
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
Original: $423.31
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Description
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



















