Roland JD-08

<p>Compact, portable sound module that recreates the iconic 1991 Roland JD-800 digital/analog hybrid synthesizer.</p><p>With its retro workflow, evocative sounds, and powerful effects, the JD-800 was a favorite for top electronic music producers through the &rsquo;90s and beyond. </p><p>Combining the original JD-800 waveforms with advanced modeling techniques, the JD-08 delivers the exquisite hands-on sound design of the original, along with hugely expanded polyphony, a two-part polyphonic sequencer, and other modern updates.</p><p>The JD-08 includes 64 presets from the original hardware and perfectly recreates the four-tone structure, 108 waveforms, and unique two-part multi-effects that are at the core of the JD-800&rsquo;s intricate, evolving sound.</p><p>Once you&rsquo;ve locked in your patches, fire up the two-part polyphonic sequencer and start programming leads, basslines, or basic chords to sync with other pieces in your electronic ensemble. And to bring some animated movement to your sounds, tap into motion recording and the onboard arpeggiator to make your musical lines dance.</p><p><br /></p>

Compact, portable sound module that recreates the iconic 1991 Roland JD-800 digital/analog hybrid synthesizer.

With its retro workflow, evocative sounds, and powerful effects, the JD-800 was a favorite for top electronic music producers through the ’90s and beyond.

Combining the original JD-800 waveforms with advanced modeling techniques, the JD-08 delivers the exquisite hands-on sound design of the original, along with hugely expanded polyphony, a two-part polyphonic sequencer, and other modern updates.

The JD-08 includes 64 presets from the original hardware and perfectly recreates the four-tone structure, 108 waveforms, and unique two-part multi-effects that are at the core of the JD-800’s intricate, evolving sound.

Once you’ve locked in your patches, fire up the two-part polyphonic sequencer and start programming leads, basslines, or basic chords to sync with other pieces in your electronic ensemble. And to bring some animated movement to your sounds, tap into motion recording and the onboard arpeggiator to make your musical lines dance.
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<p>Compact, portable sound module that recreates the iconic 1991 Roland JD-800 digital/analog hybrid synthesizer.</p><p>With its retro workflow, evocative sounds, and powerful effects, the JD-800 was a favorite for top electronic music producers through the &rsquo;90s and beyond. </p><p>Combining the original JD-800 waveforms with advanced modeling techniques, the JD-08 delivers the exquisite hands-on sound design of the original, along with hugely expanded polyphony, a two-part polyphonic sequencer, and other modern updates.</p><p>The JD-08 includes 64 presets from the original hardware and perfectly recreates the four-tone structure, 108 waveforms, and unique two-part multi-effects that are at the core of the JD-800&rsquo;s intricate, evolving sound.</p><p>Once you&rsquo;ve locked in your patches, fire up the two-part polyphonic sequencer and start programming leads, basslines, or basic chords to sync with other pieces in your electronic ensemble. And to bring some animated movement to your sounds, tap into motion recording and the onboard arpeggiator to make your musical lines dance.</p><p><br /></p> <p>Compact, portable sound module that recreates the iconic 1991 Roland JD-800 digital/analog hybrid synthesizer.</p><p>With its retro workflow, evocative sounds, and powerful effects, the JD-800 was a favorite for top electronic music producers through the &rsquo;90s and beyond. </p><p>Combining the original JD-800 waveforms with advanced modeling techniques, the JD-08 delivers the exquisite hands-on sound design of the original, along with hugely expanded polyphony, a two-part polyphonic sequencer, and other modern updates.</p><p>The JD-08 includes 64 presets from the original hardware and perfectly recreates the four-tone structure, 108 waveforms, and unique two-part multi-effects that are at the core of the JD-800&rsquo;s intricate, evolving sound.</p><p>Once you&rsquo;ve locked in your patches, fire up the two-part polyphonic sequencer and start programming leads, basslines, or basic chords to sync with other pieces in your electronic ensemble. And to bring some animated movement to your sounds, tap into motion recording and the onboard arpeggiator to make your musical lines dance.</p><p><br /></p> <p>Compact, portable sound module that recreates the iconic 1991 Roland JD-800 digital/analog hybrid synthesizer.</p><p>With its retro workflow, evocative sounds, and powerful effects, the JD-800 was a favorite for top electronic music producers through the &rsquo;90s and beyond. </p><p>Combining the original JD-800 waveforms with advanced modeling techniques, the JD-08 delivers the exquisite hands-on sound design of the original, along with hugely expanded polyphony, a two-part polyphonic sequencer, and other modern updates.</p><p>The JD-08 includes 64 presets from the original hardware and perfectly recreates the four-tone structure, 108 waveforms, and unique two-part multi-effects that are at the core of the JD-800&rsquo;s intricate, evolving sound.</p><p>Once you&rsquo;ve locked in your patches, fire up the two-part polyphonic sequencer and start programming leads, basslines, or basic chords to sync with other pieces in your electronic ensemble. And to bring some animated movement to your sounds, tap into motion recording and the onboard arpeggiator to make your musical lines dance.</p><p><br /></p> <p>Compact, portable sound module that recreates the iconic 1991 Roland JD-800 digital/analog hybrid synthesizer.</p><p>With its retro workflow, evocative sounds, and powerful effects, the JD-800 was a favorite for top electronic music producers through the &rsquo;90s and beyond. </p><p>Combining the original JD-800 waveforms with advanced modeling techniques, the JD-08 delivers the exquisite hands-on sound design of the original, along with hugely expanded polyphony, a two-part polyphonic sequencer, and other modern updates.</p><p>The JD-08 includes 64 presets from the original hardware and perfectly recreates the four-tone structure, 108 waveforms, and unique two-part multi-effects that are at the core of the JD-800&rsquo;s intricate, evolving sound.</p><p>Once you&rsquo;ve locked in your patches, fire up the two-part polyphonic sequencer and start programming leads, basslines, or basic chords to sync with other pieces in your electronic ensemble. And to bring some animated movement to your sounds, tap into motion recording and the onboard arpeggiator to make your musical lines dance.</p><p><br /></p>
  • Details

The JD-08 features a built-in USB-C audio/MIDI interface, so you can play, record, and synchronize with all types of computer production software.

Full-size MIDI I/O is also available for interfacing with other MIDI hardware.

 
There’s even an external clock input for driving the JD-08’s onboard sequencer and arpeggiator from vintage analogue instruments and modern Euroracks.

The compact JD-08 fits just about anywhere and is easily controlled from a master keyboard or computer DAW. It can run on standard AA batteries for hours of uninhibited jamming, and there’s also a built-in speaker for on-the-go sound monitoring. 

This unit is in excellent condition.