| Notes | Roland JX-8P is a 61-key, velocity and aftertouch sensitive, six-note polyphonic, fully analog synthesizer released by Roland in 1984. In a time of rising popularity of digital frequency modulation synthesis instruments, such as Yamaha DX7, JX-8P was marketed as best of both worlds: while it was possible to create classic analog synth sounds, several new modulation parameters and redesigned hardware enabled it to produce certain types of sounds associated with FM synthesis, such as metallic percussion. Likewise, traditional hands-on controls were replaced with membrane buttons and one "edit" slider. The forerunners to the JX-8P were the JX-3P and the rack MKS-30. JX-8P is among the last true analog synthesizers produced by Roland, with Alpha Juno 1/2 synths, racks MKS-50 and MKS-70, and finally the JX-10. Factory presets on the JX-8P were created by Eric Persing and Dan Desousa.
JX-8P 6 VOICE SYNTHESIZER WITH DYNAMICS & AFTER TOUCH
KEYBOARD:
61 Keys
MEMORY CAPACITY:
Preset: 64 Patch Programs
Internal Memory: 32 Patch Programs
Memory Cartridge: 32 Patch Programs
EDIT:
Parameters, Names
MIDI Functions, Master Tune
PANEL BUTTONS:
Tone Selector (1 to 32)
Bank Selector (Preset, Internal, Cartridge)
Patch Chain
Key Mode (Poly, Unison, Solo)
After Touch (Vibrato, Brilliance, Volume)
Edit (Parameter, Name, MIDI, Master Tune)
Copy (Cartridge – Internal, Internal – Cartridge)
Write
CONTROLS & SWITCHES:
Pitch Bender / LFO Lever
Bend Range Select
Portamento Time
Portamento On / Off
Edit
After Touch
Volume
DISPLAY WINDOW:
16 Characters
MEMORY CARTRIDGE HOLDER
REAR PANEL:
Output Jacks x 2 (Stereo / Mono 1 / 4 Standard Phone Jack)
Output Level Switch (H / M / L)
Headphones Jack (8W, Stereo)
Hold Pedal Jack (DP – 2)
MIDI Connectors x 3 (In, Out, Thru – 5P DIN)
Programmer Connector (6P DIN)
Protect Switch
Power Switch
DIMENSIONS:
977 (W) x 375 (D) x 92 (H) mm
38 – 7 / 16′ (W) x 14 – 3 / 4′ (D) x 3 – 9 / 16′ (H) inches
WEIGHT:
11.5 kg
25 lb 60 oz
CONSUMPTION:
25W
ACCESSORIES:
Connections Cable x 2
Owners Manual
MIDI Guide Book
Music Rest
Sound Chart
OPTIONS:
Programmer PG-800
Memory Cartridge M-16C
Pedal Switch DP-2
Carrying Case AB-2 |
