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Average rating:
4.7 out of 5
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First, I am actually a guitar player (insert laughter),but recently I decided to broaden my musical scope. A friend alerted me to the fact that there was a used Jupiter 8 for sale at one of the local music shops. I'd never heard of the machine before, but I went ahead and checked it out. I was utterly devistated by its power and versitility. I'm not a rave fan, but this machine is definately up that alley. The sounds are so fat and juicy, it's like a rare steak for the ears. I still don't know what the hell I'm doing with it (it didn't come with a manual, of course and remember: I'm a guitar player-- I'm supposed to be a slow learner when it comes to anything that's not a metallica classic but I just love tripping out over the increadible sounds this thing turns out with the slightest flick of a button. Compared to what I hear in rave music and from other, more modern keyboards, this is the best damn thing ever made. If anyone has tips on how to harness the power of this beast, please e-mail me! If you come across one of these, buy it immediatly (or rob the store if you're short on cash) because everybody needs one of these-- even guitarists!
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Great days from 1981 with this incredible machine
I tried to do the same with the the JP8000 and I get it Unique sounds...
Martin
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Most complete analog beast from Roland, unfortunately also the last one.
Comparing the Jupe-8 to the JP8000 you'll notice the absolute sonic
difference between analog and digital. You can't make a Jupe-8 sound dull!
I wonder if anyone ever had the idea of making several Jupe-8s modular and
add a little here or there. The stability of the Jupe-8 with the sonic noise
it makes would be a supurb modular. If only... Mine is not for sale. I'm afraid I'll make them burry me with it... RVe, the Jura Plant, Amsterdam
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Fear this box. Bought mine in 1988 "used" (cosmetically flawless) for US $700
and got it MIDI'd. Never ceases to amaze me with its depth, complexity and
character. Fear this box. Can cause irreversible personality disorders when
cross modulation and sync are combined...or at least some serious animal kingdom
noises. Performance control section is wonder-bar. Heat sink doubles as a steak
thawing device. Looks as beautiful as it sounds. Wish list: (admit you don't
have one!) resonant filter, velocity sensitive keyboard, alpha display.
Legislation pending to require reissue in the U.S. with a pretty pink bow...
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Good page... The Original selling price for the JP-8 was $4999.99 I know this real well because this is the reason my mother would not let me get one when they first came out.. I have one now and only paid $1200.00 for it. It is the center piece of my system.. If you are looking for a keyboard with BALLS that drag the ground the JP-8 is the one.. Road crews will hate you for it, especialy if you put it in an Anvil ATA case cause it weighs 50+ pounds on it's own.. One hint. If you have one be sure that you have a stand that supports the center of the keyboard as well as the ends. X frame stands can overtime cause sagging in the center of the keyboard and put undue stress on the Keybed..
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