Roland Jupiter-8 The Arpeggiator | Magic!

video by Espen Kraft

TheSynthFreq's Jupiter-8!

"I'm an arpeggiator addict. I've always been drawn to the synths that has built in arpeggiators. The Jupiter 8 has one of the best arps on any vintage synths, maybe the best even.

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Not necessarily because I'd use it in every song, I like to play my arps myself, but to me it's an instant source of inspiration, but also very usable in a live situation. Octave bass, fillers or just a fun way of chopping up the chords.

The arp in the Jupiter 8 is very cool. It defaults to the "Poly 2" key mode, but it can be used in all the key modes actually, in Unison as well.
In this video I also clock it from an external trigger (the 808) where I have programmed a 16 step accent that goes out of the 808 through the "accent out" and in to the JP8s arpeggio "trigger in".
You can also use DIN-sync from other external gear and the JP8 then gives you the possibility to change the clock divider, also from the back switches.

Using the trigger accents means that you can program any pattern you want and have the arp play according to the steps programmed so you don't HAVE to use only a 16 beat pattern."

“Glacier”

Published on Sep 26, 2017 MsMotif6

"Original composition of TSF Thesynthfreq (Crystal & Danielle Morales) using original sounds and drum patterns. Jupiter 8 lead patch by Danielle. Background string patch on Yamaha CS by Crystal. Please enjoy!"

New Roland Jupiter-8 Tracks by Danielle aka TheSynthFreq

"Its Got To Be Magic" by Danielle Published on Jan 29, 2014 TheSynthFreq·209 videos

"Hi! The new year of 2014 is starting with some fast paced pure Jupiter-8 magic. :) I recorded all tracks just from the analogue Jupiter-8 only. The only sounds not from the Jupiter of course is the drum track. The drum track was written and programmed by me using an awesome app for the iphone called FunkBox, using a Linn drum machine emulation.

Track 1 on the 4-track recording machine (MRS4b), is chords, drums and bassline all in one take at one time just like using a real tape machine. Now venturing in to the world of audio track over track recording, many more possibilities are available for recording full complete songs with our beloved analogue synths that do not feature MIDI or the MIDI implementation doesn't allow multi-timbral recording to a 16-track midi sequencer.

Synths used: ONLY JUPITER-8 :)

Please enjoy the pure Jupiter-8 funkiness!
:) Danielle"

"Evolve" by Danielle

Published on Jan 29, 2014

"HI!
This purely Jupiter-8 new wave style composition features new patches recorded to 4-track. Only 2 of the 4 tracks are used here and lead is played live.

This song is about evolving positively in every day.
Keep things synthy out there everyone! :)

Please enjoy
:) Danielle"

"Forever and Ever" by Danielle

Published on Jan 29, 2014

"Hi! :)
Here is a somewhat Rock/synth pop kind of composition, with a soundtrack to an 80s movie kind of feeling to it. I used all new original Jupiter-8 patches and used 2 tracks to the audio recorder which is on the stand above the Jupiter-8. I recorded JP in split mode, bass on the lower end and strings/synth on the top end of the keyboard.

The lead patch is a massive lead sound that has been set to mono or "solo" on the Jupiter-8 and also has some mild portamento added in for control with the pitchbend.

This lead is originally played in harmony with the Moog Liberation keytar.

Please enjoy :)"

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 Jupiter-8: "Arctic"

Published on Nov 20, 2013 TheSynthFreq·204 videos

"Hello :)
This is a new patch for the beautiful Jupiter-8. This sparkling kind of timbre is rich in harmonics in the higher frequencies and through the use of VCF key follow/track, the lower frequencies on the lower end of the keyboard are softer in perceived loudness. There is a slower attack time for both of the ENV 1 (filter) and 2 (amp)."

Casio CZ-5000 chorus+delay strings

Published on Nov 20, 2013 TheSynthFreq·204 videos

"Hello! :)
As all of us synthesizer fanatics out there know, digital synths can be known for being non-organic and of a bright timbre which can be useful at times if mixed well with other sounds even analogue ones. Here in this video I do not attempt to create a "Jupiter-8 patch" program on the CZ-5000 but I attempt to show a Phase Distortion "rendering" of an analogue kind of string patch. Also note that there is chorus and delay added on to the CZ to add a "liquid" quality to the sound.

With the CZ-5000 (and any CZ series synth) the "FILTER" modifications such as DCF and KF parameters are operated by Rate and Levels within the DCF. To change the DCF values for "filter frequency", vary the settings in Rate and Level in Step 1-3 depending on the programmers choice of timbre.

Please enjoy!
:)"

Roland Jupiter-8 tape save procedure

Published on Oct 24, 2013 TheSynthFreq·202 videos

"An introduction to tape save procedure of patch/sound program data from the JP-8 to a standard cassette tape/player."

I remember that sound backing up my synths. Like a dial-up connection as well!

"Industrial World" 2013

Published on Oct 23, 2013 TheSynthFreq·201 videos

"Hi everyone! SynthFreq here with a new composition titled "Industrial World" written by Crystal (msMotif-6), performed by Danielle and Crystal using the following synths:
Jupiter-8: filtered bell patch
Roland D-50: bright ice
Roland Alpha Juno-1: Z-lead
Roland A-90ex: split syn bass/(midi) to JV-1080 pulse lead
Yamaha Motif-6: percussion live set

Please enjoy!
:) TSF"

"Everlasting Love!" by Danielle TSF

Published on May 20, 2013 TheSynthFreq·198 videos

"2013: "Everlasting Love" by Danielle (TSF).
Hello! This new composition is a project for a very special occasion, a song for a special friend of mine who is celebrating an 80s themed wedding. I used the Yamaha QX-3 sequencer (daisy chained the synths essentially a complete 16 track sequencer with 1-4 channel per synth).
The synths used: Roland D-50 synth strings, track 1 channel 1, Alpha Juno-1 res bass track 3 channel 3, JV-880 short strings, live, EMU-Emax Se track 2, channel 2 new sampled 80s drums.
The drums I created on the emax se were sampled digital drums from the JV and highly processed through the VCF (analogue processing) of the Emax se. The Emax Se is then played in real time into QX-3 track 2 and sequenced there.
All tracks were sequenced in real time record mode, no step sequencing used although the QX-3 and QX-1 are capable of step recording mode.

Please enjoy!

:) TSF"

"This heart of mine: by Danielle TSF

Published on May 20, 2013

"Hi! :) This new composition is part of a project for a special friend. I wanted to share this upbeat Jupiter-8 jam session. :)

I also used the QX-3 sequencer for daisy chaining several synths as a means of "tape recording" track1-track4 on the QX-3 digital midi recorder.
Recording through midi channels is a new endeavor, and is proving to be terrific! I will post a video on how to sequence synths (up to 16 possible) with 1-4 channels each. I typically use just 1 channel per synth to keep the midi chain free of data errors.
As long as there is a thru port on a synth or module or drum machine, it can be chained in a complex network of synthesizers to one QX-3 through 1 single midi cable while leaving the second Midi Out 2 port of the QX-3 free for other devices and even more possibilities. :) Everything is recorded in real time.
Synths used: Roland Jupiter-8 New lead 58 with Boss digital delay pedal, Alpha Juno-1 res bass, E-MU Emax SE 80s classic drums, D-50 syn comp strings 88.

I want to congratulate my friend on their upcoming 80s themed wedding! :)
Much love from TSF and the Synths!

:) TSF"

Oberheim OB-Xa Demos by Danielle

"Vectors" OB-Xa- by Danielle
Published on Nov 20, 2012 by TheSynthFreq
"New OB-Xa improvisation with a Saw/Square wave patch, 4-pole VCF sens. :)"

"Mercury"- OB-Xa patch demo by Danielle
Published on Nov 20, 2012 by TheSynthFreq
"Greetings :) Here is a patch written for the OB-Xa, massive synthesizer. This patch has a long release time in the amplifier ADSR, with a delicate sine wave LFO to add some dimension and motion to this sound. The depth of the Sine-LFO is kept mild. Fc mild as well. With the OB-Xa, the Fc and the Fc Mod are linked together, almost as if there are two frequency knobs."

Massive strings- OB-Xa patch demo by Danielle
Published on Nov 20, 2012 by TheSynthFreq
"OB-Xa is capable of some massive lush analogue strings similar to Jupiter-8. OB-Xa has a more aggressive sound but its capable of very soft, heart warming string patches. :)"

"Dreamer" by Danielle

Published on Sep 24, 2012 by TheSynthFreq

"TSF 2012

Italo 80s dreams. Synths used- Roland Jupiter-8: 56 strings Roland Juno-2: juno bass Korg EMX-1: drums D-50-JV-880: saxophone lead
Please enjoy! :)"

"Journey" by TSF

YouTube Published on Aug 8, 2012 by TheSynthFreq

"2012. New improvisation "Journey" featuring the lush warm sound of the Roland Jupiter-8. The JP-8s patch 34 is slightly filtered (Fc = 5), no res.
Korg Emx-1 improvised pattern 90 bpm. Motif-6 lead with added chorus.

Please enjoy! :)"

Friday Synth Jam. 1 & 2

YouTube Published on Aug 3, 2012 by TheSynthFreq

"Friday night synth jam. :) We decided to try a different flavor of drum sounds to work with on the Motif-6 and came up with this improvisation based on the drum sounds.

Synths: Jupiter-8: Crystal- strings + bass Motif-6: Danielle- drums"

Friday synth jam 2

Published on Aug 3, 2012 by TheSynthFreq

"Friday synth jam improvisation 2.

Synths: Jupiter-8- Danielle- strings + bass Motif-6- Crystal- Drums"

Jupiter-8 Patch- "Bright"

YouTube Published on Jul 22, 2012 by TheSynthFreq

"Bright saw waveforms with delayed VCF LFO. :)

VCOs= Saw WFs

VCOs -- VCF Fc 5+ -- VCF (modulation) LFO delayed Saw WF -- ENVs..."

Jupiter-8 patch edits: LFO waveforms and the VCF

Published on Jul 23, 2012 by TheSynthFreq

"Hi! :) Here are several examples of Jupiter-8s VCF (voltage controlled Filter) with different LFO WFs routed to the VCF for (modulation). I used LFO sine, square, triangle and random waveforms offered on Jupiter-8. These are very typical waveforms offered on most synths. Note: if a synthesizer does not offer multiple waveforms for the LFO, then the LFO is most likely modulated by a SINE.

LFOs are in most cases used for adding vibrato, tremolo and other commonly used modulations, but every waveform can be used to modify the VCF and the VCA rather than pitch to get some interesting synthy textures.

LFOs are used to introduce a repeating change in pitch (vco/ oscillator), or timbre/tone color (vcf/filter), and or volume (vca/amp) or any combination within.

I use the LFOs to VCF (LFO mod) to create an 'arp' effect as if an arp was being used but instead of running the arpeggiator (which has a rate of 1-20hz), I used the VCF LFO (saw waveform).
LFO on the Jupiter-8 has a rate from 0.05hz to 40hz. An LFO rate from 20-40hz range is into the audio range (normal human hearing is about = 20hz to 20kHz.
So, the LFO offers a very basic effect of an "arp" but is capable of faster rates than the arp itself.

LFO Waveforms -
Sine= smooth increase and decrease in pitch, timbre or volume/amplitude.
Saw= Types: Positive ramp (rise in value) /Negative ramp (fall in value). Saw creates a repetitive fall/rise of pitch, timbre or volume/amplitude.
Square= repetitive "on/off", "high-low" variation of pitch, timbre or volume/amplitude. Rand S/H= random signal, variation of pitch, timbre and amplitude/volume.

Jupiter-8s LFO can also modulate PWM (not shown).

Please enjoy :)"

"Summer of '83" by TSF

YouTube Published on May 23, 2012 by TheSynthFreq

"New synth 80s.
Synths used: Jupiter-8: bass/strings D-50: midi to JV-880 EP/Tines Korg EMX-1 Motif-6/A-90: Lead

Please Enjoy! :)"

Fun with Korg M-500sp MicroPreset (patches)

YouTube Published on May 15, 2012 by TheSynthFreq

"HI! :) This video features the awesome analogue Korg M-500sp (1977-80) synthesizer. It is a mono synthesizer with few controls or editing features but the 'synth' selection of sounds that can be edited can really be made useful with some mild fx added to give it dimension.
There are two versions of the synth, one with the speaker and the other without.

Synth controls:
Attack time, Sustain level (Decay and Release)
LFO rate and depth
Tuning
"Traveler" which is sort of the 'filter' of the Korg.
Port and time,
vibrato On/Off or Momentary
'Synthe 1' and 'synthe 2' are the only sounds that can be edited on the Korg, giving the user about 8 fully modifiable patches.

Korg M-500sp is an excellent bass/lead synthesizer.

Please enjoy! :)

:) TSF"

Update:

Korg M-500sp MicroPreset

Published on May 15, 2012 by TheSynthFreq

"Short improvisation featuring the Korg MicroPrest M-500sp and the Jupiter-8s lovely arp. :)
This is an example of the Korg's lead sounds. Several variations are also possible with the editing features offered.

:) TSF"

"Moog It!" Analogue jam with Moog Taurus 3, JP-8 and TR-808

YouTube Uploaded by TheSynthFreq on Apr 8, 2012

"HI :) Here's a little jam session, improvisation fun with Jupiter-8 and Moog Taurus 3 bass pedals, and TR-808. This synth visited the studio for a project with a local musician friend of mine who owns the Moog. I thought take the opportunity to record a Moog bass line while it was here hanging out on the floor of the studio.
Moog is awesome!

Synths used:
Roland Jupiter-8: filtered strings
Moog Taurus 3: Moog-Tastic bass (decay time edit), D-50 midi to Moog.

TR-808: ..to keep things funky!

:) TSF"

"Travel through time" by TSF

YouTube Uploaded by TheSynthFreq on Mar 27, 2012

"'Travel Through Time' 2012.
Synths used:
Danielle: Jupiter-8: bass/strings, D-50: synth strings, Emx-1
Crystal: Motif-6: Lead

Please enjoy!
:) TSF"


"Hearts on Fire" by TSF

Uploaded by TheSynthFreq on Mar 27, 2012

"Hearts on Fire by TSF 2012
Synths used:
Danielle: Jupiter-8, D-50 midi to JV-880, Emx + Juno-1
Crystal: Motif-6: classic strings

Please enjoy! :)

:) TSF"

Oberheim OBX-a: Unison Lead + delay

YouTube Uploaded by TheSynthFreq on Mar 26, 2012

"Jupiter-8s analogue friend Oberheim OBX-a.
This video is a short demo of a Unison patch with a little delay added in.
This OBX-a is an 8-voice/120 programs synth.

:) TSF"

Roland Jupiter-8, patch demo & (Rush- "Subdivisions") cover, intro

YouTube Uploaded by TheSynthFreq on Mar 24, 2012

"Hi :) This is a short patch demo video of Jupiter-8 in split mode with patch 34 in both the U and L section. Each patch is programmed with slightly different VCF and VCA Env settings.
Also I am playing the first minute of Rush's 'Subdivisions". It is not a full cover as I am playing just the first minute of "Subdivisions" to feature Jupiter's massive sound, in split mode.
In split mode, Jupiter-8 is divided into 2, 4-voice synth sections.
TSF"