Product Description
A modern reimagining of the iconic Roland JD-800 from the early 1990s. It captures the original synth’s distinctive digital sound engine, slider-heavy interface, and lush layered textures in a portable desktop module format.
Compared to the original JD-800, the JD-08 adds modern workflow improvements while retaining the recognizable character and interface philosophy that made the original famous.
Product Features
- Authentic JD-800 sound recreation with Roland’s Boutique modeling technology
- 108 original waveforms from the JD-800
- Expanded polyphony compared to the original hardware
- Two-part multitimbral operation
- Built-in sequencer and arpeggiator
- USB audio/MIDI connectivity
- Compact Boutique desktop format with onboard speakers compatibility
- Extensive hands-on sound shaping with sliders and controls
The JD-08 is especially popular for:
- Ambient and cinematic pads
- Vintage digital synth textures
- 90s house, trance, and electronic music production
- Studio layering and sound design
- Portable live-performance rigs
Product Specifications
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Product Type
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Boutique Desktop Sound Module / Synthesizer
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Sound Engine
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Digital Modeling
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Polyphony
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Up to 128 Voices
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Waveforms
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108 Original JD-800 Waveforms
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Presets
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64 Original JD-800 Presets + 21 New Presets
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User Memory
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171 User Presets
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Tone Structure
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4-Part Tone Layering
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Sequencer
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2-Part, 64-Step Polyphonic Sequencer
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Pattern Storage
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Up to 128 Patterns
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Filter Types
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Low-Pass, Band-Pass, High-Pass
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Effects
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Distortion, Phaser, Spectrum, Enhancer, Delay, Chorus, Reverb
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Random Pattern Generator
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Yes
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Display
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Integrated Boutique Display
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Audio Input
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1 × 1/8" Mix In
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Audio Output
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1 × 1/8" Stereo Output
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Headphone Output
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1 × 1/8" Headphone Jack
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MIDI Connectivity
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MIDI In / Out / USB
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USB
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USB-C Audio/MIDI Interface
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External Sync
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External Clock Input
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Power Options
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USB Bus Power or 4 × AA Batteries
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Compatible Accessories
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Roland K-25m Keyboard Dock, DK-01 Dock
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