JX-3P now available as a software synthesizer in Roland’s Cloud
Subscribers to RolandCloud (Roland’s online resource of virtual instruments) have just been awarded the software version of the JX-3P synthesizer. The software emulation first appeared on 808 day as a new “Plug-Out” for the System-8 synthesizer, but now it’s available as a VST Instrument to run inside your DAW.
JX-3P VSTi
It’s the archetypal 80’s synthesizer, built for ease rather than complex control. Sharing much of the technology of the Juno and Jupiter but designed to make the coolest sounds instantly accessible. Like the Juno it had 6 voices of polyphony, analog filters, envelopes and VCAs but it also has two oscillators per voice. The hands-on interface was rubbish but the included 64 presets we so good that no one seemed to mind the lack of easy programming. But if you wanted to get into it then adding the PG-200 programmer gave you all the control you could possibly want. Of course, in software, the PG-200 is included.
Roland’s tried and tested ACB replication technology means that this JX-3P is going to sound as close to the original as anyone is likely to get.
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The RolandCloud now includes a vast range of synthesizers and sounds taking in the majority of Roland’s back catalogue. You get access to all of it for $19.99 a month, which is something you’ll either love or hate. Some of the RolandCloud Plug-Out synths such as the ProMars, System-100, SH-101 and SH-2 are also available as standalone VST instruments. Maybe the same thing will happen to the JX-3P? Although it’s a Plug-Out for the System-8 whereas those others are for the System-1. Who knows what Roland will do next.
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2 responses to “JX-3P now available as a software synthesizer in Roland’s Cloud”
I verified the JX3P plug in with the real JX3P keyboard which I also own. The plug in is VERY good! As always, the hardware has a little more bottom end where the software has more higher frequencies but perhaps this is due to the age of the old synth. The brilliance fader was perfectly leveled though. The audible differences also show on the spectrum analyzer where you clearly see more low end frequencies for the hardware unit and a little more high-end frequencies for the plug-in.
But with some EQ or by altering the filter, the high-frequencies can easily be matched and by simply adding the Logic Pro (or any other) sub bass plug in, the sounds are soooo close, no one will be able to tell the difference. Also, the stereo separation – which usually is an issue with plugins vs hardware – closely matches. Overall the hardware is still a tiny little bit more powerful and RolandCloud missed the opportunity here to also add the KiwiTechnics upgrades you can have on the hardware. But the plug in is really really good! Among the best recreations I heard and it can actually replace the hardware unit if it has no KiwiTechnics upgrade. I am now doubting: will I sell my hardware or will I keep it? Hmmm… let me think about this…
what is all this madness ? these synths have nothing to do with the hardware synths ?? why the companies insist on this lie ?