Roland replicates more classic synths with the JD-08 and JX-08 sound modules

Roland is again diving into its previous with the JX-08 and JD-08 Sound Modules, emulating the classic analog JX-8P and digital JD-800 synths from the ’80s and ’90s, respectively. Each reproduce the sounds of these traditional synths digitally, whereas including new results and patches tuned for modern kinds.

Roland’s JX-8P got here out in 1985 as one of many firm’s final analog synthesizers. It married analog synthesis with digital management, providing “heat pads, shimmery refrain and crystalline textures into the most well-liked songs of the period,” Roland mentioned. The JX-08 recreates these sounds with new results and a polyphoric sequencer. 

It options expanded polyphony, two-part multitimbral functionality and twin/cut up modes, together with 32 presets from the unique {hardware} and over 100 new patches extra consistent with fashionable wants. Plus, it is out there with a panel derived from the synth’s companion PG-800 programmer unit for the unique {hardware}, letting you retailer creations in 256 preset slots. 

The JD-800, in the meantime, was a digital synth launched in 1991 with a “management laden panel and aggressively digital sound palette,” based on Roland. The JD-08 recreates that utilizing “the unique JD-800 waveforms” and superior modeling methods. IT additionally provides expanded polyphony, a two-part polyphonic sequencer and different fashionable updates. 

Each synths are extremely moveable, can run on USB bus energy or batteries, and embrace a built-in speaker for cell sound monitoring. Additionally they characteristic a built-in USB-C audio/MIDI interface to connect with laptop manufacturing programs, together with a full-sized MIDI I/O. The JX-08 and JD-08 Sound Modules will arrive within the US in January for $400 every.