JX-8P: The Whole Story - Roland Articles
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Travel back in time to the year 1985 to find out what makes the JX-8P so unique among the Roland polysynths and why it remains so beloved.
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Roland JX-8P Vintage Synth Explorer
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Roland JX-8P Aftertouch and Key repair notes – Jim Atwood in Japan
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JX-8P: The Whole Story - Roland Articles
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Sound Design: JX-8P Bells and Mallets - Roland Articles
An ’80s icon on your tabletop. In 1985, Roland’s innovative JX-8P took hybrid synthesis a step further with a compelling new analog-digital voice. The instrument was instantly embraced by top session players, who forever embedded its warm pads, shimmery chorus, and crystalline textures into the era’s most popular tracks. 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.
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Roland Jx- 08 Boutique Synthesizer Module
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Roland JX-3P Vintage Synth Explorer
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JX-8P: The Whole Story - Roland Articles
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Roland JX-08, bi-timbral JX-8P synth emulation in boutique format
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Roland JX-08, bi-timbral JX-8P synth emulation in boutique format
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Roland JX8P (IT Jun 85)
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Vintage Roland JX-8P Synthesizer vs Modern Jupiter-X Sound
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Roland Launches JX-08 and JD-08 Sound Modules - Music Connection