Roland JP-8000 user reviews ( 8/10) - 10 user reviews

• 10/31/08

  FP User Reviews's review

  Characteristics

  Very satisfied with the features. Only real downfall is the number of voices it's capable of at once.
  
  
  
  $450

  Utilization

  Tweaking the predefined settings is fairly straight forward and the menus for the UI are your standards for Roland. If you know Roland gear, it's very straight forward. If not the manual helps sort out the stuff that's harder to find. The manual is deffinitely geared more towards individuals looking to use it for it's intent, aka a VA synth. There is also a technical pdf doc that can be downloaded from Roland site that covers the technicalities of how the sounds are produced. Why it was omitted from the manual I don't know.
  
  
  
  I'll deffinitely be hauling it to gigs. It's a pretty heavy duty machine, but not as sturdy as the old metal casing used with the S-50 samplers. Having owned an S-50 years ago, i do think that over time the contacts are going to wear out (for the keys as well as the buttons for the menus). They are easy to replace (at least on the S-50) and require very little saudering. Had to contact customer service to get the manual asi bought it used. The manual was on backorder, but it was still on my door in under 3 weeks.

  Sounds

  Solid VA synth. It does have a few issues with sound clipping and popping if you don't tweak the settings enough. That's really the only downfall to it. Deffinitely focused more on the dance/electronic genre of music, but there are enough predefined patches to work from to apply it to others (namely the strings and organ sounds) . Has a handful of selections of different types of chorus's that can be applied to sounds, as well as panning and delay/reverb. It might be nice to see a few more, but i think going with outboard processors is the way to keep everything consistent in a track.

  Overall Opinion

  I think the JP8000 is going to be a long lasting item in my growing aresenal of gear. Just retro enough (VA) to be an enjoyment to use, but new enough to have the midi support that we all need. If you plug it into you midi interface you will see a constant signal coming from it for sync. I doesn't interfere with anything that i'm aware of, but i haven't found a way to use it or the menu option to turn it off.
  
  
  
  Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
  
  Posted by: Unknown ( 5-, 2002)
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• 10/31/08

  FP User Reviews's review

  Characteristics

  Extremely good performance control in terms of Motion Sequencing, Velocity/Ribbon assignment to any parameter, great Pitch/Filter/Amp LFO options for the mod stick......but.... The MIDI implementation could be much better.....and only a MIDI IN and OUT - no THRU? Come on Roland!
  
  
  
  Price paid
  
  
  
  £525

  Utilization

  While programming sounds you hardly ever have to use the small backlit LCD screen. Having all the controls in front of you makes it a joy to use. The manual (in true Roland style) is often cryptic, but for anyone used to using synths, its doesn't often need referring to.
  
  
  
  The light plastic casing looks fairly robust but I wouldn't want it to risk a fall from a keyboard stand. Control knobs are a little light but feel robust enough.

  Sounds

  Very bright and clean 'Digital' quality about it. Not the warmest VA you've ever heard but that can mean it doesn't take up too much space in a mix. One thing you have to be careful with is the fact that the output can distort fairly easily. The synth best suits dance music (I produce tech/deep-house). Due to the 'thinness' of the sound at times, Bass, Treble and Chorus knobs are provided on the front panel, as well as Delay controls (Time, Feedback, Level). There are a few types of delay available and the Chorus control can be made to change to either a Phasing, Flanging or 'Twisting' effect. There could be a more comprehensive effects selection.

  Overall Opinion

  Whenever I'm about to program a new sound in the studio, the JP8000 is nearly always the one I turn to first. It perfectly suits what I play and I'd be very reluctant to sell it.
  
  
  
  Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
  
  Posted by: Unknown ( 5-, 2002)
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• 10/31/08

  FP User Reviews's review

  Characteristics

  It is only bi timbral and is only 8 polyphony. Also the lack of distortion and reverb still bothers me, maybee a third oscilator would be nice but isn't a must.
  
  
  
  Price paid
  
  
  
  1245 EURO (2750 dutch gilders)

  Utilization

  From the synths i have it is the most easy one to use, i think the manual covers a lot and is clearly written, they even mention how to create some type of sounds, for example how to create strings.
  
  
  
  I have never had any problems with the JP and also never had to contact the customer support so i don't know about them, altough i think they could make more OS updates, like for example access does.

  Sounds

  I sure like the quality off this baby, especially for string / pad type of sounds, it can also produce "dutch" trance leads very wel, the onboard fx aren't that great (no reverb, no distortion), maybee they could improve the fx section a bit and add more polyphony.

  Overall Opinion

  I like this one very much, use it in all my songs. For pure inspiration this baby is the king at my home.
  
  
  
  Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
  
  Posted by: Unknown ( 4-, 2002)
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• 05/07/10

  darth vader72's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  I buy the day it was released in 1997, remade in the last analog synth which had disappeared from the market in recent years and which was in force through to techno, I saw already played the sounds of Vangelis, Jarre, Kitaro .... unfortunately not be dreaming.
  
  Lack an octave to my taste, the effects are not better be terrible to go through a special box.
  
  Some appear click on certain sound when you change some of the AGP controller

  Utilization

  Frankly there did not really need a manual, everything has to wear hand

  Sounds

  I find that for the bass sounds it is not appropriate it is more realistic in groundwater.
  
  I managed to recreate the wave magnetic jar, the sound of cloth that we hear in the title of world's creation of the album Vangelis Apocalypse animals and some other cool sounds.

  Overall Opinion

  I have since 1997, at the time I could not try the other model because it was the only one, it was expensive at the time with the experience if I had to buy a new one today I do not buy it I prefer the Alesis Andromeda.
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• 01/19/08

  Fredglass's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  My first reaction on the JP-8000, cold, would be to say "But why does this synth Posed does not have an octave over?". Nothing to look at it, one would think it is mainly dedicated to the solos and the stage, which is of course not!
  
  
  
  For indeed, all the controllers on the front make the use of JP-8000 very intuitive. Nothing to say it: the JP-8000 is a true digital analog modeling (and not vice versa!). So it is true that the leads and the bass can not compete (I think) with real analos. Where is the best in my opinion, it is the Fx and tablecloths. We can find some organ sounds pretty damn good, even if it is not the primary function of the JP-8000 to be realistic.
  
  
  
  Audio and MIDI connections entirely conventional ... The arpeggiator is a bit light, though quite effective of its kind (it is very clear that I have written here !!!!!.
  
  
  
  In short, this synth is a "ready", which is not inherently negative, quite the contrary. It deserves, I think, a good 7 / 10.

  Utilization

  General configuration is very simple: "all the front" is for here. Editing sounds easy ... Manuel clear ... I do not remember the galleys. If you are an impatient in the editing of sounds, then this synth is for you. So 10/10 for use.

  Sounds

  See above. Re 7 / 10

  Overall Opinion

  I've had two years. I like its ease of use and reliability compared to a hard-analog. I am a big fan of analog modeling synths that correspond to my conception of music. After, of course, do not expect outstanding sound performance.
  
  
  
  What I like least, to quote a previous post, it was his side "plastoc" and the fact that there is no longer an octave on the keyboard.
  
  
  
  Frankly, I hesitated at first between a JP-8000 and OB-12. Seen how the OB-12 is critical in the torpedo, I do not regret my choice (in any case, I tried this synth in Paris and it really seemed to ring hollow to me).
  
  
  
  At the same time, I would do this election for 400 euros. But now with the Alesis Ion, it would be to see ... Overall opinion: 8? 9? Ok, 9 / 10, here is the!
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• 12/04/07

  svs's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  First, it must be a tame bte ... must understand and work on his sound!, And rsulat is the view of the sound technicians.
  
  It is a synthetic analogue modlisation 4 octaves. Like any good synth modlisation analog, all standard controllers are Submitted, cutoff, resonance, filter lpf, hpf ... etc ...
  
  Stereo output jack, midi in, midi or no MIDI Through ...
  
  88 performances and 88 * 2 = 176 patches, so what to do ... knowing that performance is composed of two patch, which is INTERESTED Fast Fashion for research or a sound.
  
  The sounds are perfectly ditables, and with a little practice, you get what is with DSIR, as the utility pc "jplib" (found on the internet) is gnial because they offer new patches: 176 * 2 = 352 patches! trs of good quality! (good ground, good leads, and good ts Fx
  
  Polyphony: 8 voices, which is enough! and multitimbral 2: lower and upper rgalables on 2 midi channels indpendants.
  
  -> Low multitimbrailit -> 7 / 10

  Utilization

  Cofiguration easy!
  
  The edition of sounds is a breeze, unwanted effects and is without reading the manual.
  
  It is clear, and is essential! I had some sync pb noon beginners but the pb was in fact not the cubase jp8000.
  
  No other backup possibility that the original sound hello sysex -> 7 / 10
  
  I do not like the plastic cot.

  Sounds

  All types of sounds are but the electro typs Obviously they are not forcment and "techno", so it has opened a lot of synth music styles;
  
  The sounds are not made to be ralistes but to be precisely irralistes! (But looking good, we obtain pianos, violins and the same batteries.!
  
  effects are effective, like chorus, flanger and delay, plus they are synchonsables noon!
  
  The dominant sound, as I said are the ground and twisted fx, moose and envelopps.les leads are good and the bass have a really good dynamic, but lacks in size from a Supernova2 or a virus, n is not as fat as a virus, but precisely aa charm and efficiency especially in the mix as the 8000 is overkill jp!

  Overall Opinion

  I use it for a year, it is versatile, I love his arpgiateur, sounds "noise" and the freshness of her, Too bad there have not distortion but ... PC with plugins, has arranged quickly.
  
  The report price is excellent quality, we can find 500 euros, and it is a good deal for a long time!
  
  In short, it's a synth that bcp charming ---> 8 / 10
  
  Refer this choice I do.
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• 03/27/06

  strangenono's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Features already available on the card so I spend Retailer

  Utilization

  Super easy to edit, I have made a string and a E.piano in 20 minutes or without knowing I was going and what are not sound-squeaker squeaker, they are worthy of a Vangelis beginners and yet I in programming. Everything is facade door finger and a wink on the sute edit a parameter. I don 't have the manual but it is useless anyway so it is simple and more when you see all the pots were immediately want to program it.

  Sounds

  There is a bank of 88 performances and 2 of 88 patches each bank so there is something to browse. The presets are already great, we see that we are dealing with a kind of hybrid Juno 60/Jx8p then half angel, half-demon (as Saint M. ..). Bon y 'are of very good and very bad for all genres: The bass is very techno or dance, Les Brasses are very kind Hard Fm Van ... (great), the strings are very rich fat, Fx are fendars, organs including the famous ribbon controller that simulates a wheel organ and ground so psychdliques yen for every gouts.Les effects are rudimentary but effective reverb a lack that is all. The term is very good it reminds me of the old Yamaha so very rich in all the layers.

  Overall Opinion

  I have for a week and I love it!
  
  I like too much the "all plastic", which quite surprised me to the Roland aisment but forgive him when you put your fingers. J hesitation with a juno 106 m but he has won, pay 380 euros I am totally hooked! If you find one for less than 400 euros jump on it, beginners as an expert it is very versatile!
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• 08/26/05

  efbie's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  - 4 octaves
  
  - No aftertouch
  
  - 1 MIDI IN / 1 MIDI OUT
  
  - 128 sounds: sounds of 64 factories and 64 user sound intgralement ditables
  
  - A range of classic effects: delay, chorus, flanger but there is no reverb and especially a distortion.
  
  - There is a PC editor whose name I forget, but does not edit the custom settings synthse: shame!
  
  8-note polyphony for a 2-part multitimbral

  Utilization

  It is extrment simple program and could not be more intuitive.
  
  
  
  95% of paramtres synthse faade are available.
  
  
  
  Regarding the manual, nothing wrong. It was all right srieux Roland.

  Sounds

  The sounds are perfectly suited my style of music.
  
  
  
  Yes it sounds a bit numrique, but that's normal, it is precisely numrique.
  
  
  
  This is also true that the leads are a bit cold. But still, I think they scrape well as long as we utlise cross modulation.
  
  
  
  Otherwise, it lacks punch, forget the bass sounds good round. This synthesis is especially the fine, I will say that sometimes it even sounds a little stick. Nevertheless, it is IDAL for tablecloths and pads.
  
  
  
  I agree with the opinion concerning the Previous amplitude envelope which can cause the problem plays, especially with the attack.
  
  
  
  I have a soft spot for cross-modulation is an imitation of synthse FM: I love it. I come CRER sounds captivating and hypnotic grace this parameter.
  
  
  
  To conclude this section, the jp8000 is dbrouille trs well for Fast Fashion fx.

  Overall Opinion

  I use it for 7 years, this is my first synth. it acts as master keyboard.
  
  
  
  I love her, I would not think me a moment spare.
  
  
  
  I know by heart. Just as I think its one that I know he is capable of producing and hop, 2 minutes later, the sound is ready be used.
  
  
  
  I read some reviews (not here) as how this trend squealing synth sounds and lots of "cheesy".
  
  
  
  Well I it is our answer ncessaire to look over Manir further.
  
  
  
  If I had to redo the selection of this synth I do it again. We can not say that he took any ride. It should be made to all kinds of electro today. If so
  
  
  
  Given its market price of the occasion, although MRIT a small investment.
  
  
  
  In conclusion, we can forgive him his mistakes of youth in the sense that it is, I believe, the first analog synthtiseur numrique modlisation history.
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• 01/02/04

  lolodilolo's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Very good specifications.

  Utilization

  Very very simple

  Sounds

  Very good filter. But poor imitation of the VCO, so sounds
  
  numrique when the filter is open.
  
  very beautiful tablecloths, pwm, sounds of bells, white noise interresting and the syncro,
  
  leads a little too cold
  
  default is the large envelope AMP.
  
  the fast attack produces a click allatoire not very nice.
  
  Taking a juno 60 but there is a constant and powerful click.
  
  Jp click on the once shy and gne.Dans 2 user manual roland says
  
  it's for the simulation of organs is the weak point for couraging sounds
  
  with fast attack.

  Overall Opinion

  I use it since its release, I thought c'tait a copy of JP8.
  
  I have the sr t but has a sound that fits well in a mix.
  
  Has used by fl69 (8080 with the vocoder) by Gigi D'Agostino.
  
  The sound is recognizable TRS. A little too numrique I got, not hot enough
  
  and percussion. With the exprience I bought one for the same price JP6 the era
  
  even a juno sound better and also provides ground markers.
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• 11/13/03

  ec_denis's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  The Jp8000 is one of the first synths have renewed the Systm "button / function" as the analog of the 70.
  
  It is a compact instrument with a keyboard with four octaves VLOC (no aftertouch as bizare as it may seem ...). The keyboard is well made and can serve as a master keyboard aisment, if we exclude the four octaves instead of 5.
  
  Found at controlling the pitch and modulation wheel classic, but whose function can be modulated affects a destination LFO 2: Amp, Pitch and Filter.
  
  there is also a ribbon prsence expression sensitive pressure and which can be assigned two parameters simultaneously.
  
  In front are the two rear output jack 6.35, headphone jack, the jack and sustain experssion (!?): and two MIDI in and out.
  
  the poliphonie is eight votes (not frowned upon his generation!)

  Utilization

  The entire synthesis is trs agrble see and use. no complicated menus under each button or potensiometre function. We can not be simpler!
  
  menus for configuration are utiliss noon synchronization options or choice of LFOs effects.
  
  There is an option that allows turning a button to know what value is this value without changing ... Interresting for backups papers ... Similarly it is possible to increase or decrease the value of a parameter of a grace the menu.
  
  The manual is very clear (for once at Roland ...) even with a small résumé of "synthesis for dummies" ...
  
  The animal is bitimbral, avc possibility of dual or split. It is of course possible to assign a DIFFERENT number of votes each party (as did eight in the end ...).
  
  Jp the 8000 has a memory of 64 patches (his way) preset and 64 user patches and 64 performances (one or two split sounds, single or dual) preset and user.

  Sounds

  Obviously, this instrument is Designed to make sounds analog subtractive synthesis of style ... So exit the double basses, pianos and other sounds ralistes ...
  
  It dbrouille perfect for tablecloths (especially thanks supersaw wave of the oscillator that can dtuner with a potentiometer), organs, aggressive leads (waveform oscillator feedback reminiscent of the sounds or distos obtained with a ring modulator). The bass is a little behind because essentially "sub". But by stacking two sounds totally found his happiness.
  
  the effects are pretty Russian and are adjustable via potentiometers live.
  
  Sounds pretty cool (just in the mood Equinox JMJ) and fit well in a mix (the diffrence of a D50 for example).

  Overall Opinion

  It is an instrument that I possde 4 years, and I'm not pert of me Sparer ...
  
  I had the opportunity to test a juno 106, a 303 mc, and a DX7 and I electribe A RSDLP a D50, an XP10, a Korg ms2000r, a kawai Jv880 and K5, and none of these instruments does not satisfy me as much as Jp8000 (XP10 can be the all ...)... Original sounds, easy to mixn shuffled in a easy to use, great potential for use scne ...
  
  The price quality ratio is excellent, but beware, this is not an instrument for beginners ... it is better possder other instruments (gnrateur battery etc. ..) to take full advantage pouvoiren ...
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