3 Awesome Synth Deals from Roland and Yamaha
Save on the Roland JX-08 Boutique synthesizer and more!
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In this week’s edition of Synth Deals, you can save on a modern reimagination of an 80s classic, a drum pad that finally gets finger drumming right, and a compact digital piano. Check out these offers on the Roland JX-08, Yamaha FGDP-50, and Roland FP-10!
Synth Deals
Roland JX-08: Bringing Back the Sound of the JX-8P
Are you craving the sound of the Roland JX-8P, but don’t have the space or cash for the 80s classic? The compact Roland JX-08 could be just what you need. As a member of the Boutique family, the tiny synth emulates the JX-8P in great detail. Unlike the original, it also offers a full panel of hands-on controls derived from the PG-800 programmer, an optional expansion for the JX-8P.
But the JX-08 doesn’t stop there. In addition to a faithful emulation of the classic synth engine, you get a full set of effects, including various choruses and delays, overdrive, fuzz, bitcrusher, lo-fi, and more. It’s also 2-part multitimbral, with each part offering eight voices of polyphony. The built-in step sequencer offers 64 steps per pattern and can store polyphonic sequences. It may be tiny, but it packs a punch!
The JX-08 is currently 20% off** at Thomann* for $333 / £309 / €359.
Yamaha FGDP-50 Finger Drum Pad: Get Your Groove On
If you’re like me, you come up with the best grooves drumming away with your fingers on your desk, the steering wheel of your car, or any other surface that just happens to be there. There’s nothing quite as groovy as a good finger drumming session! With the FGDP-50 Finger Drum Pad, Yamaha has finally released the perfect instrument for those of us with funky thumbs.
Featuring 18 pads optimized for finger drumming, the FGDP-50 comes loaded with 1500 sounds arranged in 48 preset and 50 user kits. If that’s not enough, you can also import your own samples. What’s more, it’s got a built-in session creator for building grooves, note repeat and humanize functions, and even a built-in speaker for drumming on the go. Give your fingers the sounds they deserve!
The Yamaha FGDP-50 Finger Drum Pad is on sale at Thomann* for just $209 / £189 / €222.
Roland FP-10: Great-Sounding Compact Digital Piano
Are you looking for a compact digital piano that travels well and doesn’t break the bank? The Roland FP-10 boasts the SuperNATURAL sound engine with four pianos, two electric pianos, and nine additional instruments. Roland’s PHA-4 Standard keybed ensures an authentic playing feel. Despite offering 88 hammer-action keys, the Roland FP-10 weighs only about 12 kg / 27 lbs, so it’s easy to carry to your next gig or rehearsal.
With additional features such as a twin piano mode, split and layer functions, built-in speakers, and wireless Bluetooth connectivity, the FP-10 is a perfect practice companion that doesn’t take up too much space when it’s not in use.
The FP-10 is currently 39% off** at Thomann* for just $359 / £333 / €385!
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One response to “3 Awesome Synth Deals from Roland and Yamaha”
The JX-08 is a JX-10 clone. Not a perfect JX-8P, but miles better! Bi -timbral, the fattest little thing of all. The range of sounds is pretty good, but make no mistake, this little synth is obesity-central, tubby, lard-bottomed, ale-bellied, a fat little bastard. It ain’t been on the Adkins diet….