Roland JX-08 Polyphonic Synthesizer

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.

Features

• 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

Specifications

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