Roland Introduces JD-800 Model Expansion for ZENOLOGY, JUPITER-X and JUPITER-Xm

video by RolandChannel

"In 1991, Roland's JD-800 brought the synthesizer world back to its roots with a massive control-laden panel and an aggressively electronic sound palette. Built directly from the architecture of the original hardware, the JD-800 Model Expansion brings the gleaming tone and monster sound-shaping potential of this vintage digital icon to ZENOLOGY Software Synthesizer and JUPITER-X & JUPITER-Xm ZEN-Core Synthesizers.

• Authentic sound with advanced modeling and original JD-800 waveforms
• Includes 64 presets from the JD-800, plus 64 all-new presets
• Detailed recreation of the JD-800’s two-stage multi-effects section
• Over 90 onboard effects processors including JUNO and CE-1 choruses, SDD-320 Dimension D, SBF-325 flanger, and more
• Clear, intuitive interface for free-flowing production
• Expanded polyphony versus the original hardware
• Swap Model Expansions and load sounds instantly"

➤ JD-800 MODEL EXPANSION: https://www.roland.com/global/product...

And the press release with pics:

Iconic 1990s Digital Synth Now Available for the ZENOLOGY Software Synthesizer and Select ZEN-Core Hardware Instruments

Los Angeles, CA, March 2, 2021 — Roland announces the JD-800 Model Expansion, the latest addition to the ZEN-Core Model Expansion lineup available through Roland Cloud. Based on Roland’s influential JD-800 hardware synthesizer released in 1991, the JD-800 Model Expansion celebrates the 30th anniversary of this vintage digital icon by bringing it to modern players through the ZENOLOGY Software Synthesizer and select Roland hardware instruments with the ZEN-Core Synthesis System.

In an era dominated by preset-focused digital synths with limited hands-on controls, the JD-800 brought the synthesizer world back to its roots with a massive control-laden panel and an aggressively electronic sound palette. With its retro workflow, evocative sounds, and powerful effects, the instrument became a favorite for top electronic music producers through the ’90s and beyond. Combining the original JD-800 waveforms with advanced modeling techniques, the JD-800 Model Expansion captures the sonic behavior of its vintage counterpart with 100-percent authenticity, coupled with deep sound-shaping potential through a full recreation of the JD-800’s vast control architecture.

The JD-800 Model Expansion is currently supported with Roland’s ZENOLOGY and ZENOLOGY Pro software instruments and JUPITER-X and JUPITER-Xm hardware instruments.

About ZEN-Core Model Expansions

Model Expansions transform the ZENOLOGY Software Synthesizer and compatible Roland ZEN-Core hardware into entirely different instruments with their own sonic personalities, features, and preset tones. From rare and sought-after classics to the designs of tomorrow, Model Expansions give musicians and producers unprecedented access to the historic and ever-evolving world of Roland synthesizers. The JD-800 is the latest member of a growing Model Expansion family that also includes the JUPITER-8, JUNO-106, JX-8P, and SH-101.

Model Expansions for ZENOLOGY are included with the Pro and Ultimate membership levels of Roland Cloud. All paid levels—including Core—start with a free 30-day trial of Ultimate, allowing users to try out software-based Model Expansions and other Ultimate features. In addition, any Roland Account holder can purchase Lifetime Keys for individual Model Expansion titles, providing unlimited access for as long as their account is active.

Update: below is a video on how to install expansions on the Jupiter-X and Jupiter-Xm from Roland Support.

Roland Jupiter-X - How to install Wave Expansions and Zen-Core Soundpacks

video by Roland Product Support

"In this video we demonstrate how to install wave Expansions and Zen-Core Soundpacks on the Jupiter-X."

True Trance Sounds V1 for Zen Core

video by Igor Leus

"Buy Link! - https://www.natlifesounds.com/product...​

True Trance Sounds V1 - Massive soundbank for Roland Zen Core family, which includes Zenology/Pro, Fantom, Jupiter X/XM, MC707/101, Zenbeat, RD-88, and Axe-Edge. The sound palette of this pack comes from the end of 90' and early 2000'. From beautiful Trance Plucks, powerful Leads, deep and strong basses to smooth Keys and floating Pads. It includes some of the most exciting sounds of those years, like Supersaw, M1 Bass. Of course not without more modern sounds, many of which you can hear here. It's the first true sound library that opens the full power of the Zen Core engine.

Soundset contains 64 patches, which:

4 Bells/Clav
19 Synth Bases
13 Plucks
5 AAH/Choirs
9 Leads
9 - Pad/Strings
1 ARP
4 - Synth/Sound FX's
4 - Poly/Keys"

Enhancia Neova and SE-02 test

video by Robert Saint John

"Brief first go with the Neova ring MIDI controller from Enhancia Music, paired with the Roland/Studio Electronics SE-02 analogue monosynth and the K-25m controller (backed by the JUPITER-Xm for extra mood). The ring makes up for the K-25’s lack of mod and pitch, and I even use it to trigger some crossmod at the end."

Roland Announces JUNO-60 Software Synthesizer

video by RolandChannel

"The Roland JUNO-60 helped define the sound of the ’80s and is highly prized for its vintage vibe and unmistakable character. Simply put, it’s the sound you hear in your head when you think of fat, punchy analog synthesizers.

With the JUNO-60 Software Synthesizer, you get the full authentic experience of this legendary keyboard in a modern software instrument for DAW-based music production. Roland’s PLUG-OUT format is also supported for computer-free operation via the SYSTEM-8 hardware synth, with all parameters automatically mapped to capture the hands-on JUNO-60 workflow.

The JUNO-60 Software Synthesizer is just the latest member of Roland Cloud’s Legendary series, which includes plug-in versions of the JUNO-106, JUPITER-8, TR-808, TR-909, D-50, and many other classics. Roland Cloud is also home to an ever-expanding collection of creative tools to keep your music flowing, including the powerful ZENOLOGY software synth, Model Expansions, Sound Packs, Zenbeats, and much more."

And the press release:

Iconic 1980s Polysynth Now Available as a Legendary Series Plug-In Through Roland Cloud

Los Angeles, CA, February 16, 2021 — Roland announces the JUNO-60 Software Synthesizer, the latest addition to the Legendary series of software-based Roland instruments available through Roland Cloud. The original Roland JUNO-60 hardware synth helped define the sound of ’80s music and is still highly prized for its vintage vibe and unmistakable character. With the JUNO-60 Software Synthesizer, the authentic experience of this influential keyboard is now available as a modern software instrument for Mac and Windows DAWs.

Released in 1982, the JUNO-60 was among the earliest models in Roland’s iconic JUNO series, and is an all-time favorite for many synth aficionados. With a winning formula of a single DCO, fat sub-oscillator, and characterful VCF—plus a massive swirling chorus effect—the instrument has found its way onto innumerable tracks through the years. Powered by Roland’s proprietary Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology, the software version recreates the sonic experience and approachable architecture of the JUNO-60 in startling detail, allowing users to craft rich, inspiring sounds with little effort.

The JUNO-60 Software Synthesizer fully captures the original’s balanced magic—including the odd quirks and charming limitations—and enhances it with useful modern additions. The filter has been modeled to perfection, and users have the ability to switch to the HPF circuit of the next-generation JUNO-106 and its characteristic bass bump. The oscillator range has also been extended, and there’s a second envelope for extra flexibility. Polyphony has been expanded to eight notes, with the option to limit it to the original’s six (or less) for an old-school vibe.

A huge part of the JUNO-60 sound is its lush chorus circuit. Like the original, the software version has two push-button chorus modes, plus a third “secret” mode accessed by pressing both buttons at once. Taking things further, there’s an additional chorus option with the sound of the vintage BOSS CE-1 pedal, along with a selection of reverb, delay, flanger, and overdrive effects.

The JUNO-60 Software Synthesizer is VST3, AU, and AAX compatible and also supports Roland’s PLUG-OUT format for computer-free operation with the SYSTEM-8 hardware synth. And for DAW-focused workflows, it’s possible to use the SYSTEM-8 or a Roland Boutique JU-06/JU-06A for one-to-one, hands-on control of the JUNO-60 plug-in.

The JUNO-60 Software Synthesizer is just the latest member of Roland Cloud’s Legendary series, which includes plug-in versions of other Roland classics like the JUNO-106, JUPITER-8, TR-808, TR-909, D-50, and more. Legendary titles are available with the Ultimate membership level of Roland Cloud. All paid levels – including Core and Pro – start with a free 30-day trial of Ultimate, allowing users to try out the JUNO-60 and all Ultimate features. In addition, any Roland Account holder can purchase Lifetime Keys for individual Legendary series titles. This provides unlimited access for as long as their account is active, even if they don’t have a Roland Cloud membership.

For more information on the JUNO-60 Software Synthesizer: ➤ JUNO-60: https://www.roland.com/us/products/rc..."
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If you are curious why the JUNO-60 is available as a PLUG-OUT for the SYSTEM-8, but not the Jupiter-X or Jupiter-Xm, the SYSTEM-8 uses ACB (Analog Circuit Behavior) technology, while the Jupiter-X and Xm use ABM (Analog Behaviour Modeling) via Roland's new ZEN-Core engine. The following touches on the differences between them.

Roland ACB versus ABM - Getting real answers from #Roland​
video by Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

JUPITER-Xpert - Roland Jupiter-X & Jupiter-Xm Tutorials

"Video Tutorials by Robert Saint John for the JUPITER-Xpert blog related to the Roland #JupiterX and #JupiterXm synthesizers"

Playlist:
Simple Arpeggios on JUPITER-X and Xm - New JUPITER-Xpert Back to Basics Series Synthesizer Tutorial
JUPITER-X/Xm Single Tone Preset, Dual, and Arp Demonstration
JUPITER-X / Xm Tutorial - Performance Tips & Tricks for Live + I-Arp Synthwave
UPDATE: JUPITER-Xm Step Edit Sequencer Tutorial: Chords
Roland Cloud ZEN Expansions and Sound Packs for JUPITER-X/Xm : Installation
JUPITER-Xm Tutorial : Working with ZEN-Core Partials (Stupid ZEN Tricks 1)
JUPITER-Xm ZEN-Core Demo - SH-5 and SH-7 Patch Tone
JUPITER-X | Xm : Split with Bass Arpeggio Tutorial (Updated)
JUPITER 1.30 Update - 5 Big Things | Special Preview for JUPITER-X and Xm from JUPITER-Xpert
JUPITER-X/Xm Tutorial: Step Edit Using Hold Pedal
Night Stalkers - #RolandScarySounds​ with JUPITER-Xm
Roland JUPITER-Xm Custom Drums experiment
JUPITER-Xm Hidden Parameters - Roland Boutique A-01 SysEx Control

Additional details on each:

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Roland Jupiter-Xm SN ZYK1266

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Recreating a JX-8P tone on the JUPITER-Xm

Kebu

Interesting note about the envelopes on the Jupiter-Xm model of the JX-8P vs. the origintal. The original supports negative values but the model does not.

0:00 Introduction
0:25 JX-8P vs. JUPITER-X
1:17 iPG-800 editor
1:55 About Roland Cloud
2:29 Comparing dry sounds
2:57 Recreating the tone on the JUPITER-X
4:26 Oscillators, filters, envelopes
7:57 JX chorus
8:51 Improving the emulation
11:33 ZEN-Core vs. JX8P model
13:35 Noise level

"Kebu demonstrates how he recreated the JX-8P lead sound from his tune "Just Another Space Odyssey" using the model engine in the JUPITER-X."

Roland Jupiter-XM Demos by Johan Wave

Twin Peaks Theme played on synthesizer
Johan Wave

"Twin Peaks theme played on synthesizer. The opening theme from Twin Peaks by Angelo Badalamenti, played on my Jupiter xm. Strings, drums and bass recorded off-camera in Logic."

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Breakdown of a track made with the Roland JUPITER-Xm

Kebu

"Produced in collaboration with F-Musiikki and Roland.

Kebu demonstrates how he created and performs one of his upcoming tracks, "Hope", using the JUPITER-Xm.

0:00 Introduction
0:52 Main part breakdown
5:29 Intro part breakdown
11:16 Live performance tools
15:04 Kebu performs the tune

Video production by Storia Productions & Aura Productions.

Music by Kebu."

Roland Jupiter X and Xm Sound Design: Understanding the Zencore and Zenology synths

Starsky Carr

"How to approach sound design and editing this little marvel. It can do so much, but the interface is small compared to the options available - as are any hardware units that have complex engines. This is essentially like a Roland XV5080 (or JV1080 etc) with extra virtual analog oscillators and filters etc for modelling the classics. So the editing goes DEEP!" 0:00 intro
0:38 Overview
5:57 ZenCore
8:30 Zenology explained
12:30 Editing with Hardware
13:49 Analog Models
15:34 Editing Analog Models
21:04 Editing the Digital Engine
27:32 The Epiphany
29:35 Final Thoughts

Roland Jupiter Xm\X - "Myriads" 50 Massive presets

LFOstore

"#Roland#JupiterXm#Presets
"Myriads" is a first chapter from our Jupiter Xm/X preset series.

Buy: https://sellfy.com/lfo/p/roland-jupit...

Jupiter Xm/X is a complex machine containing all Rolands best & historical synths in one portable and affordable combine!

We had put all our effort for the "Myriads" and make 53 massive & deep presets with veloicty & mod wheel controllers approved.

Also we made special EQ settings - This settings are giving more vintage and warm tone.

By Nick Klimenko aka Chronos, a creator of "Organica" for Waldorf Blofeld & "WS Universe"for Korg Wavestation & Anton Sacral Reason author "Stratosphere" for Wavestate

Our presets are ready to go in your tracks in every genre of modern electronic music.

Inside of the pack:

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Introducing Roland ZENOLOGY Pro: ZEN-Core Software Synthesizer for Roland Cloud

RolandChannel

"Harness the vast power of the ZEN-Core Synthesis System and dive deep into the world of custom sound design with ZENOLOGY Pro. You get the amazing sound quality and efficiency of ZENOLOGY, plus an expansive interface to craft all-new sounds that inspire your music.

Below are the chapters of this video that introduce the key features of ZENOLOGY Pro for you to discover:
00:00 Introduction to ZENOLOGY Pro
00:30 Overview of 'Visual Edit'
02:00 A Closer Look at Partials (or Oscillators)
05:25 Filter and Modulation Features of ZENOLOGY Pro
06:27 The LFO Section including Step LFO
08:20 Building Drum Kits
09:14 Saving User Banks and Exporting to ZEN-Core Hardware

ZENOLOGY Pro has over 3500 acoustic and electronic instrument sounds, including classic analog, vintage digital, and modern hybrid synth sounds. These sounds are crafted using ZENOLOGY Pro’s thousands of oscillator waveforms, 10 different filter types (including JUPITER and other iconic models), and 11 LFO shapes. Then add a huge selection of ready-to-go drum sounds, including famous Roland rhythm machines, and over 90 classic and new effects to inspire your next track or production.

Want even more sounds? You can expand your library to over 7000 ZEN-Core sounds with Model Expansions, Wave Expansions, and ZEN-Core Sound Packs—all available in Roland Cloud.

But if sound design is more your workflow, then ZENOLOGY Pro gives you the deepest access to the ZEN-Core Synthesis System for producers who want to heavily modify existing sounds or design custom sounds from scratch.

With ZENOLOGY Pro, start your sound designs with four oscillators, or “partials”—each with 9 virtual analog waveforms plus Supersaw and Noise to choose from. Then, dig into 1840 PCM waveforms (easily expandable to over 7000), 10 filter types, and 11 LFO shapes, including tempo-synced Step LFOs with 37 curves per step, letting you create sounds you’ve only imagined!

After you’ve designed or tweaked your tones in ZENOLOGY Pro, you can use that sound in your DAW, and ZEN-Core equipped hardware instruments. For owners of FANTOM, JUPITER-X & JUPITER-Xm, MC-101 & MC-707 GROOVEBOX, AX-Edge, and RD-88, download and explore ZENOLOGY Pro and bring new life to your ZEN-Core patches."

Roland Jupiter-X - Live Event for Kraft Music

Kraft Music

Find exclusive Roland Jupiter-X BUNDLES at Kraft Music: https://www.kraftmusic.com/brands/rol...

Ed Diaz and Scott Berry from Roland joins us for a live Facebook event showcasing some features on the Roland Jupiter-X synthesizer.

Roland Jupiter-X and Jupiter-Xm synthesizers mark the pinnacle of Roland sound and playability, combining classic design and premium build quality with a powerful synth engine. Faithfully recreating legendary synths from Roland's long history of genre-defining sounds, the 61-key Jupiter-X and 37-slim-key Jupiter-Xm offer multiple layers, loads of polyphony, and deep hands-on control for crafting huge, spacious sounds. As part of an expandable platform, the Jupiters can be updated with fresh content and share sounds and content with one another.

Get more for your money with exclusive Roland Jupiter-X and Jupiter-Xm synthesizer bundles from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new synth, all for one low price. If you have any questions, please contact us. Our knowledgeable sales advisors will be happy to assist in choosing the bundle that's right for you!

MC-707 Groovebox SONIC LAB Review

sonicstate

"Roland’s new Grooveboxes (well new as of last year) just got a significant OS update to v1.5 and as a result they’ve come a long way since they were first introduced.

Gaz Williams and Nick Batt took a look at the MC-707 which is an 8-track groove box with tone tracks, drum tracks and Looper tracks.
At the heart of both the MC boxes is the Zen Core engine. This is common to many new Roland machines - the Jupiter X and Xm and the AX Edge specifically (though without the synth specific expansion engines) and as such can share the basic core patches across all models, including integration with the Roland Cloud."

Kebu - Roland JUPITER-Xm demo (live at Abbey Road Studios)

Kebu

"In August 2019 I was invited to perform at Roland's launch event at Abbey Road Studios in London, with the then top-secret JUPITER-Xm. So I was borrowed a pre-production unit and was planning to use it as part of a keyboard rig setup. Having tested it for a few days, I realized that I could do a whole tune using only one the JUPITER-Xm. So I composed a new tune (still unnamed) that I performed live at Abbey Road Studio 2 on the launch event.

The tune uses two scenes, with the main part of the tune being based around a factory preset by Gattobus that I modified. All the sounds are generated in realtime by the synth's I-Arpeggiator based on my playing. There are no backing tracks or pre-made sequences. I use an iPad running MIDI Designer for controlling some parameters that were not accessible from the front panel of the synth in the beta version of the firmware. The iPad was connected using the built-in Bluetooth of the JUPITER-Xm.

Many thanks to Roland for this great opportunity and for providing the video!"

Roland Jupiter-Xm SH-101 of the Future ZENcore Synthesizer Jupiter-8 Juno JX

Rik Marston Official

#rolandjupiterxm #rolandjupiterx #rolandzenology
Roland Jupiter-Xm "SH-101 of the Future"
Synthesizer Demo by Rik Marston
***Watch in HD!!*** ***Turn It Up!*** ***No Talking!!!***

The Roland Jupiter-Xm playing 2 ZENcore patches from the
SH-101 model bank. Such an expressive FUN synthesizer!
Lots of tweaking, Drive, Reverb, Chorus & Delay from the Xm!
Synth part was panned Left so sorry it's not quite center stereo!

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Roland Jupiter-Xm Ambient World Sound ZENcore Synthesizer Juno JX SH

Rik Marston Official

#rolandjupiterxm #rolandjupiterx #rolandzenology
Roland Jupiter-Xm "Ambient World Sound"
Synthesizer Demo by Rik Marston
***Watch in HD!!*** ***Turn It Up!*** ***No Talking!!!***

The Roland Jupiter-Xm playng a ZENcore patch called
"StringBell Synth". Such an expressive FUN synthesizer!
The iArpeggio is on & in action. I love world sounds!

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Roland Jupiter-Xm - Sequencing Polynomial C

Digiphex Electronics

"One mistake - Sub Osc is down 2 octaves."

Depeche Mode Satellite Cover & Tutorial

Digiphex Electronics

With the Roland Jupiter-Xm.

BoBeats: 7 Synths Never Reviewed and Why

BoBeats

Starts with the Roland Jupiter-Xm.

BoBeats links:
►Patreon: http://bit.ly/bobeatspatreon
►Merch: http://merch.bobeats.tv
►Patches & samples http://bit.ly/storebobeats
►Music: http://bobeatsmusic.bandcamp.com
►Circuit Patches: http://bit.ly/bobeatsXisotoniks