the sound and control of a jupiter-8, the size of a book
the legendary jupiter-8 synth is back as a limited-edition module no bigger than a book. part of the roland boutique series, the jp-08 is all about hands-on control and that iconic jupiter sound. with an array
of 36 knobs and sliders from the original jupiter-8 front panel, the 4-voice jp-08 is highly programmable and encourages sonic experimentation, especially with the built-in speaker and battery operation. using
roland's acclaimed analog circuit behaviour (acb) technology the jp-08 faithfully reproduces the original jupiter-8 sounds and adds a few new twists in the form of extra lfos and expanded vco range. you can even
slide the jp-08 into the optional k-25m keyboard unit for a self-contained, go-anywhere synth experience.
huge synth. small package.
the jupiter-8 was a big synth in every way; physically imposing with loads of knobs and sliders, and most importantly, a huge sound. the jp-08 retains the big sound of the jupiter-8 but shrinks everything else -
including the price - into a module measuring under 12" across.
hands-on control
with such an expressive sound engine, you'll want to shape the sounds to match your mood. with 36 of the original parameters accessible from the front panel, the jp-08 is all about hands-on control, and even
users of the jupiter-8 will quickly feel at home as the user interface and programming 'feel' is highly reminiscent of the original.
new sound-shaping options
even though the jp-08 is an authentic recreation of the jupiter-8, we also included a few extras. the jp-08 adds several new waveforms to the original architecture, including tri and noise for the lfo and sin
for vco-1, and both vcos have an expanded range for even more sound shaping potential.
develop your ideas with a 16-step sequencer
the onboard 16-step sequencer is a sonic scratchpad that lets you try out new ideas without bringing lots of gear - it can even be used without a keyboard. and if there's no keyboard connected, the ribbon
controller lets you preview the sound, making it an ideal way to program patches quickly and easily.
optional k-25m keyboard unit
the jp-08 works especially well with the k-25m, an optional 25-key velocity sensitive keyboard that takes your music making to the next level. once docked in the keyboard, the module's front panel adjusts to
three positions for convenient access to the knobs and sliders.
chain mode
one of the killer features of the original jupiter-8 was its ability to create huge pads, splits and layers using its 8 voices of polyphony. the jp-08 features a chain mode that allows you to connect two jp-08
modules using the midi ports and create one, 8-voice synthesizer, just like the original. adding additional modules adds another 4 voices of polyphony with each module. this is especially great when controlling
the jp-08 from a larger external keyboard. you can even edit the sound from the master module and control both units. great for realtime filter sweeps and lfo effects.
battery or usb bus power
some of the best music is made away from the studio, so the roland boutique series runs on 4 x aa batteries, ready for when inspiration strikes. alternatively, you can power the jp-08 via usb bus power.
usb audio interface for direct recording into your daw
the built-in usb port also functions as a high-quality 24bit, 44.1 khz audio interface, for a fast, simple and reliable way of recording directly to your daw application. you can keep your favorite patches and
sequencer patterns safe too, via the usb data backup function.
specs
maximum polyphony
4 voices
user memory
patch preset: 8
patch: 64
controllers
volume knob
ribbon controllers 1, 2
lfo section
rate slider
delay time slider
wave form select knob
vco mod section
lfo mod slider
env mod slider
freq mod select switch
pulse width mod slider
pulse width mod select switch
vco-1 section
cross mod slider
range select knob
wave form select knob
vco-2 section
sync switch
range select knob
fine tune knob
wave form select knob
mixer section
source mix knob
hpf section
cutoff slider
vcf section
cutoff slider
resonance slider
slope switch
lfo mod slider
env mod slider
env switch
key follow slider
vca section
level slider
lfo mod switch
env-1 section
attack time slider
decay time slider
sustain level slider
release time slider
polarity switch
env-2 section
attack time slider
decay time slider
sustain level slider
release time slider
key follow switch
connectors
phones jack: stereo miniature phone type
output jack: stereo miniature phone type
input jack: stereo miniature phone type
midi (in, out) connectors
usb port: microb type (audio, midi)
power supply
rechargeable ni-mh battery (aa, hr6) x 4
alkaline battery (aa, lr6) x 4
usb bus power
current draw
500 ma (usb bus power)
expected battery life under continuous use:
rechargeable ni-mh battery: approx. 6 hours
* this can vary depending on the specifications of the batteries, capacity of the batteries, and the conditions of use.
accessories
owner's manual
leaflet "using the unit safely"
alkaline battery (aa, lr6) x 4
