Roland JP-8000
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The Roland JP-8000 is an analog modeling synthesizer released by the Roland Corporation in 1997. It aims to emulate the sound and functionality of classic synthesizers of the late 1970s and early 1980s using digital technology.
Overview
The JP-8000 was one of many analog modeling synthesizers released in the late 90's. It joined the ranks of other modeling synthesizers such as the Access Virus, Novation Supernova, and Clavia Nord Lead. While the functionality, sound, and architecture of the JP-8000 differs from these other synthesizers it shared the same purpose of recreating the unique sound and functionality of classic analog synths.The JP-8000 had several notable features that set it apart from other analog modeling synthesizers of the time. Most notably, Roland's unique oscillator types ("Feedback" and "Supersaw") and the use of sliders instead of knobs to edit patch parameters.
In 1998 Roland released a 19" rack version of JP-8000 called the JP-8080. The JP-8080 combined the analog modelling sound engine of the JP-8000 with additional features such as an internal vocoder.
The "Supersaw" is also an available oscillator type in the Roland V-synth.
SUPERWAVE P8, a free software synthesizer inspired by the architecture of the JP-8000, is available for download on the internet.
External links
- [Roland JP-8000] at VintageSynth.com
- [SUPERWAVE P8] a software synthesizer inspired by the JP-8000
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