The MKS-80 is basically a refined Jupiter 8 in a module. It is called the Super Jupiter and it is very fat and very analog! Its great sound is due in part to the classic analog Roland technology in its filters, modulation capabilities and a thick cluster of 16 analog oscillators at 2 per voice. It comes in a 2 space rack-module - no keyboard here. Tons of editing capabilities, although editing is tedious. It's got all the classic sounds of the Jupiter synths and so much more. An excellent choice for ambient drones, pads, blips, buzzes and leads.! It is used by Hardfloor, Astral Projection, Vince Clarke, Vangelis, Pet Shop Boys, and Snap. Use the MPG-80 for easier and more traditional slider control when editing the MKS-80.

Phil

October 12, 2009 @ 10:31 am

To Emilio : what you read "somewhere" was obviously wrong. When you connect the MPG-80 to the MKS-80 you can still control everything via MIDI. However what you need to do is plug the MIDI cable in the MPG-80 and not the MKS-80 otherwise indeed none will respond to MIDI messages.

Bill

July 6, 2009 @ 5:43 pm

I've been fortunate but not "privileged" as some. I happen to own a MKS-80, MKS-70, D-550, XV-5080 plus all the programmers to go with them. I "have" owned a Jupiter 6 but now own a Juno 60 & a 106. Saying all that.....since I have never used or played with a J8, I cannot truly compare it to the MKS-80 but it does sound pretty darn good. It rocks the house and can make you go deaf. I do miss not having the same arppegiator as the J8 but as the one guy mentioned, I'll keep the extra 3K and keep what I have vs, selling all for the J8......

Emilio

May 9, 2009 @ 1:39 pm

I read somewhere that if you connect the programmer to this unit, it disables the midi control. Is that true? How would you play the synth if it disabled midi control? Any help?

Thanks!

planetplayer

January 16, 2009 @ 2:31 am

Roland, I would like to see this on ARX expansion as well as Jupiters, JP-8000, Juno 60, JX-3p, Saturn 09 and ProMars.
Maybe create other planets too. I heard of the reserve rights of planet names for products, but you could call it Sol System or somthing.
Phantom G looks great. You could do it.

planetplayer

January 16, 2009 @ 2:23 am

I see that Roland never takes what is good away because JP sounds are available as a legacy sound on most top products and cards. Must program samples well if you know how it felt and sounded. I think most peope in the world who listens to music and top rated movies heard the Jp-8 sound esp during 1980s. However, samples and MKs-80 would never replace the orig and the fun power axe feel of the JP-8. The Jp-8 makes one feel big. I don't know anyone who wanted to get rid of an MKS-80. Seen maybe 4 Jupiter 8's on sales from 1985 through 2009.
Wish I could buy, but very few if any available.

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