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MKS-80 is SN 522196
MKS-80s fall somewhere between a Jupiter-6 and Jupiter-8.
"For sale is an early-80’s Roland MKS-80 Super Jupiter 8-voice analog polyphonic synthesizer module with the sought-after MPG-80 programmer, cable, and original sample sound cartridge. If you’ve ever wanted a real Roland Jupiter 8, but can’t swing the $5000+ they draw these days, this is clearly the next best option available. This is evidently a Rev. 5 model, based on the serial number. This does everything the Jupiter 8 can do, with the exception of the arpeggiator and mod wheels, but since it’s MIDI-triggered, it’s possible to do all of those functions via your MIDI controller. These units work great – not perfect cosmetically but very, very good considering they are about 30 years old. A little rack rash, a little paint chipping/scratching, but everything is well intactand works reliably. The volume slider on the MKS-80 unit isn’t too smooth in its operation, but the MPG sliders, which are the important ones anyway, work fine and are not scratchy/intermittent."
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