If you gig alot, its good to not have to worry about forgetting the 2pin cord. We hope that you never experience this, however although we check every order sent mistakes can still happen. The dos version as well as the win95 beta are available for. Roland released the jx8p in 1984 to compete with the yamaha dx7. The classic roland jx8p, analog polyphonic synthesizer from 1985. Free vst emulations of famous synths hardware blogosaur. The jx3p is something of a hidden treasure there is more to it than meets the eye.
Provides patches and manuals for a number of older synths. Pg8x is inspired by the roland jx8p with the pg800 programmer. The jx 8p sounds better than the jx 10 and the mks70 by a little bit. Many of the jx 8p stock patches have been recreated on the jpx, and i have had. The serial number is 568x with x being a single digit or letter. The roland jx 10also known as the roland super jx was a 12voice analog synthesizer produced from 1986 to 1989. But i havent met anyone who bought a synth for its presets. The synth architecture is a standard 2oscillator filter vca design. The roland jx8p synthesizer has an average rating of.
Roland jx 3p jx3p vintage synth synthesizer keyboard for. These elements can be modulated by a common lfo and one of two envelopes. Welshs synthesizer cookbook patches for roland system8 jp8000 jx 3p jx8p jx10. It is essentially two roland jx8p synthesizers put together, along with a 76note velocitysensitive keyboard with aftertouch.
Roland tends to complicate deluxe and rack versions of their gear. We have been designing presets for a very longtime. The roland boutique jx 03 module continues the legacy of the jx 3p synth. Zak has worked doing engineering and production for well over musicians, several recording labels and. It has 6 voices of polyphony, great midi implementation and patch storage as well as an external memory cartridge slot. Jx 8p for sale jx 8p vintage roland synthesizer keyboard. The sound and control of a jx3p, the size of a book. Just like the juno synthesizers it uses dcos for a very stable system, however its sounds are a little thin and bright. Since i felt that my last jx 8p video was a bit inadequate i made another one. I have a jx 8p and this has breathed new life into it.
Based on 250 vintage machines, vintage vault 3 delivers over 10,000 handcrafted presets from over 500,000 meticulously recorded samples. The sound and control of a jx 3p, the size of a book. Pg8x the free pg8x synth is one of the best free synthesizers for vintage sounds that emulates the roland jx 8p and roland jx 10. A musthave board for every keyboardist interested in classic synthesizer patches, srjv8004 vintage synth focuses on a myriad of classic waveforms from all synthesizers that count including many from roland s own stable. We used three of these pristine analog supersynths and set off, tirelessly programming and sampling these beauties in highresolution through a worldclass signal chain. A musthave board for every keyboardist interested in classic synthesizer patches, srjv8004 vintage synth focuses on a myriad of classic waveforms from all synthesizers that count including many from rolands own stable.
Some jx 8ps are slightly overdriven into the chorus circuit. Professional features can still be found under the hood of the jx8p. A full patchbank with original sounds created by me over a long time. Roland vintage guitar synthesizer controllers complete listing. On the lighter end of the scale of a vintage synth in fact. Audio plugins for all operating systems windows, mac os x, linux, ios and android, tagged as roland jx8p. Roland jx 8p jx8p vintage analog synth synthesizer keyboard tested. The envelope attack is a little soft compared to other roland synths compare the jx with any juno or jupitersynth. Membrane buttons dominate the front panel of the jx8p providing access to the various preset and user patches and to page through and assign editable parameters. I repair and resell vintage gear and went throught a run of korg dwseries boards.
They also have the pdf of every significant synth 2010. A profile of a parker nitefly sa with factory roland gk2a. The roland boutique jx03 module continues the legacy of the jx3p synth. The padded bag included is used and dirty shows use. Growing up i listened to so much synth pop and its only natural that my own music takes inspiration from many of the acts i loved back then.
Released in 1985 the jx 10 super jx combines two individual jx 8p s for an outstandingly warm, rich and analog sound which is still used in many modern studios all over the world. Unfortunately, the plugin doesnt come with a soundbank included so i thought it would be great to design a soundbank for it and bring more attention to this great synth. Enter the pg800 controller which gives you total control of all the jx 8p s editable parameters with handson traditional slider control. I think roland is the only company that is proud of their past releases, and i. Ive managed to track down the necessary power cord, but this is my first foray into the audio world and im a little lost as to what else i need. Find great deals on ebay for roland jx8p and roland jx10. Vintage roland jx8p synthesizer vs modern jupiterx sound. It is a typical hybrid synth of that era, featuring dcos but vcfs and vcas. The patches you hear in this video were found on the internet and a few ive edited or programmed myself. Alesis micron synthesizer om84 system vintage suzuki omnichord linear synthesizer classic analog synthesizer vintage yamaha dx7 mo phatt d550 synthesizer virtual analog synthesizer synth roland d5 synthesizer midi synth sound module korg microkorg xl ensoniq esq1 juno 60s vintage jv 1010 jv 64 voice synthesizer desktop synth sequencer eurorack korg ms2000 korg m3r juno 106 vintage. Discussions about anything analog, digital, midi, synth technology, techniques, theories and more. The keys are a bit dusty but i tried to clean them as best i could. Jx8p for sale jx8p vintage roland synthesizer keyboard.
Otherwise youd have to explain how a custom roland ir3r05 vcfvca chip in jx10 is different from the same ir3r05 chip in the jx8p. Many of the jx8p stock patches have been recreated on the jpx, and i have had requests to compare them directly so lets do it. Anyway if, for some reason or other, you buy that same synthesizer again, you may be astonished at how gooooood it sounds. Membrane buttons dominate the front panel of the jx 8p providing access to the various preset and user patches and to page through and assign editable parameters. And was the last true analog synthesizer made by roland. The gui is modelled after the pg800, which is the external editor for the jx8p. Jx 8p is a killer pad machine, yes the soundtrack sound is in there just dont try make it do any 303 style stuff, it is not the machine for those sounds, get a 101 or something similar to accompany the jx 8p and youll be reaching the analogue heaven alhtough you need a 909 or 808 for that tomi. In a time of rising popularity of digital frequency modulation synthesizers, such as yamaha dx7, jx 8p was marketed as the best of both worlds. Recreating known piece of hardware, emulating famous synth, trying to capture the spirit of a machine, attempting to copy the sound and feeling of an instrument. Rolands beautiful stereo chorus gives the jx8p a lot of depth and warmth. Welshs synthesizer cookbook patches for roland system8 jp8000 jx. The roland super jx jx10 appeared in 1986 and was manufactured until 1989 with no additional factory mods to my knowledge.
A downloadable pack of 32 patches for the roland jx8p or the pg8x in the sysex format. There is sticky residue on the sides and back where multiple velcro. Roland page at synthzone jx8p ressource center good page for jx8p users super jx zone patches and lots of infos for jx users. Jx 8p is made of tin and sticky back plastic fgs edit geek that i am i just looked it up, sy77 weight 17kg while jx 8p weighs only 11. Good technical info for the jx8p, jx10 and mk70 jx8p synthzone.
Conceived as a streamlined, stagefriendly unit with easily adjusted sliders controlling the synthesis parameters, the jx 8p s 64section memory bank summons sound from warm. You can buy these patches read the description for further details scroll down. Anyone who judges the jx8p on its presets is missing the point. Id reject a beat up jx 10 because ive heard of key failures.
Alesis micron synthesizer om84 system vintage suzuki omnichord linear synthesizer classic analog synthesizer vintage yamaha dx7 mo phatt d550 synthesizer virtual analog synthesizer synth roland d5 synthesizer midi synth sound module korg microkorg xl ensoniq esq1 juno 60s vintage jv 1010 jv 64 voice synthesizer desktop synth sequencer. Roland ready les paul photos of bob welchs custom shop les paul paul with roland electronics. Jx8p is a killer pad machine, yes the soundtrack sound is in there just dont try make it do any 303 style stuff, it is not the machine for those sounds, get a 101 or something similar to accompany the jx8p and youll be reaching the analogue heaven alhtough you need a 909 or 808 for that tomi. New synth presets zebra, omnisphere, lush, diva, venom, korg, massive, presets. Feb 28, 2020 the new roland jupiterx contains approximations of their famous vintage hardware synths including the jx8p. The original model was launched when buttondriven interfaces were popular, so it was designed to give immediate access to preset sounds. Otherwise youd have to explain how a custom roland ir3r05 vcfvca chip in jx 10 is different from the same ir3r05 chip in the jx 8p. It is a 12voice digitalanalog hybrid synthesizer with 24 dcos digital controlled oscillators and a 76key velocity and pressure sensitive keyboard. This production is part of the smithsonian permanent collection.
Apr 06, 2017 a downloadable pack of 32 patches for the roland jx 8p or the pg8x in the sysex format. Roland jx 8p jx8p vintage analog synth synthesizer. So you feel inclined to use the jx8p more for string and vocal textures rather then for aggressive, ripping sounds. The sounds are very warm, jsut hear the bass synth preset or strings and you can tell. The roland jx8p is a sixvoice polyphonic synthesizer that came out in 1985. I made a small donation to your paypal account on your site. Roland jx 8p 32 retro synth patches sysex download demo. Sounds down with the cliche jx8p patches, it would be an insult to the jx8p and its many opportunities.
Just as most have said, this synth has very poor presets. The sound is like its relatives jx 10 and mks70, very lush, classy and full. Gr300 case rare spotting of the original roland gr300 case. Roland jx8p analog synthesizer 1985 hd demo youtube. Many of the jx 8p stock patches have been recreated on the jpx, and i have had requests to compare them directly so lets do it. If you want to make great electronic music then this is the one. Pg8x the free pg8x synth is one of the best free synthesizers for vintage sounds that emulates the roland jx8p and roland jx10. It is essentially two roland jx 8p synthesizers put together, along with a 76note velocitysensitive keyboard with aftertouch. Roland jx8p jx8p vintage analog synth synthesizer keyboard tested working used. Its 61 note keyboard is velocity and aftertouch sensitive. Emulations of acoustic guitars, electric guitars and electric bass guitars.
Roland page at synthzone jx 8p ressource center good page. Released in 1985 the jx10 super jx combines two individual jx8ps for an outstandingly warm, rich and analog sound which is still used in many modern studios all over the world. Nov 28, 2018 pg8x is inspired by the roland jx 8p with the pg800 programmer. The new roland jupiterx contains approximations of their famous vintage hardware synths including the jx8p. For easier parameter control, it can be programmed using a roland pg800 programmer. The new roland jupiterx contains approximations of their famous vintage hardware synths including the jx 8p. This is a made in japan, 61 note, roland model jx 8p analog, synthesizer keyboard. There is a little old program included called cpjx which acts as librarian and sysex senderreceiver works great with all windows versions.
The roland jx 8p is a sixvoice polyphonic synthesizer that came out in 1985. The jx is an analog, six voice polyphonic synth with each voice having two dcos, a mixer, a vcf highpass and low pass, a vca, a lfo, and two adsr envelopes. Resources for the jx8p including sysex patchs, owner and service manuals plus details on repairing aftertouch. Presets, patches for uhe repro5, omnisphere, zebra 2, diva, lush 101, the legend, venom. Put in new 3pin power connectors until one buyer complained that it was not stock anymore. This is a made in japan, 61 note, roland model jx8p analog, synthesizer keyboard. Circuit is a twopart synthesizer and fourpart drum machine that was released by novation in 2015. Roland has updated their synth chronicle and since im a roland fan, i thought id link it also. Setting up a roland jx8p ive recently come to owning a roland jx8p through a friend, though it has come with absolutely no cabling whatsoever. It also features portamento, unsion and solo monosynth performance modes. Roland jx 8p 32 retro synth patches sysex download demo a downloadable pack of 32 patches for the roland jx 8p or the pg8x in the sysex format. Synthesizer demo of the analog synthesizer roland jx8p. Roland jx8p analog synthesizer 1985 new patches hd.
Find great deals on ebay for roland jx 8p and roland jx10. Setting up a roland jx 8p ive recently come to owning a roland jx 8p through a friend, though it has come with absolutely no cabling whatsoever. The jx10 has two complete jx8p synth boards with the same chips, plus some other circuitry to help layercombine them and add some extra midi controller features. The roland super jx jx 10 appeared in 1986 and was manufactured until 1989 with no additional factory mods to my knowledge. Roland jx 8p no power cord vintage synth explorer forums. Crafted with sixvoice polyphony, midi capability and dual dcos, the roland jx 8p analog synthesizer is an excellent introduction into the world of vintage synthesis. The sound is like its relatives jx10 and mks70, very lush, classy and full. Jx8p is made of tin and sticky back plastic fgs edit geek that i am i just looked it up, sy77 weight 17kg while jx8p weighs only 11. The two synth engines of this multipart groovebox sequencer were derived from the mininova, a 2012. Roland jx 8p is a 61key, velocity and aftertouchsensitive, sixnote polyphonic, fully analog synthesizer released by roland in 1985. Roland jx 3p vintage analog synth checked and serviced. Jx 8p polyphonic analogue synthesizer no presets are used in this video. In fact zak is responsible for the worlds first completely sampled recording.
I think roland is the only company that is proud of their past releases, and i think they know that they hold up more or less. The roland jx10also known as the roland super jx was a 12voice analog synthesizer produced from 1986 to 1989. A comprehensive collection of 65 instruments giving you the most important synth and drum machine sounds from the last 50 years. As a bonus you can also use these sounds in your roland jx8p and jx10 synths. It is so easy to create sounds that a 4 year old could do it. Although hes talking about the jx10, it may just as well be the 8p the range and depth of sounds lurking in the jx is vast. It came out about the same time as the venerable juno series, but represents a shift away from the traditional analog synthesizer interface and towards a less handson format.
This synth makes the best video game audio patches. Roland jx8p the 64 factory patches part 1 of 2 youtube. Dirk rockendorf kindly provides his mac patch editing software emulating the pg800 programmer. The pg8x is patch compatible with the jx8p and can read and write jx8p sysex data. Crafted with sixvoice polyphony, midi capability and dual dcos, the roland jx8p analog synthesizer is an excellent introduction into the world of vintage.
The pg8x is patch compatible with the jx 8p and can read and write jx 8p sysex data. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. The jx 10 has two complete jx 8p synth boards with the same chips, plus some other circuitry to help layercombine them and add some extra midi controller features. Uvx10p was designed to deliver on all of the strengths of this iconic japanese series with none of the weaknesses. This synth was the first roland synth to be fitted with a quality 76 note keyboard with velocity and aftertouch.
Stevie wonder was kind enough to loan his synclavier which was used for all the sampling. The jx8p is an analog synthesizer that is edited via selecting and adjusting parameters rather than via frontpanel knobs. The jx8p isnt the most versatile synth, but it is capable of extremely lucious pads and some great leads. In a time of rising popularity of digital frequency modulation synthesizers, such as yamaha dx7, jx8p was marketed as the best of both worlds. Seeing in the list some emulations of electric pianos i would suggest you to add. Roland jx8p is a 61key, velocity and aftertouchsensitive, sixnote polyphonic, fully analog synthesizer released by roland in 1985. Here is a little gift from me to all of you jx8p owners.
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