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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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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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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New Mini Roland JP-08 Image Leaked

Update: new post with all three new Roland Boutique synths here.

Rumor is it will run $300.

Follow-up to this post.


One of the three upcoming Roland Boutique Mini synths. This one clearly modeled on the classic Roland Jupiter-8.

Looks like fun to me!

Thoughts?

Update: below is the front panel of a Jupiter-8 from this post, so we can compare them.

Differences:
- The LFO on the new JP-8 has additional waveforms.
- VCO-1 Range has additional 16 and 32 settings.
- VCO-1 has additional waveforms but appears to lose the triangle waveform for two sinewaves.
- VCO-2 Range extends from 16 to 64.
- VCO-2 Waveforms match VCO-1 but instead of noise there appears to be something else.
- On the JP-08 the two ENV Key Follows are moved to one switch with the four possible combinations of key follow for both envelopes, ENV-1 only, ENV-2 only, or Off.
- The arpeggiator on the Jupiter-8 appears to have been replaced with a sequencer on the JP-08.
- There are two Poly modes on the Jupiter-8. The JP-08 has one Poly button. Not sure if both modes are supported.
- The lower and upper hold buttons are absent from the JP-08.
- The JP-08 is missing the master Volume, Balance, and Master Tune knobs. Curious how you adjust volume on it - the VCA Level slider?
- The JP-08 adds two touch strips.

Everything else pretty much looks spot on.

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."

Din Sync - JP-One (Prototype) - SOS Superbooth 2019 -Demo and Rundown

Published on May 11, 2019 Sound On Sound magazine

"Din Sync show us their new JP-One synth. With its roots in some famous hardware, this prototype adds its own unique flavour..."

JP-One

$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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FIRST PRODUCTION MATTSON MINI MODULAR SYNTH DEMO MINUET IN A MINOR

YouTube via redmartian
Update: I originally had the VIMEO version up, but it wouldn't play, so here's the YouTube one.

"This piece showed up as being by anonymous in Apollo's Banquet (1670) but is actually by Henry Purcell. A sounds/noises made by the MMM production model number one. The pictures are mostly taken from the 2007 PNW Synth DIY with the original MMM Pre-Production Prototype. Last photo is of Seattle at dusk on Saint Patrick's day."

Note this is demo number eight of the Mattson Mini Modular by Red Martian. I thought I'd put up demos one through seven for reference and a look back in time. Some of these originally went up as YouTube videos so the quality here is better. The following is in order starting with the first.

FIRST PRODUCTION MATTSON MINI MODULAR 07A-0001 SYNTHESIZER from RED MARTIAN on Vimeo.

"Here is the first production model Mattson Mini Modular analogue synthesizer serial number 07A-0001.

All sounds in this recording were produced on the MMM using the production run modules.

The percussion sounds were sampled and arranged on an Akai MPC-1000. The bass line was sequenced in Logic and the saw leads were recorded as performed.

The bass and lead sounds are produced using three oscillators in tune with various setting differences. The Jim Patchell filter is run with both LP and BP outputs run into stereo VCAs.

The only effect used is reverb from a t.c. electronic M-One."

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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."

Roland JP-8080 Editor and Librarian for Patch Base

via Coffeeshopped where you can find the editor.

The JP-8080 editor in Patch Base brings all the settings for a full JP-8080 Performance with its 2 Patches into a single editor. You can quickly see the overview of the settings for the Upper and Lower Patches as well as the Velocity and Control Morphing settings for every parameter.

The Upper and Lower tabs each show you a full patch on a single screen. Although the JP-8080 is wonderful for hands-on control, when you load a saved patch you don't really know what any of the settings are on the synth itself. Patch Base makes this easy. You can also copy and paste the Filter and Amp envelopes as well as Randomize or Initialize each individual patch. Individual patches can be saved and loaded, as well as entire Performances, all from one editor.

The Voice Mod tab shows you all of the Voice Mod settings in one place, making it easy to create your own custom patches without any menu diving.

The 2-Up tab shows the most important controls of the Upper and Lower patches side-by-side, for when you're creating Performances that use both patches on the same channel, and you want to compare settings between patches, or quickly copy/paste between patches.

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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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New Din Sync JP-ONE Demo & Pic

This one is in via Soviet Space Child.

Demo below.

"No longer renders, here's the first pictures of the concept prototype of JP-ONE come see it at #superbooth19 next week"

Follow-up to this post.

View this post on Instagram

Saturday morning table jams

A post shared by Paul Barker (@dinsync) on May 4, 2019 at 2:00am PDT

Custom Roland Jupiter-8 Reproduction Keyboard Controller

via this auction

"Up for auction is a one-of-a-kind, custom built model of the heaviest hitter of analog synthesizers, the legendary JP-8. Every “synth freq” wants one, but who can afford the $5000 or more price tag so . . . . Our small team of Houston synth experts, builder, modeler and graphic designer took this challenge from concept to reality: To build a full-scale, working keyboard controller that can be used with Arturia’s JP-8V program, soft-synths, or any other synth module. Not only a midi controller, this unit is built around a 32 voice polyphonic synth module with 375 high-quality instrument voices and 100 accompaniment styles that in demo mode, will auto-play for hours!

First, this is an exceptionally accurate model as you can see in the pictures, right down to the stainless steel screws into the beveled side panels, the acrylic crystal and polished fasteners over the faux LED display and signature rainbow of graphic buttons. Huge illuminated on/off power switch and supplied standard 3-prong power cord power up the module inside. Twelve OEM style knobs, pitch bender, LFO button, amazing crystal display and 26 slider caps do not move, light up or operate but are securely mounted to the cover that lifts up and tilts back out of the way – just like the real JP-8 – to reveal all sound selecting and programming controls.

The brain inside is a brand-new Yamaha YPT-220 synthesizer wearing a nifty Roland badge. LCD Display, 9 reverb effects and 102 built in songs allow it to stand on its own as a fully functional intro synth/keyboard, but with its midi on and local “off” – this amazingly accurate model is ready to bring even the most well equipped studio right back into 1985! We’ve used this unit with Arturia’s JP-8V synth free demo and with their on-screen display, slider movement and patch programming – we think this is an amazing combination for anyone who craves their own Jupiter 8 but simply can’t justify such an investment.

On to the back side of the unit: midi IN and midi OUT, jacks for sustain pedal (not included) and output are easily accessed. Internally, a 2.5 watt amp and speaker which is loud, clear and active until a ¼” plug is plugged in, then the speaker is silenced and all audio is redirected though this stereo output jack. Drawing less than 10 watts (unlike the real one you can fry an egg on), we keep it on and set to Sawtooth . . . certainly a surprise when people touch the keys and find sound coming from the unit itself! This unit generates no heat and never goes out of tune.

Now, this keyboard is actual size (it’s a monster) at 43-1/4” wide, 6” high and 19-1/2” deep and weighs in at about 35 lbs. Built entirely of high-grade MDF, marine plywood laminates, our Jupiter is very strong, very well built and easily moved or carried. As a model however, it needs be treated with same care a real JP-8 would require: liquids, small children and cigarettes should stay away.

You may have seen our ¼ scale JP-8 model that sold on ebay last month, or maybe the “black plastic side cheeks for the Juno-60” we produce . . . Our commitment is keeping this classic equipment at the forefront of the modern studio. This project is a result of that total commitment and the experience we have in this area. "

Also see the 1/4" version.

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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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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."

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 JP-8000 Treasures Part 1 2017 Virtual Analog Synthesizer Rik Marston JP8 Synth

Published on Apr 25, 2017 SynthgodXXX

Custom Jupiter colored knobs.

Update: Part 2 added:

Roland JP-8000 Treasures Part 2 2017 Virtual Analog Synthesizer Rik Marston JP8 Synth

Published on Apr 25, 2017 SynthgodXXX

"Roland JP-8000 'Treasures from the Synth Vault Part 1'
2017 Synthesizer Demo by Rik Marston 100% No Talking!!!
**Watch in HD!!** **Turn it UP!!**

This video is Part One so look out for Part Two soon! :)

This is an older AUDIO recording I did back in 2006 of the
most Trance, Dance, Industrial, EBM, Techno, Acid & Ambient
sounds I had on the ROLAND JP-8000 at the time. This recording
was for sampling purposes...all in 'C' so hit it up if you wish ;)
I loved this synth, customized with the JUPITER-8 sharpie
colored knobs & sliders... LOL :) -what a workhorse at the time!
Still found today in studios all over the world, but it is now RARE
to find one in good to prefect working condition.... :(
It's still in my TOP 10 Favorite Synthesizers Of All Time!
Signature Super Saw makes this synth shine, but it is way
more than just a Trance synthesizer, it can do just about anything!!!!
Get one if you find one in excellent or refurbished condition!!
They run $400-$750 second hand in good working condition!

Thank you for watching!
PLEASE LIKE SHARE & SUBSCRIBE!
More Synthesizer Demos,
Ambient Chill Zen Music,
UFOs & strange stuff...
Coming Soon!!
Rik
4/25/2017"

Roland MKS-80 Super Jupiter | The Prince of Analoge 80s Power!

video by Espen Kraft

[Clarification in case the synth police shows up: The MKS-80 is closer to the Jupiter-6 than the Jupiter-8.

Internal chips:
Jupiter-6: 12x CEM3340 VCO, 6x IR3109 VCF, 6x CEM3360 Dual VCA
MKS-80 (to serial #511799/early models): 16x CEM3340 VCO, 8x IR3109 VCF, 8x CEM3360 Dual VCA (4 for X-Mod)
MKS-80 (serial #511800 and higher/later models): 16x IR3R03 VCO, 8x IR3R05 VCF/VCA, 4x CEM3360 Dual VCA (for X-Mod)

The Jupiter-8 also used a Roland IR3109 IC for the VCF, BA662 for the VCA, and IR3R01 for Envelopes.

Via wikipedia: "The voice architecture is almost identical to the Jupiter-6 synthesizer, the service manual states that "The module board of MKS-80 features the following in addition to that of JP-6, its brother module. 1) HPF. 2) Low boost circuit in the 2nd VCA. 3) DC supply current boost circuit (IC50)." The unit is fully capable of producing most of the Jupiter-6's signature sounds, in addition to many sounds unique to the MKS-80. In February 1985, Roland started producing a new revision of MKS-80, known as "Rev 5", that had no ties with any previous Jupiter's hardware, as it used a new generation of both Roland VCO's, VCA's and filter. The Rev 5 filter was also used in JX-8P, JX-10 and MKS-70 synthesizers."

And the following which I thought intersting:

"Confusion with Jupiter 8
In 1998, UK magazine Sound on Sound published an article about MKS-80. It contained a critical typo. Instead of referring to Jupiter 6, the comment about the rack version constantly referred to Jupiter 8, leading to serious confusion and even spreading myths across various online forums. However, once we read that article and replace numbers 8 and 6, the whole part of the article suddenly makes sense: 'The MKS80 delivered the entire Jupiter 6 wish-list and more, including a much larger memory and upgraded internal electronics. Now let's get one thing clear -- despite a few commentators postulating otherwise, the MKS80 had nothing to do with the Jupiter 8. Although there were ultimately to be two versions of the instrument (one with the Jupiter 6's Curtis oscillators, the other with custom chips developed by Roland themselves) both retained the architecture of the Jupiter 6, sounded identical to the Jupiter 6 and, apart from their many enhancements, were the rackmount module versions of the Jupiter 6.'." Also see this post for The Story of the Roland JUPITER-8 & JUPITER-6.]

--- That said, here is the description for the video above:

"Roland MKS-80 - the Super Jupiter. Rolands last analog VCO synth and one that packs all the punch of the mighty Jupiter 8 and 6 into one box

With 8 voices, 16 VCOs, fast envelopes, cross modulation, sync, 2 ADSRs, a very flexible LFO and velocity and pressure sensitivity over Midi, the Super Jupiter was the professional musicians dream module in the mid 80s. Used on countless hit records.

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Through the years the MKS-80 came out in a Rev.4 and a Rev.5 and the debate over which one sounds the best never seems to stop. I don't care about that at all. The versions used in this video are both Rev.5, but as I actually compare these to a Jupiter 8 here, no one should tell me that the Rev.5 can't sound like it. It DOES sound like it, down to 99% and that's enough for me.

A big thanks to Joakim Tysseng for the loan of the Jupiter 8 and a big thanks to Brynjulf Blix for the one MKS-80 and the MPG-80 programmer. Anders Jensen has as always been very kind too and thanks for the other MKS-80 Anders, as well and for all the driving!

The other MKS-80 programmer I use here is from Retroaktiv and that's a new one. I did a demo of that just a couple of videos before this so check that out if you want to."

Roland JP-8000 Famous Strings Pads & Special FX 2016 Synthesizer Rik Marston

Published on Jun 9, 2016 SynthgodXXX

Note the custom colored knob caps and sliders.

"Roland JP-8000 "Famous Strings, Pads & Special FX"
by Rik Marston 100% No Talking!
***Watch in HD***

Roland JP-8000 Virtual Analog Synthesizer
audio demo recorded dry into Ableton Live 7 with no effects
except for the internal FX from the JP-8000 itself.
This JP-8000 has the Jupiter-8 style knob & slider cap colors.

These are just factory presets played & tweaked a bit but
they are great at showing off the sound engine's other claim
to fame beyond the Super Saw Trance sound-
The JP-8000 Famous Strings, Pads & Special FX!
The last sound I tweak is quiet, but morphs into a killer
SPACE MUSIC DRONE that is awesome in headphones!

Excellent synthesizer for Dance, Pop, Rock, Techno, Gothic,
Industrial, Soundtracks, Ambient, New Age, Space Music, etc.

Please please PLEASE watch your volume, it goes from soft
& sweet to BALLS to the WALLS in seconds!
Such a dramatic little synthesizer! LOL!!
Just one little knob or slider move & the sound EXPANDS
into a new dimension... God this synth ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Superbooth 2019: Dinsync.org JP-One

Published on May 11, 2019 sonicstate

"Always keen for some acid, so you head to DinSync.org. Squelchy wet and wild, the JP-One takes its cues from around the roland history, with some inspiration from the Jupiter 6 and others to boot, this mono synth sounded lovely."