Roland JX-08vsRoland TB-03
Summary
Roland JX-08 and Roland TB-03: 2 Roland synth onlys compared side by side. They differ on 13 of 18 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Roland JX-08CurrentView details → | Roland TB-03CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Roland | Roland |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2022 | 2016 |
| Sound engine | ||
| Engine | Analogue modelling | Analogue modelling |
| Voices | 20 | 1 |
| Polyphony | Up to 20 voices | Monophonic |
| Oscillators | 2 DCOs per voice with cross-mod and sync | 1 oscillator (saw or square) |
| Filter | Resonant low-pass VCF model plus high-pass | Resonant low-pass VCF model with accent and slide |
| Multi-timbral parts | 2 | 1 |
| Sequencer | 2-part, 64-step, 8-note polyphonic with motion recording | TB-303-style step sequencer with pitch/time and step write; 96 patterns, 7 tracks |
| Effects | Chorus, Phaser, Delay, Reverb, Overdrive, Fuzz, Bit crusher, Lo-fi compressor, Pitch shifter | Overdrive, Distortion, Delay, Reverb |
| Models | Roland JX-8P | Roland TB-303 |
| 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 | CV and gate outputs, Trigger input, Built-in speaker, Runs on 4 x AA or USB bus power, USB audio/MIDI, Accent and slide |
| Connections | ||
| MIDI ports | DIN in, DIN out, USB | DIN in, DIN out, USB |
| CV / Gate | No | Yes |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | — | Silver |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 300 × 128 × 47 mm | 308 × 130 × 52 mm |
| Weight | 0.9 kg | 0.94 kg |
Key differences
- Voices: JX-08 – 20 TB-03 – 1
- Released: JX-08 – 2022 TB-03 – 2016
- Polyphony: JX-08 – Up to 20 voices TB-03 – Monophonic
- Oscillators: JX-08 – 2 DCOs per voice with cross-mod and sync TB-03 – 1 oscillator (saw or square)
- Filter: JX-08 – Resonant low-pass VCF model plus high-pass TB-03 – Resonant low-pass VCF model with accent and slide
- Multi-timbral parts: JX-08 – 2 TB-03 – 1
Both are the same on engine (Analogue modelling) and keys (0).