 |
|
|
|
Average rating:
4.7 out of 5
|
|
This is for anyone wondered what are the difference between MKS70 and JX8P. While having them two and after making repairs to my MKS-70, I can say that the only visible difference between the two is the MKS70 (and probably the JX10 as well) uses lower noise / higher quality opamps (Mitzubishi M5218 vs Sharp 4558 on the JX8P).
The reflection in sound is that the JX8P sounds darker, warmer, has moire low end to it but is less detailed as well, while the MKS70 is brighter, has less low end, but is much more detailed and clean. That's is without mentioning the fact the the JX10 / MKS70 has two JX8P like sound engines so you can patch two JX8P tones together, setting different aftertouch and split options to them (Xfade etc).
While they are thought to be similar I must note that they are quite different, the JX8P being a bit more "analog" sounding (check the Soundtrack patch used on Alphaville's "Forever Young" into).
|
|
I really love this synth! It sounds warm and fat, moreso because the synth is bitimbral. I'm very surprised on how underrated this synth is. It has lots of great features and it sounds excellent. It's definetly gotta be one of the best deals in the analog world...
|
|
Just a stupid posting that slipped through the net. The JX8 isn't as well built as the JX10 but is alot lighter and easier to lug about and take to gigs. It does the job as long as playability and increased polyphony aren't that important. The JX10 is a great synth to gig with. It always works and is strong when knocked or dropped. Neither synth is a great looker, and that is the basis for the cheap prices. It is a very elegant and understated synth and not colourful like the Jupiters. That seems to matter to many. For sound it's just about unbeatable and that's what matters.
|
|
How does the MKS-70 compare with the JX-10? I know the MKS-70 is supposed to be the rackmount version of the JX, but do they have the same internal circuitry? Do they sound the same?
Just wondering...
|
|
Yes, the synths are the same internally. The JX has many enhanced features and a better keyboard...one of the best on any synth. The JX8 was a far cheaper, though not a cheap alternative. The membrain switches are not of the standard of those found on the 10. I've had a 10 which responded to sysex messages. Certain eproms do work successfully in this respect. It blows away that idea that the 10 failed on its midi spec. I agree that most I've checked have failed. People probably haven't checked the sysex data dump capabilities, believing that the 10 can't perform that function when their synth would work perfectly well in that respect. It's worth a few minutes of your time for a check! The warmth of the JX10 is stunning. It is effectively 4 Junos in a box with more programming features. The programmer is a great help, though not an essential as some have said. There were several eprom updates. Get the latest if you can. You just might have sysex!!
|
Add your review of the Roland JX-10
NEW SYSTEM - to keep the user reviews focussed, we are now approving all submissions before they appear.
We will endeavour to process your comments within 24hrs
Please keep your reviews on topic.
Questions, requests for manuals, ongoing conversations and inappropriate comments are not reviews, and will not be approved.
Manuals can often be found on the links section for this model.
If you want to chat or ask questions, visit the Gas Station, the dedicated user forum here at Sonic State.
|
