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Mercury-6 is a meticulous recreation of the Jupiter-6 analog polyphonic synthesizer initially released in 1983. Sandwiched between the earlier Jupiter-4 and Jupiter-8 models in name only the sophisticated Jupiter-6 has sometimes been considered a sleeper release. These days it has persevered to become one of Roland 's most notable and coveted classic synthesizers due to its distinctive dark and complex character.
If you've long yearned to explore the Jupiter-6 you'll love Mercury-6! Released in 1983 as a more affordable alternative to the flagship eight-voice Jupiter-8 the six-voice Jupiter-6 nevertheless staked out an essential position in the history of analog polysynths. Though similar in appearance and feature set the Jupiter-6 sounded considerably different from the Jupiter-8.
The Jupiter-6's versatile filter design lent a more aggressive sound than previous Jupiters making it a natural for cutting-edge techno and electro styles. The Jupiter-6 VCOs supported multiple simultaneous waveforms and its two LFOs and oscillator cross mod capabilities provided extensive modulation possibilities. Its earthshaking solo and poly unison modes enabled massive lead and bass sounds and it was one of the first synthesizers to include the then-new MIDI protocol.
However the cost-cutting in the Jupiter-6 design resulted in some disadvantages.
