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Roland JD-08 programmable synthesizer

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    Digital classic. Modern flair.

    With its retro workflow, evocative sounds, and powerful effects, the JD-800 was a favorite for top electronic music producers through the ’90s and beyond. Combining the original JD-800 waveforms with advanced modeling techniques, the JD-08 delivers the exquisite hands-on sound design of the original, along with hugely expanded polyphony, a two-part polyphonic sequencer, and other modern updates.

    Inspiring sound design at your fingertips.

    By the early ’90s, preset-driven digital synths with limited hands-on controls dominated the landscape. The JD-800 changed all that in 1991, bringing the synthesizer world back to its roots with a control-laden panel and an aggressively electronic sound palette. The JD-08 includes 64 presets from the original hardware and perfectly recreates the four-tone structure, 108 waveforms, and unique two-part multi-effects that are at the core of the JD-800’s intricate, evolving sound.

    Expanded sound for the modern age.

    While the original design of the JD-800 is retained in this modern version, there are a range of updates that take the experience to another level. New patches plus 256 memory locations let you dive deep into the huge array of controls to create new sounds for your music. And with expanded polyphony and two-part multitimbral capability, there’s even more room to stretch out your sonic ideas.

    Music that moves.

    Once you’ve locked in your patches, fire up the two-part polyphonic sequencer and start programming leads, basslines, or basic chords to sync with other pieces in your electronic ensemble. And to bring some animated movement to your sounds, tap into motion recording and the onboard arpeggiator to make your musical lines dance.

    MIDI, USB, and external clock input.

    The JD-08 features a built-in USB-C audio/MIDI interface, so you can play, record, and synchronize with all types of computer production software. Full-size MIDI I/O is also available for interfacing with other MIDI hardware. There’s even an external clock input for driving the JD-08’s onboard sequencer and arpeggiator from vintage analog instruments and modern Eurorack systems.

    Grab your keys. Hit the road.

    The compact JD-08 fits just about anywhere and is easily controlled from a master keyboard or computer DAW. It can run on standard AA batteries for hours of uninhibited jamming, and there’s also a built-in speaker for on-the-go sound monitoring. Add a DK-01 Boutique Dock for a polished look and three convenient tilt positions, or grab a K-25m Keyboard Unit to create a fully self-contained, portable instrument.

    SPECIFICATIONS
    User Memory
    Sound Patch: 256
    Pattern: 128
    Controllers
    Rear Panel
    POWER switch
    VOLUME knob

    PALETTE Section
    TONE A--TONE D sliders

    LFO Section
    LFO SELECT button
    RATE slider
    DELAY slider
    FADE slider
    WAVEFORM button
    OFFSET button
    KEY TRIG button

    WG Section
    PITCH COARSE knob
    PITCH FINE knob
    PITCH RANDOM slider
    KEY FOLLOW slider
    WAVE FORM knob
    LFO 1 slider
    LFO 2 slider

    PITCH/TVF/TVA ENV Section
    TIME KEY FOLLOW slider
    T1--T4 sliders
    L1--L4 sliders
    SUSTAIN LEVEL slider
    ENV SELECT button

    TVF Section
    MODE button
    CUTOFF FREQ slider
    RESO slider
    ENV slider
    KEY FOLLOW slider
    LFO SELECT button
    LFO slider

    TVA Section
    LEVEL slider
    BIAS DIRECTION button
    BIAS POINT slider
    BIAS LEVEL slider
    LFO SELECT button
    LFO slider

    TONE A--TONE D buttons
    LAYER-ACTIVE button
    ARPEGGIO button
    NOTE button
    COMMON button
    EFFECTS button
    START button
    EXIT button
    VALUE knob
    BANK 1--8 buttons
    NUMBER 1--8 buttons
    MANUAL button
    Effects
    Distortion
    Phaser
    Spectrum
    Enhancer
    Delay
    Chorus
    Reverb
    Step Sequencer
    64 steps
    4 notes (Polyphonic)
    Display
    7 segments, 4 characters (LED)
    Connectors
    EXT CLOCK IN jack: Mono miniature phone type
    PHONES jack: Stereo miniature phone type
    OUTPUT jack: Stereo miniature phone type
    MIX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type
    MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors
    USB port: USB Type-C(R) (Audio, MIDI)
    Power Supply
    Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 4 or Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
    USB bus power
    Current Draw
    500 mA (USB bus power)
    Expected battery life under continuous use
    Ni-MH battery: Approx. 6 hours (When using batteries having a capacity of 1,900 mAh.)
    * This can vary depending on the specifications of the batteries, capacity of the batteries, and the conditions of use.
    Accessories
    Quick Start
    Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
    Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
    Options (sold separately)
    Keyboard unit: K-25m
    Boutique Dock: DK-01
    SIZE AND WEIGHT
    Width
    300 mm
    11-13/16 inches
    Depth
    128 mm
    5-1/16 inches
    Height
    49 mm
    1-15/16 inches
    Weight (including batteries)
    840 g
    1 lb 14 oz

    Brand: Roland

    SKU: ROLAND-JD08



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