Roland JX-08 Boutique Synthesizer Module
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Description
The Roland JX-08 recreates the shimmery pads, crystalline leads, and expressive textures of the JX-8P synthesizer in the compact Boutique format. Using Roland's ABM (Analog Behavior Modeling) engine, the JX-08 delivers 20-voice polyphony, bi-timbral operation with dual and split modes, and a full complement of hands-on controls derived from the original PG-800 programmer.
ABM Sound Engine & PG-800 Controls
The original JX-8P required a separate PG-800 programmer for full sound editing access. The JX-08 integrates those controls directly onto its front panel, giving you immediate access to every synthesis parameter via sliders and buttons. The ABM engine enables 20-voice polyphony, a massive leap from the JX-8P's 6 voices, and the bi-timbral architecture lets you run two patches simultaneously in dual or split configurations with 10 voices per part.
Sound memory includes 32 presets from the original JX-8P plus 111 new patches tuned for contemporary styles, with 256 total preset slots for your own creations. A 2-part 64-step polyphonic sequencer with motion recording and a random pattern generator (128 pattern memories) provide deep performance capabilities, while 17 onboard effects including chorus, delay, phaser, overdrive, lo-fi comp, and pitch shifter let you sculpt your sound without external processing.
Specifications
- Maximum Polyphony: 20 voices
- Multitimbral: 2 parts (Dual/Split modes)
- Patch Memory: 256 slots (32 JX-8P presets + 111 new presets)
- Sequencer: 2-part, 64 steps, polyphonic with motion recording
- Pattern Memory: 128
- Effects: 17 types including Chorus, Delay, Phaser, Lo-Fi Comp, Overdrive, Pitch Shifter
- Arpeggiator: Yes, with hold
- Connectors: USB Type-C (audio/MIDI), full-size MIDI In/Out, 3.5mm stereo output, 3.5mm headphones, 3.5mm mix input, 3.5mm ext clock input
- Display: 4-character LED
- Power: 4x AA batteries or USB bus power
- Built-in Speaker: Yes
- Dimensions: 300 x 128 x 47 mm (11-13/16" x 5-1/16" x 1-7/8")
- Weight: 895 g (with batteries)
In the Box
- Roland JX-08 Sound Module
- 4x AA alkaline batteries