The JX-08 is more powerful than it meets the eye. Roland’s recreation of the classic synth from the ’80s, the JX-8P, controls two Omnisphere layers and can create interesting sounds with the hard sync and cross modulation options in the second oscillator. While it doesn’t offer all the Metal modes of the JX-03, it’s easier to use due to its bigger controls.
Roland JX-08 Strengths:
- Classic JX-8P Vibe
- Ultra Compact and USB-powered
- Cross-Mod/Sync
- Low Price
Roland JX-08 Details:
| Retail Price | $479 |
|---|---|
| Number of Keys | Module |
| Keyboard Type | Module |
| Size of Controls | Small |
| Special Features | Classic JX-8P Vibe |
| Dimensions | 11.81” × 5.06” × 1.87” |
| Weight | 2 lbs |
| USB Powered | Yes, USB-C or 4 AA batteries |
| Pitch Bender | No |
| Mod Wheel | No |
| Sends Aftertouch | No |
| Sustain Pedal Input | No |
| Expression Pedal Input | No |
| Ribbon | No |
| Non-Functional Controls | Arpeggio Note Seq Start Value Chorus 1 Chorus 2 Reverb Part A Part B |
| Arpeggiator | Yes |
| Sequencer | Yes |
| MIDI Messages | CC |
Omnisphere Sections Controlled by the Roland JX-08:
| Independent Layer Control | No |
|---|---|
| Number of Oscillators | 2 |
| Number of Wavetables | 4 |
| Number of Envelopes | 3 |
| Number of LFOs | 1 |
| Filter Types | Master HPF |
| FX Units | None |
| Soundsources | No |
| Mod Matrix | No |
| FM | Yes |
| Ring Mod | No |
| Waveshaper | No |
| Unison | Yes |
| Harmonia | No |
| Granular | No |
| ORB | No |
| Arpeggiator | No |
Ratings
| Control of Omnisphere |  |
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| Panel Layout | |
| Ease of Use |  |
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