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.

me

March 8, 2013 @ 12:30 pm

long time jp8000 owner here... yes, it was used by a lot of trance musicians, but much like my guitar can't be called a rock guitar due to a few musicians using it, the jp8000 can't really be called a trance synth. just scrolled through all the presets and there's actually nothing trance or modern edm sounding at all. the the patches are very retro sounding mixed with a lot of ambient sounds. for the record, i produce 80's synthpop style music and it's great for that kind of music.

Alex

March 6, 2013 @ 12:09 am

@ electrocrass

It pretty much is a Trance synth. That's it what truly excels at, and that's what keeps it from being lackluster to many people, including myself.

brian

March 1, 2013 @ 3:46 pm

I've owned one of these for about 7 years or so. It does some things really well, and others not so well. I actually play the thing; I'm not a sequencing musician. As a lead synth I thought it was really good until purchasing a Moog Voyager a few years ago... the sound of a truly analog signal path blows this thing away. But - for nice resonant polyphonic patches (strings, brass, pads, etc.), I would say the JP8000 has some real value. To me the real test is when you play with a loud band... how does it sit in the mix. For leads, it doesn't. For pads, it absolutely does. IMO.

Nick

February 6, 2013 @ 9:21 am

I've owned this synth since 99'. It left a two year impression, and it took about that long for me to afford one. Now, I own one of Roland's most recent offerings (Jupiter 50.) I'm not sure if it's the soft spot in my heart for theJP-8k, or actually a true difference in the sound potential, but the JP 8k seems more alive. The Jupiter 50 is great sounding and hugely functional, but it seems that by striking a key, it feels like you're really only playing back a high fidelity recording of an analog , etc. Of all the Roland synths I've owned, the JP 8k remains my favorite.

Kevin

February 3, 2013 @ 8:48 pm

I cant find one of these on e bay, anyone selling one ?

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