The roland jd800 factory patches are not included in the jd850 library. The core sampled waveforms and factory presets of the jd800 were created by eric persing. The jd800 synth is, most probably, the most hands on digital synth roland produced. Gaia patches by aron magner from the disco biscuits. Roland page at synthzone jd 800 center great jd 800 fan page jd 800 stuff. Some patches ive made on the jd800, some sounds like keith emersons fanfare for the common man, underworld and others. The synth interface is a work of art making what would have been a complicated synth to edit into one which begs to be tweaked. The jd 800 is roland s answer to half a decade of hardtoprogram synthesizers. Please read on as i like to be very specific about the items im selling. Our jd800 patches are available as system exclusive or standard midi files. Roland jd800 resource centre jd800 software patches.
View and download roland jd800 owners manual online. We have 3 roland jd 800 manuals available for free pdf download. Patch organizer free patches jd800 dac calibration. The roland jd800 this is a fantastic digital synth with full physical control of the keyboard all the knobs and sliders you could hope for.
My 60 personal patches on roland jd800 recorded directly without any external processor in march 20. It is also an interesting and great sounding digital synth with incredible flexibility and control. The jd800 has 109 internal waveforms which you can use to create your own sounds. Rolands cult classic jd800 digital synthesizer from 1991. Keep in mind that sending these soundbanks to your synth will erase all datas stored in your jd 800 jd 990 internal memory click here if you need some help or indications on how to transfer these soundbanks to your jd 800 roland roland produced and distributed 8 double rom cards sets sljd8001 to sljd8008 for his own synth. If this is the case, you will need to calibrate the unit. Roland jd800 vs jd990 vintage synth explorer forums. Using the jd800 as a giant midi slider box i havent been able to resist trying to use the jd800s large number of controls to run other stuff, mainly native instruments reaktor software. Patches and software a modified version of the jd 800 patch tool are available for the jd 800 and jd990. Roland jd800 programmable synthesizer the classic roland jd800, from an era the early 90s when the analog revival had already started, and roland implemented a digital synthesizer with analogstyle controls. I love my jd 800, its usually the 1st synth i mess with when i fire up my gear. More vangelis like sounds from the roland jd800 digital synthesizer more info.
As every tone consists of an almost completely independent synthesizer voice a patch could be considered a layer of up to 4 different synthesizers. Part of the factory presets for the roland jp8000 and roland jp8080 patch extension project for roland jv1080 compatibles jvxpxv series part of the factory presets for the roland xp50, roland xp306080 and roland jv10102080. A patch, or single sound, in the jd800 consists of up to 4 tones. And if 109 waves arent enough, you can also buy sljd80 sound libraries. Patches i created some pretty cool choir patches for it. This synth has so much depth it seems like you have to be an engineer to fully realize its power. You can also create unique synth sounds and effects with it. The sounds are similar to rolands d50, but updated with multimode filters. Ill also throw in a giant gig bag thats in great shape. The jd is also one of roland first multi timbral synths and up to six parts using up to 24 voices could be played at once. Roland jd800 owners manual pdf download manualslib. But lets take one last look at its grandaddy, the roland jd800.
Roland responded by creating a synth that they wanted to be easy to program and play. The jd800s synth engine contains 6 megabytes and 108 internal rom waveforms which are then combined to create sounds. This map shows all the functions of the jd800, and tells you the page to refer to for details. Keep in mind that sending these soundbanks to your synth will erase all datas stored in your jd 800 jd990 internal memory click here if you need some help or indications on how to transfer these soundbanks to your jd 800 roland roland produced and distributed 8 double rom cards sets sljd8001 to sljd8008 for his own synth. When using the free kontakt player, this library will only work for 15 minutes in demo mode. Mike lindup plays through some of the patches on his roland jd 800. Roland jd800 for sale working perfectly tone tweakers. Enter the legowelt roland jd800 sample kit 350 wav samples from rolands 1992 flagship monster synth colossal juicy thick basses, bizarre unearthly pads, uncanny strings, mystifying effects, entrancing chords and lots lots more. The jd800 is designed to make it fun to create sounds. The jd800 was introduced in 1991, at a time when menudriven digital synths dominated the market.
The sound is classic late 80searly 90s roland crystalline, powerful, with quality effects. However, if you take into account the fact that these 69 parameters are duplicated across the four tones which make up a jd800 patch, the total number of. Opened image 16 of 40 jump to roland jd800 opened roland jd800 opened image by dr. In terms of design, the jd 800 is a serious thing or was in 1991. This map shows all the functions of the jd800, and tells you the page to refer to for. The jd 990 is an enhanced version of the jd 800 and was the top o the line jd synth. Feb 03, 20 the roland jd800 is a classic digital synth that stands out for its incredibly handson interface. Roland jd 800 synthesizer see below for the roland mvs1 vintage synth module. Roland jd800 the 64 classic factory patches youtube. Ok, ok youre right, its in single mode, but each sound patch. One of the most powerful and tactile synthesizers ever made.
Roland jd800 jd 800 jd800 keyboard synth synthesizer mvs1. Roland jd800 for sale working perfectly tone tweakers inc. I bought a jd 990 around 99 when i was more into rack gear, but the past few years ive only been using keyboard synths. This jd is extremely clean, hardly any scuffs or scratches, see photos. Let me, for a start, describe the basic idea behind this synth and its architecture. Nick rhodes duran duran signature sound collection a collection of new jd xa sounds programmed by the legendary nick rhodes of duran duran.
All available in realtime the synth is 8 part multi. Despite this interesting approach, the jd800 was commercial failure and limited to a short production, then replaced by the enhanced module roland jd 990. The synthesizer features many knobs and sliders for patch editing and performance control features that some manufacturers, including roland, had been omitting in the name of streamlining since the inception of the yamaha dx7. Covered in sliders that act as dedicated editors just like a classic analog synth, the jd 800 is an extremely programmable and handson digital synthesizer. Legowelt has released roland jd800 sample kit, a free sound pack featuring 350 wav samples recorded from the legendary roland jd800 synthesizer. If your computer has a midi interface or sound card connected to the usb port, you can use your midi interface to load in the sounds. Noise itself is the result of improperly trimmed dac digital analog converter. Roland jd 800 manuals manuals and user guides for roland jd 800. Its rackmount design and impressive power and functionality within the studio paved way for the hugely successful jvseries rack modules which lead, ultimately, to the xvseries monstermodules. Super jupiter filmscape ultradance wondersynth supersound wonder mix prices.
The synthesizer features many knobs and sliders for patch editing. The classic roland jd 800, from an era the early 90s when the analog revival had already started, and roland implemented a digital synthesizer with analogstyle controls. The quality of the patches you can make is excellent. The roland jd800 is a digital synthesizer that was manufactured between 1991 and 1996. Roland jd 800 soundfonts sf2 by amberly peart issuu. Roland jd 800 in excellent condition with brassguitar samples card, cd with manual and power cable. Roland jd 800 specifications, pictures, prices, links. It is a rompler with internal waveshapes or samples stackable upon each other, so that you can have a patch made of four sounds. Roland jd800 initializing the jd800 restoring the factory settings. Despite this interesting approach, the jd800 was commercial failure and limited to a short production, then replaced by the enhanced module roland jd990. Check out the roland jd800 technical specifications page at sweetwater the worlds leading music technology and instrument retailer. Professionally serviced and working perfectly, unlike most. View and download roland jd 800 owners manual online.