The JX-3P Software Synthesizer
is a virtual recreation of the
classic six-voice JX-3P
from 1983.
This landmark analog instrument
ushered in an era of sleek looks,
easy preset recall, and stable
tuning via its digitally controlled
oscillators.
Indistinguishable from the
shimmering, punchy sound of the
original, the
JX-3P Software Synthesizer brings
this underground '80s classic to
your modern workflow.
The JX-3P was one of the world's
first instruments equipped with the
newly developed MIDI interface.
While the digitally
controlled oscillators gave it a
more refined and stable sound, and
the button-based panel appeared
rather different from its
predecessors, it shared many of
the same analog components with its
famous synth siblings.
Its sound was pure '80s Roland
and found its way onto numerous
albums and film soundtracks of the
time.
The JX-3P Software Synthesizer
is available in AU, AAX,
and VST3 formats and
features a high-definition resizable
interface, making it perfect for
any production environment.
With the Browse view, you can
access, search, and sort across all
installed patch banks and also rate
your favorites.
You can even adjust the sounds right
from this view with the convenient
tweak panel.
The Edit view is where we get a
fully expansive view of the gorgeous
interface and access to all the
synth parameters.
While the stripped-down interface
appealed to many as a model of
simplicity, many players
craved more direct control.
Enter the companion PG-200
Synthesizer Programmer, an add-on
option for those who wanted to dig
deeper with hands-on controls.
The JX-3P Software Synthesizer
features a faithful rendition of the
beloved PG-200,
allowing you to augment your virtual
synth with this coveted option.
During the development of the JX-3P
plug-in, we took the opportunity
to add a few modern touches like
making it velocity-sensitive,
extending the oscillator range,
and adding a second envelope,
an onboard arpeggiator for a little
extra flexibility.
Vintage synths like the
JX-3P had internal trim controls
that allow technicians to tweak
various analog components whenever
they drifted out of spec, but
sometimes out of spec created
a sound that was unique,
interesting, and even extraordinary.
Realized through our latest ACB
advancements, the Circuit Mod
function lets you sweep through
multiple trims using a single macro
control.
Let's listen to how it affects the
sound.
The JX-3P Software Synthesizer
offers full integration with the
SYSTEM-8 keyboard.
You can change the JX-3P's plug-in
panel to match the SYSTEM-8 for
intuitive one-to-one control
or use the plug-out functionality to
turn your SYSTEM-8 into a standalone
JX-3P with PG-200 Programmer
that you can play in the studio or
on stage.
The JX-3P Software Synthesizer
is a carefully
crafted, down-to-the-circuit-level recreation of the original. It's easy to use and inspires your music with the unique sound of this analog classic. You can start using the
JX-3P Software Synthesizer today with a Roland Cloud Pro or Ultimate membership or by purchasing a Lifetime Key. Go to Roland.com for more information.