To celebrate the 45th anniversary of the JUPITER-8, Roland created a miniature synthesizer with sonic capabilities and interface features inspired by the early '80s analog legend. Housed in the compact Roland Boutique format, the JUPITER-08 is a powerful and fun instrument that delivers classic sound, hands-on control, and modern performance tools in a highly mobile design.

JUPITER Sound, Modern Enhancements: Backed by Roland's modern technologies, the JUPITER-08's refined voice allocation and pitch behavior deliver a rich, animated playing experience with enhanced polyphonic performance and genuine vintage-inspired character.

Maximum Creative Power: While previous Roland Boutique models had trimmed-down polyphony, the JUPITER-08 offers the complete eight-voice/two-part architecture of the mighty JUPITER-8. Players can access the same layered, split, and dual-part capabilities as the original, making this mini synth a highly capable tool for performance and composition.

Polyphonic Sequencer and Arpeggiator: Create basslines, chords, and melodic sequences with a two-part, 64-step polyphonic sequencer that supports up to eight notes per step plus motion recording. There's also an arpeggio function for crafting dynamic, evolving sounds on the fly.

Expanded Effects Processing: The JUPITER-08 features powerful onboard processing for extensive sound shaping and spatial enhancement. Tap into 17 unique effects -- including chorus and MFX -- plus dedicated delay and a reverb with… read more hall and shimmer types.

Performance-Oriented Workflow: Dedicated controls, Hold functionality, and an intuitive interface provide immediate hands-on interaction in both studio and live environments. A USB-C audio/MIDI interface, traditional MIDI I/O, and an external clock input make the synth easy to integrate into any contemporary production environment.

Compact Roland Boutique Design: The JUPITER-08 carries on all the great design features of the Roland Boutique series, including built-in speakers and flexible battery/USB-C power for music creation on the move. A K-25m keyboard dock is included, creating a standalone mini-instrument that's ready to travel everywhere.

Features:

- Special Roland Boutique instrument that celebrates 45 years of the Roland JUPITER-8, one of the most revered analog synthesizers of all time
- Massive polyphonic sound and a colorful hands-on interface based on the original instrument
- Includes updated features for enhanced playability and modern performance needs
- Portable, standalone mini synth with built-in speakers and K-25m keyboard dock (included)
- Authentic JUPITER-8 sound and character with an eight-voice/two-part architecture inspired by the original
- Enhanced vintage sound characteristics with refined pitch fluctuation and other details
- MFX engine with 17 effect types, plus dedicated delay and hall/shimmer reverb
- Two-part polyphonic sequencer with motion recording
- Arpeggio function for creating evolving patterns and rhythmic movement
- Hold function for hands-free experimentation while performing
- Go-everywhere design and compact footprint for travel, desktop setups, and mobile rigs
- USB-C audio/MIDI interface for connecting with smartphones, tablets, and computers
- Traditional MIDI I/O for connecting with MIDI hardware devices
- External clock input to smoothly integrate with analog workflows
- Powered via four AA batteries or USB-C

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