Roland JX-08vsRoland SH-4d
Summary
Roland JX-08 and Roland SH-4d: 2 Roland synth onlys compared side by side. They differ on 12 of 17 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Roland JX-08CurrentView details → | Roland SH-4dCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Roland | Roland |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Sound engine | ||
| Engine | Analogue modelling | Digital (multi-engine) |
| Voices | 20 | 60 |
| Polyphony | Up to 20 voices | 60 voices (varies with load) |
| Oscillators | 2 DCOs per voice with cross-mod and sync | 13 OSC Models per part: SH-4d, SH-3D, Sync, SH-101, JUNO-106, Cross FM, Ring, Wavetable, Chord, Drawing, PCM, Step, Harmonic |
| Filter | Resonant low-pass VCF model plus high-pass | Multimode ladder filter with drive, plus independent high-pass |
| Multi-timbral parts | 2 | 5 |
| Sequencer | 2-part, 64-step, 8-note polyphonic with motion recording | 5-part, 64-step with sub-steps, flam and probability; 128 patterns |
| Effects | Chorus, Phaser, Delay, Reverb, Overdrive, Fuzz, Bit crusher, Lo-fi compressor, Pitch shifter | Multi-effects (93 types), Reverb, Chorus, Delay, Master effect, Master EQ/compressor |
| Models | Roland JX-8P | — |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 0 | 0 |
| Format | ||
| Format | Desktop module | Desktop module |
| Motorised knobs | No | No |
| Features | 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 | 13 oscillator models, Button keyboard, D-Motion motion sensor, Runs on 4 x AA or USB-C power, USB-C audio/MIDI, External clock input |
| Connections | ||
| MIDI ports | DIN in, DIN out, USB | DIN in, DIN out, USB |
| CV / Gate | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 300 × 128 × 47 mm | 360 × 195 × 66 mm |
| Weight | 0.9 kg | 1.78 kg |
Key differences
- Engine: JX-08 – Analogue modelling SH-4d – Digital (multi-engine)
- Voices: JX-08 – 20 SH-4d – 60
- Released: JX-08 – 2022 SH-4d – 2023
- Polyphony: JX-08 – Up to 20 voices SH-4d – 60 voices (varies with load)
- Oscillators: JX-08 – 2 DCOs per voice with cross-mod and sync SH-4d – 13 OSC Models per part: SH-4d, SH-3D, Sync, SH-101, JUNO-106, Cross FM, Ring, Wavetable, Chord, Drawing, PCM, Step, Harmonic
- Filter: JX-08 – Resonant low-pass VCF model plus high-pass SH-4d – Multimode ladder filter with drive, plus independent high-pass
Both are the same on keys (0).