The JUPITER-8 is one of the most
revered and sought-after polysynths
of all time.
With the JUPITER-8 Software
Synthesizer, you get an
authentic down-to-circuit-level recreation of this vintage icon for your DAW
or SYSTEM-8. First released back in 1981, the JUPITER-8 was the pinnacle of Roland's engineering with a gorgeous design, robust build, and extreme sonic flexibility. It's incredibly warm, yet clear sound is forever imprinted on the many genres of the
'80s music scene and its lush analog sound is simply unmatched when it comes to the warm pads, soaring strings, and infectious leads. And its influence has never diminished, appearing across a range of styles to this day. The
JUPITER-8 plugin is available in AU,
AAX, and VST3 formats and features a high-definition resizable interface, making it perfect for any production environment. Let's take a listen
at the JUPITER-8 in action.
By clicking the Browse View tab, you
can access, search, and sort across
all installed patch banks and also
write your favorites for fast
recall.
You can even adjust the sounds right
from this view with the convenient
tweak panel.
The Edit View, however, is where the
magic really happens.
This is where we get to look at the
gorgeous interface and access
to all of the JUPITER-8's synth
parameters like adjusting the
filter cutoff or its LFO
mode.
Aside from its iconic good looks and
roadworthy build quality, the
JUPITER-8 is famous for its
unmistakable sound.
Each of its eight voices had two
stable VCOs with four waveforms
to choose from and were capable of
providing advanced textures through
cross modulation and screaming sync
capability.
The creamy filter is renowned to
this day with its selectable two
or four-pole, low-pass filter, and
non-resonant high-pass filter.
With this, add in two envelopes,
an onboard arpeggiator, and generous
modulation capabilities and
you have the makings of a truly
versatile and coherent synthesizer.
Let's take a listen.
While developing the JUPITER-8
plugin, we felt it was important not
to veer too far from the original's
iconic workflow and sonic majesty.
But we couldn't resist adding a few
modern touches, like making it
velocity sensitive,
extending the oscillator range,
adding an effect section, or even
enhancing the onboard arpeggiator
for extra flexibility.
While the original JUPITER-8 lacked
any onboard effects, the
JUPITER-8 Software Synthesizer has a
three stage effects section that
includes a wide range of modulation,
delay, reverb, and overdrive
effects based on the classic Roland
models.
Having these integrated within the
plugin allow for a more streamlined
and inspiring experience for when
choosing and sculpting your sound.
Vintage synthesizers of the time
had internal trim controls that
could allow technicians to tweak
various analog components whenever
they drifted out to spec.
But sometimes being out of spec
or imperfect could lead to a sound
that was unique, interesting, or
extraordinary.
Realized through our latest ACB
advancements, the new Circuit Mod
function lets you sweep through
multiple trims using a single
macro control.
Along with the condition parameter,
which simulates the effects of
aging, you can dial in everything
from a factory-primed JUPITER-8
to a road-worn synth that hasn't
seen a tech bench in decades.
The JUPITER-8 Software Synthesizer
offers full integration with the
SYSTEM-8 keyboard.
You can change the JUPITER-8's plug-in
panel to match the SYSTEM-8's for
intuitive one-to-one control
or use the PLUG-OUT functionality to
turn your SYSTEM-8 into a standalone
JUPITER-8 that you can play in the
studio or on stage.
The JUPITER-8 Software Synthesizer
is an authentic, carefully crafted
recreation of the legendary
hardware.
Like the original, it fits a wide
range of styles and is sure to
inspire your creativity and
elevate your music.
You can start using the JUPITER-8
Software Synthesizer today
with a Roland Cloud Pro or Ultimate
membership, or by purchasing
a Lifetime Key.
Be sure to check out Roland.com
for more information.