YAMAHA MU2000 Extended Edition & Yamaha Patents

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via this auction

The patents are printed on the top of the unit. I was curious what they might be so I did a quick search at http://patft.uspto.gov/netahtml/PTO/srchnum.htm and found the following for each:

4246823 - Waveshape generator for electronic musical instruments

Abstract
In a wave shape generator of the memory reading type, a waveshape memory stores sample values of a wave each value being represented by an integral address. A coefficient memory stores coefficients for nth order interpolation. Unknown intermediate sample values not stored in the wave shape memory represented by non-integral addresses and are approximated by multiplication of stored sample values of the waveshape and corresponding coefficient values on the basis of nth order interpolation. Use of the interpolation method assures smoothness of the wave shape with respect to time and thereby minimizes quantization noise while permitting use of relatively small memories.

Inventors: Wachi; Masatada (Hamamatsu, JP), Katoh; Mitsumi (Hamamatsu, JP), Niimi; Koji (Hamamatsu, JP)
Assignee: Nippon Gakki Seizo Kabushiki Kaisha (JP)
Family ID: 15030600
Appl. No.: 05/955,523
Filed: October 30, 1978"

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jp80x0 - AU / VST Controller Plugin for the Roland JP-8000 & JP-8080

via KVR: "Have you ever wanted to control, automate and work with your JP-8000 / JP-8080 the way this modern world requires?

Now it's possible with our AU / VST plugin that allows you to get your Hardware into your modern DAW.

We developed this plugin together with Arto Vaarala who's long experience with coding made all this possible.

Here is a little something we've done for this plugin:

Connect your JP-8000 / JP-8080 directly into your DAW.
Edit almost every parameter of your synth from the plugin (AudioUnit or VST).

If you edit any CC knob from JP, you can see it moving directly in the plugin window.
Automate almost every parameter within your DAW.
Edit both layers from the plugin individually or link layers together.
You can request User Performance, Presets and Memory Card library from the plugin (Memory Card only in JP-8080).
You can send the parameters from the plugin to your synthesizers Temp buffer and save them from there or save right from librarian.
When you open the project with the plugin, all the parameters are automatically sent to JP.
Load and Save performance & patch banks to / from your HDD.
Store performances & patches to your JP-8000 & JP-8080.
JP-8000 incompatible parameters marked with **.
Alan Marcero and Mystery Islands soundsets included with the plugin.
v2: Request current patch from selected slot to librarian.
v2: Request all patches from selected bank to librarian.
v2: Store currently selected patch from librarian to hardware.
v2: Store current patch bank from librarian to hardware.
v2: Request temp performance data to librarian.
v2: Request current performance from selected slot to librarian.
v2: Request all performance data from selected bank to librarian.
v2: Store currently selected performance data from librarian to hardware.
v2: Store current performance bank from librarian to hardware.
v2: Load any MIDI / sysex patch or performance bank to librarian.
v2: Browse performance & patch banks within plugin librarian.
v2: Load currently selected performance data to plugin memory.
v2: Load currently selected performance bank to plugin memory.
v2: Load selected single patch to selected performance slot (upper / lower).
v2: Organize performance data in librarian and save a new performance bank to hard drive.
v2: Organize patch data in librarian and save a new patch bank to hard drive.
v2: Option to scroll thru hardware programs without sending performance / patch data to hardware.
v2: View & edit upper / lower part patch name.
v2: View & edit upper / lower part velocity sensitivity levels.
v2: View & edit upper / lower part control assign sensitivity levels.
v2: More knobs & buttons now reacts to hardware knob / button movements.
v2: Select performance MIDI channel.
v2: Select remote kbd MIDI channel.
v2: Old preset format replaced with Standard MIDI file format.
What it won't do:
- Transmit or generate any audio (Real synth required to use the plugin!).
Known limitations:
- MIDI device mapping needs adjusting in PC environment, read more from the user manual.
Requirements:
One of the following Roland JP-series models: JP-8000 or JP-8080.
MIDI Device to use with the synth.
You can connect as many Viruses to your computer as you like.
Pricing:
- Includes free support and free updates for life."

The New Roland Boutique Synths - JP-08, JU-06, JX-03, K-25M - Pics & Full Details

We saw the JP-08 here. The full line of new Roland Boutique mini synths have been leaked.  The source as far as I can tell was Zzounds via Google cache: JP-08 ($399), JU-6 ($299), JX-03 ($299), K-25M ($99).

The first thing to note is the mini keyboards on these are optional. They are all desktop synths and the front panel can be angled to different degrees including flat when mounted to the keyboard. Each is a four voice synth but can be chained to add an additional 4 voices per unit. Each can run on batteries and has a built-in speaker. The keyboard is purchased separately. Details and pics on each follow.

"Roland JP-08 Synthesizer Module
The legendary Jupiter-8 synth is back - as a limited-edition module no bigger than a book. Part of the Roland Boutique series, the JP-08 is all about hands-on control and that iconic Jupiter sound. With an array of 36 knobs and sliders from the original Jupiter-8 front panel, the 4-voice JP-08 is highly programmable and encourages sonic experimentation, especially with the built-in speaker and battery operation. Using Roland's acclaimed Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology the JP-08 faithfully reproduces the original Jupiter-8 sounds and adds a few new twists in the form of extra LFOs and expanded VCO range. You can even slide the JP-08 into the K-25m keyboard unit (not included) for a self-contained, go-anywhere synth experience.

Huge Synth. Small Package.
The Jupiter-8 was a big synth in every way; physically imposing with loads of knobs and sliders, and most importantly, a huge sound. The JP-08 retains the big sound of the Jupiter-8 but shrinks everything else - including the price - into a module measuring under 12" across.

Hands-on control
With such an expressive sound engine, you'll want to shape the sounds to match your mood. With 36 of the original parameters accessible from the front panel, the JP-08 is all about hands-on control, and even users of the Jupiter-8 will quickly feel at home as the user interface and programming 'feel' is highly reminiscent of the original.

New Sound-Shaping Options
Even though the JP-08 is an authentic recreation of the Jupiter-8, Roland also included a few extras. The JP-08 adds several new waveforms to the original architecture, including TRI and NOISE for the LFO and SIN for VCO-1, and both VCOs have an expanded range for even more sound shaping potential.

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Roland Jupiter-8 + TR-808 Trig Seq.

Published on Dec 10, 2013 TheSynthFreq·205 videos

"Hi everyone!
TSF here. :)

This short video is featuring the Jupiter-8 arpeg. clocked to the TR-808 trigger out. I am demonstrating the 808's precise control over the arp in JP-8 using EXT on JP, JP-8s ability to be modified while the 808s triggers are being received and then further in the video after some editing of the patch I plug the 808 AC TRIG OUT directly into my mixer channel strip so you can hear exactly what JP-8 "hears" from the 808. It is a high amplitude signal.
If you do not have an 808 but wish to trigger the JP-8 or JU-6/60 or any other synth that receives trigger in, it CAN be done. There are several other great videos demonstrating this on youtube by other users. Also,, to trigger the JP (or other synth/drum machine) you will need a high amplitude sound or short duration "spike" kind of pulse from another source. Drum sounds seem to work well for JP-8, even a drum sound sent directly into JP from the Yamaha Motif6 triggered JP's arp.
Here is some information on the 808s trigger out:

808 has 3 trigger outs. They are CB, CP, and AC all of which are located on the back of the 808 which I show the camera when I am picking up the 808. Keep in mind these trigger outs will function simultaneously along side the actual (cow bell CB), (clap CP) and the (AC accent) function/sound. If you do not want to hear the sound along side the trigger, you can simply turn down the individual volume for each, a nice feature of the 11 sounds on the 808.

A 'TRIG' or Trigger is a high magnitude voltage or transient spike, 808 provides 3 trigger outs, each trigger signal is a positive 15 volt, 20 millisecond pulse. It is very loud and will peak a mixer channel easily as it did on mine.

Some ENV/ADSR settings to approximate the short trigger of the 808 could be suggested as:

(synth: JP-8) ADSR- A= 1mS-5mS, D=1mS-10mS, S= 0-100%, R= 1mS-10s
(Also keep in mind that the Decay time and Release Time on an analogue synth like JP-8 are the same parameter just placed at different sections of the ADSR or "Shaped control voltage".
A= 0 meaning the attack time of the ENV should be 0 so that there will be a quick instantaneous response once the key or other trig/gate is started/pressed. A- controls the amount of time required for env voltage to reach its max level after a gate signal is received.
D= 0 to 2 or to the setting that works best. The decay time controls the amount of time required for the voltage to fall from its level at the end of the end of the attack time to the level set by the sustain control.
S= 0%. there needs to be no sustain for a short sound. Sustain control determines the level to which the voltage will fall at the end of the decay time.
R= 1mS- release of the gate signal. The amount of time required for the voltage to fall to its minimum level after the release of the gate signal.

Please enjoy this simple arp/808 jam.!
:) TSF"

Roland JP-8000 Demo | Roland JP 8000 Programming Session

YouTube Uploaded by VisceralVoids on Aug 4, 2011

"Starting from a patch I made, looking for sounds on the JP-8000 getting lost along the way. I was looking for a sound and found it after this recording was made.

I am using the 12db band-pass filter alot, as well as the 24db low-pass sometimes to find the base of a sound. Sometimes I use RPS to get sound ideas when going during this rough programming session. Once I got the JP to sound like a CR-78 beat but I made a mistake and ended up not saving it like a JP-8000 noob.

JP-8000 tricks:
In the performance options you can detune the parts from one another aside from the detuning that goes on in the oscillators. So I have both parts stacked like this with polyphony set to 4-4 in the performance options. This gives you four oscillators and four LFOs. LFO 2 is tied to the mod stick and I have not even set it up yet in this video. One thing I have not tried is the splittable arpeggiator. I used the supersaw on alot of this video.

The DVD Owner's Manual is worth checking out, it will also give you a good ideas on how to program sounds you want.

Velocity assign and ribbon assign are two more insane things about this synth, and I am still learning many of its features. For example you can assign PWM Shape to the ribbon controller or velocity. The manual is easy to understand and it's where I learned about the performance part options that can be detuned and set seperate from the oscillators altogether. This is how you can get four different LFOs or two different arpeggiators happening.

Final thoughts:
Many synths have an interface that blocks you from attacking the impulse to edit sounds - with the JP-8000 I feel you can really create patches easily. I thought the JD-800 was great for electronic music but the JP-8000 is incredible in this regard. It is more more modern and aggressive than the beautiful digital JD-800. Within a day of starting to learn programming on the JP-8000 I made once of my favorite synth sounds from a 1981 Genesis song, which is the first patch used in this video.

Roland's JP-8000 is very good for 80's, progressive, electronic, ambient, hardstyle or hardcore techno, industrial or dance, or wild experimental synth sounds."

031217 - Roland Boutique JP-08 - Arp Odyssey - Tama TS305 - live synth jam

Published on Mar 13, 2017 R E : S o u n d

"Recorded direct to GoPro external input from headphone out on PreSonus StudioLive 16.0.2, adding a little reverb and delay at the mixer. Performed live, in one take, with no overdubs, post production or editing/mixing done afterward.

Pads - Roland Boutique JP-08 (via midi)
Melody/arpeggio - Arp Odyssey Module (via midi)
Percussion/bass - Tama Techstar TS305 (via CV/gate)

Sequenced by Arturia BeatStep Pro"

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Roland Jupiter 6 Europa Magnetic Quick Reference Cheat Sheet Overlays

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Seven different styles. Pictured in order: Neon, Spectrum, Monochrome, JP-6 Basic, Blue "OUTLANDER", Green "Alien Gutz", and RED "Terminated". Click here for all.

"The kit is comprised of 12 tiles that magnetically adhere to the Jupiter 6 operations panel. The process of adding the magnets is quick, easy and with zero mess. As no gluing, sticking or adhesives is involved the process is totally reversible and will not affect the condition (or the value) of your synth. The tiles can be added and removed at the operator’s discretion.

The magnets are of high quality durable materials and are UV resistant. It is the same material used on car magnets.

To further customize the look and visual feel of your Jupiter 6 the kit is available in 7 different “themes”. Buy one to transform the ease of use and look of your Europa’ed Jupiter 6, or buy them all and continually change up the look of your synth!

o JP-6 Basic – designed and colored for the Jupiter 6 traditionalist who wants the Europa Quick Reference kit to blend in with the original look of the synth. Original JP-6 fonts and colors (blue, purple, orange, Arial) are used along with a few new accented highlights.

o JP-6 Neon – Subdued yet colorful, this scheme lends city night life subtlety to the look of the Jupiter 6.

o JP-6 Spectrum – From ultra violet to infrared, this fun color scheme crosses the full visual light spectrum to give your Jupiter 6 a look unlike any other synth on the planet.

o JP-6 Monochrome – This bare bones, stripped back color scheme is a tip of the hat to the look of synths of old such as Moogs, Arps and Modular Synths.

o JP-6 Terminated – It was the early 80s, and the Jupiter 6 hit the market at the same time as some iconic sci-fi movies. Themed on a movie about a time traveling cyborg, it comes in an angry, slow burn Red, just like the cyborg’s eye. This is the first of the 3 sci-fi movie themed color schemes.

o JP-6 Outlander – It was the early 80s, and the Jupiter 6 hit the market at the same time as some iconic sci-fi movies. The Outlander theme harks back to 1981 when Sean Connery appeared in a classic Sci-Fi space western that just happened to be set around the planet Jupiter. Quite fitting, don’t you think? This ice-blue kit is the second of the 3 sci-fi movie themed color schemes.

o JP-6 Alien-Gutz - It was the early 80s, and the Jupiter 6 hit the market at the same time as some iconic sci-fi movies. This eerie green color scheme is themed on a vicious gut-busting deep-space predator. Alien-Gutz is the third of the sci-fi movie themed color schemes.

Please note this is not an official product from Roland or Synthcom."

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Roland Jupiter 8 with MD-8 MIDI DCB Interface SN 413260

via this auction

"This one is also a very late one or one of the last made by Roland, later than any other JP-8 i have seen,so it was probably made towards the end of its run in 1984.

The later one got all the upgraded so made it the most reliable and most desirable one for working musician or collector,here's the info from net:
"Throughout the production of the JP-8 there were several changes. Starting at serial #171700 the D/A converter on the Interface board was changed from 12-bit to 14-bit. This change was made mainly to improve tuning stability. The problem with the 12-bit digital-to-analog converter on the original JP-8 is that it could cause the autotune to be inaccurate in some instances. Some say to avoid these early JP-8's while others say they haven't experienced tuning problems. Starting at serial #242750 the LEDs of the display were changed to brighter ones. Starting at serial #282880 the JP-8 came standard with a DCB port. These newer JP-8's may be referred to as JP-8A's. DCB, or Digital Control Bus, was Roland's pre-MIDI interface that allowed the JP-8 to talk to other DCB enabled hardware, such as the Roland MC4 and MC8 microcomposers. Previous JP-8's had the option of having the OC-8 retrofit installed to give it DCB capability."

Check out more info from Wiki"

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JP-8000 emulates Super Jupiter, Juno 60, & OB-8

Published on May 18, 2018 wedream2

This is pretty impressive. Don't miss the comparisons to the OB-8 later in the video and don't miss the follow-up video below.

"JP-8000 demo: emulating sounds of vintage analog synths, some programming tricks, arpeggiator and phrase sequencer. Also a look at an exotic hard wood end panel upgrade."

JP-8000: More vintage synth emulations

Published on Aug 5, 2018 wedream2

"Here is a another sampling of original patches and performances I programmed on the JP-8000. Of the 120 patches and 57 performances programmed, most are emulations of vintage analog synths.
In this part 2, there is no talking. Each sound is identified with a shot of the LCD screen, followed by a demonstration. Some of the patches with "JU60" in the title, are re-creations of the Juno 60 factory sounds. Some of the OB-8 sounds are similarly named. Performances in most cases are named as a conjunction of 2 patches."

And one for the Roland JP-8080:


Published on Mar 25, 2019 wedream2

"Here is a selection of sounds from among the 128 patch programs and 64 performance programs I created for the JP-8080. Building upon my previous work on the JP-8000 (analogue emulations), I've improved many of those sounds and added entirely new ones on the JP-8080. Best heard with headphones, as several sounds oscillate in the stereo field. All programs will be available for download from the Roland JP-8000/8080 Facebook user's group."

Free Online Roland Boutique JP-08 Editor & Patch librarian

And online, web based, editor and librarian for the Roland JP-08. I'd save your patches locally just to be safe long term, but the ability to save them online could be interesting. They plan on a public patch library so you can share your patches with others and check out other people's patches.

Details via breadandbuttersounds:

"The editor uses the Web MIDI API. Please read the instructions below before you use it.

Features:
Bi directional communication with your Roland Boutique JP-08 using Sysex (Important! please see below for setting it up)
Precision editing of all parameters. Use the sliders of your JP-08, the sliders on the web page or enter the exact value for a parameter manually (you will notice that the sliders on the JP08 in itself are quite inexact so an editor like this is necessary for serious patch making)
When you change patch or press Manual on your JP-08 the patch is automatically uploaded to the editor
See parameters and learn from your favorite factory presets
Easy access of important features like the Delay, Portamento and Bend Range
You can save your patches if you log in using a Google Account
A public patch browser utility is planned once we have gathered a number of patches that users are willing to share

Instructions/how to make it work:
Web MIDI is not widely supported yet. The editor will probably only work in Chrome and on a computer (no mobile units).
You must allow sysex access for the web page
The editor will NOT work with the USB connection to the JP-08. (Because no sysex is transmitted over USB with the current JP08-firmware) You must use a separate MIDI interface (5 pole DIN) for both input and output.
You must set up your JP-08 in chain mode if you want it to transmit patches and slider movements. ([Manual] + [9] and then [2] - please see the JP-08 manual)
Consider the current version of the editor as a beta version (only tested on Chrome in Windows 8.1 and Mac OS X 10.9.5 so far). Please e-mail info@breadandbuttersounds.com for bug reports and suggestions
Breadandbuttersounds is not responsible for lost presets, other effects or damage on your JP-08 or other equipment by using the editor.

Run the editor here!"

$11,500 "BIG BLUE" Roland JP-8000 Synthesizer w/ Blue LEDs

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Published on Feb 28, 2020 dasurflife

via this auction

"Straight from 1997, this is the turn key Roland JP-8000 of your dreams. Surely it must be the coolest, resto-mod worldwide and ready for a choice studio. Sitting at it sparks immense inspiration and pleasure from its buttery action, even voicing, and electric blue lighting! It’s been a four-month restoration journey which began on Nov.1, 2019, getting it fine-tuned for its next life venture and I can assure you it is ready to be a landmark of your setup, impressing anyone lucky enough to tickle its ivories. This is a totally unique, one of a kind, JP-8000. I’ve never seen another JP-8000 with all blue led lights and display screen, let alone one masterfully restored to this extent.

Anyone who does a little research on used units knows that the JP-8000 has now reached its “end of life” phase. There are many of these units selling online, primarily from Japan, with low or uneven volume coming from the audio outputs at the rear (from defective capacitors), no audio output at all, broken or uneven keys, memory damaged battery failure, popping sounds when the faders or rotary potentiometers are moved, clacking key beds, yellowed keys, push-buttons that don’t work, etc. At a bare minimum every used JP-8000 really needs all of the polar electrolytic capacitors replaced, because they have a pre-designed life expectancy that has since expired. It isn’t just some used units that need new caps, they ALL need them.

This project was aimed at fully restoring the keyboard action and circuit internals with no expenses spared to provide new life to a dying legacy. All of the wearable items were refreshed. Another goal was making something totally unique and different from all other JP-8000 units. With the upgraded components used this keyboard should last 50 years without needing repairs if it’s covered when not in use, isn’t abused, dropped, or spilled on. This is the definitive JP-8000 resto-mod!

Notification for international buyers: This is a genuine 117VAC unit originally sold in North America. If you would like this unit converted to 100VAC or 230VAC before shipping it to you I can do so. It’s as simple as re-soldering 1 wire on the internal multi-primary coil transformer. No other modifications are necessary as the 100V, 117V, and 230V models all use the same exact power supply boards, filtering, and capacitor sizes. The only change you will need is a power cable with the correct plug type for your wall receptacle. I can supply the power cable for you or can refer you to where you can buy one post-sale. This means you can use the keyboard in your country without needing an external transformer! This synthesizer is truly plug-and-play for any buyer worldwide."

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Reverb Roland JP-8000 Synth Collection Sample Pack .WAV Rik Marston NAMM 2018

Published on Feb 7, 2018 SynthgodXXX

"Reverb Roland JP-8000 Synth Collection Sample Pack"
Synthesizer / Sampler Demo by Rik Marston **100% No Talking!!**
**Watch in HD!!** **Turn it UP!!**
Here is the budget-friendly Reverb Roland JP-8000
Synth Collection Sample Pack AUDIO DEMO IN ACTION!
Over 14 Minutes!!!

These all are BASS, STRINGS, PADS, LEADS & FX. So fun & SO THICK sounding!!
Remember these sample .WAV's can be LOADED INTO ANY DEVICE that can READ .WAV files!!
(DAWs, Samplers, Grooveboxes, Synths, Drum Machines, Music Workstations, Apps...)
And it's CHEAP!!!!! UNDER $20!!! Save money & SOUND GREAT!!!!
All Samples demoed here are STEREO. ABLETON SIMPLER was used to demo these samples.
No Effects were used. These samples are dry for your creation & expression!
BTW I designed these collections with 30+ years experience.
You will dig these .WAV collections for sure!!! :)
Thank you for watching!!!
PLEASE SUBSCRIBE!!
More Synthesizer Demos
Ambient Music
Electronic Dance Music
COMING SOON!!!!!!!!!!
Rik Marston
SynthgodXXX
Earth Empire
Ahnyxian Sound Design

Summary:
Multi-sampled Roland JP-8000 sounds right in your sampler.

What it is:
A collection of samples from the synth that changed music.

How we use it:
Any and all Roland JP-8000 synth needs.

Why it’s cool:
Samples recorded on C2-C3-C4-C5 so you can drop them right into your sampler and have instant access to iconic Roland JP-8000 sounds.
Reverb Roland JP-8000 Synth Collection Sample Pack

Roland JP-8000 synthesizers sampled and multi-sampled for any Sampler or Digital Audio Workstation. Each sample is extended, 3-28 seconds or more, enabling full release control.

Samples recorded on C2-C3-C4-C5 so you can drop them right into your sampler and have instant access to iconic Roland JP-8000 sounds. All samples are high quality WAV files. Produced by Ahnyxian Sound Design exclusively for Reverb.

Includes:
11 Bass 7 FX
25 Leads
27 Pads 5 Strings 7 Perc

Total:
2.51 GBs 440 Samples

Tokyo Festival of Modular: cafe deluxe #3 cafe deluxe #3 official digest

Published on Jul 27, 2018 Tokyo Festival of Modular

撮影: 阿部勝規 築地孝典
編集: 阿部勝規


Modular synth showcase event!
- Makers' and Distributors' booths
- Live performances
- Used modules corner

イベント名 ：Cafe Deluxe #3
5月20日(日)　 16:00 - 22:00
会場SuperDeluxe, https://www.super-deluxe.com/


前売り券予約サイト（前売りはこちらのみ）：
https://www.super-deluxe.com/room/4477/

モジュラーシンセサイザーの魅力をじっくり掘り下げるTokyo Festival of Modular がお届けする、Cafe Deluxe 。開発者、ショップの展示ブース、一般の方々による中古モジュラー交換ブース、幅広いジャンルに及ぶモジュラーアーティストによる演奏で様々な角度からモジュラーシンセに触れ、知り、魅力に浸りましょう !!

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Synth Demos Performed by Chronos of LFOStore

You can find synth presets by Chronos of LFOStore at https://sellfy.com/lfo/.

Playlist (use the player controls on the bottom left of the player once started to skip around):

1. Korg Wavestation "Outer Arm" Performed by Chronos
2. Korg Wavestation "Lost Paradise" Performed by Chronos
3. Access Virus TI "Azur Pad" Performed by Chronos
4. Access Virus TI "Blade String" Performed by Chronos
5. Access Virus TI "Bright Pad" Performed by Chronos
6. Access Virus TI "Earth Pad" Performed by Chronos
7. Access Virus TI "Member String" Performed by Chronos
8. Access Virus TI "P5unch" Performed by Chronos
9. Access Virus TI "Pulse Ray" Performed by Chronos
10. Roland JP-8000 "Oh My Lord" Performance By Chronos
11. Roland JP-8000 "Plutonium" Performance By Chronos
12. Roland JP-8000 "Sea Wall" Performance By Chronos
13. DSI Prophet-08 "Old Dust" performed by Chronos
14. Roland JP-8000 "Night Pad" Performance By Chronos
15. Roland JP-8000 "Nexus String" Performance By Chronos
16. Roland JP-8000 "Its Coming!" Performance By Chronos
17. Roland JP-8000 "Dusty Analog" Performance By Chronos
18. Roland JP-8000 "Huge Soul" Performance By Chronos
19. Korg Wavestation "Uranus Pad" Performed by Chronos

Roland Boutique JP-08 Control Change Update Jupiter-8 Synthesizer Rik Marston JP8

Published on Nov 28, 2016 SynthgodXXX

"Roland Boutique JP-08 Control Change Update by Rik Marston 100% NO TALKING! Just JP-08!!

Yes they did it. A new update for the Roland JP-08!
Now you can get that "Sweet Spot" from an external
MIDI device / Controller / Keyboard of your choice!!
I am using a Roland GW-8 as MIDI master & tweaking
the patches on the fly! AWESOME! Way better now!!!
I can only imagine using a JD-800 or JP-8000 for this
as a MIDI controller! Anything with sliders or knobs!!
I am going to be purchasing a SECOND JP-08 soon
so I can use the 8 voices to it's fullest!
I love long RELEASE! Pads go on forever in my studio!
So 8 voices is a 'Must Have' for Jupiter-8 Pads... [anyone know if Roland fixed this yet?]

Anyway I qualify for the whole "Jupiter Widow" name.
I have owned a Roland Jupiter-8 (See my video for it)
so I really know how a Jupiter-8 should act & sound...
I believe there is nothing compared to a REAL JUPITER-8,
but baby, they did a GREAT JOB on this unit. Seriously.
It just needs an ELEKTRON ANALOG HEAT to run thru
and you may be closer than ever to a real one..
Just make sure you have a SECOND JP-08 for the full
8 voice Jupiter-8 vibe & a great keyboard to play on.
Again, it's NOT A REAL JUPITER-8, BUT IT SOUNDS
EXCELLENT & gives you what you are looking for...
I am satisfied in my search for a Jupiter-8, I can't
afford a REAL one now, SO THIS WILL DO JUST FINE!
And I can afford TWO!! Hell yeah!!
More videos of the JP-08 chained coming soon!!!
Rik"

Roland Jupiter-4 Analog Synthesizer

YouTube via retrosound72

"vintage synth demo by RetroSound

Roland Jupiter-4
4-Voice Analog Synthesizer from the year 1978.
The JP-4 sound is very warm and organic. The 4 VCO`s are always a bit out of tune but this is the typical JP-4 sound. A very nice analog synth!
Unfortunately a bit underrated. Not compared to the bigger JP-6 or JP-8. For me the best sounded Jupiter.

the demo shows some sound settings, arpeggiator and unisono mode
FX: Lexicon MPX for delay and reverb

used by: Human League, Depeche Mode (Vince Clark), Tears for Fears, Duran Duran, Vangelis, Thomas Dolby...."

Update:


YouTube via retrosound72 — May 27, 2010 — "vintage synth demo by RetroSound

Roland Jupiter-4 pt.2
4-Voice Analog Synthesizer from the year 1978.

The JP-4 sound is very warm and organic. The 4 VCO`s are always a bit out of tune but this is the typical JP-4 sound. Not compared to the bigger JP-6 or JP-8. For me the best sounded Jupiter.

the demo shows some sound settings and the arpeggiator
FX: Lexicon MPX for delay and reverb"

Revisiting my Roland Boutique - 9 JP 08 Jupiter Synth tracks in an Ableton Live Jam

Published on Sep 8, 2019 Expanding Sound

"Roland announced their JU 06A this week, and from what I can tell it seems to be a fairly polarizing product, along with the entire Boutique line. A lot of people have strong opinions about the Boutiques. I got my JP-08 a few weeks after it came out, some 3 years ago. I have my gripes with the product but I've also had some fun with it. After reading some peoples reactions to the JU 06A I decided to revisit my JP 08 and give myself a fun little project with it. I wanted to make a jam using only the sounds from the JP 08. The drums are from a simple custom drum rack in Ableton, but all melodic instruments were performed using the JP 08s interface into my computer. There are 9 instances in total of the JP 08 on this track. I spent about 2 hours working on the melody, recording and giving it a quick mix. There are no individual instances of EQ on this track. The only effects I used were a little delay, reverb, and a filter on the end of the track, with a quick mastering preset from my Waves Abbey Road Mastering Plug in.

Pulling the JP 08 back out after being on the shelf for a while brings back my original sentiment. Its fun, a great idea, and captures the essence of the Jupiter. But the faders and pots are excruciatingly small. You have to be so fine with your movements otherwise you modulate way more than you intend to. The portability is nice but the keys are really useless if you want to do anything more than just fiddle around. I don't think the Boutiques are a complete swing and a miss, but rather a cool idea with some unfortunate flaws.

At the end of the day, it really just comes down to sound with any instrument. Nevermind the melodic structure of my little track if it's not your cup of tea. You tell me, how does the Roland JP 08 sound completely on its own?"

Roland JP-08 Exploring Jupiter 2017 Analog Circuit Behavior Synthesizer JP8 Rik Marston

Published on Apr 16, 2017 SynthgodXXX

"Roland JP-08 'Exploring Jupiter' 2017
by Rik Marston 100% No Talking!!!
**Watch in HD** **Turn it UP!!**

The Roland Boutique JP-08 JUPITER-8
recreation with K-25M keyboard in an
extensive deep TWEAKING showing off
the power of the JP-08 & it's ACB technology.
I have owned a Jupiter-8 (see my video for it)
and YES the JP-08 can sound like it but it
lacks some of the warmth & charm that a real
JP8 has that it can only produce. That being said,
the JP-08 is FANTASTIC for sound design &
music composition. The JP-08 sounds & behaves
just like a Jupiter-8. Perfect for the person who
craves a JP8 but has a limited budget or just
wants to save a bit. It can be a fight to shape
the right TUNING (as you will hear in the video demo)
the little sliders makes it hard to hit the right sweet spot.
A external midi controller with a ton of assignable
sliders will be a blast to use to control the JP-08.
It's made for all genres, not just the local eighties
cover bands, but serious audio tweakers who need
some serious kit to mold their specific needs into life.
I am using a Roland V-Synth as a MIDI CONTROLLER
for this video, it has Attack & Release programmed
to it's assignable knobs. Recorded DRY into Ableton
Live 7 with no other effects.

Patch info:
Patch 46 (PWM Strings) @ 00:06
Patch 41 (Solo/Lead) @ 04:39
Patch 73 (Bass into Oblivion) @ 09:45
Patch 47 (Pad/Strings) @ 19:08

Thank you for watching!
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More Synthesizer demos,
Ambient Chill Zen Music,
UFOs & strange stuff...
COMING SOON!
Rik Marston
4/16/2017"

Roland sh201 patch creation part1

Published on Oct 1, 2016 synth-love

"An exploration of the Roland sh-201 synthesizer. Includes the sh201 supersaw.

Various thoughts on the sh-201 (especially vs the jp 8000)

Short version, if you can get a JP-8000 there is little reason to buy the sh-201. However, the sh-201 is a great synth and not as crippled as it may appear. Nearly all parameters are accessible from the synth via various key combinations.

The sound is different with the sh-201 being a bit more raw to my ears. The JP-8000 sounds smoother. The sh-201 has a lot of aliasing on high notes. It did not show up in normal use but interesting for testing purposes. If I had to guess I would think that perhaps the sh-201 has parts of the audio path and/or dsp that are cheaper than the jp-8000. This gives bad sound in the high notes but actually makes the mid-range sound very nice and raw.

The envelopes seems tuned a bit strange - hard to get the right feel and seems to be a bit of dead space on the filter env amount slider.

It is very hard to come to a judgement on the sh-201 supersaw vs. the jp-8000. I have recorded some video to address this in particular.

The sh-201 distortion/overdrive is very useful but not like the jp8080 distortion. The jp8080 rack distortion is much more flexible. The jp8000 has no distortion at all.

The reverb is nice but I would take the JP-8000 chorus + delay over it. I feel I could get similar reverb elsewhere. The JP-8000 delay and chorus are special. The sh-201 delay can be made to give chorus and it does widen the sound nicely.

It is easy to double the patch memory by programming separate sounds for the upper and lower tone. I was not aware of an easy way on the sh-201 to make arbitrary pairings for splits and layers though.

The synth is very light. Construction seems ok - mine had an issue where the mod lever would activate itself and could only be fixed by a reboot. I only had the synth for a few weeks and did not attempt to fix it.

Also of note, the random and sample and hold LFO's are nice but slower than the JP-8000. I could not achieve a nice noise-lfo type sound with the fastest modulation."

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Roland Jupiter-8 with MD-8 MIDI DCB Interface SN 413260

via this auction

SN 413260

"'Throughout the production of the JP-8 there were several changes. Starting at serial #171700 the D/A converter on the Interface board was changed from 12-bit to 14-bit. This change was made mainly to improve tuning stability. The problem with the 12-bit digital-to-analog converter on the original JP-8 is that it could cause the autotune to be inaccurate in some instances. Some say to avoid these early JP-8's while others say they haven't experienced tuning problems. Starting at serial #242750 the LEDs of the display were changed to brighter ones. Starting at serial #282880 the JP-8 came standard with a DCB port. These newer JP-8's may be referred to as JP-8A's. DCB, or Digital Control Bus, was Roland's pre-MIDI interface that allowed the JP-8 to talk to other DCB enabled hardware, such as the Roland MC4 and MC8 microcomposers. Previous JP-8's had the option of having the OC-8 retrofit installed to give it DCB capability.' Check out more info from Wiki : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roland_Jupiter-8"

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