Roland jx8p manuals manuals and user guides for roland jx8p. The roland jx03 boutique module continues the legacy of the jx3p synth. This synth was the first roland synth to be fitted with a quality 76 note keyboard with velocity and aftertouch. This week i picked up another roland jx8p in cosmetically great condition, but had both aftertouch and key issues. It has 6 voices of polyphony, great midi implementation and patch storage as well as an external memory cartridge slot. The roland jx8p is a 6 voice programmable syn thesizer with dynamics and after touch functions. The jx is an analog, six voice polyphonic synth with each voice having two dcos, a mixer, a vcf highpass and low pass, a vca, a lfo, and two adsr envelopes. When i attach a keyboard controller, i can play without any issue at all. The gui is modelled after the pg800, which is the external editor for the jx8p. Since i felt that my last jx 8p video was a bit inadequate i made another one.
Rolands beautiful stereo chorus gives the jx8p a lot of depth and warmth. You can buy these patches read the description for further details scroll down. I found a jx8p preset by a guy named rainer keizer that works fine. Ive recently come to owning a roland jx8p through a friend, though it has come with absolutely no cabling whatsoever. Roland jx3p analog synthesizer 1983 new patches hd. The roland jx8p is a sixvoice polyphonic synthesizer that came out in 1985. Everything works great except i get stuck notes when i hit several keys, primarily the black ones. It is in no way offered as a criticism, or intended to be an authoritative guide to replace the of. The jx8p is an analog synthesizer that is edited via selecting and adjusting parameters rather than via frontpanel knobs. Additionally, users can store 32 custom sounds in its internal memory, and 32 more in the optional m16c cartridge.
Roland super jx10 and mks70 synthesizer homepage your one. Down with the cliche jx8p patches, it would be an insult to the jx8p and its many opportunities. The roland jx 8p is a 6voiced, 61key analog polyphonic synthesizer released in 1984. Roland jx 8p polyphonic synthesizer owners manual created date. The original model was launched when buttondriven interfaces were popular, so it was designed to give immediate access to preset sounds. Roland jx8p printed patches for jx10 gearslutz is partsupported by our visitors. Roland released the jx8p in 1984 to compete with the yamaha dx7. The roland boutique jx03 module continues the legacy of the jx3p synth.
Released in 1985 the jx 10 super jx combines two individual jx 8p s for an outstandingly warm, rich and analog sound which is still used in many modern studios all over the world. Its two oscillator per voice design allows for very wide sound possibilities, especially when you take into consideration the crossmodulation that exists. For easier parameter control, it can be programmed using a roland pg800 programmer. Roland jx8p vintage analog synthesizer japan 1985 jx8p. Check out the roland jx8p technical specifications page at sweetwater the worlds leading music technology and instrument retailer. Setting up a roland jx 8p ive recently come to owning a roland jx 8p through a friend, though it has come with absolutely no cabling whatsoever. When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Enter the pg800 controller which gives you total control of all the jx8ps editable parameters with handson traditional slider control. Oct 02, 20 roland super jx 10 jx8p mks 70 2,500 sysex patches download here. Find great deals on ebay for roland jx 3p and roland jx 8p. Synthesizer demo of the analog synthesizer roland jx8p. You can find it here, i hope itll help you get more out of your synths, and will lessen the lust for a dedicated.
Midi quest roland jx8p editor and librarian for windows. For those old enough to remember it, the jx 3p was part of a big revolution in affordable synthesizers. A downloadable pack of 32 patches for the roland jx 8p or the pg8x in the sysex format. The roland jx10 super jx was a 12voice analog synthesizer keyboard produced from 1986 to 1989, along with a rackmounted version, the mks70. The roland jx8p is a great analog synth with big sound potential. The roland jx10 super jx was a 12voice analog synthesizer keyboard produced from 1986.
The sound and control of a jx3p, the size of a book. Welshs synthesizer cookbook patches for roland system8 jp8000 jx 3p jx8p jx10. Im finding out that the keys and aftertouch are a relatively easy fix, but a huge pain in the neck with the roland jx8p. Unfollow roland jx 8p to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Roland jx8p the 64 factory patches part 1 of 2 youtube. View and download roland jx 8p owners manual online. The sound is like its relatives jx10 and mks70, very lush, classy and full. So you feel inclined to use the jx8p more for string and vocal textures rather then for aggressive, ripping sounds. For nearly 30 years, it was the last true analog synthesizer made by roland and has been critically acclaimed as one of their classic analog instruments. Synthparts offers you complete service as well as spare parts and repairs for roland jx8p key instrument. However, it took me a couple of hours to realize that it actually works, and the reason was.
Disk patch browser added for easiest patch navigation double click patch to load. Released in 1985 the jx10 super jx combines two individual jx8ps for an outstandingly warm, rich and analog sound which is still used in many modern studios all over the world. A downloadable pack of 32 patches for the roland jx8p or the pg8x in the sysex format. Roland jx 8p is a 61key, velocity and aftertouchsensitive, sixnote polyphonic, fully analog synthesizer released by roland in 1985. Ive managed to track down the necessary power cord, but this is my first foray into the audio world and im a little lost as to what else i need. New patches for roland jx8p vintage synth explorer forums. The roland jx 10 super jx was a 12voice analog synthesizer keyboard produced from 1986 to 1989, along with a rackmounted version, the mks70.
The roland jx3p is a great analog synth with big sound potential. I just got the bcr2000 working with the roland jx8p and jx10. Roland jx8p is a 61key, velocity and aftertouchsensitive, sixnote polyphonic, fully analog synthesizer released by roland in 1985. The design on the jx10 is essentially two roland jx8p synthesizers put together, with a 76note velocitysensitive keyboard with aftertouch. Crafted with sixvoice polyphony, midi capability and dual dcos, the roland jx8p analog synthesizer is an excellent introduction into the world of vintage. For those who want to get the best out of the roland jx3p right away, i offer the analogaudio1 jx3p sound set, as demonstrated in the video. The roland jx8p is a 6voiced, 61key analog polyphonic synthesizer released in 1984. Jx8p is a killer pad machine, yes the soundtrack sound is in there just dont try make it do any 303 style stuff, it is not the machine for those sounds, get a 101 or something similar to accompany the jx8p and youll be reaching the analogue heaven alhtough you need a 909 or 808 for that tomi. Ive just brought my jx8p and apparently, im not able to configured to receive information from the vst, but the synth is playing the notes that im sending via midi through my presonus audiobox normally. The envelope attack is a little soft compared to other roland synths compare the jx with any juno or jupitersynth. Roland system 8 synth patches synth presets geosynths. It is a typical hybrid synth of that era, featuring dcos but vcfs and vcas. Despite the handson programming limitations, this roland is just as, if not more, capable than its relatives, the juno 106 series and the jx 3p.
How to load these patches into my roland xp50, xp60 or xp80. Jx 8p, includes a brief introduction, along with links to synthesizers produced, references and further information. This sounds library contains a huge collection of new sounds for the roland super jx synthesizer a. Roland super jx10 and mks70 synthesizer patches your. We have 5 roland jx8p manuals available for free pdf download. There are several different types of keys used on the roland keyboards, so you will need to make sure you order the correct style click on the link for your keyboard below. The patches you hear in this video were found on the internet and a few ive edited or programmed myself. In terms of programmability, it obviously isnt the best. You can use a program like cakewalk, cubase or sysex to send the. The classic roland jx8p, analog polyphonic synthesizer from 1985. Roland jx8p aftertouch and key repair notes jim atwood. For my part i managed to make good lead sounds, bass, and even a bad imitation of a pan flute, which is still very enjoyable to play and listen for what it is.
Roland super jx 10 jx8p mks 70 2,500 sysex patches download here. May 28, 2012 the classic roland jx 8p, analog polyphonic synthesizer from 1985. The sound is like its relatives jx 10 and mks70, very lush, classy and full. The roland jx 8p is a sixvoice polyphonic synthesizer that came out in 1985. Ive just brought my jx 8p and apparently, im not able to configured to receive information from the vst, but the synth is playing the notes that im sending via midi through my presonus audiobox normally. Due to the fact that it is a model that isnt exactly the most up to date, you can certainly make the argument that it isnt necessarily one of the best synths. Spare parts and replacement keys for roland jx8p synthesizer.
View and download roland jx8p owners manual online. Oct 28, 2015 jx 8p polyphonic analogue synthesizer no presets are used in this video. Roland jx 8p 32 retro synth patches sysex download demo. Rolands jx8p synthesizer is a product that is relatively unknown, but definitely underrated. In a time of rising popularity of digital frequency modulation synthesizers, such as yamaha dx7, jx 8p was marketed as the best of both worlds. Find great deals on ebay for roland jx10 and roland jx8p. The jx8p was released during the popularity and rise of digital fm synthesis popularized by the yamaha dx7 yet it remained a fully analog synthesizer but with added parameters for more complex sounds. Roland jx8p survival packneu studio patchesklangen ebay. Roland jx 8p 32 retro synth patches sysex download demo espen kraft published on apr 6, 2017 a downloadable pack of 32 patches for the roland jx8p or the pg8x in. Roland super jx10 and mks70 synthesizer patches your one. Its memory retains as many as 96 patch programs, 84 preset tone colors which are nonvolatile and 32 in its internal memory which are freely programmable. Roland page at synthzone jx8p ressource center good page for jx8p users super jx zone patches and lots of infos for jx users. In a time of rising popularity of digital frequency modulation synthesizers, such as yamaha dx7, jx8p was marketed as the best of both worlds.
The gui is modelled after the pg800, which is the external editor for the jx 8p. Replacement keys these plastic keys will replace broken ones on your keyboard. The roland jx 03 boutique module continues the legacy of the jx 3p synth. Roland jx8p synthesizer in category on the bench internal pictures, synthesizer keyboards on january 8, 2010 3 comments the one i found was a little road worn.
The roland jx 1 was a performance and budget keyboard with some editing capabilities that came out in the early 90s. Roland jx3p survival pack new studio patches sounds. The notes just sustain and when i attempt to hit them again they dont dont sound obviously because they are sustaining. Roland jx 8p jx8p vintage analog synth synthesizer keyboard tested working used see more like this yamaha dx7, dx7s, dx7 ii, sy77, sy85, ex5, motif 6, motif 7, es7 replacement key preowned. The roland jx8p polyphonic synthesizer is a 6voice programmable synthesizer with dynamics and after touch functions. But to get really fantastic and exciting sounds out of this synth, takes time, experience and.
Ive managed to track down the necessary power cord, but this is my first foray into the audio world and im a little lost as to. Experience a collection of epic sounds that defined an era in synthesis and pop music alike. Its sounds are classic of that era and many are reminiscent of other classic roland synths like the d50, the u20 and the d70. Feel free to download a full resolution file for any demo to hear it in your own studio environment. The jx 8p was released during the popularity and rise of digital fm synthesis popularized by the yamaha dx7 yet it remained a fully analog synthesizer but with added parameters for more complex sounds. The jx3p is an analog synthesizer that can be programmed using a pg200 programmer. But to get really fantastic and exciting sounds out of this synth, takes time, experience and programming skills. For those old enough to remember it, the jx3p was part of a big revolution in affordable synthesizers.