ARTURIA – Jup-8 V – USER MANUAL
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possible to create punchy sounds. This is great for bass and stab sounds in
particular. The colorful interface with lots of sliders and knobs is inviting for sound
designers and producers. Furthermore, it was one of the first synthesizers that
offered a keyboard split and layer possibility. In fact, the Jupiter-8 complemented
its competition by bringing something different.
In 1982, Roland released an upgraded Jupiter-8, the JP8A. It upgraded the Jupiter-
8 with a number of enhancements. The most noticeable changes where an
improved DAC with a higher resolution of the auto-tuning system from 12- to 14-bit,
and a brighter LED screen. The Jupiter-8 has become one of the most revered of
all synthesizers.
The electro-pop community became quickly convinced by the qualities of the
Jupiter-8. 'Relax', by Frankie Goes to Hollywood was produced incorporating a
Jupiter-8, and players such Vince Clarke, John Foxx, Howard Jones and Martyn
Ware also used it enormously. The path to classic status of the Jupiter started there.
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The Arturia Jup-8 V
Aside from recreating the original in every aspect, the Jup-8 V adds many new
functions which make it even more attractive to use. The Jup-8 V offers various new
editing possibilities which can result in sounds that were never heard before.
The galaxy module creates very complex modulations with interaction of 3 LFO’s.
The first 2 LFO's can each modulate a different parameter on a X/Y axis. The third
LFO can be set to rotate the X/Y axis at a certain speed. This is beautifully visualized
in the interface of the Jup-8 V and enables a totally new dimension for sound
design.
Furthermore, the Jup-8 V offers two connections of «Voice« effects. The
connections of the effects can be made inside the synthesis chain, between the
VCO and the VCF and between the VCF and the VCA. These effects can be
modulated by the different available sources of modulations such as the LFO or the
envelopes. Combinations of effects and modulations provide the Jup-8 V with
even more sonic power. Two « PATCH « effect modules are available on the end of
the synthesis chain. The two modules are placed on top of the output of the VCA,
and cannot receive external modulations. Amongst these «PATCH« effects are a
delay, reverb, flanger and a phaser.
Another addition is the sequencer which is a 32-step «step-sequencer« It allows the
creation of several melodic lines as well as creation of dynamic modulations of
different parameters such as the cutoff frequency of the VCF or the width of the
square waveform of the VCO's.
There is a user friendly preset and patch structure for easy yet expandable
management of the sounds. It is possible to add characteristics to sounds to be
saved. This provides an easy and effective way to browse patches and find the
most relevant one quickly.
As a matter of fact, every single setting can be saved and recalled in a heartbeat.
This allows perfect integration with your project and saves a lot of time compared
to the original Jupiter-8.
