Though it is far more advanced than its predecessor, the jx3p, the jx8p has its drawbacks. Feb 20, 2012 the pg 800 has 18 2 way switches, 23 sliders, 3 knobs and 2 buttons. The gui is modelled after the pg800, which is the external editor for the jx 8p. It emulates the hardware editor in a software environment within the apple logic audiosequencer program formerly emagic logic. Dirk rockendorf kindly provides his mac patch editing software emulating the pg800 programmer. Roland jx 8p software free download roland jx 8p top 4. Unfollow roland jx 8p to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Though the jx 8p is relatively complex, it may appear otherwise for its lack of traditional synthesizer controls.
Should the software prove defective you assume the cost of all necessary servicing, repair or correction. Jx programmer is a renoise tool for editing sounds on the roland jx8p, mks 70, and jx10 super jx synthesizers via sysex, similar to the. Check out the roland jx8p technical specifications page at sweetwater the worlds leading music technology and instrument retailer. A must have since the jx8p alone employs a tedious system of editing with only one slider. The pg800 programmer can be used to program the synth with a more traditional analog style interface. Handson programming is sacrificed and reduced to assigning the parameter you want to tweak to a dataslider near the pitchmod bender. It has got a user interface for editing all the parameters of a tone in the synths, and a switch to select which one of the two tones on the jx 10mks70 to. Marcs jx8p ressource centre pcjx8p editor software. After a couple of comments on how i program the jx 8p, i thought id detail here the 5 different methods ive used. Download the ctrlr program and the panel for your synth or create your own design. Alternative programmer for the roland jx8p vintage synth. Clone the pg800 programmer for roland jx10, mks70 and jx8p. Jx8p was among the last true analog synthesizers produced by roland in the 1980s, with alpha juno 12 synths, racks mks50 and mks70, and finally the jx10. I just got the bcr2000 working with the roland jx8p and jx10.
Completely independent from software and computers. Jx programmer is a renoise tool for editing sounds on the roland jx8p, mks70, and jx10 super jx synthesizers via sysex, similar to the. Additionally, it offers two polyphonic play modes, two. Picked up this mideighties roland jx8p analog polyphonic at the local goodwill. Or get creative, here are some ideas for this library. Roland jx8p analog synthesizer 1985 hd demo youtube. The roland jx8p features full midi, and also accepts a cartridge to store 32 additional patches. Are there any techissues or problems worth keeping an eye out for when looking it over. Down with the cliche jx8p patches, it would be an insult to the jx8p and its many opportunities. Q do you know how it is possible to make that sound on a roland jp8080 or jx 8p. Patch sheets for jx10 and mks70 from the roland users group magazine a collection of scans featuring jx. A must have since the jx 8p alone employs a tedious system of editing with only one slider. Roland super jx10 and mks70 synthesizer utilities your.
It only works with a roland jx8p synth or a mks70, the rack version of the jx8p. Plugout software synthesizer 11 pages synthesizer roland jx. View and download roland jx 8p owners manual online. Jx 8p was among the last true analog synthesizers produced by roland in the 1980s, with alpha juno 12 synths, racks mks50 and mks70, and finally the jx 10. Hey, a friend of mine is considering picking one of these up. Roland jx8p jx3p jx10 he digital era began the 2 dco synth also have crossmod, both need programmers to be programmed by sliders, but you still can edit them on the box, but the digital way using one edit slider and type in the parameter number see the parameter list below made. This is needed for quick and easy editing of the jx 8p, mks70 and jx 10 synthesizers. The pg8x is a virtual analog synthesizer, with the standard 2dco 24dboct filter design. However, it took me a couple of hours to realize that it actually works, and the reason was how logic 9 handles continue reading jx8p and jx10 working with bcr2000.
Membrane buttons dominate the front panel of the jx 8p providing access to the various preset and user patches and to page through and assign editable parameters. The software is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but without. Compared to other syths like a korg ms2000, yamaha cs1x, nordlead2, poly 800, casio cz1, or even a classic rompler like a korg o1wfd or tx81z the jx 8p still has a nice and phat warm sound that doesnt compare to others. Maybe the pcjx 8p software is sending sys data instead of cc, thats why it works and fl doesnt. Jun 12, 2016 picked up this mideighties roland jx 8p analog polyphonic at the local goodwill. Provides patches and manuals for a number of older synths. It combines the looks of a yamaha dx7 and a roland jd800. Aug 26, 2017 the roland jx10 is a 12voice polyphonic analog synthesizer, with a semiweighted 76key keyboard sensitive to both velocity and aftertouch. Sep 01, 20 the roland jx 8p is a programmable polyphonic analog synthesizer from 1985. Alternative programmer for the roland jx8p vintage. Since the synth was built at a time when digital technology had exploded and all synths started looking like the dx7, the jx 8p has no knobs but relies on multifunctions, buttons and a slider to edit the sounds. Looking to resell after cleaning and fixing a few sticking keys, etc. Im glad i have the pg tho, the knobby is a similar design to the dsi evolver or blofeld and im not the biggest fan of that approach.
Roland jx 8p with pg800 programmer reel audio reverb. Draven was a bit dramatic there, and there are some really nice new software programmers for the jx that give you access to the whole architecture, but the pg800 programmer with all of the tactile controls right there is pretty tough to beat. The software is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but without any warranty. View and download roland jx8p owners manual online. Ever wanted to tweak sounds on your super jx10, mks70 or jx8p synth with real knobs but cant afford the humongous price tag on pg800. The aftertouch will most likely not work unless it has been refurbished, as it always deteriorated over time.
Jx programmer is a renoise tool for editing sounds on the roland jx 8p, mks70, and jx 10 super jx synthesizers via sysex, similar to the original pg800 hardware programmer from roland. Pg8x is inspired by the roland jx8p with the pg800 programmer. Virtual pg800 programmer for roland mks70 jx8p jx10 this software is a virtual pg800 synthesizer programmer for use with the roland mks70, jx8p, or jx10 hardware. You may need to beef up your programming skills a bit, but over all, my fav thing about the jx 8p is its after touch. For my part i managed to make good lead sounds, bass, and even a bad imitation of a pan flute, which is still very enjoyable to play and listen for what it is. Enter the pg800 controller which gives you total control of all the jx 8p s editable parameters with handson traditional slider control. These are from the late 80s, early 90s rug magazine which used to have parameter settings listed for new patches and tones for the jx. I also made sure to include unison detune and bend lfo depth which are not found on the pg800 and are extremely useful parameters.
Also bear in mind the pg800 programmer will cost almost as much as or more than the synth itself and it makes it a lot more interesting to use. Marcs jx 8p ressource centre pcjx8p editor software. Factory presets on the jx 8p were created by eric persing and dan desouza. The mpg8 does everythiong the original pg800 did, and more. At the moment you dial a knob the synth controller sends the appropriate command to your synth which immediately changes its sound. With this program you can edit roland jx8p sounds in a very comfortable way similar to the pg800 programmer. They connect the app to a jx8p and a mks70 rack unit to test it out. The ipg300 works with roland alpha juno and jx3p with kiwi midi upgrade.
It works with stock units, as well as all vecoven modified units. The dos version as well as the win95 beta are available for. Synthesizer roland jx8p owners manual 29 pages synthesizer roland jx 305 owners manual. Handson programming is sacrificed and reduced to assigning the. It has got a user interface for editing all the parameters of a tone in the synths, and a switch to select which one of the two tones on the jx10 mks70 to edit. A huge thank you goes out to the developer mlvst for his work on this amazing freeware instrument. It has 6 voices of polyphony, great midi implementation and patch storage as well as an external memory cartridge slot. Mpg8 programmer for jx8p, super jx, and mks70 retroaktiv. Looking to resell after cleaning and fixing a few sticking keys. Roland jx8p jx3p jx10 he digital era began the 2 dco synth also have crossmod, both need programmers to be programmed by sliders, but you still can edit them on the box, but the digital way using one edit slider and type in the parameter number see the parameter list below made synthesizers cheaper, yes the jx8ps resonance can not reach self resonating filters, but sync and. In a time of rising popularity of digital frequency modulation synthesizers, such as yamaha dx7, jx 8p was marketed as the best of both worlds. Jc programmer is the leading supplier and original manufacturer for smart devices for nand ic, eeprom chips repairing for iphone and ipad, like jc pros, jc p7 pcie programmer, nand ic data repairing tools, eeprom chip repairing tools, mfi identification device for lightning cables and lighting earphones, iphone battery detection device etc. Factory presets on the jx8p were created by eric persing and dan desouza.
From some other searching and reading ive read that its actually the jx 8p s desire to receive sys instead of cc for some reason there is discussion with a conversion software. This software was not developed by renoise and is listed here in a summarised. I found a jx8p preset by a guy named rainer keizer that works fine. Mpg8 is an affordable, compact controller for roland jx 8p, mks70, and super jx synthesizers. The case is constructed using heavyduty powder coated metal, and it sits atop any desktop surface or the synth itself using 4 nonslip rubber feet.
This is needed for quick and easy editing of the jx8p, mks70 and jx10 synthesizers. New ipad app emulates roland pg800 synthesizer programmer. When i got my jx 8p i soon was tired of editing the sounds with the only one edit slider and decided to program this editor. The jx3p is an analog synthesizer that can be programmed using a pg200 programmer. All rights on the software are reserved to the holders and are subject to change anytime without prior notice. The jx8p is an analog synthesizer that is edited via selecting and adjusting parameters rather than via frontpanel knobs. Roland jx 8p is a 61key, velocity and aftertouchsensitive, sixnote polyphonic, fully analog synthesizer released by roland in 1985. Its interesting that people find the jx8p heavy a chroma polaris is heavyan e2 is heavy. Kentai has released ipg800 a midi controller ipad app that emulates the functionality of the pg800 synthesizer programmer that was built by roland. Fl sends cc from the same plugin midi out successfully to a microkorg, though. Roland jx8p preiswerter polyphoner greatsynthesizers. The synth controller is a highly specialized midicontroller allowing realtime edits on your favourite music synthesizer with 16 knobs. The roland jx8p features full midi, and also accepts a cartridge to.
Mpg70 is a 7u rackmountabledesktop controller for jx 10, jx 8p, and mks70 synthesizers. Jx programmer is a renoise tool for editing sounds on the roland jx8p, mks70, and jx10 super jx synthesizers via sysex, similar to the original pg800 hardware programmer from roland. Crafted with sixvoice polyphony, midi capability and dual dcos, the roland jx 8p analog synthesizer is an excellent introduction into the world of vintage. Software for replacing the external pg800 programmer, which second hand goes for twice the price of a jx8p. Well the jx 8p may not work for you or your drummer, maybe you just need to learn how to polish a turd to a pie or something, whatever you said. Its a vintage beast, considered by roland its flagship product from 1984 to 1989. Ive been gassing over one of these for a few years after seeing a minty one with the programmer on the neighboring citys craigslist that was a little out of my price range.
Ever wanted to tweak sounds on your super jx 10, mks70 or jx 8p synth with. Top 4 download periodically updates software information of roland jx 8p full versions from the publishers, but some information may be slightly outofdate using warez version, crack, warez passwords, patches, serial numbers, registration codes, key generator, pirate key, keymaker or keygen for roland jx 8p license key is illegal. It offers complete control of all parameters in an easy to use traditional slider controller. It sounds much more different to my juno6 and i like diversity jx10 and 8p sure dont deserve all the hate. Dec 25, 20 i guess some will think im crazy but i had both jx 3p and jx 8p, each with their own programmer. Despite of its power, it suffered a lot of the lack of midi implementation that, in conjunction with the need of the programmer pg800. It has two digitallycontrolled oscillators and builtin chorus. For easier parameter control, it can be programmed using a roland pg800 programmer. Alternative programmer for the roland jx8p vintage synth forum. Ive never owned an analogue synthesizer with polyphony or.
From some other searching and reading ive read that its actually the jx8ps desire to receive sys instead of cc for some reason there is discussion with a conversion software. Conceived as a streamlined, stagefriendly unit with easily adjusted sliders controlling the synthesis parameters, the jx8ps 64section memory bank summons sound from warm liquid oscillation to metallic vibrato attack in the breadth of a finger. It only works with a roland jx 8p synth or a mks70, the rack version of the jx 8p. The program uses a collection of custom designed panels designed by users. This software is a virtual pg800 synthesizer programmer for use with the roland mks70, jx8p, or jx10 hardware. Draven was a bit dramatic there, and there are some really nice new software programmers for the jx that give you access to the whole architecture, but the pg800 programmer. I dont think that only the alpha juno mks 50 is capable of doing those hoover sounds a the key to the sound is the pwm saw, which im pretty sure the 8080 emulates, not sure about the jx8p tho since i never had one add some pwm square, a hint of noise and. Pcjx8p is a software emulation of the original pg800 and adds the capability to load and save sounds.
Several synths are currently supported including roland super jx. I agree, the pg8x is a unique and a special emulation in the software and plugin world. All used electronic parts are tested and guaranteed working. It features two dcos per voice, two software generated and relatively soft adsr envelopes, high and lowpass filters, two types of fixedrate chorus effect, three different sync modes, etc. Kiwitechnics patch editor fur vintage synthesizer amazona. Mpg70 mkii for super jx, mks70, and jx8p retroaktiv. Im running it as a vst in logic pro, but im a noob, ive just brought my jx 8p and. Clone the pg800 programmer for roland jx 10, mks70 and jx 8p. When i got my jx8p i soon was tired of editing the sounds with the only one edit slider and decided to program this editor. Crafted with sixvoice polyphony, midi capability and dual dcos, the roland jx8p analog synthesizer is an excellent introduction into the world of vintage synthesis. Alternative programmer for the roland jx 8p vintage.