Roland JX-08 Sound Module
An ’80s icon on your tabletop.
In 1985, Roland’s innovative JX-8P took hybrid synthesis a step further with a compelling new analog-digital voice. The instrument was instantly embraced by top session players, who forever embedded its warm pads, shimmery chorus, and crystalline textures into the era’s most popular tracks. The JX-08 reintroduces the unique sound of this sought-after classic in stunning detail, coupled with powerful new effects, a polyphonic sequencer, and more. And to enhance your creative flow, there’s a full panel of hands-on controls derived from the companion PG-800 programmer unit for the original hardware.
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- Authentic JX-8P sound and behavior
- PG-800 programmer functions included
- Includes 32 presets from the original JX-8P plus 111 new presets
- 17 new effect types including JUNO-106 chorus, SDD-320 reverb, lo-fi comp, super filter, pitch shifter, and more
- Two-part, 64-step, eight-note (per part) polyphonic sequencer with motion recording, random pattern generator, and memory for 128 patterns
- Onboard arpeggiator
- Expanded polyphony compared to the original hardware, up to 20 voices
- Two-part multitimbral for playing multiple patches with dual and split capabilities
- USB-C audio/MIDI interface, full-size MIDI I/O, and external clock input
- Portable design for mobile music making
- High-quality construction with metal front panel
- Powered via batteries (4 x AA) or USB-C
- Control information can be sent and received via MIDI and USB-C
- Built-in powered mini speaker for instant enjoyment
- Compatible with optional DK-01 Boutique Dock or K-25m Keyboard Unit
Roland JX-08 |
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| User Memory | Sound Patch: 256 |
| Pattern: 128 | |
| Controllers | |
| Rear Panel | Power switch |
| VOLUME knob | |
| LFO Section | RATE knob |
| DELAY TIME knob | |
| WAVE FORM switch | |
| DCO-1 Section | LFO slider |
| TUNE knob | |
| RANGE switch | |
| WAVE FORM switch | |
| DCO-2 Section | LFO slider |
| TUNE knob | |
| FINE TUNE knob | |
| RANGE switch | |
| WAVE FORM switch | |
| CROSS MOD knob | |
| DCO-1 ENV knob | |
| DCO-2 ENV knob | |
| MODE switch | |
| MIXER Section | DCO-1 slider |
| DCO-2 slider | |
| ENV knob | |
| MODE switch | |
| VCF Section | HPF slider |
| CUTOFF FREQ slider | |
| RES slider | |
| LFO slider | |
| KEY FOLLOW slider | |
| ENV knob | |
| MODE switch | |
| VCA Section | LEVEL slider |
| MODE switch | |
| ENVELOPE-1/2 Section | ENV SELECT 1, 2 buttons |
| ATTACK slider | |
| DECAY slider | |
| SUSTAIN slider | |
| RELEASE slider | |
| KEY FOLLOW switch | |
| PORTAMENTO Section | MODE button |
| TIME knob | |
| EFFECT Section | CHORUS 1, 2 buttons |
| REVERB button | |
| ARPEGGIO button | NOTE button |
| SEQ button | |
| START button | |
| MENU button | |
| VALUE knob | |
| PART A, B buttons | |
| DUAL button | |
| SPLIT button | |
| BANK 1(5)--4(8) buttons | |
| NUMBER 1--8 buttons | |
| MANUAL button | |
| Effects | Chorus: 3 |
| Delay: 4 | |
| Overdrive | |
| FUZZ | |
| Drive | |
| Bit crusher | |
| LOFI Comp | |
| Phaser: 2 | |
| Filter | |
| Pitch Shifter: 2 | |
| Step Sequencer | 2 part |
| 64 steps | |
| 8 notes per part (Polyphonic) | |
| Display | 7 segments, 4 characters (LED) |
| Connectors | EXT CLOCK IN jack: Mono miniature phone type |
| PHONES jack: Stereo miniature phone type | |
| OUTPUT jack: Stereo miniature phone type | |
| MIX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type | |
| MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors | |
| USB port: USB Type-C(R) (Audio, MIDI) | |
| Power Supply | Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 4 or Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4 |
| USB bus power | |
| Current Draw | 500 mA (USB bus power) |
| Expected battery life under continuous use | Ni-MH battery: Approx. 6 hours (When using batteries having a capacity of 1,900 mAh.) |
| * This can vary depending on the specifications of the batteries, capacity of the batteries, and the conditions of use. | |
| Accessories | Quick Start |
| Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" | |
| Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4 | |
| Options (sold separately) | Keyboard unit: K-25m |
| Boutique Dock: DK-01 | |
| SIZE AND WEIGHT | |
| Width | 300 mm |
| 11-13/16 inches | |
| Depth | 128 mm |
| 5-1/16 inches | |
| Height | 47 mm |
| 1-7/8 inches | |
| Weight (including batteries) | 895 g |
| 2 lbs |
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