All user reviews of 5/5 for the Roland JP-8000

4 octaves synthesizer
Poly 8 channels
OSC 2 + 2 LFO + 1 + 2 12/24dB Filter Env / Effects chorus / delay

Presets as usual are not tiptop malgrés some patches of quality, yet they allow to give glimpses of the machine's capabilities, said this is a synth, so each program as hear.

UTILIZATION

Operation is simple because there are very few menus / sub menus accessed by the screen, almost all the main functions are accessible via buttons or knob. Operation is simple and clear to all those who already know the VA.

The only criticism that I would use is the config level modulations that deserved to be a little better organized, and the possibilities are limited.

Editing sounds / effects is very easy, we quickly see the desired result

SOUNDS

The sounds may be suitable for many styles of music, although it is basically a synth oriented Trance / Dance at its output (not my style), it easily agree to another.

The sound is punchy, it was the beginning of the era of VA but he is doing very well, the quality is there, hair in a messy low when leaving the basic settings of some patches, but it is corrected not bad.

Besides reading reviews everywhere, everyone says that this synth can not do good bass, which in my opinion is totally wrong, and I'm not sure why because with minimal DIY we get at low that sound really good. This may be the "fat" side of analog lacking a little in the bass that makes the populace does not appreciate much of this point of view.

The sounds are not realistic, of course, is not at all done!

Too bad the keyboard does not have aftertouch, this says it well to answer control when using a master key that has ... The sounds are quite expressive, but little better.

The only thing that bothers me a little is the click click of the envelopes that I find not very good on this synth. They are certainly useful in some cases for smacking sounds, but it is not beautiful in other cases (especially when the release is 0) ... I did the last update (1.05) as it appears that solves this problem, I have not seen the difference at this level.

Also I find it lacks a reverb ... I finally today is not very complicated to stick a further ... but I miss her still.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for two days, so this is a hot opinion, however I have another VA so I just compare, and is well positioned against the other and its own thanks to its unique tilt grain ( supersaw, feedback osc ...), the more I use it the more I appreciate it!

The value for money is very good today, its rating is relatively low for a keyboard that can do both, see VA better than newer and more expensive ... However, it is still limited functions, the modulation matrix suffers still not bad. BUT he is doing well anyway!

I do not particularly like the side plastoc synth, although it did not seem to have changed in 15 years (although this matter a little muffled scratch is relatively fragile (the previous owner had a label from scratch with I'm not sure what tool, so I have good big scratches ... yet bought in "new condition" according to its former owner ....). A positive screen for over 15 years does not seem to move a bit (though I'm a regular on the screen change bcp products this time ...)

Yes I would do this choice, it is a pleasure to use synthetic because it is faster to reach these goals!

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 ...

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!

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!

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)

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)