Main Features - Roland JP-8080 Owner's Manual

Main Features

The JP-8080 is a synthesizer sound module which uses digital technology to simulate an analog synthesizer.
It lets you enjoy creating tonal changes in realtime, and a wide range of performance possibilities.
A further enhancement of the JP-
8000 sound source
The JP-8080 features the same analog modeling
sound source as the acclaimed JP-8000 synthe-
sizer. In addition, it provides a "Voice
Modulator function," a "External Input Synthesis func-
tion", and a "Unison function" for even broader richer
sonic possibilities. The maximum polyphony has been
increased to ten notes, and Distortion has been added to
the multi effects type (Chorus).
Voice Modulator function
By processing an instrumental sound through a
filter which imitates the characteristics of a
human voice (or an audio signal), this function
produces the effect of a "talking" instrument (Formant
Filter). Multiple parameters can also be controlled by
human voice (audio) (Vocal Morph Control).
External input synthesis function
A sound that is input from an external source
can be processed by the filter and amplifier in
the same was as the internal waveforms.
Morphing function
Multiple parameters can be modified simultaneously by a
MIDI message. This allows a variety of realtime expressions
ranging from brief accentual changes to total transforma-
tions in which one sound changes into another.
Easy operation
The panel is laid out in sections, similarly to
analog synthesizers of the past. Panel sliders
and knobs can be used to modify the sound in
realtime. In addition, the BANK1–8 buttons and NUM-
BER1–8 buttons can be used to select patches and perfor-
mances quickly and easily.
A rich array of sounds
The JP-8080 contains 256 performances (64 x 3
preset, 64 x 1 user) and 512 patches (128 x 3 pre-
set, 128 x 1 user). In addition to sounds original
to the JP-8080, there are also 64 preset performances and 128
preset patches from the JP-8000.
DSP oscillator
Supplementing the basic waveforms (square,
sawtooth, triangle), the newly added DSP
(Digital Signal Processor) oscillator contains
four types of complex waveform which could not be pro-
duced by analog synthesizers. Noise has also been added
to Oscillator 2.
Arpeggiator function
Four types of arpeggio can be produced: UP, DOWN,
UP&DOWN, and RANDOM. By switching the beat pattern,
you can change the accents and note length, letting you play
arpeggios with a variety of grooves.
RPS (Realtime Phrase Sequencer)
function
Patterns (musical phrases) that you create can be registered
to each key (note number), allowing you to playback a pat-
tern simply by pressing one key.
Motion Control function
Movements (motions) of nearly all the sliders
and knobs on the panel can be recorded for up
to 99 measures, in four separate memories. By
playing back a Motion during your song, you can repro-
duce complex tonal changes.
Preview function
The BANK1–8 buttons and NUMBER1–8 but-
tons can be used as a one-octave keyboard. This
lets you audition most of the functionality of the
JP-8080 even when a MIDI keyboard is not connected.
Memory cards (SmartMedia) for
data storage
Optional memory cards (S2M-5: 2M bytes, S4M-
5: 4M bytes) can be used. An S2M-5 can hold 64
x 32 performances and 128 x 32 patches, and an
S4M-5 can hold 64 x 64 performances and 128 x 64 patches.
A card can also hold RPS patterns, motion control, and sys-
tem settings.
MIDI Thru function
MIDI messages received at the MIDI IN connec-
tor can be transmitted from the MIDI OUT con-
nector.
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