The Roland Cloud Jupiter-8 Virtual Instrument is a faithful recreation of one of the most legendary analog synths ever created – the Jupiter-8. Renowned as one of the most sought-after polysynths, the Jupiter-8 cemented its reputation as one of the best in the early 80s thanks to its deep programmability and rich sound palette.
Taking after its name, the Jupiter-8 was able to create other-worldly sounds not seen or heard before in synths up to this point. It is easy to see why this was Roland’s flagship synth in the 1980s, with two discrete VCOs capable of cross-modulation and an in-depth control section. It was also revered for its musical filters, including HP/LP filters with two/four-pole settings, as well as including an LFO and two envelope generators.
From live performances to sound design, the Jupiter-8 will shine. The advanced sound design capabilities allow you to create everything from ethereal pads to crunchy EDM-inspired basslines. While staying true to the original, the Jupiter-8 includes new enhancements such as an onboard reverb (and tempo-syncing delay), an extended oscillator range, and the ability to change the condition of the plugin’s knobs for aged sound adjustment. Please note that this product comes in the form of a digital download code that will be sent to your email for activation.
Iconic sound taken even further. Meticulously recreating the architecture of the Jupiter-8, Roland utilizes their custom ACB (acoustic circuit behavior) technology, providing an authentic emulation of the classic Jupiter-8 right down to the circuitry. From ground-shaking basses to cosmic leads, the Jupiter-8 is a playground of experimentation for musicians, offering powerful oscillators and advanced modulation arranged in an intuitive layout. The possibilities are endless thanks to the inclusion of 16 individual analog oscillators and classic resonant filters that allow your creativity to flow.
While staying true to the original, Roland Cloud has incorporated some new features to further expand your toolset. Now included is an onboard reverb, as well as a tempo-syncing delay, perfect for sculpting sounds. The oscillator range has been extended, providing a more diverse tonal palette. One of the most unique features introduced is the ability to change the condition of the synth’s circuitry. Using the hardware synth over time, the synth’s circuitry would age, resulting in varied sound when used over long periods. Using the condition knob, you can emulate these tonal changes, switching from a clean and pristine sound to a more varied “broken in” setting.
Plug-Out with System-8. In-depth integration is available using the Plug-Out format, allowing you to use Roland’s System-8 hardware synth. From here, the parameters are mapped automatically to System-8’s controls.
Unlike the scarcely available hardware version of the Jupiter-8, the virtual instrument version doesn’t require frequency tune-ups and costly maintenance. You can also use the plugin alongside the Roland Boutique JU-06/JU-06 A for hands-on control.
Specifications:
– Synth Maximum Polyphony: 8 voice LFO: Waveform (SINE TRIANGLE SAW SQUARE RND1 RND2) Rate Delay Time KEY TRIGGER (ON OFF) TRIGGER ENVELOPE (ON OFF) VCO Modulation: Modulation (VCO-1 BOTH VCO-2) LFO Modulation Depth ENV-1 Modulation Depth Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Switch (MANUAL LFO ENV1+ ENV1- ENV1+ ENV1-) VCO-1: Waveform (SAW PWM TRIANGLE SINE SQUARE NOISE) Range (64 32 16 8 4 2) Cross Modulation VCO-2: Waveform (SAW PWM TRIANGLE SINE SQUARE NOISE) Range (64 32 16 8 4 2) Oscillator Sync Source Mixer: VCO-1 Level VCO-2 Level HPF: Cutoff Frequency VCF: Cutoff Frequency Resonance Slope (-24 dB -18 dB -12 dB) ENV Modulation Depth ENV Modulation Switch (ENV-1 ENV-2) LFO Modulation Depth Key Follow Velocity Sense VCA: Level LFO Modulation Depth Velocity Sense ENV-1 (VCF): Attack Time Decay Time Sustain Level Release Time Key Follow (On/Off) ENV-2 (VCF/VCA): Attack Time Decay Time Sustain Level Release Time Key Follow (On/Off) Effect: Type (OVERDRIVE DISTORTION METAL FUZZ CRUSHER PHASER) TONE DEPTH Delay/Chorus: Type (DELAY PANNING DELAY CHORUS 1 CHORUS 2 FLANGER DELAY + CHORUS) TIME LEVEL Reverb: Type (AMBIENCE ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 PLATE MODULATION) TIME LEVEL Controller: BEND SENS PITCH BEND SENS FILTER MOD SENS PITCH MOD SENS FILTER PORTAMENTO LEGATO (ON OFF) BEND RANGE BEND GAIN (1 2 3 4) TEMPO SYNC (ON OFF) KEY ASSIGN (POLY MONO UNISON) KEY HOLD (ON OFF) OCTAVE (-3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3) CONDITION Arpeggio: Arpeggio Mode (UP DOWN U&D RND) Arpeggio Range (1 2 3 4) Tune: 430 Hz–450 Hz Plug-Out Hardware: SYSTEM-8 Plug-In Formats: VSTi 2.4 (64 bits) * Windows only VSTi 3.6 (64 bits) AU AAX Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz 48 kHz Patches Preset: 64
Product Code: RCJUPITER8LTK
System Requirements:
– Windows OS: macOS™ 10.10.5 or later
– Host Application: VST instruments (VSTi) version: VST 3.6 compatible
– Audio Units (AU) version: V2 Audio Units compatible
– CPU: Intel® Core™ i5 or better (Quad-core CPU recommended)
– RAM: 4 GB or more
– Hard Disk: 100 MB or more
– Display Resolution and Colors: 1280 x 800 dots or higher, 16.7 million colors or more
– Other: You’ll need Internet connectivity to activate this software. The SYSTEM-8 driver must be installed on your computer to connect this software to the SYSTEM-8.
– Mac OS: Microsoft® Windows® 7 SP1, Microsoft® Windows® 8/8.1, Microsoft® Windows® 10, Incompatible with Windows® RT, Windows® Phone, or virtual machines such as Hyper-V, Virtual PC
– Host Application: VST instruments (VSTi) version: VST 2.4/3.6 compatible
– CPU: Intel® Core™ i5 or better (Quad-core CPU recommended)
– RAM: 4 GB or more
– Hard Disk: 100 MB or more
– Display Resolution and Colors: 1280 x 800 dots or higher, 24 bits Full Color or more
– Other: You’ll need Internet connectivity to activate this software. You’ll need Adobe Reader (available free of charge) in order to read the online help. The SYSTEM-8 driver must be installed on your computer to connect this software to the SYSTEM-8.
