The iconic Roland JUPITER-8 helped define 1980s sound, and the JUPITER-08 brings that unmistakable character to a compact, modern instrument. From lush analogue-style pads and powerful basslines to soaring leads and shimmering arpeggios, it captures the spirit of one of Roland's most celebrated synthesisers.
Powered by Roland's Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) modelling technology, the JUPITER-08 recreates the character and response of the original JUPITER-8, with expanded polyphony, additional sound-shaping possibilities and modern connectivity.
With up to 20 voices of polyphony, two independent parts, a 64-step sequencer and hands-on controls, there's plenty of room to explore. Whether you're producing electronic music, performing live or building a hardware synth setup, the JUPITER-08 delivers classic Roland sound without the size or expense of a vintage original.
The JUPITER-08 captures much of what made the original JUPITER-8 so desirable. From lush, evolving pads and warm analogue-style strings to punchy brass, thick basses and expressive leads, it delivers the unmistakable character that helped define an era of electronic music.
The expanded 32-voice polyphony is a welcome upgrade, letting you stack two patches, build complex textures, and let long-release chords overlap without notes being cut short. Additional oscillator waveforms, onboard effects, and a 64-step sequencer take things beyond a straight vintage recreation, with plenty of scope to experiment with new sounds and patterns.
We particularly like that Roland has retained the hands-on approach to synthesis, with dedicated controls that encourage you to shape sounds rather than browse presets. For anyone drawn to the original Jupiter sound, it's a compact, capable instrument that offers considerably more flexibility for modern production and performance.
