The sound isnt quite the same as either the juno or the jupiter, but its still distinctively roland. Unfollow roland jx8p to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Roland jx3p analog synthesizer 1983 hd demo patches. Roland jx8p is a 61key, velocity and aftertouchsensitive, sixnote polyphonic, fully analog synthesizer released by roland in 1985. The gr77b is the bass version of the classic roland gr700 guitar synthesizer.
Roland jx 3p analog synthesizer 1983 hd demo patches. The sound and control of a jx 3p, the size of a book. This module is only meant for reading, manipulating, and creating sysex files for the jx 8p. These elements can be modulated by a common lfo and one of two envelopes. In my opinion the jx 8p is the most misunderstood model during the roland golden years period. Several viewers want to know how to load preset sounds into the pg8x vst plugin synth emulating the classic roland jx 8p. Unfollow roland jx 8p to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I have two of the early ones, without patch labeling on the membrane switches.
Roland jx8p aftertouch and key repair notes jim atwood. 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. The roland boutique jx 03 module continues the legacy of the jx 3p synth. Get the most from your roland jx 8p editor and librarian with fast and easy parameter editing, unparalleled bank organization, inspirational patch randomization, plugin support for au, vst3, vst2, aax, and unmatched daw integration. View and download roland jx 8p owners manual online. The classic roland jx8p, analog polyphonic synthesizer from 1985. This soundset includes fat analog pads, great retro sounds, basses and more. Iotech roland jx8p juno2 aftertouch repair synth zone. Anyways, i have it mapped to a midicc so that after i load two patches into the. Although the jx 3p may not be as popular as a juno, it makes a great vintage synth capable of creating some lush, classic analog sounds. For those old enough to remember it, the jx 3p was part of a big revolution in affordable synthesizers. Memory storage is a pain by todays standards, as it only has 32. The jx 8p was released during the popularity and rise of digital fm synthesis popularized by the yamaha dx7 yet it remained a fully analog synthesizer but with added parameters for more complex sounds. Removing the keybed heres the main board smokey inspecting my work keys are cleaned and ready to be reinstalled.
Youll need the programmer and youll need to learn how to program it. I didnt notice right away but i bent a few of the tshaped contacts inside with the other contacts. Brian usa im loving the patch editorhad it for a few months now and using it with the sc sixtrack and roland alpha juno 2. Roland page at synthzone jx 8p ressource center good page for jx 8p users super jx zone patches and lots of infos for jx users. Synthesizer demo of the analog synthesizer roland jx8p. Roland super jx10 and mks70 info your one stop resource. Download free synth presets, synth patches, ableton packs, and more. This is caused by oxidation of the aftertouch sensor.
A downloadable pack of 32 patches for the roland jx 8p or the pg8x in the sysex format. As it stands, my functionality is tightly coupled with the jx8p format, so its not. For my part i managed to make good lead sounds, bass, and even a bad imitation of a pan flute, which is still very enjoyable to play and listen for what it is. A download pack of 32 patches for the roland jx8p jx 10 mks70 pg8x in the sysex format. Maybe its just me, but i just dont like the feel of the keys. You can buy these patches read the description for further details scroll down.
So, last night i implemented realtime patch interpolation on the jx8p. I programmed all the patches from the front panel as i do with all my gear. Feel free to download a full resolution file for any demo to hear it in your own studio environment. Top 4 download periodically updates software information of roland jx 8p full versions from the publishers, but some information may be slightly outofdate using warez version, crack, warez passwords, patches, serial numbers, registration codes, key generator, pirate key, keymaker or keygen for roland jx 8p license key is illegal. Like the other members of the roland boutique range, we also added a few subtle improvements that werent found on the original models. You have to press very hard, and the response is not even over the whole keyboard length. And without the cult status of other synths similar to it, they can also be found at bargain prices, making them a definite synth to consider when looking for those classic early eighties roland sounds. I made sure all aspects of the pg800 were considered, but. May 28, 2012 the classic roland jx 8p, analog polyphonic synthesizer from 1985. Ive just brought my jx 8p and apparently, im not able to configured to receive information from the vst, but the synth is playing the notes that im sending via midi through my presonus audiobox normally.
Unison mode sounds phat and musical on the jx too, unlike some synths where unison mode sounds terrible. Ever since youve been asking me to release my patches, so i guess more than a decade is enough to finally reward the patient ones and the. Roland jx8p the 64 factory patches part 1 of 2 youtube. The jx 8p comes with only 32 user writable memories, so these carts are handy. Crafted with sixvoice polyphony, midi capability and dual dcos, the roland jx 8p analog synthesizer is an excellent introduction into the world of vintage. I ordered the correct key, and then attempted to kill two birds with one stonereplacing the broken key with the new one, and fixing the aftertouch mechanism. Im finding out that the keys and aftertouch are a relatively easy fix, but a huge pain in the neck with the roland jx8p. You can use the patches below on a jv1080, jv2080, xp50, xp60, xp80 and other roland jvxp synths which are sound compatible with these. New patches for roland jx8p vintage synth explorer forums. It was missing 4 slider caps and had 2 broken keys. Roland page at synthzone jx 8p ressource center good page. Spare parts and replacement keys for roland jx8p synthesizer. The roland jx8p is a sixvoice polyphonic synthesizer that came out in 1985. The roland jx8p is a 6 voice programmable syn thesizer.
Roland jx 8p 32 retro synth patches sysex download demo. It was so cheap because one of the keys was broken. The pg8x is patch compatible with the jx 8p and can read and write jx 8p sysex data. Roland jx 8p is a 61key, velocity and aftertouchsensitive, sixnote polyphonic, fully analog synthesizer released by roland in 1985. The synth architecture is a standard 2oscillator filter vca design. Roland super jx10 and mks70 synthesizer patches your. The original model was launched when buttondriven interfaces were popular, so it was designed to give immediate access to preset sounds. The patches are created from me and many of them is sounds directly from my album those days which is a tribute to the glorious 80s synthpop and synthesizer sounds used in tvmovies at. The roland jx8p, a classic, warm, analog synthesizer from 1984, is now.
While the gr77b is nearly identical to the gr700 in form, the internal synth engine is based on the jx 8p, while the gr700 is based on the jx 3p. Long story short i adore the 3p, i cant stand the 8p and the jx10 is just a pain to work with thanks to bad midi and silly patchtone system. The roland jx 1 was a performance and budget keyboard with some editing capabilities that came out in the early 90s. This script does not attempt to connect to your midi interfaces. Replacement keys these plastic keys will replace broken ones on your keyboard. This is a patch management utility for the roland jx 8p analog polyphonic synthesizer. Roland jx 3p analogue synthesizer jx 3p at the first glance looks like a two oscillator version of a juno 60 as it shares the same vcf and vca.
Here is an awesome, roland jx 8p modified with the kiwitechnics kiwi 8p upgrade. About 70 % of the patches are my own and the rest was found on the synth module when i bought it. Iotech roland jx8p juno2 aftertouch repair if you own an early roland synth that has aftertouch you have probably experienced that the aftertouch function is not working as is should. Jx8pjx10 is all over tangerine dream lps of the time underwater sunlight. This is because when you first load up the pg8x in your daw, the plugins preset banks are empty which can throw off even the most experienced producer. For nearly 30 years, it was the last true analog synthesizer made by roland and has been critically acclaimed as one of their classic analog instruments.
I tried the dos virtual programmer once, it works fine but i hate staring at screens and using a mouse when i can do it just as fast directly on the jx. Many people wonder is it a little brother of a jx 8p then. Roland jx8p the 64 factory patches part 2 of 2 youtube. Anyway if, for some reason or other, you buy that same synthesizer again, you may be astonished at how gooooood it sounds. Roland super jx10 and mks70 synthesizer patches your one.
Roland jx 8p software free download roland jx 8p top 4. 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. All patches and samples in this refill are new and not used in any earlier refill product. For those who want to get the best out of the roland jx 8p right away, i offer the analogaudio1 jx 8p sound set, as demonstrated in the video. How to load these patches into my roland xp50, xp60 or xp80. The gui is modelled after the pg800, which is the external editor for the jx 8p. I dont use the pc for anything other than recording. Pg8x is inspired by the roland jx 8p with the pg800 programmer. The synth itself is in great condition adds many new advanced features to the jx 8p.
You can use a program like cakewalk, cubase or sysex to send the. Roland mks 80 super jupiter analog polyphonic synth module 1984 rev. Sequencers, arpeggiators, full cc control, extra lfos, extra envelopes, and much more. Synthparts offers you complete service as well as spare parts and repairs for roland jx8p key instrument. The waldorf blofeld would be another good option, with again its own sound. The jx03 benefits from extra waveforms and extended range for both dcos as well as extra waveforms for the lfo.
So thanks to the awesome layouts that rainer k made, i was really inspired to build one specifically for the jx 8p. It has 6 voices of polyphony, great midi implementation and patch storage as well as an external memory cartridge slot. Roland jx8p survival packneu studio patchesklangen ebay. I used audio rate fm to try and make my pro 2 sound like its in pain in a good. Its memory retains as many as 96 patch programs, 84 preset tone colors which are nonvolatile and 32 in its internal memory which are freely programmable. The sound is like its relatives jx 10 and mks70, very lush, classy and full. The pg8x is a virtual analog synthesizer, with the standard 2dco 24dboct filter design. Owning a jx10 im looking for jx8p patches on paper or pdf document to reconstruct manually some on the patches that werent inserted in jx10. If you find this synth useful and want to support the development, feel free to donate something. Paininthebutt if you need one locally as most music stores dont carry them at. It is a typical hybrid synth of that era, featuring dcos but vcfs and vcas. The roland jx8p is a great analog synth with big sound potential.
The jx 8p is my all time favorite synth for sounds, but ive never actually liked playing it. The jx 8p is an analog synthesizer that is edited via selecting and adjusting parameters rather than via frontpanel knobs. There are several different types of keys used on the roland keyboards, so you will need to make sure you order the correct style click on the link for your keyboard below. This zip file contains 15 roland jx8p synth patch banks, with up to 16 voices per bank, which were collected or created by rcl between 1985 and 1989. Roland jx 8p jx8p vintage analog synth synthesizer keyboard tested working used see more like this yamaha dx7, dx7s, dx7 ii, sy77, sy85, ex5, motif 6, motif 7, es7 replacement key preowned. The roland jx 8p is a sixvoice polyphonic synthesizer that came out in 1985. The roland jx8p is a 6voiced, 61key analog polyphonic synthesizer released in 1984.
Roland jx8p analog synthesizer 1985 new patches hd. They are provided in two formats, sysex and midi quest format. Its sounds are classic of that era and many are reminiscent of other classic roland synths like the d50, the u20 and the d70. In this video the mks 80 is controlled by a roland jx 8p. The plugin sounds very close to the real roland jx 8p and even supports system exclusive. We make sure all products deliver something unique. 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.
The roland jx 8p is a great analog synth with big sound potential. A panel for roland jx 3p synthesizers that have been retro fitted with the kiwitechics 3p upgrade version 2. The roland jx8p polyphonic synthesizer is a 6voice programmable synthesizer with dynamics and after touch functions. The underside of the jx 8p keyboard an interesting thing for those with a jx 8p with dead keys when i put this back together i caught the underside of the keyboard on my shirt or something.
Top ten most underrated synths page 6 of 11 attack magazine. Lower register sounds are prone to some noise because signal gets quiter with lower frequency tones. A downloadable pack of 32 patches for the roland jx8p or the pg8x in the sysex format. Featuring 64 highly useful, brand new patches which will get the most out of your roland jx8p.
The roland jx 10 super jx was a 12voice analog synthesizer keyboard produced from 1986 to 1989, along with a rackmounted version, the mks70. The later jx8p and jx10p models have their strengths mainly when it comes to producing pad and string sounds but the entrylevel 3p is the best allrounder, turning its hand equally as well to subby basses and funky leads. Its a very lush and warm instrument, and to my ears it has a fuller and darker sound than than my jx 3p, that ive always found a bit bright. 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. We then put those sounds into ableton live and built 47 instrument racks that. Crafted with sixvoice polyphony, midi capability and dual dcos, the roland jx8p analog synthesizer is an excellent introduction into the world of vintage synthesis.
I have 3 cartridges that came with mine though, each with the ability to store 32 patches. The foundation of my design is based on patch development and live performance or just jamming at home. But to get really fantastic and exciting sounds out of this synth, takes time, experience and. For easier parameter control, it can be programmed using a roland pg800 programmer. Great value for money and some really inspiring preset patches, just not something id compare to the boutique synths. But to get really fantastic and exciting sounds out of this synth, takes time, experience and programming skills. 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. Roland gr77b programmable analog bass guitar synthesizer. Roland jx8p survival pack new studio patches sounds. Roland jx8p aftertouch and key repair notes jim atwood in. The roland jx 03 boutique module continues the legacy of the jx 3p synth.
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