Roland mks80 patch sheet

If you have been to this page over the past few months, you have seen me do much talking about a win9x mks80 patchtone manager that im. Synthesizer demo of the analog synthesizer roland alpha juno1 from 1985. The mks70 is an identical rackmount version of the jx10 synthesizer. Patch sheets for mks50, alpha juno and synthplus from the roland. Patch parameters are not well represented on the mpg 80, although poly and unison modes can be selected via a four position rotary switch. Ive got a mks 70 en route and am thinking about scoring a mks 80 just want to know if theres a great benefit to. I think its the best patch for the final countdown that i have ever heard so far.

Your one stop resource for mks50 and alpha juno synthesizers patches, tones. And ive also included the full patch sheets for the original factory settings for the jupiter8 so that you can compare and contrast to your hearts content. Roland jupiter8 original factory patch sheets free. I had a couple hours to compare a jupiter 6 and a jupiter 8 at the vintage synth museum in oakland, ca. It is important to understand all the functions of the mks80 to make the best use of it. The roland mks80 page of patches under patch saving instructions, you play that small midi into the mks. Roland mks50 patches and tones your one stop resource for. This layout for the roland mks80 brings the following features.

Download via our free email delivery and get your new mks80 patches today. The mks80 super jupiter is a twooscillator analog subtractive synthesizer. Roland jupiter 6 and jupiter 8 comparing similar patches. Roland mks80 editor and librarian for midi quest ipad developed specifically for the roland mks80, sound quests midi quest multiinstrument editorlibrarian protects the mks80 from data loss, provides an intuitive graphic interface to display the instruments settings, and includes unparalleled editing, organization, and creative tools to maximize the sonic potential of the mks80. This file uses some of the features special to the 1600x or an upgraded 1600 so its not quite as convenient for the regular 1600. The roland mks80 super jupiter is one of roland s true classic synthesizers. Full text of roland mks80 service notes see other formats dec. The mks80 shares many sonic characteristics and its basic voice architecture with the roland jupiter6, but adds. It is called the super jupiter and it is very fat and very analog.

I love the mks80, and it is one of my favorite synths, perhaps on the same level as my moog memorymoog and sequential prophet vs, although the sound sometimes reminds me of my oberheim obx. Xv5080 collection preset bank c bank c on the xv5080 focuses on brass, pad, choir and unique fx sounds. If you want to see an editor for this synth, give us your feedback on the patch base voting page, to let us know. Ive included a blank jupiter8 patch sheet for you to print and mark up, so you. The rest are dummy controls, for visual patch sheet snapshot purpose. The 1600 is a midi controller that can do a great job editing any mks80 that doesnt have the mpg80 programmer. New patch editor for the roland mks80 super jupiter synth. Roland mks 50 synthesizer module 1987 alpha juno rackmount unit analog with 6 dco oscillators and multimode filter and lfo modulator. The mks80 can hold sixtyfour patches in its memory, which can be layered or split. Patch preset is a program that can contain a tone color or even a pair of tone colors depending on. A great br8 info site including a very good guide to upgrading the 100mb zip drive to 250mb with instructions and pictures. Patch king mks80 super jupiter sounds are your best upgrade value. The oscillators feature cross modulation in addition to several waveforms and pulse width modulation. The roland mks80 is one of the synths were considering adding support for in patch base.

The mks 80 is basically a refined jupiter 8 in a module. Synthesizer roland super jupiter mks80 owners manual 52 pages synthesizer roland fp4 owners manual 140 pages synthesizer roland lucina ax09 owners manual. Mine is version 4, which is reportedly warmersounding than the five. Supply the original mks50 patch parameters and chord memory file, if available. Download the blank patch note template taken from the original roland jp8 manual. Most ju8 had no midi, some later models had dcb, there are dcb to midi interfaces still available. Only a handful of synths were shipped out with this early tone bank version which makes it difficult to locate. The mks 70 is an identical rackmount version of the jx10 synthesizer. Scans of patches from roland user group late 80searly 90s discussions about anything analog, digital, midi, synth technology, techniques, theories and more. Get manuals, specifications, and demos for the roland jupiter8 synthesizer.

Ive managed to piece together the following incomplete list of synthesizers both analog and digital, including samplers used by the boys. The roland jv80, jv90, jv, jv880, and jv1010 synths from the jv series can be expanded with one srjv80 wave expansion board, as can the jd990 and the fantom fa76. About 2000 jupiter8s were produced before discontinuing them in 1985. Specifications, block diagram, general circuit description, cpu master board master cpu 8051 or 8031, module board, ic data, wiring data table, da board, vcovcfvca circuit diagram, power supply board, cpu boardcartridge board, panel board, lcd board, panel board, output board, phones board, midi board, adjustment, mks80 parts list. These soundbanks load into the user bank in your roland jv synth no expansion cards or floppies are involved. Or already have an mpg80 and you are not satisfied with its laggy midi resolution. Its well sort after since it gives you all the knobs and switches that a typical analog synth usually has. Each volume for the roland jv80, jv90, and jv880 contains 64 patches, 16 performances, and 1 general midi gm rhythm setup of the highest quality sounds available for the jv80, jv90, and jv880. It is a rackmount version of the roland jupiter8 and jupiter6 analog synthesizers and is a hybrid between the two. Great sound obtained by roland s structured adaptive synthesis. This is another synth, powerful, rich in possibilities and with a real personality. View and download roland mks 70 service notes online. I used a light midi program that i forget the name of, but it worked perfectly for playing the.

Its no wonder with its thick sound, excellent modulation capabilities and durable construction. Check out the roland jv80 using srjv80 expansion board patches page at sweetwater the worlds leading music technology and instrument retailer. Auto tune function that allows all vcos to be instantaneously tuned just by pressing a button. Does anybody posess roland mks 80, i am looking for reproducing synth brass sound first 40 seconds of this video if somebody could make samples of this synth patch for the nord stage. Patch name with audio demo patch names kindly provided by francois rossi. Roland mks50, alpha juno1, alpha juno2, mks70, jx8p, mks80. View and download roland super jupiter mks 80 owners manual online.

The detune function enables a powerful ensemble effect in unison mode. Couples of vintage roland synth sounds like jupiter8 pads and mks80 brass. Roland alpha juno 1 alpha juno 2 new custom patches. Peavey 1600x mks80 patch download a mks80 patch for the peavey 1600x here. Roland mks 80 editor and librarian the roland mks 80 is one of the synths were considering adding support for in patch base. Just like the mythical tone bank from very early alpha juno1 synths, roland changed the alpha juno2 factory presets to a different tone set. The roland mks80 super jupiter is a rack version of roland jupiter8 and roland jupiter6 and an 8voice polyphonic analog synthesizer that was manufactured by roland between 1984 and 1987. Syx generic sysex loaders for mac or pc will load these patch files into the super jx. Generic sysex loaders for mac or pc will load these patch files into the super jx10 or mks 70. Specifications, block diagram, general circuit description, cpu master board master cpu 8051 or 8031, module board, ic data, wiring data table, da board, vcovcfvca circuit diagram, power supply board, cpu boardcartridge board, panel board, lcd board, panel board, output board, phones board, midi board, adjustment, mks 80 parts list, mks 80. As such, i shall only provide a parameter sheet for the yamaha dx100. Programming the mks80 from the front panel is very difficult so roland produced the mpg80 programmer specifically for the mks80. My synthesizer roots go back to the yamaha cs5, cs20m and roland juno60 none of which i still own, but wish i did, so the roland mks 80 and mpg 80 combination is a compelling setup given the capacity for massive manual control. The jupiter was released a couple of years before the invention of the midi spec and did not have midi included, although later models had a dcb port which let you interface the jupiter with computers, drum machines like classic tr808 and other midi synths.

The roland jupiter8 has always been one of my all time favorite synthesizers. Nord user forum view topic roland mks 80 synth brass. Just sit down for 1 or 2 days with it and learn how everything works and interacts with eachother once you know how it works, you can program anything you can think of in the blink of an eye. Working with presets using the patch manager the patch manager is the easiest way. But im actually working on it again, and beleive i will have a rough working versin by the end of october.

Roland midi to the max two page colour advertisement featuring the mkb midi keyboard, mks 80 super jupiter synthesizer, mpg 80 super jupiter programmer, mks 30 planet s synthesizer and mks 10 planet p from page 6 and 7 in the december 1984 issue of keyboard magazine. It differs from later roland modules, having real analog vcos instead of dcos. It is absolutely not the rack jupiter8 as is sometimes read. Since then ive owned a jupiter6, jp8000, jp8080, mks80 with and without. Download the patch sheets for the original jupiter8 factory presets and recreate them yourself. The bank handler runs as a stand alone and helps you saveload all banks tofrom mks80 machine and pc at the push of a button. I havent really delved into editing on the unit, but the kiwitech patch editor looks to be a solid bet. Matrix12 factory patches sysex file download matrix12. Simultaneous access to the upper and lower tone and patch without the need to switch between these areas via the buttons on the mks80. The jupiter8, or jp8, is an eightvoice polyphonic analog subtractive synthesizer introduced. A companion programmer, the mpg80, was released to. Full midi device panels with patch namesbanks where possible.

Very good analog synth with poly midi keyboard original and dynamic. The roland mks 80 page of patches under patch saving instructions, you play that small midi into the mks. My synthesizer roots go back to the yamaha cs5, cs20m and roland juno60 none of which i still own, but wish i did, so the roland mks80 and mpg80 combination is a compelling setup given the capacity for massive manual control. The roland mks80 super jupiter is a rack version of roland jupiter 6 and roland jupiter 8 and an 8voice polyphonic analog synthesizer that. Released in 1986 it combines two individual jx8p synth engines for an outstanding warm and analog sound which is used in many modern studios all over the world. Generic sysex loaders for mac or pc will load these patch files into the super jx10 or mks70. An alternative is using a computer editor to tweak your sounds. All used electronic parts are tested and guaranteed working. We resoldered connections we commonly see fail, recapped the power supply, replaced the battery and reloaded the sounds and replaced the backlight with a new one so the display is nice and bright. One of its coolest and heaviest synths was released back in 1981. Synthesizer layouts juno106, sh101, ex800, mks80, dx100. If you have been to this page over the past few months, you have seen me do much talking about a win9x mks 80 patch tone manager that im programming that has so far been vaporware.

Includes an archive of some patch sheets and manuals for gear including the sci sixtrak, the roland alpha juno 12, csq100 and pg300 programmer br8 resources. Super jupiter mks80 owners manual the mks80 is an 8 voice, 16 vco polyphonic synthesizer module that can be played by midi. The connection from the programmer to the synth is unique to the roland pg series. The roland mks 80 super jupiter is a rack version of roland jupiter8 and roland jupiter6 and an 8voice polyphonic analog synthesizer that was manufactured by roland between 1984 and 1987. Roland jv80 using srjv80 expansion board patches sweetcare. Patch preset is a program that can contain a tone color or even a pair of tone colors depending on the key mode setting and various mode and effect settings. Patch file rolands original factory patches for the mks80. Its fat sound is due to the classic analog technology in its filters and 16 analog oscillators at 2 per voice.

Roland super jupiter mks80 owners manual pdf download. The rack version of the megaclassic digital piano of the 1980s, the roland rd. Patch a timbre sound selected in relation to the parameters and routings made. Its often called a jupiter 8 in a rack, although its voice card design is actually closer to the jupiter 6. I recently purchased a roland mks80 in need of repair. This mk1 version edits the upper tone only of a patch for mk2 i will extend functionality to have simultaneous editing of. These soundbanks load into the user bank in your roland jv synth. This listing reflects our current inventory and is updated daily, so if a part is shown with a buy button, we should have it in stock. Several things were wrong with it including the tuning knob, dynamics slider and insert cartridge errors. Synthwizards collection of manuals, service documents, schematics service manuals and modifications for a selection of analogdigital synthesisers and various sound gear. While youre waiting for the sheets, you may want to try to learn how to program the thing yourself. Glockenspiel idiophone comparison musser m500 m75 jenco duration. There is a little midi box that i have called coxelectronics interpereter that takes basically cc and translates it to mks80 sysex.

Patchman music soundbanks for roland jv80, jv90, jv880. Long gone from the assembly line, this synth is still highly revered and sought after by many professional musicians. A partial list of synthssamplers and other electronic gear used by the pet shop boys. The rev 4 serial numbers up to and including 511799 features cem3340 oscillators, roland ir3109 filters, and cem3360 vcas. Its great sound is due in part to the classic analog roland technology in its filters, modulation capabilities and a thick cluster of 16 analog oscillators at 2 per voice. It is the only of mks series of synthesizers to have fully analog voltagecontrolled oscillators.

The mpg80 is the dedicated programmer interface for the mks80. Roland super jx10 and mks70 synthesizer patches your one. Roland mks50 and alpha juno utilities your one stop. Roland midi to the max two page colour advertisement featuring the mkb midi keyboard, mks80 super jupiter synthesizer, mpg80 super jupiter programmer, mks30 planet s synthesizer and mks10 planet p from page 6 and 7 in the december 1984 issue of keyboard magazine. Much faster midi resolution than the mpg80 simultaneous access to the upper and lower tone and patch without the need to switch between these areas via the buttons on the mks80 parameter feedback from mks80 to md. This is actually an alternate alpha juno tone bank from roland which was made available in the late 1980s c renaming the extender from raw to syx will turn the file into a. Roland mkb, mks80 super jupiter, mks30 planet s and. Arguably the rack version of the jupiter6 and jupiter8. A partial list of synthssamplers and other electronic gear. It also is supplied with its original roland factory programs ab cassette, juno 6 operation manual and patch program data sheet all pictured below. The optional mpg 80 programmer makes life easier when editing this synth. The mks80 is basically a refined jupiter 8 in a module. Available as system exclusive or standard midi files.

If you change a patch or tone on the mks, this layout will. View and download roland mks70 service notes online. This juno 60 is, without doubt, one of the finest condition examples we have ever seen. The roland mks80 super jupiter is a midicontrolled, rackmountable sound module with a similar voice architecture to the jupiter8. The xp30 and xv88 can accept up to two srjv80 boards. This is the official facebook page of the vintage synth patch sheets website at. A zilog z80 cpu was used for managing storage of patches, scanning the keyboard and. It comes with onboard effects like chorus and delay and offers a wider range of programming using the optional pg800 programmer.