Roland JD-08 Demo & Review

[@scp2102]

この小っちゃいパネルで特徴的な斜めレイアウト再現されてるのが素晴らしい

[@LordCritish]

As an owner of a JD-800 I can say this one sounds like the original, which makes sense since it's PCM-based.

[@montazownianr1]

Lol

[@midimoog]

レビューありがとうございます。ホント良くできてますね。JD-800とJD-990が嫉妬する出来映えです。

[@masanorimatsuda4462]

このデザイン　サウンドの存在感たるいなや デジタル　バリバリって感じで ９０年代をけん引した音ですよね〜 いや〜コレは現在進行形の色褪せない シンセですよね〜😄 また氏家さんの表現が凄すぎて ものすごく欲しくなっちゃいます またＵＩがよく出来ているから ストレス無く直接的に音作りが 出来るのもこのシリーズの良さですよね〜 あと　改めて　MIDI の恩恵はでかいな〜って 思いました〜😉

[@musictrackjp]

English sub-title will soon....

[@bassfingers]

Domo arigato! ✌🏻❤️

[@sinewaymusic]

When?

[@nates168]

Any update on subtitles?

[@_mickmccarthy]

Excellent video, hope you'll cover the JX-08 too!

[@TheIndustrialRetrospective]

I have one on order and am looking forward to creating with it. The small size isn't a problem because I'll map the controls to my keystep.

[@happygilmore2100]

You can order one without a keyboard.

[@正野智巳]

インテリアとしても良さそうなデザインが素晴らしい。 乾電池駆動で同時発音数もJD-800よりも増えているとは。 30年前の高校生の時こんなのがあれば（笑）。

[@autumnbrushtail]

I've seen some content creators spreading misinformation about this and the JX saying they'll have just 4 voices total. I already know they don't, but I'm sure UJIIE will further help people see that that's not the case

[@st0rmchild]

That's right. These new ones are based on ZenCore / ABM and support much higher voice counts. The JD-08 supports up to 128 voices (though in a patch with four layers, each layer consumes a voice, which drops it down to 32, and enabling effects will reduce it further), and the JX-08 supports up to 20 voices (or 10 voices with both layers enabled, and again, depends on which effects are enabled). These are much more usable than the previous poly boutiques.

[@autumnbrushtail]

@@st0rmchild Yes, Though the D-05 does have a maximum of 32, which is the same as the D-50, so even that is unlike these new ones that have added polyphony over their original counterparts

[@Wagoo]

@@autumnbrushtail it comes at a big cost though, since the JX is just using the ABM template method.. which is just a customisation template for the zen core engine. It's a cut down version of zen core, limiting it to filter types/curves/etc. We know this as you used to be able to export these ABM templates from the Jupiter-X (where JX-8P is already available) and reimport them into the zen core side.. in which they could have their limits changed. Sadly this means it's not going to be an especially faithful recreation of the JX-8P circuits, so while having that as a model in a big synth as a little extra may be okay.. having it in a boutique that is claiming to be a recreation is certainly not what I find desirable. I would much rather have 4 voices of ACB based polyphony any day, over 20 ABM voices. ACB models every component in the original circuit.. Roland can get the polyphony higher if they just put more ESC2/BMC chips in the unit (see System-8 for details). So while people may be happy that Roland have "solved" the 4 voice count limit, it comes with a massive drawback most people don't understand

[@autumnbrushtail]

@@Wagoo fair, but at least in my case, I'm not too fussed about the JX. I also don't really want the JD either, but if I was to get either, it would be the JD. The biggest benefit I suppose for the JX is that you'd be getting a synth that is at least vaguely like the PG-800 in terms of UI if nothing else. So if you don't jive with the Jupiter-X's UI, you can at least get that.

[@Wagoo]

@@autumnbrushtail yeah unfortunately Roland missed a trick by not having it act as a PG-800 for original owners, that would have been nice The JD is supposed to use the "pcm engine", which I think is just Zen's way of doing romplers.. so I'm curious how close it sounds to the original. The D-50, which is supposed to use "DCB" I think used something akin to a games emulator where an environment was created where the original rom could be loaded.. although it's not 100% accurate.. you can hear subtle differences in the same patch on both (should be great for layering with an original). There I think it's a bit like zsnes vs bsnes/mugen, where one just aims to get the roms working and one goes for bit accurate emulation that should be the same as the original The other boutique with >4 voices is the VP-03 with 6. I don't think this uses ACB.. or is using some ACB with some big compromises/shortcuts, as there's very much a lack of subtle complex variation in the string/choirs.. that is embedded in the original VP-330 (and the VC340 clone)

[@sugiween]

軽い音なのM1みたいで 時代感じられる こだわりの再現性がたまらない。

[@mralbert6588]

My Japanese Friend!! I have watched your test drives of almost every Synth in Existence for more than 15 years!! And!! I must come to Japan to meet another Synth-hero!!! These tiny little modules are a continuance of my first synth module(Ensoniq SQ-1) Prior to owning the SQ-1I had an EQ-1 that allowed me to reach the deepest depths of my old Ensoniq ESQ-1, I was the 2nd in the world to purchase the American Made Ensoniq-ESQ-1. an exciting hybrid waveform blending tone. I now have the Yamaha Motif XS Rack module and the CS-2X and Roland FA-06 and newly purchased Roland Studio Electronics SE-02 Analog mono module. Thanks so much for Japan and America working together with these amazing Modeling and sampling technology. My First Synth was "Obreheim OBX-a, then a Moog Memory Moog, then the legendary Yamaha CS-80. yes the big beast got sold, so did the OBX-a and the Memory Moog. But having these manufactures design such instruments as we have today ,, helps me to feel no loss. Bless you my friend. We are from the same era in Time and although from 2 totally different Countries and Deeply differant cultures, we love the same stuff.

[@mralbert6588]

@@7gpi I've reported you!!

[@Wagoo]

JD-08 vs JD-800は面白そう、見たいな ^-^

[@simonlegrec]

Amazing Sounds

[@machiwoomiapoo]

このビデオを作ってくれてありがとうございます。サム。

[@elektringo]

10:00　電車のチャイムみたいな奇麗な音♪

[@russellyoung6498]

Brilliant work ! I have one on order and cannot wait to get my hands on it!

[@Mandy-Lane]

nice very bright sound!

[@GhostintheBand]

Sweet ethereal sounds!

[@トット3]

予約しました。 私の誕生日ぐらいに入荷予定。 楽しみです😊

[@birdbrainsane]

Nice demo. Maybe you could please make english subtitles?

[@doordedeur]

The JD-08 sounds less deep than the JD-800, because of its cheaper hardware-outputs. I just listened the the JD-800 video before this. In this video it shows that the Jupiter-X has better hardware than the cheap JD-08. With the JD-08 you get JD-800 sounds in home-keyboard quality...

[@musictrackjp]

English sub-title is available !!!

[@outrunsega]

1993あたりの風景が浮かびます

[@GullySyde28]

So Good👌

[@TheNAPSince2005]

こんなにハイ(High Frequency)出てたかな？ってぐらいに高周波成分が出てて超Hi-Fiな音。 オジサンが感じる位だから若者はもっと聴こえてるはず(^^ゞ

[@richardhermans4457]

I loved my jd800 and recorded some wonderful music using it, and it's been one regret I've had for selling it. I was excited to see this released as hardware because I've missed how gorgeous it can sound(still have my original bought in 80's Roland D50. There is something I've noticed in all the demos, and while the patch sounds are there, they don't sound as warm and full as my JD800. This leads me to believe the A/D convertor had something to do with it's warm and full sound of the Keyboard version. All the demos I've heard, including this one, come off sounding excessively digital, brittle and bright. Everything looks right, but the heart and soul of the original JD800 is nowhere here in this incarnation...sad!

[@maxhult830]

Also, 2-part multitimbral instead of 6. Also, they omitted the Aftertouch parameters (LFO-pitch, TVF and TVA). The last one is a HUGE omission imo. The AT is what I use to get around the steppy filter, making for smooth manual filter tweaks or sweeps live, without messing up the sound. If it could be programmed from my JD-800, it could still be a bit interesting, but it CAN'T. And they didn't even include ANY of the expansion waves... why?... I SO hoped that this would be one of Rolands good ones, but it seems they dropped the ball again unfortunately.

[@SanderAnderon]

I hear that all too much re: selling your 800; about 8 years ago had to sell mine instantly due to big budget freakout---first buyer offered just $400 and had to take it. One of those that got away, right?

[@172Break]

I think the problem with these sound demos on KZbin is the bit stream reduction that KZbin applies to the audio - it makes it harsh. But I agree about the warmth and size of the sound from the JD800. I sold my JD800 in 1997 and bought a Korg Trinity - I have no idea why I did something so stupid. I bought a JV2080 and a few expansions in 1999 which helped my get over selling the JD800. I still have the JV2080.

[@richardhermans4457]

@@172Break I don't have a problem with the quality here on KZbin, because I listen to other synth demos and some sound wonderful. I listen through a Focusrite Scarlett audio interface and Sony MDR 7506 headphones. I also post my own music and I actually think KZbin sounds better than Soundcloud as far as the compression goes, and I upload WAV files, although they do compress them down to a lower quality. If I counted up how many times I was stupid with the gear I've sold and regretted, my regrets could circle the globe 3x. lol

[@wizards001]

Run KZbin thru analog mastering hardware to hear the real sound...

[@jose.miguelwong7306]

they should have just called it: super mario galaxy generator love it

[@estudiomonteverdi]

Can you import your own personal patches from the real JD800 via midi or usb to the Jd08? Thanks

[@keynaga6257]

ヤフオクでみつけたので、EOS に繋げたいと思います

[@saka2123]

めっちゃカッコイイ 欲しい…

[@theaudioeng]

Great demo as always Ujiie-San 😎🤙. So ….. does this actually offer Osc Sync now?, sure it must do now, as this to me was always the miss by Roland on the JD-800. Still got two of these in the studio, fantastic quality digital presence, classic!!! 🎵🎹🇬🇧🙏🏻

[@yudai1981]

焦らしながら53番に行くのかと思ったらｗ 53番は本家800の方で実演してますよね！

[@shatteredsquare]

every gift store instrumental spiritual mediation CD you've ever heard

[@neunciavbud55bn3u]

Are there any drum sound kits on any of these Roland Modules? All I hear is chainsaw sounds.

[@crtgamer2355]

MAGIC!

[@cuneytkaradeniz1142]

SÜPERRRR FANTASIC MÜZIK, AND ROLAND j D _08 🥰🥰🥰👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@piotrkowalczyk7002]

3.09 lead amazing

[@L77kim77l]

to me this sounds more convincing than the D-50 boutique...

[@geofff6671]

As far as I can tell the D-05 sounds identical to the D50. Woody from piano shack even sold his D50 and kept the boutique because he couldn’t tell the difference. Given the D50 was entirely 80s digital it shouldn’t be hard to reproduce with 2020 processing power.

[@L77kim77l]

@@geofff6671 Hi, the limits of old electronics lead often to a special sound - not just the processing power, it's more complex. It's like the old DX7 with it's very limited 12Bit DAC. To me the original D-50 sounds better, but no offence, we alll hear in a different way...

[@F0nkyNinja]

@@geofff6671 What does it matter what Woody from Piano Shack does? He's just an amateur musician KZbinr lol.

[@geofff6671]

@@F0nkyNinja well he owned both and so was in a good position to judge whether there were an6 differences. He said there weren’t and sold the D50. Amateur he may be, idiot he is not.

[@iixorb]

Best demonstration of the JD08 so far! But this synth bores me. One of the best looking Boutiques but uninspiring sounds in 2021. Looking forward to hearing the JX-08 though.

[@jaggass]

Does it have any of the original JD-800 circuitry or is it a VST in a box?

[@m.a.freund3332]

It's literally just the Zen Core VST in a box, locked in JD-800 mode. The filters aren't even a special reproduction of the digital originals, they're the general Zen Core / Fantom filters. As for the famed ultra hi-fi JD DAC, you only get that emulated in the Zen Core engine, none of the actual hardware magic is reproduced. This boutique version is cool & sounds great, I'm stoked Roland are making it, but you're still probably better off just getting an XV-5080 if you prefer hardware authenticity over the interface.

[@jaggass]

@@m.a.freund3332 To be honest i'd rather have a JD-800. These boutiques are ok for live use but not for studio.

[@早地峯カクラ]

JD-08、サウンドモジュールだったんですね。(^^;) 最初見たとき、思わずミニモーグやコルグ・MS-20ミニ的とな感じかと思いました。 貯金してるけど、終売になる前に買えるのか？(笑)

[@sugiween]

midiだと音の タイミングが バラつく気がするのは 気のせい？

[@viopiano.]

いいねー

[@zononkz]

注文してるけど納期未定で、いつ届く事やら…(苦笑)。 早く触りたい…！

[@武捨ZARIO光一]

賞与待ちの自分への枷にして、出来れば年内に購入を画策中。D-05完売の二の舞は回避したいところではあるが。ただ、JX-08も欲しくなってる自分がいて…ｗ　ま、先にJD-08で半期先の賞与で間に合ったらJX-08も、って感じかなぁ。

[@zononkz]

@@武捨ZARIO光一 私もJXの方も欲しかったですが、悩みに悩んだ挙句JDとなりました…。 因みにSP-404mk2も納品待ちの状態でして…(苦笑)。個人的に、今年のRolandは熱いですね…！

[@axs203]

Me wants me wants me wants!

[@VincentsVideoVisions]

Great demo but the synth itself just doesn't really sound that special to me. I'm much more interested in Korg finally releasing the Wavestate SE with 61 keys.

[@trumpsoneway]

A53に触れないとか性格悪いなー

[@ChrisP3000x]

No display is a dealbreaker for me.

[@actonspur5231]

There is a 3-digit display, so not entirely accurate..

[@ChrisP3000x]

@@actonspur5231 no display

[@maxhult830]

There are dealbreakers to go around for everyone with this JD-08! I can list several others.

[@gilo7171]

But ONLY 4 VOICES !

[@andrerosso]

Nope. Up to 128 voices, according to manual.

[@pelle9114]

Auch ich habe noch einen JD800. Ja das kommt dem JD800 schon nahe, aber die Person die hier spielt, kann auf dem Klavier wahrscheinlich nicht mal "Alle meine Entchen" spielen.

[@montazownianr1]

Behringer! It's time for your move, Roland sucks.