With its retro workflow, evocative sounds, and powerful effects, the JD-800 was a favorite for top electronic music producers through the ’90s and beyond.
Combining the original JD-800 waveforms with advanced modeling techniques, the JD-08 delivers the exquisite hands-on sound design of the original, along with hugely expanded polyphony, a two-part polyphonic sequencer, and other modern updates.
Features
- Authentic sound and behavior of the original JD-800 realized with advanced sound modeling
- 108 original waveforms for extensive patch design possibilities
- Includes the original 64 presets plus 21 new presets
- Two-part, 64-step, eight-note (per part) polyphonic sequencer with motion recording, random pattern generator, and memory for 128 patterns
- Onboard arpeggiator
- Two-part multitimbral with expanded polyphony, up to 128 voices (depending on patch load)
- Four-part structure for tone layering
- Detailed recreation of the JD-800’s unique two-stage multi-effects section
- Editable distortion, phaser, spectrum, enhancer, delay, chorus, and reverb
- Multi-phase time variant envelopes for complex, evolving sounds
- Palette sliders for quick parameter adjustment
- 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
Specifications
User Memory
- Sound Patch: 256
- Pattern: 128
Effects
- Distortion
- Phaser
- Spectrum
- Enhancer
- Delay
- Chorus
- Reverb
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
Expected battery life under continuous useNi-MH battery
- Approx. 6 hours (When using batteries having a capacity of 1,900 mAh.)
Accessories
- Quick Start
- Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
- Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
Size and Weight
- Width: 300 mm; 11-13/16 inches
- Depth: 128 mm; 5-1/16 inches
- Height: 49 mm; 1-15/16 inches
- Weight (including batteries): 840 g; 1 lb 14 oz
Watch: Roland Boutique JD-08 Synthesizer: Overview and Demo
