Roland JP-8000 still a killer synth

[@andyjey3126]

I once had a Roland JP 8000. But I sold it back then, among other things, to buy an Alesis Andromeda A6. Today I have a Roland JP 8080. I love it and will no longer sell it. For me, these synthesizers are also a good introduction for synthesizer newcomers. You can easily learn the structure and functionality of a synthesizer here without having to constantly go to sub-menus. Very nice presentation. Thanks for that! Greetings from Bergisch Gladbach Germany.

[@GlennMainMusic]

That is so true. The buildt up of Making sounds is so easy , and brings so many great sounds just by tweeken and testing knobs :) Don’t sell it again .. and the 8080 is a wonderful synth. 😃😃😃

[@scramblesthedeathdealer]

I used to play the JP-8000 for hours as a teenager at Guitar Center as a teenager, but it was way out of my price range. I snagged a JP-8080 a couple years back for a steal (like $400 something), I would never sell it.

[@Arkytera]

*JP-8000 is a legend that ushered music into a new era. He is the father of electronic dance music, especially Trance (with all its subgenres). If you like quality, bright and full-bodied, fat electronic dance music, you owe it to him.* _Note: This king has only one flaw. These are chronic motherboard problems that occur after 20 years of use. This does not happen in all of them, but these problems are seen in many of them. Symptoms: leaks in filters or modulators, parameter jumps in the audio, weakness in the main audio output, and so on. If diagnosed early and taken to a doctor, you can save his life with a few capacitors and a rotary/slide pot. A Repair Recap Kit is sold for this purpose. They will work for you._ Thanks for the review, Gleen. *With love from Türkiye.*

[@GlennMainMusic]

Oh yes :) My synths has just been to the doctor, and will make a video soon 😃😃😃

[@Arkytera]

@@GlennMainMusic I'm happy with this news, I'm looking forward to it :)

[@THTSound]

The synth shape the trance,but definitely isn't the "father" this synth came out in 97-98 Trance has the signature from 1988-1989 10 years earlier

[@eivind105]

Glad jeg har funnet kanalen din ❤ Synther har beriket livet mitt så til de grader.

[@GlennMainMusic]

Wow ! Det var utrolig hyggelig å lese 😃 Tusen takk 😃😃😃

[@Bitapart]

One of my favorite synths as well. The JP8000 can sound really warm and slunds are great to edit with all the knobs and gaders🙌🏻😊

[@GlennMainMusic]

👍😄👍 A great synth for sure 😄😄

[@johnhumphries6772]

oh yes. I love my JP-8000 and I'm happy to see it getting some love in 2023. Unfortunately it's suffering from the low output volume problem but I've sourced a reputable guy to fix it, going to sort that out in the next week or so.

[@GlennMainMusic]

Thats the same as mine.. bit as We Speak.. it has been ordered new parts to it, and hopefully i Will have it back before Christmas 😃😃😃

[@johnhumphries6772]

mine is now repaired & I pick it up on Saturday. I can't wait :)@@GlennMainMusic

[@RonCavagnaro]

As usual great demos!

[@GlennMainMusic]

Thank you so much 😃😃

[@RonCavagnaro]

@@GlennMainMusic you deserve many many more subscribers!

[@GlennMainMusic]

@@RonCavagnaro Thank you for saying that. For me its all about having subsribers that are active and genuine interested.. So for me its like having a gig for thousands of people.. I am really happy for the direction my channel yakes, but at the same time , the most important for me is to have fun and a good time doing wjat I love 🙂

[@RonCavagnaro]

@@GlennMainMusic you are pro and rock I listen to these as I do my work !

[@mwmusic29]

Great demo, Glenn!! What a wonderful synth!

[@GlennMainMusic]

Thats for sure 😃😃

[@RWPproject]

I have and love both of them. MY JP8080 in my studio B and my JP8000 in Studio A. In Studio A I also use an AN1X which I find was so underated back in the days, I think till now. Great Synth also. Hope Roland will make a plug in of the JP80X0 for JupiterX and Fantom Series like Yamaha has done for the new montage with the ANX Engine

[@GlennMainMusic]

Oh yes ! I would love to see that too 😃😃😃👍👍👍

[@scramblesthedeathdealer]

I used to play the JP-8000 all the time and now own a JP-8080, what are the big differences between the two, other than the obvious form factor and one not having a keyboard?

[@theeltea]

AN1x was overshadowed by the Rolands and Accesses of the era, yes. Yamahas are underrated.

[@djkanyon]

what a nice review! thanks man, awesome synth!

[@GlennMainMusic]

My pleasure 😃😃

[@barryward7633]

You bet, get it serviced Glenn it is a keeper for sure, If I lived in Norway I would service it for free for you as I really enjoy your musical contributions, cheers from New Zealand.

[@GlennMainMusic]

Thank you so much 😃😃 I have just sent it to the “Doctor” and he will give it new life 😃😃😃

[@barryward7633]

@@GlennMainMusic Look forward when you get it back for a demo, thanks.

[@theeltea]

Still own both my JP-8080 and a RADIAS. That chariots patch brings memories of seeing the 8000 at some expo at the time, lol.

[@mvoproject]

🥰🤗Oh yeah! These sound programs are soooo familiar to me - just played around all of them and my own sounds couple of the days ago. One of my favs default programs are: 1979!, Last emperor, Debussy, Eliptical, Cream lead, Feedback lead, Massive Pad, The fat guy, Soaring mini, Jupiter pad, MKS80 Bell, Comb strings .... Oh yes, the analog-like sounds on the JP-8000 are totally sublime! Really like this samurai in a blue =)

[@GlennMainMusic]

Cool 😎😃😃

[@Seekdnb]

This should be a VST on Roland Cloud by now.

[@GlennMainMusic]

That would be Nice :)

[@ccjmusic]

Check out the Sunrizer VST it is based on this.

[@GlennMainMusic]

@@ccjmusic - Thanx for the info 😃 I Will check it out asap 😃😃😃

[@ccjmusic]

@@GlennMainMusic I forgot to mention that Sunrizer is by BeatStreet. I hope it would be useful for you. I love it and have both the VST version and the iOS app version.

[@Ninzumecha]

I’ve had the JP8000 for over 20 years and never really delved into dawless stuff. Recently I bought quite a few new things, such as the Circuit Tracks, Roland S-1 and the Yamaha Reface CP. Decided to make some Donna Summer - I Feel Love inspired techno and I couldn’t get the JP8000 to sit in the mix nicely as pads or strings. I finally ran it through the AC Noises bit crusher/reverb which gave it more character and it fit slightly better. Feeling a bit down about the keyboard, but your enthusiasm about it cheered me up. I have used it really successfully for bass and the Stargate pad can work nicely in the right context so… I suppose its trial and error, I’m still learning. It was the filter cutoff slider and Last Emperor patch that made me fall in love with it in the shop. Your keyboard knowledge made the strings sound nice. I was thinking one of the newer and smaller VA synths might have a fuller sound now

[@GlennMainMusic]

Thats awsome - It’s nice that you had a good experience watching my video. It’s such a great synth, and I have just got it back from the Synth-Doctor and he canged quite a few things inside it.. so now it’s a “million dollar synth” again 😃

[@mixc8]

I still have and love mine would never part with it. Its a beast if you sit down and work with it

[@GlennMainMusic]

It’s a fantastic synth 😃😃

[@davidwrightmusic]

Still a great synth, very warm and easy to manipulate sounds. As you know I still have mine and wouldn't part with it. Don't use it that much in the studio but it's a live workhorse...value has increased a lot in the last year or so as well...I see them advertised for over £600.

[@GlennMainMusic]

Oh yes David - it’s a “keeper” in my set as well 😃😃😃😃

[@denisverkhovsky8602]

Thank you Glenn, it’s awesome synth! still relevant In 2024 (I love ssaw trance tracks)

[@GlennMainMusic]

I could not agree more 😃😃😃

[@sinistan1002]

I have one, think I paid about $650 shipped off ebay some time back. Also got the sh-201. I never learned to play them though

[@GlennMainMusic]

Nice setup 😃😃😃😃

[@SnorkPixel]

Still one of my favorite synths. it also makes the best controller when you turn local mode off. The pads are amazing, if i remeber correctly there is a preset called stargate which is just hevenlly. It also it one of the best looking syths of all time. but i a biased. i bought mine new 1997, I used it in very track i wrote in those days.

[@GlennMainMusic]

I totally agree 😃😃😃

[@dnbsoldier7259]

Most of the presets that come with the JP8000 are so cheesy. It's possible to make much more interesting and atmospheric pads, huge angry leads and massive sub basses without any additional processing outside of the synth. The feedback osc hardly gets mentioned and can produce much more interesting sounds than the supersaw. It's a great synth, and one of the few that I've managed to keep in my arsenal from back in the day.

[@GlennMainMusic]

That is so true 👍🤘👍

[@wormholewest]

Just got one and I’ve been playing w the feedback osc way more than super saw so far

[@theeltea]

Half-Life OST makes prominent use of those presets, mostly unchanged and Kelly Bailey did a phenomenal job. It's about the production, not the preset being cheesy. The presets just try to cater to the producers of the era. I've made a few soundbanks for the 8080 which sound nothing alike the stock ones, but I wouldn't call the stock banks too bad even today.

[@cakesteak]

I remember worshiping this as a kid. Always wanted one, and an AN1x. Grew up, bought real analog stuff, including andromeda, prophet5,obxa,etc, eventually bought both jp8000/an1x, and was not disappointed by the JP8000. AN1x however, was in my "don't meet your heroes" camp. Could have really used a JP8000 as a kid. It still seems useful, although I hear some have issues. I have a hard time believing the one in your video has any issues. It's in very good condition, hard to find ones without white scuffs all over.

[@GlennMainMusic]

Oh yes :) It’s a great synth 😃😃😃 The only issue I had with it was the main outputs … but they are fixed now. I had to get some condensers replaced 👍😃😃

[@theeltea]

Yeah, the caps have to be replaced and the pots/faders die occasionally from too much use. I also had tact switches die on me along with a main volume knob. Other than that, they're pretty serviceable.

[@partyeffectsdotbiz]

my fav synth of all time!

[@GlennMainMusic]

👍👍👍

[@teknarik]

Great video

[@GlennMainMusic]

Thank you so much 😃😃😃

[@rebeccaschade3987]

It's a cool synth. I think if I was going to get one, I'd go for the desktop version, the JP-8080, as I don't need the keys (have several other keyboards), but the sounds are really good. It's not a synth I'd be in the market for right now, but at some point in the future, I would probably consider either a JP-8080 or an Access Virus Rack for those big, hard hitting trance sounds.

[@GlennMainMusic]

That’s a great choice 😄😄😄

[@djicebreaker80]

The first patch instantly gave me goosebumps, I recognised it, chariot of fire 🔥 but there some lush sounds, ℹ probably get Desktop version , seems very expensive but im sure there is cheaper desktop versions of the plugin

[@GlennMainMusic]

Thank you :) Yes its a great synth 😃 I used to have the desktop (rack) version myself , but for me it was more practical to have the one with the keys 😃

[@gwugluud]

Mine I bought new ca 1997ish had a heart attack a couple of years ago. I’ve never encountered a synth I’ve liked quite as much.

[@GlennMainMusic]

It’s a great machine 😃😃

[@sanfran64]

Awesome synth

[@GlennMainMusic]

Oh yes 😃😃

[@johnnyvegas2015]

Outdated, sold mine not long ago and I don’t miss it at all …..great show tho Cheers

[@alexwestconsulting]

I'd say more like those trance sounds are out of fashion at the moment, but they'll be back. There's something about those supersaw arpeggios that are unlike anything else. He's not nailing them here.

[@johnnyvegas2015]

One brass preset i really liked on JP but I found almost exactly the same one on Spire vst ....cheers

[@GlennMainMusic]

Thanx 😃😃

[@riddim8594]

Hi ,very beautiful video,I bought one JP8000,but everytime I can't Save(Write)the patch , if I turn off the Synth,and turn on,the patch is back to the empty,(I already changed a battery) pls help me,thank you very much!

[@GlennMainMusic]

Hmmm.., That is strange.. I am not sure what that might be..😥

[@opticalman6417]

why did you stick to budget studio monitors glenn ?

[@GlennMainMusic]

Because they sound all good to me.. and I am used to them.. and setting up a Dolby Atmos Studio with 11 speakers in all… well… I think they are good enough for me 😃😃😃😃😃 Yes, I would love to have Genelec all over the place…🤣

[@erestube]

Yes, the sound on all of them dies. I've heard it's the capicitors on the output board. All their output capacitors have a limited lifespan of twenty-something years. It's an easy fix if you have access to a repair person, or are trained in electronics.

[@GlennMainMusic]

Oh yes.. And now my synth has been to the "synth doctor" and we changed all the capacitors and some faders and buttons.. so now it´s in perfect condition 🙂

[@gcoudert]

I can't speak for the JP-8000 but I had an JP-8080 and I'm still kicking myself for selling it.

[@GlennMainMusic]

I also sold my 8080.. but then I got this beauty 😃😃

[@g3cd]

I bought a JP-8080 last year and it probably even beats my Prophet-6 in terms of sounds and accessibilty. Love it. Get one again soon, prices rose from 1000 to 1500€ since I bought mine.

[@eivind105]

Never sell gear 😬

[@joni.sirvio8867]

where supersaw demo?

[@GlennMainMusic]

😂 You know what.. I totally forgot about the supersaw when I discovered "Live" that my synth needs a doctor... so that is actually qite funny.. I will make a SUPER supersaw video when he retruns from the synth-doctor.. LOL

[@teknarik]

Waiting for next video!

[@bram9498]

thank you for sharing :D I have the jp8080, the keyboard on the 8000 makes it more complete though.

[@scramblesthedeathdealer]

I prefer the JP-8080, I don't have room for keyboards everywhere (I'm mainly a guitar/bass player, but have a home studio, I even made a custom rack mount stand for my MicroKorg so it's out of the way, and by the modular synth and JP-8080).

[@Family.Channel]

Are all those sounds basic presets that Roland installed into the JP8000? There are some lovely pads in there. This video has been a great tribute to the JP8000 I’d like you to do a part 2 please.

[@GlennMainMusic]

Thank you so much. Yes - Its preset sounds 😃 Maybe i Will make a «part 2» 😃😃

[@bram9498]

I see you have multiple speaker setup, what type of setup is it? surround?

[@GlennMainMusic]

Yes, it’s a Dolby Atmos setup :) Check This for more info :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXuviYKPrdhrjKssi=hANdQTQFxDa9VYNJ

[@payt01]

Roland could release this as a perfect emulation in softsynth form, I mean it already ais a softsynth isn't it? Can't wait to finally see this in the cloud :)

[@maccagrabme]

Would be nice if they got a move on.

[@alexwestconsulting]

As a JP owner, I can tell you that Sunrizer on iOS pretty damned good.

[@GlennMainMusic]

I have a guess that this is just a matter of time before it’s in the cloud 😃😃

[@payt01]

@@GlennMainMusic We can only hope : Or is there something you're not telling us? :)

[@Seekdnb]

I 2nd this and will use it along with my Virus and will be awesome! Roland has pretty much mastered their vst emulations. V2 of Jupiter 8 is soooooo good too. Lets go Roland on the JP800 Emulations Roland!!!

[@seeyouintheeighties]

Big fan of your channel, I really like the subtle approach and relaxed style compared to others explaning the tech specs that we all already know. I went to the music shop and tried them all and fell in love with the juno-x. Having had the juno 60 I wanted to hate the juno X but then realised I was being irrational, I've now ordered one. One thing is, the SH-201 I wanted to get because I love the feedback osc and would like to know what it is, where else it is etc without having to buy the original keyboard, can it be done on the juno-x?

[@GlennMainMusic]

Thank you so much for following my channel 😃😃😃 The Juno C is fantastic. And the SH201 is a fantastic little monster 😃😃

[@KajRogerWillumsen]

Nice!!

[@GlennMainMusic]

😃😃

[@resofactor]

Shout out, Glenn.

[@GlennMainMusic]

😃🤘😃🤘😃

[@alexwestconsulting]

Don't ask me how or why, but I have 3 JP-8080. I just got an Access Virus Ti2 as well, and as great as that synth is, some sounds on the JP just absolutely rip.

[@GlennMainMusic]

Wow !! That is a nice setup 😃😃😃

[@brianbergmusic5288]

I had the bigger bro: JP-8080 several years ago. I sold it to buy a guitar. If I was a rich man, I would not have bothered to sell it (the guitar is a higher priority). The slight regret is due to the fact that it has a certain flavor that is difficult to capture with my existing software (although I miss it less and less the better patches I make). It basically boils down to what pallet of colors you like to paint your sound with. Still, I do miss a tactile synth. I generally prefer oldschool electronica all the way to the early-to-mid 90s Video-game soundtracks sort of sounds in my music (prog rock is fun too). I did plenty EDM back in the day, and only like the sounds, but always wish that EDM music was more complex (great sounds, but missed opportunities, if you ask me). I can get lost these days in "Dad-electronica" _Greek or citrus_ flavored sounds (and I'm not even middle aged). The Roland JP series can fit very well in those asks, but if I had a blank check, I'd probably probably go for something more vintage or nostalgic, like the Roland Jupiter 6/8 (that's a BIG ask $$). Software can get you a long way, but I do miss the touchy-feely knobs and sliders, and that last 5% of the authenticity. There is something about the filters on these VA Rolands. Sure, it's a computer inside, but I have yet to find a plug-in that fully encapsulates that rubbery, and slightly cold or thin resonance. In spite of the fact that it might be "thin" compared to a slightly older synth, it sits in the mix well. I'm of the opinion that you should be able to make great music with whatever tools you've been blessed with, but if you DO own a 90s Roland, I'd suggest keeping it. Even if you do find a VST that is a picture perfect plastic-y filter, that's one less resource hog for a taxed CPU. I for one think that filter is a great ingredient to add to your sonic-spice rack. Thank you for this trip down memory lane. Fun vid!

[@GlennMainMusic]

I totally agree with you 😃😃 I also had the 8080… but sold it because I needed more Keys (or not🤣) I still miss the 8080 although the 8000 is so nice to still have 😃😃😃

[@huubrum]

nice !😊😊👌👌

[@GlennMainMusic]

😃😃😃

[@huubrum]

@@GlennMainMusic I'm going to buy that too, I've been looking for it for a long time😀

[@innocentidaniel2593]

Bien le bonjour de France je lai se clavier JP 8000 Roland et je adore je créer toujours avec dans mon studio cordialement Daniel

[@GlennMainMusic]

That’s awesome 😃😃😃

[@Iffy]

"To synthfinity and beyond!"

[@GlennMainMusic]

Oh yes 😃😃😃

[@studiovic]

Every JP unit has lost its output or will lose it soon due to faulty capacitors on the main board. All aluminum capacitors need to be replaced with new, high-quality ones. It is advisable to seek professional assistance for this repair, as it involves soldering\de-soldering SMD capacitors because the main board is highly sensitive.

[@GlennMainMusic]

That’s right :) I have mine at the synth doctor as well speak 😃

[@amonster8mymother]

Uea im temped to buy one.

[@XPJV]

Surely it is, but it's very limited. The new Fantom EX is a monster all in one machine...

[@GlennMainMusic]

That’s true… but being a synth from the 90’s it’s not so bad after all 🤘🤣🤘

[@XPJV]

@GlennMainMusic , Absolutely correct. In 90s JP-8000 was definitely a monster.

[@freshconnekt]

Chariots of frire

[@GlennMainMusic]

Oh yes 😃😃😃

[@алексейюльчиев]

🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘👍👍👍👍👍

[@GlennMainMusic]

🤘😎🤘

[@challandor]

It´s a great Synth! Would change my JD-XA against it....

[@GlennMainMusic]

😃😃 The JD-XA is also a killer synth 😃😃😃

[@WokeYoutubecrewismentallyill]

That’s what i call a real men cafe

[@GlennMainMusic]

Oh yes 😃

[@sK3LeTvM1]

Thank you for the video. Sorry to say so, but you have a terrible buzz-ground-loop in your line feed. check it out. get rid of it. Drives me nuts.

[@GlennMainMusic]

I know - It was my «Old» spundcsrd That I used as an Adat interface.. and I heard it too after recording.. so I don’t use that interface anymore 🙈 Sorry about that 😃😃