Moog, Akai, Emu, Waldorf, and more.
One of my favorite panels is for the MKS-50 / Alpha Juno / SynthPlus and it works as an excellent software replacement for the PG-300 hardware programmer. This panel is a free download available from audiobombs.com here and it works as good as it looks. I highly recommend this one as your main "go-to" software based Tone editor. Damn!... I love free software! 
Operating Systems: Mac / Windows / Linux |
| MKS-50
Alpha Juno-1 Alpha Juno-2 SynthPlus 10 SynthPlus 80 |
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Generic SysEx Loader For Mac
SYSEX LIBRARIAN - Freeware SysEx Loader/Librarian from Snoize Software
Operating System: Mac OS X |
| MKS-50
Alpha Juno-1 Alpha Juno-2 SynthPlus 10 SynthPlus 80 |
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Generic SysEx Loader For Windows
SEND SX - Shareware SysEx Loader from Bome Software
Operating System: Windows |
| MKS-50
Alpha Juno-1 Alpha Juno-2 SynthPlus 10 SynthPlus 80 |
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MKS-50Edit - This is a freeware program I wrote way, Way, WAY back in 1987 using PASCAL programming language. It has a lot of excellent features including the "RaNdOmIzEr" which lets you mask out certain parameters to generate new Tones based on your preferences. I keep this online only as a legacy file for brave composers who still use classic Atari hardware 
Operating System: Atari ST |
| SYNTHESIZER | FILE FORMAT | DESCRIPTION |
| MKS-50
Alpha Juno-1 Alpha Juno-2 SynthPlus 10 SynthPlus 80 |
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Patch Sheets For MKS-50, Alpha Juno and SynthPlus From The Roland Users Group Magazine
File Format: Zip file containing several JPEG + GIF Images |
| Several |
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RUG Patch Sheets For Other Synths
File Format: Zip file containing several JPEG + GIF Images |
| Several | 
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 Two articles from the May 1989 and July 1989 editions of Electronic Musician Magazine titled "Ghost In The Machine". These articles discuss test routines inside synths and samplers which might help save you a trip to the repair shop. Some of the other brands featured besides Roland are Yamaha, Oberheim, Kawai, Ensoniq & Korg
File Format: PDF Document |
| Several |
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Reports and instructions on how to fix Alpha Juno‑1 and Alpha Juno‑2 bugs
File Format: Zip file w/GIF Images (Source: synthfool.com/docs/) |
| Alpha Juno-2 |
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M-64C / M-16C Cartridge Instruction Sheet + High Resolution Schematics
This is the insert sheet included with the purchase of a new cartridge
File Format: PDF Document |
| Several |
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Roland Spare Parts Cross Reference
File Format: Web-page Link |
| MKS-50
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MKS-50 Gatefold From 1987
Ridiculously high-rez scans of the original Roland sales brochure @300dpi 
File Format: PDF Document - 15MB |
| Alpha Juno-1
Alpha Juno-2 |
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Alpha Juno-1 And Alpha Juno-2 Gatefold From 1986
Scans of the original Roland sales brochure 
File Format: PDF Document |
| Alpha Juno-1
Alpha Juno-2 |
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Alpha Juno‑1 & Alpha Juno‑2 Control Jack Templates
I designed some templates for the Alpha Juno‑1, Alpha Juno‑2, JX‑10, U‑20, W‑30 and S‑50 after being frustrated time and time again by having to move my keyboards away from the wall to locate where certain audio and control jacks are located. This makes it easier to plug cables in and out without having to always face the back of the synth... or use a mirror. There are four template variations with different fonts and color schemes 
File Format: PDF Document |
| MKS-50
Alpha Juno-1 Alpha Juno-2 JX-10 MKS-70 S-550 U-20 + many more |
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Find the production number of your MKS‑50, Alpha Juno‑1, Alpha Juno‑2, HS‑10 or HS‑80 and the exact date your synth rolled off the assembly line. Now you can have a birthday party for it every year. These charts will also work with other Roland synths, samplers and miscellaneous gadgets like Boss pedals, MicroSeries effects, Sequencers and MPU cards  S/N Decoder_1972-1989.pdf
Manuf. JUL1972 to DEC1989 S/N Decoder_1989-2010.pdf
Manuf. MAR1989 to DEC2010
File Format: PDF Document |
| MKS-50
Alpha Juno-1 Alpha Juno-2 SynthPlus 10 SynthPlus 80 |
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MKS-50 / Alpha Juno / SynthPlus High-Rez Vector Art
Logos - Adobe Illustrator is required to use these files 
File Format: Adobe Illustrator CS5 / CS6 |
| MKS-50 |
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 Blank template sheets for writing down your Patches and Tones
File Format: PDF Document |
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Alpha Juno-1
SynthPlus 10 |
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 Blank template sheets for writing down your Tones
File Format: PDF Document |
| Alpha Juno-2
SynthPlus 80 |
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 Blank template sheets for writing down your Tones
File Format: PDF Document |
| MKS-50
Alpha Juno-1 Alpha Juno-2 SynthPlus 10 SynthPlus 80 |
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Internal Battery Replacement DIY
If you are experienced with a soldering iron and know what ESD is, this is for you. These instructions are geared towards the MKS-50 but the same general instructions also apply to the Alpha Juno and SynthPlus
File Format: Web-page Link |
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