Description
Legendary ‘80s polysynth, now available as a DAW plug-in.
“One of the greatest analog synths of all time.”—Reverb.com
Released in 1981, the JUPITER-8 is one of the most celebrated and sought-after polysynths of all time. This meticulous plug-in reproduction is accurate down to the circuit level, while also enhancing the original spec with modern features.
A King is Born
Produced between 1981 and 1984, the JUPITER-8 was the pinnacle of Roland synthesizer engineering. Master-crafted with a now-iconic design, the eight-voice polyphonic synthesizer boasted deep programmability and a sweeping dynamic range.
Respecting Royalty
The JUPITER-8 was a must-have for professional synth players and well-equipped studios throughout the ‘80s. Beloved for its robust analog sound and hands-on programmability, it’s famous for its unmistakably lush pads and cosmic leads. Named after the largest planet in the solar system, the list of hits featuring the instrument is huge and diverse.
Plug In Your Own JUPITER-8
The JUPITER-8 Software Synthesizer is a detailed recreation of the original, capable of the same rich pads, tectonic basses, and evocative leads as its hardware counterpart. Featuring eight-voice polyphony, 16 individual analog oscillators, and two or four-pole resonant filters, the virtual JUPITER-8 is a wildly customizable composition tool. From cross modulation to oscillator sync, the synth’s expansive effects parameters reward deep exploration. Newly added modern features include:
Onboard reverb and tempo-syncing delay
Tempo-syncing LFO that locks to your project
Extended oscillator range
Condition knob adjusts the sound of the JUPITER-8—clean and pristine to warm and broken in
Hardware Integration
The JUPITER-8 also supports our PLUG-OUT format, providing intuitive, hands-on operation with Roland's SYSTEM-8 hardware synth. Parameters are automatically mapped to the SYSTEM-8's controls, giving you a full-featured JUPITER-8 you can take to the stage without a computer. It's also possible to use the SYSTEM-8 or a Roland Boutique JP-08 for one-to-one, hands-on control of the software plug-in.
Sign up for Roland Cloud today to experience the colossal, otherworldly sound of the JUPITER-8. Craving more of that distinctive brand of Roland analog synthesis? Check out the JUNO-106, another of our classic keyboards with a distinguished pedigree.
Lifetime Keys
To install an instrument with a Lifetime Key, you must have a Roland Account. To create your Roland Account, download Roland Cloud Manager, create an account/log in, download your instrument, and redeem your Lifetime Key.
Specifications
Maximum Polyphony: 8 voice
LFO:
- Waveform (SINE, TRIANGLE, SAW, SQUARE, RND1, RND2)
- Rate
- Delay Time
- KEY TRIGGER (ON, OFF)
- TRIGGER ENVELOPE (ON, OFF)
VCO Modulation:
- Modulation (VCO-1, BOTH, VCO-2)
- LFO Modulation Depth
- ENV-1 Modulation Depth
- Pulse Width Modulation(PWM)
- Pulse Width Modulation(PWM) Switch (MANUAL, LFO, ENV1+, ENV1-, ENV1+, ENV1-)
VCO-1:
- Waveform (SAW, PWM, TRIANGLE, SINE, SQUARE, NOISE)
- Range (64', 32', 16', 8', 4', 2')
- Cross Modulation
VCO-2:
- Waveform(SAW, PWM, TRIANGLE, SINE, SQUARE, NOISE)
- Range (64', 32', 16', 8', 4', 2')
- Oscillator Sync
Source Mixer:
- VCO-1 Level
- VCO-2 Level
HPF: Cutoff Frequency
VCF:
- Cutoff Frequency
- Resonance
- Slope (-24 dB, -18 dB, -12 dB)
- ENV Modulation Depth
- ENV Modulation Switch (ENV-1, ENV-2)
- LFO Modulation Depth
- Key Follow
- Velocity Sense
VCA:
- Level
- LFO Modulation Depth
- Velocity Sense
ENV-1(VCF):
- Attack Time
- Decay Time
- Sustain Level
- Release Time
- Key Follow (On/Off)
ENV-2 (VCF/VCA)
- Attack Time
- Decay Time
- Sustain Level
- Release Time
- Key Follow (On/Off)
Effect:
- Type (OVERDRIVE, DISTORTION, METAL, FUZZ, CRUSHER, PHASER)
- TONE
- DEPTH
Delay/Chorus:
- Type (DELAY, PANNING DELAY, CHORUS 1, CHORUS 2, FLANGER, DELAY + CHORUS)
- TIME
- LEVEL
Reverb:
- Type (AMBIENCE, ROOM, HALL 1, HALL 2, PLATE, MODULATION)
- TIME
- LEVEL
Controller:
- BEND SENS PITCH
- BEND SENS FILTER
- MOD SENS PITCH
- MOD SENS FILTER
- PORTAMENTO
- LEGATO (ON, OFF)
-BEND RANGE
- BEND GAIN (1, 2, 3, 4)
- TEMPO SYNC (ON, OFF)
- KEY ASSIGN (POLY, MONO, UNISON)
- KEY HOLD (ON, OFF)
- OCTAVE (-3, -2, -1, 0, +1, +2, +3)
- CONDITION
Arpeggio
- Arpeggio Mode (UP, DOWN, U&D, RND)
- Arpeggio Range (1, 2, 3, 4)
Tune
- 430 Hz--450 Hz
Plug-Out Hardware
- SYSTEM-8
Plug-In Formats
- VSTi 2.4 (64 bits) * Windows only
- VSTi 3.6 (64 bits)
- AU
- AAX
Sampling Frequency
- 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Patches
- Preset: 64
System Requirements (macOS™)
Operating System
macOS™ 10.10.5 or later
Host Application
VST instruments (VSTi) version: VST 3.6 compatible
Audio Units (AU) version: V2 Audio Units compatible
PLUG-OUT Hardware2
SYSTEM-8
CPU
Intel® Core™ i5 or better (Quad-core CPU recommended)
RAM
4 GB or more
Hard Disk
100 MB or more
Display resolution and Colors
1280 x 800 dots or higher, 16.7 million colors or more
Other
You'll need Internet connectivity to activate this software.
The SYSTEM-8 driver must be installed on your computer to connect this software to the SYSTEM-8.
System Requirements (Windows®)
Operating System1
Microsoft® Windows® 7 SP1
Microsoft® Windows® 8/8.1
Microsoft® Windows® 10
Incompatible with Windows® RT, Windows® Phone or virtual machines such as Hyper-V, Virtual PC.
Host Application
VST instruments (VSTi) version: VST 2.4/3.6 compatible
PLUG-OUT Hardware2
SYSTEM-8
CPU
Intel® Core™ i5 or better (Quad-core CPU recommended)
RAM
4 GB or more
Hard Disk
100 MB or more
Display resolution and Colors
1280 x 800 dots or higher, 24 bits Full Color or more
Other
You'll need Internet connectivity to activate this software.
You'll need Adobe Reader (available free of charge) in order to read the online help.
The SYSTEM-8 driver must be installed on your computer to connect this software to the SYSTEM-8.
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