Roland JX-8P Synth Reborn IN 2021
Good news for fans of the original 1985 JX-8P synth with Roland’s latest announcement of its introduction into the excellent Boutique series, and reborn as the compact JX-08 Synthesizer. Not only is this a new iteration of a huge analogue digital hybrid beast, but it also includes the rare PG 800 hardware controller in-built, complete with original presets and a step sequencer.
Read an original 1980’s advert for the now very rare Roland JX-8P below.
Having once owned the original huge Roland JX-8P and been a fan of its excellent Blade Runner Vangelis pad sounds, I cant believe this thing actual exists and is now small enough to fit in my pocket. Well, almost...
Available from January 2022.