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Hello friends. This thread is in regards to the Roland JP8000 synthesizer. After reading 30+ reviews for the JP8000, I have pretty much narrowed it down as my next synth purchase. I was just wondering if anyone here has any comments or any tidbits of info that are not very well known but might lead to me choosing a different synth. I realize this may not be the best place to post this kind of question, but I did not know what else to try as I already posted this on the forum dedicated to the synth I have now (EX5tech.com), with no results. Reading reviews for the synth has given me a pretty clear picture of what it is and isn't capable of, but before I drop the coinage on this baby, I want to be as certain as possible that it is what I want... Well, I suppose I can always resell it on ebay if it's not what I want, heh. Thanks for your help. :) |
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Unless you really need the keyboard version of the JP, I'd suggest the rack version, JP-8080. It is better in every way and has a cool vocoder. Other than that, both sound really great (same engine). |
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yeah, I'm extremely disappointed that they couldn't be the exact same features (I mean, who doesnt want a vocoder???) but I understand that the 8080 came after the 8000 so it makes since that is slightly improved... I know it seems retarded to want a JP8000 when I could get the rack and a midi controller, but I was planning on going 2 tier with my keyboard setup (there are some reasons that I want the keyboard version which are related to the shortcomings of the actual keyboard on the synth I have now).. I just feel from what I've read about it that the 2 synths would compliment each other well... plus the 8080 costs more than the 8000 and that doesn't include the price of getting a nice midi controller to go along with it... ahh decisions, decisions! |
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hell yeah i would get this one. i've been wanting one for a while and i just like keyboards. what can i say. rackmounts just never had as much cosmetic appeal for me. JP8000 is just kind of like the modern analog modeling version of the Jupiter 8. its that kind of cool, or at least thats the impression i get. i bought a MicorKorg though, new. i guess i buy synths because of what they look like and then their abilities and shortcomings dictate the limitations by which i'm challenged and inspired. deadlines and limits are fantastic tools. |
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The interesting bits on the 8080 are the Audio In and voice modulator capabilities. It also has 2 more voices of polyphony, if the voice modulator isn't being used. Audio In is not featured on the 8000. Audio in is really awesome. You can use the JP filters to mess with pre-recorded bits or other instruments. I've tried this with my Roland SH-5 and Nord Modulars. The SH-5 can produce some insane distortion/compression on drumloops etc. I need to power up my gear again soon and cut back on the crap. |
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wow, an sh-5. Nice. |
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the jp-8000 samples that were heavily used in the mod tracker scene were really nice I recommend the synth based on those |
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pub uses his jp8000 very heavily. he also records as lucky&easy. plaid also have one. or had. i've used it a bit either at stores or borrowed, and reckon its quite good. the phrases/arpeggiator etc comes up with some good mayhem, if you can get one for cheap, go on. i'd get me one but too busy tryin to pay rent |
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good me mories of RDJ SYRUP |
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"deadlines and limits are fantastic tools." I couldn't agree more. thanks to everyone who commented in this thread, it's mucho appreciated! It just so happened that I found a buy it now on a nice condition Jp8000 for only $400 US the day before my birthday and I just had to snap it right up.. I'll let you all know how I like it once it arrives. (I'm almost 100% certain I will love it!) :) |
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"i'd get me one but too busy tryin to pay rent" thats exactly why it took me so long to afford another keyboard, but just my luck as soon as I have enough money for one, I find a good deal on ebay.. hooray! :D |
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