Sound Design: The Art of Layering with the Roland JD-800 Francis Preve March 19, 2024 The JD-800 dominated the ’90s with massive textures and a front panel that pushed limits. Learn to create immense layers with the instrument. Read More »
JUPITER: King of the Polysynths Adam Douglas May 27, 2022 The name JUPITER is synonymous with the cutting edge. Explore the highlights of the line with the original Roland engineers as your guides. Read More »
Roland Engineering: The Story of the JD-800 Adam Douglas and Yuichiro Fuse December 23, 2021 The JD-800 was a slider-packed synthesizer designed to bring sound creation back to music-making. The engineers tell the tale of the classic. Read More »
Listening Guide: Sounds of the JD-800 Peter Kirn October 27, 2021 The JD-800 is front and center in this sampling of tracks by legendary artists. Explore these classics and fall in love with the ’90s again. Read More »
Digital Dreams: Eric Persing and the JD-800 Paul McCabe October 27, 2021 Explore the inside story of the iconic JD-800 from legendary sound designer Eric Persing, a key figure in its development. Read More »
Listening Guide: Prince in the ’90s Gino Sorcinelli October 19, 2021 At the top of the 1990s, Prince was eager for new sounds. The JD-800 was the go-to synth on a lengthy run of albums by the prolific artist. Read More »
David Rosenthal: Always in a New York State of Mind Ari Rosenschein October 9, 2021 For David Rosenthal, Billy Joel’s keyboardist and Musical Director, NYC is home. Learn how he helped arrange an all-star tribute to the city. Read More »