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 :)"

Jupiter-8: overview, controls, init patch.

YouTube Uploaded by TheSynthFreq on Jun 14, 2011

"Roland Jupiter-8: 8 voice, 16 osc polyphonic analog synthesizer. 1981-1984. The most beautiful synth ever. :)"

Update: part 2 added:

Jupiter-8 overview 2: switches

Uploaded by TheSynthFreq on Jun 14, 2011

"Hi :) here is an overview of Jupiter-8s multicolored panel switches and their functions. There a rainbow of options with Jupiter-8. :)
Topics: Arpeggiator, latching, hold, patch memory, basic encore midi functions, tape options, and Patch preset and LCD.
:) TSF"

Jupiter-8, Motif-6: Saturdays

Uploaded by TheSynthFreq on Jun 13, 2011

"New synth composition about enjoying life, having fun and remembering good times. :)
Synths used:
ROLAND JUPITER-8: TSF Bass/Synth strings (split mode)
YAMAHA MOTIF-6: lead guitar/chorused lead
KORG EMX-1: TSF program

Please Enjoy! :)

:) TSF"

Roland Jupiter-8 Vids by TheSynthFreq

YouTube Uploaded by TheSynthFreq on Apr 25, 2011

Playlist:
Roland Jupiter-8 patch edits, by TSF
"Some patches I have made for the Jupiter-8, many more to come soon. :) This video is to show the current condition and functioning of this JP-8 for its owner.
I also go through a few preset patches at 6:54 ,towards the end of the video.
at the end, I play a short few notes of Howard Jones' riff that he played on his JP-8, I couldn't resist lol
This Jupiter-8 belongs to a friend of mine. :)

Please enjoy!
:) TSF"

Roland Jupiter-8 "Synthtastic!" (improvisation) by TSF
Roland Jupiter-8 "Synthtastic!" (improvisation 2) by TSF
Roland Jupiter-8 ARP (improvisation 3) by TSF

E-mu Emax SE: "Shall we play a game?" (War Games, computer) & Other Samples

YouTube via TheSynthFreq | January 05, 2011 |

"LOL!! I just couldn't resist! I had to sample the famous "Shall we play a game?" sample from the awesome 80s classic movie, "War Games". Its the voice of the computer "Joshua", a talking computer/speech synthesizer."

emax se: Chorus Synth strings

TheSynthFreq | January 05, 2011 |

"emax se: Chorus Synth strings patch. (Its a little distorted!)
I sampled a generic string patch from Motif-6, and added the E-mu's chorus to it and modified the ADSR (amp) to give it a slower attack time, as well as a release time that is appropriate"

emax se: New D-50 patches by TSF

TheSynthFreq | January 05, 2011 |

"emax se: New D-50 patches I have written for the Roland D-50 linear synthesizer. Played with the Emax SE (through midi)"

E-mu Emax SE: JP-8 and Fairlight CMI sample

TheSynthFreq | January 05, 2011 |

"E-mu Emax SE: Jupiter-8 strings and Fairlight CMI "arp" sample."

Emax SE video 3: Jupiter-8 sample

TheSynthFreq | January 05, 2011 |

"E-mu Emax SE: Jupiter-8 sample"

video 2, emax se "DX-7 Bell Tines" sample

TheSynthFreq | January 05, 2011 |

"E-mu Emax SE
DX-7 Bell Tines sample"

Roland D-50: Fantasia (patch demo)

YouTube Uploaded by TheSynthFreq on Nov 14, 2011

"HI :) This D-50 patch demo features a famous preset "Fantasia". I have edited this patch so that the pcm is actually tuned to the other partials and I edited the TVA to have an increased release time.
Jupiter-8 arp is added and Juno-1 bass patch is added to create an 80s theme.
Other than the modified TVA and the pcm tuning, the patch is the original preset.

:) TSF"

"Remember When" : 80s

Uploaded by TheSynthFreq on Nov 14, 2011

"New 80s composition featuring the lovely analog Roland Jupiter-8.
Yamaha Motif-6 is used for the drum kit 3 patch played by Crystal."

"Take It Easy": Jazz improv 2

Uploaded by TheSynthFreq on Nov 14, 2011

"Another random jazz tune just for the fun of it. :)

Roland Jupiter-8- Organ preset 42 +Fc.
Roland D-50: JV-880 Tines
Roland Juno-1: analog bass
Yamaha Motif-6: jazz guitar + reverb
Korg Emx-1: drum sequence"

"Just Say'n" : Synth Jazz Improvisation

Uploaded by TheSynthFreq on Nov 14, 2011

"New synth jazz improvisation. Just something different.
synths used:

Danielle: Crystal: Motif-6 Drum kit 3
Roland Jupiter-8 -synth organ Preset 42 +Fc
Roland D-50 -JV-880 Tines
Roland Alpha Juno-1 - Analog bass"

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.

Support this channel on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/espenkraft​

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."

Jupiter-8: VCOs video 1

YouTube Uploaded by TheSynthFreq on Sep 28, 2011

"Jupiter-8 has some Very Cool Oscillators and I'm going to discuss them here. :)"

Jupiter-8: VCOs. Video 2

Uploaded by TheSynthFreq on Sep 28, 2011

"Hi!
VCOs continued."

Jupiter-8 VCOs video 3


Uploaded by TheSynthFreq on Sep 28, 2011

"Cross mod and o/c sync"

Roland Jupiter-8: JP lead and Res Bass, by Danielle

YouTube Uploaded by TheSynthFreq on Sep 9, 2011

"Here is a few new sounds made on Jupiter-8. :)

Patches:
Res Bass: I use VCO-2's 16' and 8' setting to create an octave difference from VCO-1. Then add some filter frequency variations and of course Resonance. I am running the Jupiter-8s arp set to range: 2, mode: up. Effects added: Delay. The arp is added for variation and to hold the patch so that live edits can be heard. On the Jupiter-8, the 'Hold" function either holds the arp or just the sound, so that editing is easier. PWM is also used in the LFO mode and manual mode with the pulse width open at zero and very narrow as the slider is moved towards 10. HPF is used as well.

JP Lead: this is warm lead patch with a brassy sound to it. I add delay to it as well for interest.
JP is set to: Port. On, set to 2.
Assign mode: Solo
With the lead sound I just play whatever comes to mind, to show different durations of notes and how they sound played at different speeds. Don't mind my random playing. lol

Please enjoy

:) Danielle and Jupiter-8"

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 :)"

Roland Jupiter-8 "CS80" Improvisation: "The greatest love" by Danielle

YouTube Uploaded by TheSynthFreq on Apr 26, 2011

"Hi :) Here is my newest improvisation using the Roland Jupiter-8 (CS-80 lead) and the JV-880 (Jupiter-8 strings). Both patches were programmed by me. I tried to make the famous CS-80 sound on the amazing Jupiter-8. No FX used, just pure JP-8 synth. :)
This song is dedicated to my mother who is going through a lot right now.
I kept the chords simple and cheerful.

Please enjoy
:) Danielle (TSF)"

Also see this post.

Jupiter-8: clav/phased- by Danielle

YouTube Uploaded by TheSynthFreq on Oct 15, 2011

"Here's a new Jupiter patch of a Clavinet that has gone through an FX unit to add phase. This song is just for the heck of it and some random Jupiter-8 fun! :)
Jupiter-8 is capable of a huge range of sounds and it is a dream synth. :)
Please enjoy this randomness. :)"

80's nylon/steel guitar with delay.

Uploaded by TheSynthFreq on Oct 15, 2011

"New Jupiter-8 patch: Nylon/Steel guitar patch with mild delay added.
I wanted to create the classic sound of 80s movies. :)
The bass patch is from Roland D-50.
:) TSF"

ROLAND JUPITER-8 ORIGINAL ARTWORK - Jupiter-8 made with beads on plexi glass.

flickr by TheSynthFreq
(click for more including gear and studio shots)

Top: "Roland Jupiter-8 original artwork drawn with Sharpie markers. Drawn for my Synth Studio. It took me 3 days to complete."

Bottom: "Jupiter-8 made with beads on plexi glass."

click here for videos by TheSynthFreq previously posted here on MATRIXSYNTH.

Jupiter-8: "Lets dance" by Danielle

YouTube Uploaded by TheSynthFreq on Apr 27, 2011

"Jupiter-8, This song is featuring the JP-8s preset 78 Brass. I also use the Juno-1 and Korg Emx drum machine. The Tines sound on the D-50 is the JV-880 midi controlled by D-50..
Please enjoy! :)

:) TSF"

Jupiter-8: Improv: classical. 3/4 at 199bpm

Uploaded by TheSynthFreq on Apr 27, 2011

"Jupiter-8, improv. My attempt at a classical composition in 3/4 time at 199bpm. The patch is a preset (#31) that has been edited, I shortened the ADSR's release time as well as the attack time to make for a staccato string sound.
Please enjoy :)

:) TSF"

Jupiter-8, TR-808: 'Synced' by TSF

YouTube Uploaded by TheSynthFreq on May 12, 2011

"New composition with Jupiter-8 and TR-808, D-50, JV-880, Motif-6 and Juno-1.
TR-808 is synced to Jupiter-8 running its latched arpeggiator. The Jupiter-8 sound is a new patch just for arps."

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"

TR-808 & Jupiter-8: Analog electro 80s!

YouTube Uploaded by TheSynthFreq on May 8, 2011

"Hi! :)
This video features a Jupiter-8 bass patch U: (21), slightly edited with Fc set to 6 with no resonance. this patch is in poly-1 mode, (half of JPs oscillators used). Also featured is the TR-808 with an original pattern programmed just before the recording. Both the Jupiter-8 and TR-808 are magic machines! Please enjoy!
:) 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"

Jupiter-8 arp + delay: 'pure'

YouTube Uploaded by TheSynthFreq on May 17, 2011

"Hi! :) Today's video features the awesome and majestic qualities of the Roland Jupiter-8's arpeggio. I just discovered that JP is actually split even in latched arp mode. This means that you can have any pattern above middle C and then freely change the lower notes without disturbing the over all pattern, its a nice feature for adding variety. I used a delay FX unit only for delay, no other fx added.
Keep in mind that this arp is of course repetitive and can get annoying but I wish to show each feature of JP by changing waveforms, adding PWM, adjusting the Fc and changing the ranges of each oscillator itself, and keeping the 'sync' function active to keep 'beats' from happening between oscillators. This video doesn't feature everything but more will come soon. :)
:) TSF and Jupiter-8"

Roland Jupiter-8, Juno-1, Casio CZ-5000: "Synths in Space"

YouTube Uploaded by TheSynthFreq on May 26, 2011

"Hi :)
This synth jam session features two completely opposite synths. The mighty and powerful analog Jupiter-8 and the big sized (completely digital) Casio CZ-5000 phase distortion synth. The CZ patch is my newest programming for the CZ.
Synths : Roland Jupiter-8: synth bass and JP synth strings (new patch) Alpha Juno-1: synth 'arp' with the Korg EMX drum machine Casio CZ-5000: warm synth strings"

"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"