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.

Hobbitrabbit

February 12, 2012 @ 9:01 pm

Just bought one of these. First "real" VA- I own a microKorg but I hate the filters on it. The supersaw wave is really exciting- it's never sounded better on any machine.

Michael Ernst

January 19, 2012 @ 12:40 pm

Ich suche derzeit einen JP 8000, 230 Volt Model in Technisch 100% funktionstüchtigen / mängelfreiem Zustand, sollte optisch auch gut erhalten sein.

Wenn jemand einen zu Verkaufen hat soll er sich doch bitte bei mir melden:
michael.ernst96@yahoo.de

Bitte keine JPs mit mängeln wie z.b. ausgeleierten / Kratzenden fadern / reglern anbieten, danke !

Nick Fieldson

December 23, 2011 @ 12:12 pm

Hi Garry, Your comment on who is still using both synths is spot on. I'm a huge fan of both Gary Numan and Depeche and I've taken note that both stil use the JP-8 and JP-8000 on even their more recent projects. In short a solid instrument will stand the test of time.



Thanks for your insight

garry

December 21, 2011 @ 5:35 am

HI and thanks for your reply nick)
I think if you look at the facts that, Pet Shop Boys, Depeche Mode, & Gary Numan, all use this Roland jp800 synthesizer and have also had or still got a Roland Jupiter 8 says it all)
the Roland jp8000 is the way that you program the sound and the Roland Jupiter 8 was more hands on type synthesizer if you know what I mean) don't get me wrong the Roland Jupiter 8 was a killer of a synth in there day and still is very powerful today
always remember if your programming a VA synth back off ON THE EFFECTS IF THE SOUND BEING PROGRAMMED AS ANALOG

Nick Fieldson

December 20, 2011 @ 7:48 pm

Thanks for sharing your opinion Garry. It's nice to see someone who has owned both the Jupiter 8 and JP-8000 do an honest comparison. The JP has been my primary synth for the past ten years. Love the JP. I've always been caught up with the Jupiter 8 legend, but it's nice to see a realistic caparison based on capabilities and not just who played it on what.

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