The JP-8000 Music Synthesizer has been designed using a first-of-its-kind Roland Analog Modeling sound source, combining the fat, powerful sounds associated with vintage analog synths with the flexibility of digital technology and MIDI. Like the classic Roland analog synths of the past, the JP-8000 sports a collection of 38 front-panel knobs and sliders for powerful real-time control, opening a brand new world of sonic possibilities. Innovative "Motion Control" feature memorizes all sequential slider and knob movements, ensuring that a great real-time "tweak" will not be lost. "Analog" synth functions like oscillator sync, ring modulation, -12/-24 dB filtering, cross modulation, an assignable ribbon controller and powerful pitch bend/modulation lever make the JP-8000 a very powerful synthesizer for live and studio use!

The JP-8000 is excellent for use in any music where classic synth sounds are needed. For techno, dance, drum&bass, hiphop, film scoring, synth pop and more! It is used by the Crystal Method, BT, Orbital, Ken Ishii, Vince Clarke, Goldie, Dave Holmes, Prodigy, Groove Armada, Pet Shop Boys, Depeche Mode, ATB, Überzone, Faithless, Gary Numan, Ferry Corsten, Scooter, Konflict, William Ørbit, Paul Van Dyk and Garbage.

markert

March 25, 2011 @ 8:40 pm

got one 6 weeks ago and really like it. my approach to music is depending a lot on knobs, sliders and finding out what happens when you move them by 2 millimeters - the jp8000 supports that perfectly. it is a wonderful instrument for hands on programming.
sound does not have the insane thickness of e.g. a jupiter 4, but its a beautiful machine in its own right, overflowing with inspirning reactions once you move a few of its many moveable parts. bargain.

eraser

March 24, 2011 @ 6:27 am

NOT just a trance synth!

SUPERSAW wave is the main thing it offers that other's don't. Great Duran style synth stabs (circa 1983) can be made with it, as can smooth analog style PSB string sections and pads. Chorus effects cannot come close to the thick sound of supersaw, and I just LOVE it!

Why people dis the filters is a mystery to me - they sound great to my ears with far more dusty character than say, the ultra clean AN1X. Raw waves are solid, PWM is alias free, delay is SUPERB and the on hand EQ should be mandatory on all synths!

I want another one!

cj-303

February 22, 2011 @ 1:43 am

I actully prefer the jp8000's sound slightly more than the an1x, though i do still love the an1x as much!The jp has the most excellent supersaw on any VA in my opinion(beats supersaws on sh201 and v synth,sorry but true!), though i do admit the an1x is amazing for trance/hard dance, esp with it's unique PWM and sync sounds!Truth be told is i want to own both of these, have a virus b, sh201(used more as a controller, but still a cool machine!) and ms2000 already and while they are fantastic the jp and an1x are just both so damn great!am looking to add both of these beasts to my set up! (:

Nev

February 16, 2011 @ 5:52 pm

I'm looking for another synth to compliment my Z1, and there's really no choice as far as I'm concerned. I sold the JP a few years ago, and really wish I hadn't now. You rarely read about these anymore without someone chipping in about how the AN1X sounds better, and while it may well have the edge, the one thing people forget to mention about the JP is how expressive it is. The pitch/mod stick with the ribbon right underneath, all the parameters just layed out. It's really easy to zone into some stream of conciousness tweaking. The only thing I wish it had is distortion of some kind.

Chalo

February 6, 2011 @ 12:06 pm

Roland implemented analog modeling smoothly in this synth Mon. I
I record Dub music so I need a synth capable of interstellar travel as well as bigg [beep] bottom BASS attack.
This synth performs well and is recommended.

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