Roland JUPITER-XmvsRoland JX-08
Summary
Roland JUPITER-Xm and Roland JX-08: 2 Roland synth onlys compared side by side. They differ on 13 of 16 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Roland JUPITER-XmCurrentView details → | Roland JX-08CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Roland | Roland |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Sound engine | ||
| Engine | Digital (multi-engine) | Analogue modelling |
| Voices | — | 20 |
| Polyphony | Polyphonic (varies by Model; not stated by Roland) | Up to 20 voices |
| Oscillators | ZEN-Core with JUPITER-8, JUNO-106, JX-8P, SH-101, XV-5080 and RD piano Models | 2 DCOs per voice with cross-mod and sync |
| Filter | Model-dependent | Resonant low-pass VCF model plus high-pass |
| Multi-timbral parts | 5 | 2 |
| Sequencer | None (arpeggiator and I-Arpeggio) | 2-part, 64-step, 8-note polyphonic with motion recording |
| Effects | Multi-effects (93 types), Chorus, Delay, Reverb, Overdrive, Master EQ/compressor | Chorus, Phaser, Delay, Reverb, Overdrive, Fuzz, Bit crusher, Lo-fi compressor, Pitch shifter |
| Models | — | Roland JX-8P |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 37 | 0 |
| Key size | Slim | — |
| Key action | Synth-action | — |
| Aftertouch | None | — |
| Format | ||
| Format | Keyboard | Desktop module |
| Motorised knobs | No | No |
| Features | Built-in speakers (4 W x 2), Runs on 8 x AA Ni-MH batteries, Bluetooth audio and MIDI, USB audio/MIDI interface, Mic input with vocoder, Model Expansions via Roland Cloud | Dual and split modes, Arpeggiator, Runs on 4 x AA or USB bus power, USB-C audio/MIDI, Optional K-25m keyboard and DK-01 dock |
| Connections | ||
| MIDI ports | DIN in, DIN out, USB | DIN in, DIN out, USB |
| CV / Gate | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 576 × 308 × 93 mm | 300 × 128 × 47 mm |
| Weight | 4.4 kg | 0.9 kg |
Key differences
- Engine: JUPITER-Xm – Digital (multi-engine) JX-08 – Analogue modelling
- Keys: JUPITER-Xm – 37 JX-08 – 0
- Released: JUPITER-Xm – 2019 JX-08 – 2022
- Polyphony: JUPITER-Xm – Polyphonic (varies by Model; not stated by Roland) JX-08 – Up to 20 voices
- Oscillators: JUPITER-Xm – ZEN-Core with JUPITER-8, JUNO-106, JX-8P, SH-101, XV-5080 and RD piano Models JX-08 – 2 DCOs per voice with cross-mod and sync
- Filter: JUPITER-Xm – Model-dependent JX-08 – Resonant low-pass VCF model plus high-pass