Roland JUPITER-08 Boutique Synthesiser Module
Relive a Synth Legend
Widely known as the king of polysynths, the mighty Roland JUPITER-8 has been revered by legions of musicians since its debut in 1981. The JUPITER-08 celebrates the 45th anniversary of the analog legend with a special addition to the acclaimed Roland Boutique series. Offering expanded sonic capabilities and interface features inspired by the original hardware, this powerful mini synth delivers classic sound, hands-on control, and modern performance tools in a go-everywhere design.
JUPITER Sound, Modern Enhancements
Backed by Roland’s latest technologies, the JUPITER-08 recreates the JUPITER-8 vibe in miniature. Featuring refined voice allocation and pitch behavior, this powerhouse creative instrument provides a rich, animated sound experience with enhanced polyphonic performance and genuine vintage-inspired character.
Maximum Creative Power
With its flexible sound engine, the JUPITER-08 is a highly capable tool for performance and composition. Set the synth for a retro experience with architecture inspired by the original JUPITER-8. Or expand the polyphony to 32 voices to meet modern playing needs and craft all-new tonalities.
Polyphonic Sequencer and Arpeggiator
The JUPITER-08 comes equipped with a two-part, 64-step polyphonic sequencer that’s ready to create basslines, chords, and melodic sequences, with support for up to eight notes per step plus motion recording. And with the convenient arpeggio function, it’s easy to build dynamic, evolving sounds on the fly.
Expanded Effects Processing
The JUPITER-08 features powerful onboard processing for sound shaping and spatial enhancement with 17 MFX types—including the classic Roland stereo chorus—plus dedicated delay and reverb effects. The reverb includes a unique shimmer mode, allowing you to apply an octave-shifted color to the current reverb type.
Performance-Oriented Workflow
Dedicated controls, Hold functionality, and an intuitive interface provide immediate hands-on interaction in both studio and live environments. In addition, the USB-C audio/MIDI interface, traditional MIDI I/O, and an external clock input enable the JUPITER-08 to flow seamlessly into modern production environments.
Compact Roland Boutique Design
The JUPITER-08 carries on all the great design features of the Roland Boutique series, including a built-in speaker and flexible battery/USB-C power for music creation on the move. A K-25m keyboard dock is included, creating a standalone mini-instrument for on-the-go inspiration.
Highlights
- Special Roland Boutique instrument that celebrates 45 years of the Roland JUPITER-8, one of the most revered analog synthesizers of all time
- Enhanced sonic flexibility and a colorful hands-on interface based on the original instrument
- Includes updated features for enhanced playability and modern performance needs
- Portable, standalone mini synth with a built-in speaker and K-25m keyboard dock (included)
- Includes new advanced polyphony mode with up to 32 voices
- Enhanced vintage sound characteristics with refined pitch fluctuation and other details
- MFX engine with 17 effect types, including chorus
- On-demand delay and a dedicated reverb with five types and a unique shimmer mode
- Two-part polyphonic sequencer with motion recording
- Arpeggio function for creating evolving patterns and rhythmic movement
- Hold function for hands-free experimentation while performing
- Go-everywhere design and compact footprint for travel, desktop setups, and mobile rigs
- USB-C audio/MIDI interface for connecting to a computer
- Traditional MIDI I/O for connecting with MIDI hardware devices
- External clock input to smoothly integrate with analog workflows
- Powered via four AA batteries or USB-C
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| User Memory | Sound Patch: 240; Pattern: 96 |
| Rear Panel | Power Switch, Volume Knob |
| LFO Section | Rate Slider, Delay Time Slider, Waveform Knob |
| VCO-Modulator Section | LFO Mod Slider, Env Mod Slider, Freq Mod Switch, Pulse Width Mod Slider, Pulse Width Mod Switch |
| VCO-1 Section | Cross Mod Slider, Range Knob, Waveform Knob |
| VCO-2 Section | Range Switch, Range Knob, Sync Switch, Fine Tune Knob, Waveform Knob |
| VCO-1/VCO-2 Section | Source Mix Knob |
| HPF Section | Cutoff Frequency Slider |
| VCF Section | Cutoff Frequency Slider, Resonance Slider, Slope Switch, Env Mod Slider, Env Switch, LFO Mod Slider, Key Follow Slider |
| VCA Section | Level Slider, LFO Mod Switch |
| ENV Section | Env Select Switch, Attack Slider, Decay Slider, Sustain Slider, Release Slider, Key Follow Switch, Env-1 Polarity Switch |
| Buttons and Controls | Note, Arpeggio, Seq, Start, Menu, Value Knob, Hold, Dual, Split, Lower, Upper, Patch Bank 1–4, Patch Bank 5–8, Manual, Patch Number/Preset 1/A, Patch Number/Preset 2/B, Patch Number/Preset 3/C, Patch Number/Preset 4/D, Patch Number/Preset 5/E, Patch Number/Preset 6/F, Chorus, Delay, Reverb |
| Effects | Chorus (3 types), Delay (4 types), Overdrive, Fuzz, Drive, Bit Crusher, LOFI Comp, Phaser (2 types), Filter, Pitch Shifter (2 types) |
| Maximum Polyphony | 32 voices |
| Step Sequencer | 2-part, 64 steps, 8 notes per part (polyphonic) |
| Display | 7-segment, 4-character LED |
| Connectors | Ext Clock In (mono miniature phone type), Phones (stereo miniature phone type), Output (stereo miniature phone type), Mix In (stereo miniature phone type), MIDI In/Out, USB Type-C® (Audio, MIDI) |
| Power Supply | 4 × AA Ni-MH batteries (HR6), 4 × AA alkaline batteries (LR6), or USB bus power |
| Current Draw | 500 mA (USB bus power) |
| Expected Battery Life | Approximately 6 hours with 1,900 mAh Ni-MH batteries. Battery life varies depending on battery specifications, capacity and conditions of use. |
| Included Accessories | Quick Start Guide, "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" leaflet, 4 × AA alkaline batteries (LR6), K-25m keyboard and K-25m Owner's Manual |
| Optional Accessories | Boutique Dock (DK-01), sold separately |
| Width | 308 mm (12-1/8") |
| Depth | 209 mm (8-1/4") |
| Height | 54 mm (2-1/8") |
| Weight | 1.6 kg (3 lb 9 oz), including K-25m and batteries |
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