Roland JD-08 mini synth: Wall of sound from a doormat

Yep it's the size of a small doormat but it gives you a wall of sound. It won't be to everyone's taste but I think everyone will be impressed at some level. Small, solid, and somewhat spectacular.

Sorry about the low-res sections of this video, I'm not sure what the technical problem was!

[homeworldmusic]

That organ sound at around 7:40 was like Deep Purple brought forward 30 years, very nice indeed

[dawnr]

Got one a few months ago, but have not had time to test it. Creativity is at an all time low for us lately because, well, there is nothing much good happening lately to inspire us. We will survive though and hope things get more inspirational. Nice demo!

[wavetimeaudio]

Great review. You focused on what one can do rather than what its limitations are. I love how you let the voices clip and showed that in the overlay. Double thumbs up.

[jdxijames]

I think this confirms why I don't want one. I always wanted a JD800 but I was a teenager who couldn't afford one. And now I listen to these sounds and I can make my JDXi do stuff which, I feel, sounds just as good.

[kamranwasti]

I am looking for a single machine/plug-in that can give me the libraries from the following for the roles given:

Synth/Keyboards
Roland S-50, D-110, JX-8P

Drums/Percussion
Roland TR-626, TR-505, D-110, S-50

Yes, I know D-110 and D-50 have been repeated. I am trying to replicate some sounds.

[neonpop]

What I really wanna know is where'd you get those cool visuals @ 5:30?

[discatte]

those tinny drone pitch decays and glassy bell sounds around 4:50-5:30 make me want to listen to the Akira soundtrack.

[doordedeur]

The JD-800 was the prototype for the JV-80, so it's sample based and no analog emulation.

[cheapnoiseinthehouse]

Ok. Weird question but I'm looking for a small and cheap thing that is currently easy to find that can be considered as the worst electronic musical instrument. For context, I'm in Canada and I often exchange packages with a friend from the UK. And it has always been a tradition to send eatch other bad musical instruments to make music. From automatones to roll up pianos to finger pianos. But I'm running out of plans. So would you have an idea? Thanks!

[generalgrafx]

Nice, all these leprechaun-sliders. Ideal for fine adjustments.

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[Dudsnb]

I wonder where you keep your gear at your home if you say your are the Biggest gear or teac channel 😂

[thejollyjoker]

Such a ridiculous design.. Is Roland trying to push people away from buying their stuff?