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I thought about it, but as it is more complex and has even smaller faders and buttons, I don’t think I will be getting one. Also it doesn’t really fit my musical style and I won’t need many sounds from it. I can already get all the sounds I need from my Nord Stage 2EX & 4 and my Korg opsix, so I’m covered.

Sorry for the late answer! I solved it by connecting it via USB only and using it as an audio interface, I think. It’s been a while now.. Only way to completely solve it when using the main output is to have a line isolator.

My MIDI keyboard is connected to my Mac, and the JX-08 is connected by a USB to 2x MIDI Adapter.

My MIDI keyboard is connected to my Mac, and the JX-08 is connected by a USB to 2x MIDI Adapter.

Names of the patches are in the official documentation (downloadable at Roland website)

Why should it be? It is modelled after a totally different synth.

Sure they are.

I totally agree.

How do you like it?

@@GullySyde28 I like the JX-08! While it doesn't sound exactly like the original I think it sounds great and it has tons of very usable presets (unlike what many VSTs have, and yes I'm looking at you Arturia!)

Everyone but you likes to see something box fresh

@@annother3350 Not quite everyone but Nobby.

@@MisAnnThorpe ok the 2 of you weirdoa

It’s part of the hard sell: you imagine yourself opening that box - a core consumer society ritual!

I’m using the Novation SL mk3, which is awesome for hands-on control with software synths (and also hardware synths)!

Absolutely! Never had a damaged product with Thomann!

Thanks so much! I agree, would love to see a Jupiter with 8 or more voices..!

I’d love using the PG-8X more… but it’s still not native for M1 and maybe never will be … furthermore I’m finding it impossible to map MIDI CC on it… Go for the SL MK3 100%, you won’t regret it! It’s perfect because it has those nice screens… You can create Templates for each of your VSTs and show the parameters for the rotary knobs on the screens, 2 banks of rotaries for each template. Everything other parameter will also show on the 5th screen. If you’re using it with other hardware as well, you can also map it and use it as your main studio centerpiece. Logic Pro can integrate with it and you can use it as your hardware controller. Thinking about getting a second one as soon as I have gigs again, or the smaller 49key for the studio ;)

@@martinjmusic Bit late on this (great video btw!), but I just got around to getting PG-8X set up to be controlled by my JX-8P so I can have the best of both worlds! I'm guessing it's a DAW-specific issue as thankfully I didn't really have any issues in FL Studio. Aside from some of the switch controls on the PG-8X (filter envelope mode, LFO shape etc.) needing their value flipped and the JX-08 missing a sync option compared with PG-8X (the JX-08 sends 3 values of 0%, 50% & 100% for off, sync & x-mod, so just had to scale that down to 3/4 of that to match up with the first 3 options in PG-8X as it has the additional mode of sync + x-mod).

Thank you for you kind words. Unfortunately, I'm not planning to get a JD-08 at this time, as my current projects mainly need analog or FM sounds. Maybe this will change in the (near) future, though.

Thanks so much for you nice words! I hear you. Tbh, I’m sort of “caught” in the 80s vibe, big reason why I bought this little synth (and because PG-8X may never be optimized for Apple Silicon), and I’m not sure I have use cases besides covering songs in that same 80s style. I’ll give my best and I’m highly motivated to do something new hopefully soon, stay tuned! :)

@@martinjmusic Understood! There's definitely something magical about the 80s isn't it. 😊

I felt like I found the secret to making the JX8P more contemporary sounding when my display suddenly died on my JX8P and I therefore had no choice but to programme "blind", so to speak. I'd strongly recommend avoiding engaging the on board chorus effects, at least until you finish programming your patch if you must use it at all, as I think it tends to give everything an overly saccharine flavour. I'd also recommend experimenting with the HPF on patches.

I agree. Even compared to the PG-8X it lacks some of the “warmth” and “analog feeling”.. but somehow I think it could be intentional, somehow it’s just a new take on the basic JX-8P sound with some modernized tweaks - idk what Roland’s true intention is, though.

Right. A JX-8p it is not. It’s a JX-10 on steroids.

What do you expect from a synth that almost fits in your pocket? All things considered, it sounds friggin awesome 👌 I have a jx8p and was still impressed by how the overall tone was kept. It's a good alternative if you don't want to carry that heavy synth out for live performances. Since the Jx8p proper has a shit ton of low end, I think its kind of cool to have if you like the jx8p but don't need all that extra low end. All in all, best roland boutique model so far!

Duh ! it's a Roland JX-08.

@@kiosko33hz Duh ! it's not a Roland JX8P

I think I started with reverb on and switched it off during the demos. Everything else is just JX Chorus I or II. :)

Thanks Martin I think this demo has convinced me to buy it 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Thanks so much! :)

@Atlsynth Whatever - it's a virtual recreation of such and I already said it MIMICS the JX-8P.

I preordered mine in Nov at Thomann and got it right after Christmas

Also ordered it ~1h after it was officially announced, checked the Thomann site and ordered it immediately.

huh, it says it is. that IS a surprise

Yes, all sounds during the demos are the vintage factory patches, which are a recreation of the JX-8P factory patches. I was quite surprised, too - never played all the patches with PG-8X

@@martinjmusic wow it sounds so piano sample like. the e piano is cool too

Thanks!