The JP-8000 destroys all previous notions of what a synthesizer can do, redefining sonic possibilities the world over. With the JP-8000, comprehensive sonic expression and control are now at your command. Every single slider of this sonic monster opens a door to a radically new musical dimension.

A TRUE SYNTHESIZER IS.

From heavy, fat solos and bass sounds to sparkling, powerful, or mellow textures a world of new sonic possibilities awaits. Introducing the Roland JP-8000, an unbelievably flexible synthesizer that lets you build a stunning sound library from a handful of waveforms. OSCILLATOR 1 This is where you select the basic waveform the raw material you use to shape into the sound you have in mind. In addition to traditional Saw Tooth, Triangle, Square and Noise waves, the JP-8000 features new waveforms such as Super Saw, Triangle Mod, and Feedback OSC. SUPER SAW: Equals the sonic result of seven sawtooth waveforms used simultaneously. Perfect for incredibly round, thick string voices. The DETUNE control allows you to create more spacious sounds, while MIX provides control over the body and thickness of the sound. TRIANGLE MODULATION: A rich triangle wave with a lot of energy in the overtones. Its shape can be altered using the OFFSET parameter to produce even more overtones. FEEDBACK OSCILLATOR: Reminds you of the type of feedback normally associated with electric guitars perfect for solo sounds! Feedback amount and harmonic level are user-definable. NOISE: Produces many different colors of noise. Continuously variable from Pink Noise to White Noise. Using the powerful RESONANCE control feature, anything from slight emphasis to self-oscillation (sine wave) can be set. SQUARE: The basic ingredient for woodwind and typical synth sounds with adjustable pulse width and PWM depth. needed for nearly all instruments (except woodwinds) as well as various unique synth sounds. The SHAPE parameter allows you to tailor the character of the saw tooth wave to your exacting needs. TRIANGLE: Contains only a limited number of overtones and is fairly neutral. Suitable for flute-like sounds.
NEWLY DEVELOPED ANALOG MODELING SOUND SOURCE
Developed in the spirit of the finest vintage synthesizers, the JP-8000s Analog Modeling sound source once again puts the basic waveform at the center of the sound creation process. An intuitive user interface will get you up and creating within seconds, exploring new galaxies of sound. Without realizing that youre working with a DSP-driven powerhouse, youll start to take advantage of its unprecedented possibilities.
MOTION CONTROL The JP-8000 takes realtime sonic manipulation one step further with an innovative Motion Control feature. This revolutionary sequencer continuously records all slider and knob movements you make in realtime in 8 measure sections. Playing back a Motion sequence thus allows you to concentrate on complex phrases, while the JP-8000 adds your own filter sweeps, etc., over and over with the same precision.
OTHER VERSATILE FUNCTIONS
The JP-8000 is fully MIDI-compatible. All slider, knob and ribbon controller movements are transmitted to any external MIDI device for instant recording. The powerful Individual Trigger function provides further flexibility by allowing you to start the Pitch, Filter, or Amp envelope at a different time from the remaining envelopes. All you need to do is select the envelope (destination), the MIDI channel, and the trigger note. With dedicated knobs on the front panel for digital Delay and Chorus effects, and the treble/bass tone controls, you can put the icing on the most tempting sound cake ever. Save for volume and tempo, all parameters can be assigned to an optional expression pedal for even more creative control. True to its pedigree, the JP-8000 is 8-voice polyphonic and can be used in Single, Dual or Split modes, the latter two meaning that two Patches will be triggered either simultaneously or from different keyboard areas (Upper and Lower). The JP-8000 boasts 128 Preset Patches and 64 Preset Performance memories, and another 128 User Patches and 64 User Performances. Thanks to its intuitive, knob-based user interface, a backlit LCD is all the JP-8000 takes to stay in control. The JP-8000 is a synthesizer no musician can afford not to have. Its time you experienced some future shock.

A CREATIVE HEART OSCILLATOR 1 and 2
The heart of the JP-8000 is like an analog synthesizer. It pumps with two VCOs, a VCF, a VCA and a dedicated LFO for modulation. (Analog terminology rules!) These basic building blocks will set your sonic world on fire.
SAW TOOTH: The basic waveform
OSCILLATOR 2 Oscillator 2 provides three basic waveforms which can be combined with Oscillator 1 to create ultra-fat sounds. Its pitch can be controlled within a +/-50 cent and/or +/-4 octave range using the RANGE and FINE/WIDE knobs. The SYNC function allows you to synchronize OSC2s waveform to that of OSC1. Thus, each time the OSC1 waveform returns to its origin, the OSC 2 waveform is reset to its beginning, creating a complex waveform with lots of overtones. OSCILLATOR COMMON The OSC COMMON section lets you modify the waveform and pitch of both OSC1 and OSC 2, as well as the volume balance between OSC1 and OSC2 and the Cross-Modulation depth.
You can also add Ring Modulation, a technique used to produce inharmonic overtones perfect for metallic, dissonant, bell-like sounds. The Cross Modulation function allows you to modify the frequency of OSC1 using the output of OSC2, again producing complex waveforms.
FREQUENCY and RESONANCE sliders. As youve come to expect, these guys can drive the filter all the way into self-oscillation. The JP-8000 provides Pitch, Filter and Amplitude envelopes with adjustable DEPTH and inverted envelope possibilities. LFO1 has four waves and can be routed to various parameters including the oscillators, the filter and the amplitude function. LFO2 is made of a triangle wave and can be routed to the oscillators, the filter and the amplitude. To top it off, the JP-8000 provides various functions usually associated with vintage synths, such as ring modulation, legato and portamento as well as a sync function between OSC1 and OSC2.
EXPRESS YOURSELF WITH MASSIVE REALTIME CONTROL
Parameters are accessed directly via intuitively placed knobs, sliders and buttons, as well as a pitch bend/modulation lever and a ribbon controller. The redesigned ribbon controller allows you to control several parameters simultaneously. The function of the sliders in the OSC1 section depends on the wave you select, providing refined sound creation in an analog-like fashion. ADVANCED ARPEGGIATOR & REALTIME PHRASE SEQUENCER Various types of arpeggio patterns and a powerful RPS (Realtime Phrase Sequencer) make the
JP-8000 perfect for DJ-style remix performances. When switched on, the Arpeggiator transforms the chords you play into short musical phrases. It provides four modes (UP , DOWN, UP&DOWN, RANDOM), dozens of beat patterns, as well as HOLD and TEMPO controls and an adjustable octave range. The RPS function allows you to assign complete licks to any of the 48 keys. It boasts 48 patterns, 24 ppq resolution, a loop length adjustable between 1-4 measures, an adjustable gate time, and several input quantize modes. Both the Arpeggiator and the RPS section can be synchronized to an external MIDI clock. Perfect for those pesky modern MIDI-types and for live performance.

POWERFUL SOUND MODIFICATION CONTROLS
Comprehensive control of parameters includes OSC Type, LFO 1, LFO 2, RING, SYNC, X-MOD, TVF, and ENVELOPE. The -24/-12dB selector switch of the filter allows you to fine-tune the characteristics of the (selectable) high-pass/low-pass/band-pass filter. And dont forget the CUTOFF

FUTURE SHOCK

Analog Modeling Synthesizer

OPTIONS

Expression Pedal

JP-8000 Specifications

Synthesizer Section Max. polyphony Number of Oscillator Oscillator Type 8 voices 2 (OSC1, OSC2) OSC1: SUPER SAW, TRIANGLE MODULATION, NOISE, FEEDBACK OSC, SQUARE (PWM), SAW, TRIANGLE OSC2: SQUARE (PWM), SAW, TRIANGLE LFO1, LFO2, RING, SYNC, X-MOD, TVF (-12/-24dB, HPF/BPF/LPF), ENVELOPE (Pitch, Filter Amplitude) 2 (Upper/Lower) Single, Dual, Split Tone control (BASS, TREBLE) Chorus (12 types)=SUPER CHORUS SLW, SUPER CHORUS MID, SUPER CHORUS FST, SUPER CHORUS CLR, FLANGER SLOW, FLANGER DEEP, FLANGER FAST, DEEP PHASING SLW, JET PHASING, TWISTING, FREEZE PHASE1, FREEZE PHASE2 Delay (5 types)=PANNING LR, PANNING RL, PANNING SHORT, MONO SHORT, MONO LONG Patches=128, Performances=64 (Each Performance include its own Lower & Upper Patch.) Patches=128, Performances=64 (Each Performance include its own Lower & Upper Patch.) ON, OFF UP, DOWN, UP&DOWN, RANDOM, RPS 1/4, 1/6, 1/8, 1/12, 1/16, 1/32, PORTA-A 1~11, PORTA-B 1~15, SEQ-A 1~7, SEQ-B 1~5, SEQ-C 1~2, SEQ-D 1~8, ECHO 1~3, MUTE 1~16, STRUMMING 1~8, REFRAIN 1~2, PERCUSSION 1~4, WALKING BASS, HARP, RANDOM Range Arpeggiator Hold Tempo RPS Patterns Resolution Loop length Gate Time Input Quantize Recording Method Max. Simultaneous Input/Output Notes Motion Control Tracks Loop Length Recording Method Others Keyboard Controls 1~4 oct (Arpeggiator only) ON, OFF 20 to 24 ticks per quarter note 1~4 measures Real, Staccato, 33%, 50%, 66%, 100% OFF, TRIPLET 1/16, 1/16, TRIPLET 1/8, 1/8, TRIPLET 1/4, 1/4 Realtime (Loop Rec) 8 voices
Foot Volume/ Expression Pedal

FV-300L

Others

Pedal Switch

Footswitch
Parts Keyboard Mode Effects

2 track 2 set (SET A, B) 1~8 measures Realtime (Loop Rec) 49 Keys (with velocity) Rotaries=22, Sliders=16 (except Audio Volume & Tempo) Ribbon controller (assignable), Velocity controller (assignable), Pitch Bend/Modulation lever 16-character, 2-line backlit LCD Outputs (L/MONO, R), Headphone (stereo), Hold pedal, Control pedal, MIDI (IN, OUT) AC 117V/230V/240V 24W (AC117V)/28W (AC230V)/20W (AC240V) 925(W) 349(D) 113(H) mm 36-7/16 13-3/4 4-1/2 inches 8.0 Kg /17 lb. 11 oz AC cord

Preset Memory

Stereo Mixing Keyboard Amplifiers

KC-500/KC-300

User Memory
Display Connectors Power Supply Power Consumption Dimensions Weight Accessory
Countless knobs, buttons and sliders on the front panel. Sounds that come alive as you change their settings. Drastic tonal changes no other instrument can produce. Recordable edit operations and phrases. An unbelievably powerful Arpeggiator.The Roland JP-8000 is a state-of-the-art synthesizer the worthy heir to the throne held by the Jupiter 8, the JX-3P, the Juno series, the D-50 and the JD-800. Poised to satisfy all of your sonic tweaking needs, the JP-8000 is the ideal combination of vintage concepts and modern versatility.
Arpeggiator/RPS Section Arpeggiator/RPS Modes Beat Patterns

KC-500

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