If you could send me the factory banks patch data that would be great. Roland jd800 for sale working perfectly tone tweakers inc. I ordered from my local roland authorized dealer a new contact board assy, part number 22935230 and is cost me 39. Good news to the roland jd800 and jd990 worldwide users. 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 roland jd800 is a digital synthesizer that was manufactured between 1991 and 1996. Our website and phones are open, but shipping may take a few extra days, for the safety of our team. Removing the glue from the keys and the weights is not hard and is well documented on the web, but if the glue has gotten onto the green contact flex pcb as shown in the photo, peeling it off will rip off the traces as well. There are a couple of vids on youtube with the factory sounds so i just need the patch data to compare it to. This jd800 is programmable, but still going from 20hz to 20,000hz will introduce in the high end, the usual synth type noise.
The taster pack is a free download at ultimate patches. Roland jd800 owners manual i user guide roland jd800 owners manual i user guide addeddate 20140508 05. 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 synthesizer features many knobs and sliders for patch editing. A71 communion a72 slide of hand a73 stratodreams a74 twinkling string a75 overtone swim a76 genesis a77 hydro pad a78 mellow brass pad. Roland jd800 jd 800 jd800 keyboard synth synthesizer m.
Roland jd 800 specifications, pictures, prices, links. Vintage roland pr 800 digital piano recorder vintage unit. I just wanted to compare the jd 800 sound to its patch data. But lets take one last look at its grandaddy, the roland jd800. Feb 03, 20 the roland jd800 is a classic digital synth that stands out for its incredibly handson interface. Roland jd800 for sale working perfectly tone tweakers. Roland jd 800 in excellent condition with brassguitar samples card, cd with manual and power cable. Roland jd800 synthesizer see below for the roland mvs1 vintage synth module. This model is the new model and it has no thermal solder, it is a onepiece item, unlike the previous model that came in two pieces soldered thermally at the factory. 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. Once loaded into jd 990 these patches will be labeled ixx, ie. I add added a few comments in the original site text. Check out the roland jd800 technical specifications page at sweetwater the worlds leading music technology and instrument retailer.
A selection of rare hard to find authentic drum sounds for music producers, djs or your own song creations. The roland jd800 is a 90sera digital synth, featuring a multitude of tactile sliders and realtime parameter controls. A54 solosyy patch a55 space violin a56 one with the lot a57 oooohhhstinato a58 rich bottle blow. Roland jd800 sound library original samples on cd 1. Pc auto will automatically read a patch when a program change occurs on your jd800. The jd990 is an enhanced version of the jd800 and was the top o the line jdsynth. Roland s cult classic jd 800 digital synthesizer from 1991. Write will write a patch in the temporary memoery of your jd800jd990. 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.
The jd800 sounds similar but it sounds like the multisamples are in different locations. The roland jd800 owners manual, patch book, and service manual along with another pile of documents. Noise itself is the result of improperly trimmed dac digital analog converter. In terms of design, the jd800 is a serious thing or was in 1991. 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. But youve got so many controls on the panel, why would you need an external knob box. Going a bit deeper into the synthesis of jd 990 by synthesizing a human voice and some other cool sounds. The jd800 and 990 are now both highly regarded by performers and collectors.
Buy for roland jd800 large unique original wavekontakt multilayer. The jd800 was first released in 1991 by roland corporation of japan. Keep in mind that sending these soundbanks to your synth will erase all datas stored in your jd800jd990 internal memory click here if you need some help or indications on how to transfer these soundbanks to your jd800 roland roland produced and distributed 8 double rom cards sets sljd8001 to sljd8008 for his own synth. If you have this one and want to help out, use the contact link on the bottom of the page to let us know. Thousands of new sounds for over 100 synths and samplers. The jd800 was introduced in 1991, at a time when menudriven digital synths dominated the market. If you want to see an editor for this synth, give us your feedback on the patch base voting page, to let us know. Super jupiter filmscape ultradance wondersynth supersound wonder mix prices.
The roland jd800 has a patch called crystal rhodes. Roland jd 800 synthesizer see below for the roland mvs1 vintage synth module. Get 30 free ultimate patches for roland jdxi synthesizer. Topics roland, jd800, owners manual, reference collection manuals. The roland jd800 is a classic digital synth that stands out for its incredibly handson interface. The roland jd800 is a 24 voice multitimbral digital waveform synthesizer. Roland jd800 owners manual ii reference addeddate 20140508 05. View and download roland jd 800 service notes online. The roland jd800 is one of the synths were considering adding support for in patch base. With 18bit oversampled waveforms, that will be better than the newer 16bit seemingly compressed waveforms which will end up being noiser it seems and not quite as good. The roland jd 800 is a 61 key aftertouch and velocity sensitive, 624 voice 6 part multimbral, digital synthesizer, featuring 14 oscillators 108 samples per patch 64 patches, resonant lowhighband pass filter, dedicated 3stage pitch, 4stage filter, and 4stage amp envelopes, dual lfos triangle, saw, square, random, sh, with. Ill also throw in a giant gig bag thats in great shape. Roland jd800 wav samples, pdf manuals cyborg studio.
Crystal rhodes is the electric piano heard in songs like beauty and the beast from peabo bryson or kenny g sentimental. It is a rompler with internal waveshapes or samples stackable upon each other, so that you can have a patch made of four sounds. Loaded with features, players get 100 builtin basic samples, multistage envelopes, rolands effects suit, and the ability to layer four different synths for one patch. Roland jd 800 6bank synth patch set emailed to you for download. Init will initialize a tone per the initial patch of the roland jd book. Its the large green ribbon that gets hit by the keys.
Roland jd800 programmable synthesizer roland encyclotronic. Bank from this library as wav files together with kontakt instrument patches so all. I just wanted to compare the jd800 sound to its patch data. The jd800 is designed to make it fun to create sounds.
Used by 808 state, rabbit in the moon, depeche mode,tangerine dream, vangelis, pet shop boys, mc hammer, genesis. The jp8000 was seen at the time as the modern incarnation of the classic jupiter8, from 1981. The jd 800 is roland s answer to half a decade of hardtoprogram synthesizers. Parts, patch bank, patch, multi part1, multi part2. The jp8000 sought to reproduce the warm tonalities and sheer analog power of its older, bigger brother, of course with a modern slant, adding all kinds of features, from motion control, to rps, to the fabled super saw oscillators. If this is the case, you will need to calibrate the unit. View and download roland jd800 owners manual online.
Roland jd800 jd 800 jd800 keyboard synth synthesizer mvs1. There are eight sound libraries available for the jd 800. Roland clan forums view topic jd800 factory patches. They both sound like a compressed pop pianodance type piano. Royalty free house and break beat music check out the track called children. Roland jd800 keybed repair i recently purchased a jd800 which had experienced the dreaded roland red glue meltdown. Our jd800 patches are available as system exclusive or standard midi files. In terms of design, the jd 800 is a serious thing or was in 1991. The jd800 is a digital synthesizer that uses leadingedge digital technology in.
The full collection includes 720 patches over 4 volumes. 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. Roland jd800 dance drums rom card set for the roland jd800 synthesizer and jd990 module. Christian morency just released a beta version of a vst patch editor for the roland jds. Read will read a patch from the temporary memory of your jd800. Midi quest pro, midi quest, midi quest essentials, and midi quest one allow you to manage the following sysex from the jd800.
The jd800 synth is, most probably, the most hands on digital synth roland produced. This synth has so much depth it seems like you have to be an engineer to fully realize its power. We at roland asked, why dont we return to the roots of synthesis. Meanwhile, lets just share sysex and audio files for this one. There are very good professional software supporting the roland jd800 and jd990, but if you want a nonpay choice, this are the best. If you have a midi patch utility like midi yoke, you can put midi translator between the computers midi input and your software synth, turning the jd 800 into a 276control midi slider. Finally, they published a 64 patches book named patchbook 1.
Power switch on roland rd800 by dean watson tue jan 29, 2019 4. Each patch custom created to reveal the power and character of the classic roland synthesizer. 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. Rd 800 midi input channel by jelke1 sat mar 15, 2014 11. The rd 800 was designed from the ground up for fast, effortless operation while playing on stage. Despite this interesting approach, the jd800 was commercial failure and limited to a short production, then replaced by the enhanced module roland jd 990. Legowelt has released roland jd800 sample kit, a free sound pack featuring 350 wav samples recorded from the legendary roland jd800 synthesizer. Software and patches for the jd800 and jd990 there are very good professional software supporting the roland jd800 and jd990, but if you want a nonpay choice, this are the best. Let me, for a start, describe the basic idea behind this synth and its architecture. I have created some presets for the pro edition that take the sysex slider messages from tones ad of the jd 800, rescale them, and turn them into midi ccs. 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. Please read on as i like to be very specific about the items im selling.
Rom card set comes in original manufacturer packaging along with patch list fold out sheet. It gathered programmations created by several sounddesigners who worked for roland. However, many 800s have experienced keyboard failures due to something called the red glue problem. The jd800 patch organizer created by laurent lecatelierdudec france, was released as freeware in 24041999 date in original author. 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.
The jd800 thus became very popular with musicians who. It is also an interesting and great sounding digital synth with incredible flexibility and control. Roland jd800 the 64 classic factory patches youtube. There is a rack mount version of the synth called the jd990, which has some additional features. Jd800 electronic music wiki fandom powered by wikia.
Jul 06, 2017 to celebrate the release of our new ultimate patches for roland jd xi volume iiv, ultimate patches is giving away a free taster pack of 30 premium jd xi patches from the collection. View and download roland jd800 service notes online. Ok, ok you re right, its in single mode, but each sound patch. Midi quest roland jd800 editor and librarian for windows. Large sound library for many roland synths including the jd800. 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. Covered in sliders that act as dedicated editors just like a classic analog synth, the jd800 is an extremely programmable and handson digital synthesizer. I was expecting to use the mulitsamples from this cd in the exs24 sampler in logic pro but they are too short and only a few. Live sets allow you to store your prepared setups, including tone layers, keyboard split point, effects, and much more for quick recall via dedicated buttons while performing.
This is loaded with classic techno drum sounds like the tr808. The jd800 is rolands answer to half a decade of hardtoprogram synthesizers. If you have both, the jd800s controls can edit most of. Professionally serviced and working perfectly, unlike most. Despite this interesting approach, the jd800 was commercial failure and limited to a short production, then replaced by the enhanced module roland jd990. Midi quest includes all of the standard features you would expect to find in a jd800 editor and librarian along with unique capabilities found nowhere else. Check out the roland jd800 creating a split patch page at sweetwater the worlds leading music technology and instrument retailer. The sound is classic late 80searly 90s roland crystalline, powerful, with quality effects. Mike lindup plays through some of the patches on his roland jd 800. This jd is extremely clean, hardly any scuffs or scratches, see photos. Roland responded by creating a synth that they wanted to be easy to program and play. One of the most powerful and tactile synthesizers ever made. V isit the site for a complete list of each card and waveforms.
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