Roland JD-08 Boutique Series JD-800 Sound Module

Digital classic. Modern flair.
With its retro workflow, evocative sounds, and powerful effects, the JD-800 was a favorite for top electronic music producers through the ’90s and beyond. Combining the original JD-800 waveforms with advanced modeling techniques, the JD-08 delivers the exquisite hands-on sound design of the original, along with hugely expanded polyphony, a two-part polyphonic sequencer, and other modern updates.

FEATURES

Authentic sound and behavior of the original JD-800 realized with advanced sound modeling
108 original waveforms for extensive patch design possibilities
Includes the original 64 presets plus 21 new presets
Two-part, 64-step, eight-note (per part) polyphonic sequencer with motion recording, random pattern generator, and memory for 128 patterns
Onboard arpeggiator
Two-part multitimbral with expanded polyphony, up to 128 voices (depending on patch load)
Four-part structure for tone layering
Detailed recreation of the JD-800’s unique two-stage multi-effects section
Editable distortion, phaser, spectrum, enhancer, delay, chorus, and reverb
Multi-phase time variant envelopes for complex, evolving sounds
Palette sliders for quick parameter adjustment
USB-C audio/MIDI interface, full-size MIDI I/O, and external clock input
Portable design for mobile music making
High-quality construction with metal front panel
Powered via batteries (4 x AA) or USB-C
Control information can be sent and received via MIDI and USB-C
Built-in powered mini speaker for instant enjoyment
Compatible with optional DK-01 Boutique Dock or K-25m Keyboard Unit

SPECIFICATIONS

User Memory
Sound Patch: 256
Pattern: 128

Controllers
Rear Panel
POWER switch
VOLUME knob

PALETTE Section
TONE A–TONE D sliders

LFO Section
LFO SELECT button
RATE slider
DELAY slider
FADE slider
WAVEFORM button
OFFSET button
KEY TRIG button

WG Section
PITCH COARSE knob
PITCH FINE knob
PITCH RANDOM slider
KEY FOLLOW slider
WAVE FORM knob
LFO 1 slider
LFO 2 slider

PITCH/TVF/TVA ENV Section
TIME KEY FOLLOW slider
T1–T4 sliders
L1–L4 sliders
SUSTAIN LEVEL slider
ENV SELECT button

TVF Section
MODE button
CUTOFF FREQ slider
RESO slider
ENV slider
KEY FOLLOW slider
LFO SELECT button
LFO slider

TVA Section
LEVEL slider
BIAS DIRECTION button
BIAS POINT slider
BIAS LEVEL slider
LFO SELECT button
LFO slider

TONE A–TONE D buttons
LAYER-ACTIVE button
ARPEGGIO button
NOTE button
COMMON button
EFFECTS button
START button
EXIT button
VALUE knob
BANK 1–8 buttons
NUMBER 1–8 buttons
MANUAL button

Effects
Distortion
Phaser
Spectrum
Enhancer
Delay
Chorus
Reverb

Step Sequencer
2 part
64 steps
8 notes per part (Polyphonic)

Display
7 segments, 4 characters (LED)

Connectors
EXT CLOCK IN jack: Mono miniature phone type
PHONES jack: Stereo miniature phone type
OUTPUT jack: Stereo miniature phone type
MIX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type
MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors
USB port: USB Type-C(R) (Audio, MIDI)

Power Supply
Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 4 or Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
USB bus power

Current Draw
500 mA (USB bus power)
Expected battery life under continuous use
Ni-MH battery: Approx. 6 hours (When using batteries having a capacity of 1,900 mAh.)
* This can vary depending on the specifications of the batteries, capacity of the batteries, and the conditions of use.

Accessories
Quick Start
Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4

Options (sold separately)
Keyboard unit: K-25m
Boutique Dock: DK-01