Let me, for a start, describe the basic idea behind this synth and its architecture. The jd800 is rolands answer to half a decade of hardtoprogram synthesizers. Replacement keys these plastic keys will replace broken ones on your keyboard. Structure a single jd patch is based on pure rompler system, composed. Beat magazin returns with xover, a new and free expansion for its zamplerrx sfz player, featuring a sampled roland jdxa analogdigital crossover synthesizer. The jd800 is a digital synthesizer with a control panel containing a large array of sliders for patch editing. Unfollow roland jd 800 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. My 60 personal patches on roland jd 800 recorded directly without any external processor in march 20. At that time, spectrasonics president eric persing was deeply involved in developing all the core waveforms and factory preset sounds for the legendary jd800 synthesizer. The roland jd800 factory patches are not included in the jd850 library. The sound is classic late 80searly 90s roland crystalline, powerful, with quality effects. Gilberto strapazon roland jd800 center gilberto strapazon. I was wondering if any jd 800 owner could do me a favour.
Synth and enjoy the powerful sound of the wonderful synthesizer roland jd800. Check out the roland jd800 creating a split patch page at sweetwater the worlds leading music technology and instrument retailer. I use the rock drums waveform card as well as the patch card. The programming is excellent particularly the multis and the arpeggio patches. Using the jd800 as a giant midi slider box i havent been able to resist trying to use the jd800s large number of controls to run other stuff, mainly native instruments reaktor software. I bought a jd990 around 99 when i was more into rack gear, but the past few years ive only been using keyboard synths. Feb 03, 20 the roland jd800 is a classic digital synth that stands out for its incredibly handson interface. Our jd800 patches are available as system exclusive or standard midi files.
Rolands cult classic jd800 digital synthesizer from 1991. There are very good professional software supporting the roland jd800 and jd990, but if you want a nonpay choice, this are the best. The full collection includes 720 patches over 4 volumes. If you have this one and want to help out, use the contact link on the bottom of. It is a rompler with internal waveshapes or samples stackable upon each other, so that you can have a patch made of four sounds. Ultimate patches has released a free roland jdxi taster pack featuring a collection of of vintage, modern and futuristic patches. This synth has so much depth it seems like you have to be an engineer to fully realize its power. The jd990 is an enhanced version of the jd800 and was the top o the line jdsynth. The roland jd800 is a digital synthesizer that was manufactured between 1991 and 1996. The synthesizer features many knobs and sliders for patch editing. Noise itself is the result of improperly trimmed dac digital analog converter. The roland jd800 is a 90sera digital synth, featuring a multitude of tactile sliders and realtime parameter controls. In depth, there are 10 bass patches, 10 leads and 7.
I love my jd800, its usually the 1st synth i mess with when i fire up my gear. Basically it involves dissolving the red glue with caustic soda solution. Roland jd990 user can order the jd800 trilogy as well. In terms of design, the jd 800 is a serious thing or was in 1991. View and download roland jd800 service notes online. Ive always wanted to own a roland jd 800 and now i feel like i do using these samples for kontakt. They were programmed by henrik appelt, a danish sounddesigner. View and download roland jd 800 service notes online. Full sysex implementation transmits all slider movements to program another jd800 or jd990 unit but unit ids must be matched. The jd800 patch organizer created by laurent lecatelierdudec france, was released as freeware in 24041999 date in original author.
Using the jd 800 as a giant midi slider box i havent been able to resist trying to use the jd 800 s large number of controls to run other stuff, mainly native instruments reaktor software. Jul 06, 2017 to celebrate the release of our new ultimate patches for roland jd xi volume iiv, ultimate patches is giving away a free taster pack of 30 premium jd xi patches from the collection. Chronologie chronologie part 1 chronologie part 2 chronologie part 4 chronologie part 5 chronologie part 6. If you have this one and want to help out, use the contact link on the bottom of the page to let us know.
This pair of videos demo a set of custom patches for the roland jdxa synthesizer, created by janne burton puurtinen, keyboardist in the finish rock band, him in the videos, burton shows 16 of his signature sounds, created on a roland jdxa. Sonic waveforms are pumpedout from the most powerful hardware synthesizer heart ever created by roland. Roland jd800 jd 800 jd800 keyboard synth synthesizer mvs1. Roland jd800 the 64 classic factory patches duration.
It is also an interesting and great sounding digital synth with incredible flexibility and control. The synthesizer features many knobs and sliders for patch editing and performance control features that some manufacturers, including roland, had been omitting in the name of streamlining since the inception of the yamaha dx7. Enter the legowelt roland jd 800 sample kit 350 wav samples from rolands 1992 flagship monster synth colossal juicy thick basses, bizarre unearthly pads, uncanny strings, mystifying effects, entrancing chords and lots lots more all ready for u to use in your sampler, daw, tracker, workstation, mpc, octatrack or whatever u use. Before you download and use the jdxa librarian software, you may need to update the system on your jdxa. The jd 990 is an enhanced version of the jd 800 and was the top o the line jd synth. Highlighting the versatility of the synths analogdigital crossover engine, this collection of 16 brand new programs provides an electric mix of sounds including electric pianos, fm, wurly, hammond, and clavinet patches. Roland jd800 1991 classic realtime digital synthesizer with total edit. The jd 800 is roland s answer to half a decade of hardtoprogram synthesizers. Meanwhile, lets just share sysex and audio files for this one.
Get 30 free ultimate patches for roland jdxi synthesizer. If this is the case, you will need to calibrate the unit. The group i used to be in, biting tongues, used these tapes for backing before. Mar 29, 20 my 60 personal patches on roland jd 800 recorded directly without any external processor in march 20. Nick rhodes duran duran signature sound collection a collection of new jd xa sounds programmed by the legendary nick rhodes of duran duran. Patches i created some pretty cool choir patches for it.
The roland jd 800 factory patches are not included in the jd 850 library. View and download roland jd800 owners manual online. Musical instruments free delivery possible on eligible purchases. The demo song is done with only the roland jd800 as the source of sounds.
Touched by sound is a german company furth which produced 4 soundbanks for the roland jd800 distributed on 3. Covered in sliders that act as dedicated editors just like a classic analog synth, the jd 800 is an extremely programmable and hands on digital synthesizer. The taster pack is a free download at ultimate patches. The jd is also one of roland first multi timbral synths and up to six parts using up to 24 voices could be played at once.
The roland jd800 is a classic digital synth that stands out for its incredibly handson interface. Roland jd800 for sale working perfectly tone tweakers inc. Lp of gorgeous comes with a free, limitededition disco 12inch containing three tracks not included on the cd format. In terms of design, the jd800 is a serious thing or was in 1991. Loaded with features, players get 100 builtin basic samples, multistage envelopes, rolands effects suit, and the ability to layer four different synths for one patch. Beat put together fat basses, leads and pads, a little bit of each. Roland jd800 synthesizer see below for the roland mvs1 vintage synth module. Jun 23, 2016 this pair of videos demo a set of custom patches for the roland jdxa synthesizer, created by janne burton puurtinen, keyboardist in the finish rock band, him in the videos, burton shows 16 of his signature sounds, created on a roland jdxa.
Roland super jd990 synthesizer module 1993 roland jd800 rackmount version of the keyboard synthesizer with great enhancements but sacrifying the realtime controls galore. Despite this interesting approach, the jd800 was commercial failure and limited to a short production, then replaced by. I could ramble on about rolands digital flagships d50, jd800, vsynth all night. You would need to reset to the factory settings, so save your current settings first. When using the free kontakt player, this library will only work for 15 minutes in demo mode. Inspired by the past, built in the present, designed for the future, the roland system8 synthesizer is a virtual analog powerhouse. The jd800 can be expanded with the sljd80 expansion cards. Professionally serviced and working perfectly, unlike most. Covered in sliders that act as dedicated editors just like a classic analog synth, the jd800 is an extremely programmable and handson digital synthesizer. The jd800 was introduced in 1991, at a time when menudriven digital synths dominated the market. A collection of patches inspired by the sounds used by the former dream theater keyboardist kevin moore patches list.
Roland jd 800 synthesizer see below for the roland mvs1 vintage synth module. One of the most powerful and tactile synthesizers ever made. Roland jd800 vs jd990 vintage synth explorer forums. The classic roland jd 800, from an era the early 90s when the analog revival had already started, and roland implemented a digital synthesizer with analogstyle controls. The juno stores 56 patches in its memory, however by pressing down numbers 5 and 1 or 2, at the same time, you can access an additional 20 patches and bring the total to 76 patches. Roland juno 60 sounds and patches kid nepro sounds. Here is a short video i made of the removal of the weights from jd800 keys. If your computer has a midi interface or sound card connected to the usb port, you can use your midi interface to load in the sounds. Available as a free download, the librarian also provides an integrated portal to the growing collection of jdxa patch collections at rolands axial website. Nick rhodes duran duran signature sound collection a collection of new jdxa sounds programmed by the legendary nick rhodes of duran duran.
The classic roland jd800, from an era the early 90s when the analog revival had already started, and roland implemented a digital synthesizer with analogstyle controls. Patches and software a modified version of the jd 800 patch tool are available for the jd 800 and jd 990. Enter the legowelt roland jd800 sample kit 350 wav samples from rolands 1992 flagship monster synth colossal juicy thick basses, bizarre unearthly pads, uncanny strings, mystifying effects, entrancing chords and lots lots more all ready for u to use in your sampler, daw, tracker, workstation, mpc, octatrack or whatever u use. Ill also throw in a giant gig bag thats in great shape. Roland jd800 the 64 classic factory patches youtube. Jd 850 only works in the full version of kontakt 5. Enjoy the power of jd800 just listen to tracks watching tv or mr. As i downloaded all these soundbanks for free in the past, i may consider it as. In depth, there are 10 bass patches, 10 leads and 7 pads, as well as the samples for each. When thats done press data transfer then use the cursor buttons to.
To celebrate the release of our new ultimate patches for roland jdxi volume iiv, ultimate patches is giving away a free taster pack of 30 premium jdxi patches from the collection. There are several different types of keys used on the roland keyboards, so you will need to make sure you order the correct style click on the link for your keyboard below. Mar 06, 2017 mike lindup plays through some of the patches on his roland jd 800. Roland super jd 990 synthesizer module 1993 roland jd 800 rackmount version of the keyboard synthesizer with great enhancements but sacrifying the realtime controls galore. Roland also produced the jsq60 sequencer, which is an external sequencer controller for the juno60. Our nerds havent mapped this synths parameter table yet. Roland jd 800 soundfonts sf2 by amberly peart issuu. The jd800 is designed to make it fun to create sounds. Vst plugin sampled version there are some free and commercial samples set. I was wondering if any jd800 owner could do me a favour. Finally, they published a 64 patches book named patchbook 1. My 60 personal patches on roland jd800 recorded directly without any external processor in march 20.
Despite this interesting approach, the jd800 was commercial failure and limited to a short production, then replaced by the enhanced module roland jd 990. View and download roland jd 800 owners manual online. Roland jd 800 specifications, pictures, prices, links. Buy roland jd800 sound library original samples on cd. Please read on as i like to be very specific about the items im selling.
It gathered programmations created by several sounddesigners who worked for roland. Roland clan forums view topic jd800 factory patches. Its rackmount design and impressive power and functionality within the studio paved way for the hugely successful jvseries rack modules which lead, ultimately, to the xvseries monstermodules. In single mode, the entire jd800 plays a single patch. I could ramble on about roland s digital flagships d50, jd 800, vsynth all night. When thats done press data transfer then use the cursor buttons to select factory reset and then select yes. Roland jd800 in excellent condition with brassguitar samples card, cd with manual and power cable. Roland responded by creating a synth that they wanted to be easy to program and play. Roland jd800 digital synthesizer 1991 exit youtube.
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