Roland Jupiter-X Synthesizer

General

Since a second-hand example might force you to re-mortgage the house, the immense and immensely powerful synth that caused such a stir back in the '80s returns in the form of the Roland Jupiter-X. This extensive synth retains the Delorean-worthy dashboard and retro-army of controls while, hidden beneath its pleasingly vintage exterior, lies the guts of a fully contemporary hunk of kit. Driven by Roland's super-fresh ZEN-Core sound engine, this synth is not only forward thinking but future-proof. Fat pads and sample-based sounds, dealt across five parts (four synths and one drum part) confirm that this is an up-to-the-minute, all-powerful synth.

The Mouth-Watering Features of the Roland Jupiter-X

Since the Jupiter-X is a little roomier than the Jupiter-Xm, it's only logical that it comes with a more extensive array of controls. Banks of faders, rotary knobs and back-lit buttons are lined up to please and delight any sound-designer and offer the promise that a beautiful sound lies only a few moves away. Naturally, access to a host of effects is granted to enrich the sound further, including envelopes and LFOs for pitch, filter and amp. The pattern-arpeggiator is also nothing short of a sweety-shop and is capable of steering all parts. A satisfying digital delay keeps you abreast of essential details and round the back, any connection socket you're going to need has been included to complete this potent, vintage-futurist-hybrid of a machine.