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.
NEWLY DEVELOPED ANALOG
MODELING SOUND SOURCE
Developed in the spirit of the finest
vintage synthesizers, the JP-8000’s
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 you’re working with a DSP-driven
powerhouse, you’ll start to take advan-
tage of its unprecedented possibilities.
A CREATIVE “HEART” —
OSCILLATOR 1 and 2
The heart of the JP-8000 is like an
analog synthesizer. It pumps with two
VCO’s, a VCF, a VCA and a dedicated
LFO for modulation. (Analog terminology
rules!) These basic building blocks will
set your sonic world on fire.
MOTION CONTROL
The JP-8000 takes realtime sonic
manipulation one step further with
an innovative Motion Control feature.
This revo-
lutionary
sequencer
OSCILLATOR 1 continu-
This is where you select the basic ously
waveform — the raw material you use to records
shape into the sound you have in mind. all slider
In addition to traditional Saw Tooth, and knob
Triangle, Square and Noise waves, the move-
JP-8000 features new waveforms such ments you make in realtime in
as “Super Saw”, “Triangle Mod”, and 8 measure sections. Playing back
“Feedback OSC”. a Motion sequence thus allows you
• SUPER SAW: Equals the sonic result to concentrate on complex phrases,
while the JP-8000 adds your own
of seven sawtooth waveforms used
simultaneously. Perfect for incredibly filter sweeps, etc., over and over
round, thick string voices. The DETUNE with the same precision.
control allows you to create more
spacious sounds, while MIX provides
control over the body and thickness OTHER VERSATILE FUNCTIONS
of the sound.
The JP-8000 is fully MIDI-compatible.
• TRIANGLE MODULATION: A rich
All slider, knob and ribbon controller
triangle wave with a lot of energy in the
overtones. Its shape can be altered movements are transmitted to any
using the OFFSET parameter to external MIDI device for instant
produce even more overtones. recording. The powerful Individual
Trigger function provides further
• FEEDBACK OSCILLATOR: Reminds
flexibility by allowing you to start the
you of the type of feedback normally
Pitch, Filter, or Amp envelope at a
associated with electric guitars — perfect
different time from the remaining
for solo sounds! Feedback amount and
envelopes. All you need to do is
harmonic level are user-definable.
select the envelope (destination), the
• NOISE: Produces many different MIDI channel, and the trigger note.
“colors” of noise. Continuously variable
from Pink Noise to White Noise. Using With dedicated knobs on the front
the powerful RESONANCE control panel for digital Delay and Chorus
feature, anything from slight emphasis effects, and the treble/bass tone
to self-oscillation (sine wave) can be set. controls, you can put the icing on
the most tempting sound cake
• SQUARE: The basic ingredient for ever. Save for volume and tempo,
woodwind and typical synth sounds with all parameters can be assigned to
adjustable pulse width and PWM depth. an optional expression pedal for
even more creative control.
• SAW TOOTH: The basic waveform OSCILLATOR 2 You can also add Ring Modulation,
a technique used to produce inharmonic
FREQUENCY and RESONANCE
sliders. As you’ve come to expect, these
EXPRESS YOURSELF WITH JP-8000 perfect for DJ-style “remix”
performances. When switched on, True to its pedigree, the JP-8000
needed for nearly all instruments (except Oscillator 2 provides three basic wave-
woodwinds) as well as various unique overtones perfect for metallic, dissonant, guys can drive the filter all the way into MASSIVE REALTIME CONTROL the Arpeggiator transforms the is 8-voice polyphonic and can be
forms which can be combined with
synth sounds. The SHAPE parameter Oscillator 1 to create ultra-fat sounds. bell-like sounds. The Cross Modulation self-oscillation. Parameters are accessed directly chords you play into short musical used in Single, Dual or Split
allows you to tailor the character of the Its pitch can be controlled within a +/-50 function allows you to modify the via intuitively placed knobs, sliders phrases. It provides four modes (UP, modes, the latter two meaning that
The JP-8000 provides Pitch, Filter and
saw tooth wave to your exacting needs. cent and/or +/-4 octave range using the frequency of OSC1 using the output and buttons, as well as a pitch DOWN, UP&DOWN, RANDOM), two Patches will be triggered either
Amplitude envelopes with adjustable
of OSC2, again producing complex dozens of beat patterns, as well as simultaneously or from different
• TRIANGLE: Contains only a limited RANGE and FINE/WIDE knobs. The
waveforms.
DEPTH and inverted envelope bend/modulation lever and a ribbon
HOLD and TEMPO controls and keyboard areas (Upper and
number of overtones and is fairly SYNC function allows you to synchronize possibilities. LFO1 has four waves and controller. The redesigned ribbon
neutral. Suitable for flute-like sounds. OSC2’s waveform to that of OSC1. controller allows you to control an adjustable octave range. Lower). The JP-8000 boasts
can be routed to various parameters
Thus, each time the OSC1 waveform several parameters simultaneously. 128 Preset Patches and 64 Preset
POWERFUL SOUND including the oscillators, the filter and The RPS function allows you to as-
returns to its origin, the OSC 2 waveform The function of the sliders in the Performance memories, and
MODIFICATION CONTROLS the amplitude function. LFO2 is made of sign complete licks to any of the 48
is reset to its beginning, creating a OSC1 section depends on the wave another 128 User Patches and 64
a triangle wave and can be routed to the keys. It boasts 48 patterns, 24 ppq
complex waveform with lots of overtones. you select, providing refined sound User Performances. Thanks to its
Comprehensive control of parameters oscillators, the filter and the amplitude. resolution, a loop length adjustable
creation in an analog-like fashion. intuitive, knob-based user interface,
includes OSC Type, LFO 1, LFO 2, between 1-4 measures, an adjust-
OSCILLATOR COMMON To top it off, the JP-8000 provides a 16 × 2 backlit LCD is all the
RING, SYNC, X-MOD, TVF, and able gate time, and several input
various functions usually associated ADVANCED ARPEGGIATOR & JP-8000 takes to stay in control.
The OSC COMMON section lets you ENVELOPE. The -24/-12dB selector quantize modes. Both the Arpeg-
with vintage synths, such as ring REALTIME PHRASE SEQUENCER
modify the waveform and pitch of both switch of the filter allows you to fine-tune giator and the RPS section can be The JP-8000 is a synthesizer no
modulation, legato and portamento
OSC1 and OSC 2, as well as the the characteristics of the (selectable) Various types of arpeggio patterns synchronized to an external MIDI musician can afford not to have.
as well as a sync function between
volume balance between OSC1 and high-pass/low-pass/band-pass filter. and a powerful RPS (Realtime clock. Perfect for those pesky modern It’s time you experienced some
OSC1 and OSC2.
OSC2 and the Cross-Modulation depth. And don’t forget the CUTOFF Phrase Sequencer) make the MIDI-types and for live performance. future shock.
 FUTURE Analog Modeling Synthesizer

SHOCK

OPTIONS
Expression Pedal Foot Volume/
EV-5 Expression Pedal
FV-300L
JP-8000 Specifications
Synthesizer Section • Range 1~4 oct (Arpeggiator only)
• Max. polyphony 8 voices • Arpeggiator Hold ON, OFF
• Number of Oscillator 2 (OSC1, OSC2) • Tempo 20 to 250
• Oscillator Type OSC1: SUPER SAW, TRIANGLE MODULATION, RPS
NOISE, FEEDBACK OSC, SQUARE (PWM), SAW, • Patterns 48
TRIANGLE • Resolution 24 ticks per quarter note
OSC2: SQUARE (PWM), SAW, TRIANGLE • Loop length 1~4 measures
• Others LFO1, LFO2, RING, SYNC, X-MOD, TVF • Gate Time Real, Staccato, 33%, 50%, 66%, 100% Pedal Switch Footswitch
(-12/-24dB, HPF/BPF/LPF), • Input Quantize OFF, TRIPLET 1/16, 1/16, TRIPLET 1/8, 1/8,
ENVELOPE (Pitch, Filter Amplitude) TRIPLET 1/4, 1/4 DP-2 FS-5U
• Parts 2 (Upper/Lower) • Recording Method Realtime (Loop Rec)
• Keyboard Mode Single, Dual, Split • Max. Simultaneous 8 voices
• Effects Tone control (BASS, TREBLE) Input/Output Notes
Chorus (12 types)=SUPER CHORUS SLW, SUPER Motion Control
CHORUS MID, SUPER CHORUS FST, SUPER
• Tracks 2 track × 2 set (SET A, B)
CHORUS CLR, FLANGER SLOW, FLANGER DEEP,
• Loop Length 1~8 measures
FLANGER FAST, DEEP PHASING SLW, JET PHASING,
• Recording Method Realtime (Loop Rec)
TWISTING, FREEZE PHASE1, FREEZE PHASE2
Delay (5 types)=PANNING L→R, PANNING R→L, Others
PANNING SHORT, MONO SHORT, MONO LONG • Keyboard 49 Keys (with velocity) Stereo Mixing
• Preset Memory Patches=128, Performances=64 • Controls Rotaries=22, Sliders=16 Keyboard Amplifiers
(Each Performance include its own Lower (except Audio Volume & Tempo)
& Upper Patch.) Ribbon controller (assignable), Velocity controller KC-500/KC-300
• User Memory Patches=128, Performances=64 (assignable), Pitch Bend/Modulation lever
(Each Performance include its own Lower • Display 16-character, 2-line backlit LCD
& Upper Patch.) • Connectors Outputs (L/MONO, R), Headphone (stereo),
Arpeggiator/RPS Section Hold pedal, Control pedal, MIDI (IN, OUT)
• Arpeggiator/RPS ON, OFF • Power Supply AC 117V/230V/240V
• Power Consumption 24W (AC117V)/28W (AC230V)/20W (AC240V)
Countless knobs, buttons and sliders on the front panel. Sounds that come • Modes
• Beat Patterns
UP, DOWN, UP&DOWN, RANDOM, RPS
1/4, 1/6, 1/8, 1/12, 1/16, 1/32, PORTA-A 1~11, • Dimensions 925(W) × 349(D) × 113(H) mm
PORTA-B 1~15, SEQ-A 1~7, SEQ-B 1~5, 36-7/16 × 13-3/4 × 4-1/2 inches KC-500

alive as you change their settings. Drastic tonal changes no other instrument SEQ-C 1~2, SEQ-D 1~8, ECHO 1~3, MUTE 1~16,
STRUMMING 1~8, REFRAIN 1~2, PERCUSSION
• Weight
• Accessory
8.0 Kg /17 lb. 11 oz
AC cord

can produce. Recordable edit operations and phrases. An unbelievably powerful 1~4, WALKING BASS, HARP, RANDOM
*Appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Arpeggiator ...The Roland JP-8000 is a state-of-the-art synthesizer — the worthy

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