Roland today introduced the JUPITER-08, a new addition to its Boutique series, marking 45 years since the original JUPITER-8 debuted in 1981.
The compact JUPITER-08 is designed to recreate the original’s sound, using Roland’s Analog Behavior Modeling (ABM), which is different than both the original Roland Jupiter-8’s analog circuitry and the older JP-08 Boutique.
The new synth is small, but offers expanded polyphony, a polyphonic sequencer, updated effects, USB-C connectivity, and portable battery-powered operation.
Features:
- Compact Roland Boutique design intended for desktop use, live performance, and portable music-making.
- Sound engine inspired by the original JUPITER-8, with updated voice allocation and pitch behavior.
- Expanded polyphony mode offering up to 32 voices.
- Refined pitch behavior intended to reproduce aspects of the original instrument’s animated character.
- Two-part, 64-step polyphonic sequencer for creating basslines, chords, and melodic patterns.
- Sequencer supports up to eight notes per step and motion recording.
- Built-in arpeggiator for generating rhythmic and melodic patterns.
- Hold function for sustaining notes during performance and sound exploration.
- Seventeen MFX types for additional sound shaping, including Roland-style stereo chorus.
- Dedicated delay effect for adding echoes and rhythmic depth.
- Reverb with five types and a shimmer mode that adds an octave-shifted effect to the reverberated sound.
- Built-in speaker for standalone playback.
- Included K-25m keyboard dock, allowing the module to function as a compact standalone instrument.
- USB-C audio and MIDI connectivity for integration with computers and music-production software.
- Traditional MIDI input and output, plus an external clock input for connecting with other hardware.
- Battery or USB power for use in desktop and portable setups.
Pricing & Availability:
The Roland JUPITER-08 is available now, priced at $549.99 USD.
