Roland mks80 super jupiter rev 4 with included mpg80 controller and manual. It emulates the hardware editor in a software environment within the apple logic audiosequencer program forme. Jul 31, 20 this feature is not available right now. The guy selling it wants roughly british pounds for it. A classic analog rackmounted synthesizer, the mks 80 is highly revered in the world of music production. Design wise, its kind of a strange combination of 80s high tech and 70s vintage. Roland mks80 editor mpg80 emulation mk1 february 18, 2015 february 26, 2014 by jasefos after many years of having this famed module kicking around in my studio rack without a good editor for it on macosx which has plugin integration and support for 32bit and 64bit vstau hosts, i stumbled across ctrlr which has revolutionized the way in. Fat the sounds of the mks 80 most definitely are some of the most analogsounding, fat, majestic and powerful ever heard on a synthesizer. I felt that i needed an american vco poly in my collection. It has the same synth engine and architecture, with some added features like 16 programmable chord memories, the ability to store velocity, volume, panning, detune, portamento and other. 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. All used electronic parts are tested and guaranteed working. The octave shift function allows shifting the pitch of the entire keyboard without changing the vco range.
It differs from later roland modules, having real analog vcos instead of dcos. The mks 80 with a great sound, and other than that it is ugly, it sounds like a jp8 only the purists are aware of the difference in a mix is identical. Roland mks50 synthesizer module 1987 alpha juno rackmount unit analog with 6 dco oscillators and multimode filter and lfo modulator. These included the roland mks80, yamaha fs1r, and as featured on charlie the roland juno106. Virtual mpg80 editor programmer roland mks80 logic v4. 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. One of my favorite panels is for the mks50 alpha juno synthplus and it works as an excellent software replacement for the pg300 hardware programmer. It is the only of mks series of synthesizers to have fully analog voltagecontrolled oscillators. Read, watch, listen, and learn about roland products and the people that use them. I recently purchased a roland mks80 in need of repair. There arent many affordable ones available, but the sixtrak is one. The mks 80 polyphonic is, it can be very powerful keyboards, tablecloths typical fat roland, synth brass style 80 years, but also tons of original sounds. The 1600 is a midi controller that can do a great job editing any mks 80 that doesnt have the mpg 80 programmer. Well, i have the best mks20 sound i can make but it just doesnt sound like the original.
I think its the best patch for the final countdown that i have ever heard so far. The mks 80 is basically a refined jupiter 8 in a module. However, thanks to excellent software mpg80 alternatives, a controllerless mks80 represents an excellent bargain in the used market. 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. I figured since it was a roland voice originally i would have the parameters to recreate it. Roland mks80 super jupiter with mpg80 programmer reverb. Virtual pg800 programmer for roland mks70 jx8p jx10this software is a virtual pg800 synthesizer programmer for use with the roland mks70, jx8p, or jx10 hardware.
Patch preset is a program that can contain a tone color or even a. This is the second time i have owned an mks80, which i had to sell in 2001 due to hard times. View and download roland mks 70 service notes online. Virtual mpg80 editor programmer roland mks80 logic. 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. View and download roland super mks70 owners manual online. Ive got a mks70 en route and am thinking about scoring a mks80 just want to know if theres a great benefit to. The a88mkii is supremely playable, with onboard creative tools for todays musicians and producers. Sound quest has been creating sysex editorlibrarian software for over 30 years. View and download roland super jupiter mks 80 owners manual online. Super jupiter mks 80 synthesizer pdf manual download. The mks80 with a great sound, and other than that it is ugly, it sounds like a jp8 only the purists are aware of the difference in a mix is identical.
Rolands mks80 superjupiter was an appropriate response to this new. Jun 02, 2011 testing out a newly restored roland mks 80 superjupiter with its programmer the mpg 80. The mks80 is basically a refined jupiter 8 in a module. To that end, roland offered the sliderladen mpg80 controller. 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. Roland super jupiter mks80 owners manual pdf download. I used a light midi program that i forget the name of, but it worked perfectly for playing the. The mpg 80 features a midi in and thru like the pg300 and pg, but communicates with and is powered by the mks 80 via a 6 pin din cable. Architecture and sound wise the mks80 is closer to a jupiter 6 than a jupiter 8, especially the rev 4 mks80. The mks 50 is a sixvoice polyphonic programmable synthesizer module, featuring a poly mode and a solo mode that at the time was in vogue to use with a midi guitar so that each string had one voice and midi channel this was before the current crop of midi guitar interfaces. These are from the late 80s, early 90s rug magazine which used to have parameter settings listed for new patches and tones for the jx. Contrary to popular belief, the voice architecture is more closely related to the.
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. Roland mks80 editor controller by momo is a virtual instrument and a virtual effect audio plugin and a standalone application. It has also developed andor licensed software to the top three synthesizer manufacturers as well major hardware manufacturers including. It is called the super jupiter and it is very fat and very analog. The mks80 has several advantages over the keyboard jupiters, the least of which being size and weight, although the velocity response, ram cart storage. It emulates the mpg80 hardware editor in a software environment within the apple logic audiosequencer program formerly emagic logic. Super jupiter mks80 recording equipment pdf manual download. By the unique envelope reset function, each time you press a new key, the note will start from the beginning of the envelope curve. Its often referred to as a rackmount jupiter 8, although its voice card design is shared with the jupiter 6. Like an 8voice jupiter6 with aftertouch, patch stack, and velocity dynamics.
Roland mks80 the mks80 super jupiter is a twooscillator analog subtractive synthesizer. It has the same synth engine and architecture, with some added features like 16 programmable chord memories, the ability to store velocity, volume, panning, detune, portamento and other similar parameters within each patch you create. Roland super jx10 and mks70 synthesizer utilities your. The mks80s dynamics function can change the attack time as well as the level. I could not afford an mks80 i did however have my trusty jx3p now i have 2 mks80s and a mpg80 programmer and many, many. The mks50 is a rackmount version of the alpha juno. Korg, yamaha, roland, alesis, akai, line 6, maudio, and tcelectronic. The mpg 80 is the dedicated programmer interface for the mks 80. Skip to main content skip to footer site51870038 used 1870038 roland mks80 super jupiter synthesizer guitar center. The mks80 super jupiter is a twooscillator analog subtractive synthesizer. Subscribe to the roland newsletter to get the latest articles, videos, and news about your favorite roland products. The roland mks 80 page of patches under patch saving instructions, you play that small midi into the mks.
Nord user forum view topic roland mks 80 synth brass. 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. Used roland mks80 super jupiter synthesizer guitar center. Charlie was written as an epilogue to a christmas card from a hooker in minneapolis by tom waits. 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. Free roland mks80 win9xnt patch manager this free program will allow one to load and save. Couples of vintage roland synth sounds like jupiter8 pads and mks80 brass. Midi feedback loop with roland mks80 i was so stoked to hear my newlyacquired mks80, my firstever inperson experience with the legendary synth. I also have a roland jx10 which is the keyboard version of the mks70. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. A wide selection of mp3s to showcase the super jupiter. The mks80 parameters can be automated, and they can be stored with your project.
Data in the m ks 80s memory can be transferred to another mks80 or to a computer. It is a rackmount version of the roland jupiter8 and jupiter6 analog synthesizers and is a hybrid between the two. You can safe your new sound on the mks80 synth and the editor settings as vst. A nice synthesizer module from the mid 80, this is the rack version of the alphajuno 1 and 2 synthesizers. Patch sheets for jx10 and mks70 from the roland users group magazine a collection of scans featuring jx. Midi quest is the only professional multiinstrument editorlibrarian that supports. Having previously owned an mks70 and both revs of the mks80 at one time or another, id say theres enough differentiation between the mks70 and either rev mks80 to justify having both if you have the urge and the means, and you. Although i love their sound and i use them a lot, it is by chance that i have acquired. A nice synthesizer module from the mid80, this is the rack version of the alphajuno 1 and 2 synthesizers. Peavey 1600x mks 80 patch download a mks 80 patch for the peavey 1600x here. Having to work on my jupiter 6 and finding my voice board revision was not part of the regular schematic on the web, i found that by going by the mks 80 schematic it answered all my questions.
Vstau mks80 editor by rekon audio midi controller vst. The m ks 80 is an 8 voice, 16 vco polyphonic syn thesizer module that can be played by midi music messages sent from the other midi device. Data in the mks80s memory can be transferred to another mks80 or to a computer. Overview i am fortunate to have a near mint roland mks80 march 1985 and mpg80 august 1984. The mks50 is a sixvoice polyphonic programmable synthesizer module, featuring a poly mode and a solo mode that at the time was in vogue to use with a midi guitar so that each string had one voice and midi channel this was before the current crop of midi guitar. Roland mks80 wav samples, pdf manuals cyborg studio. Fat the sounds of the mks80 most definitely are some of the most analogsounding, fat, majestic and powerful ever heard on a synthesizer. Virtual mpg80 programmer for roland mks80this software is a virtual mpg80 synthesizer programmer for use with the roland mks80 synthesizer. 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. 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.
The mks80 editor is the controller for the roland synth mks80. For years, the roland mks20 piano module has been the sound of gospel music for years. Midi quest roland mks80 editor and librarian for windows. Synthesizer roland super jupiter mks 80 owners manual 52 pages. The roland mks80 super jupiter is a rack version of roland jupiter8 and roland jupiter6 and an 8voice polyphonic analog synthesizer that was. The mks100 is a 12bit sampler that is a rackmount version of the roland s10. The roland planetp mks10 is a 2u rack, 16 voice polyphonic hybrid digitalanalog synthesizer, featuring a single oscillator sawpulse waveforms with pwm and suboscillator, noise, highpass and resonant lowpass filters, adsr envelope, lfo, chorusflanger, 8 presets piano, clavichord, harpsichord, electricpiano, and midi. Its often called a jupiter 8 in a rack, although its voice card design is actually closer to the jupiter 6. Xv5080 collection preset bank c bank c on the xv5080 focuses on brass, pad, choir and unique fx sounds.
In the 80ties the typical sound of a real acoustic piano and electric pianos was produced by the real thing or the roland mks20, those where the days long before multisampled multivelocity sound libraries like our dusty electric mk ii or the pianoteq physical modelling software. The mks80 shares many sonic characteristics and its basic voice architecture with the roland. It functions as a vst plugin, an audio units plugin and a standalone application. Mksensation mks20 piano module for yamaha motif xsxfmoxf. Roland mks 50 synthesizer module 1987 alpha juno rackmount unit analog with 6 dco oscillators and multimode filter and lfo modulator. Several synths are currently supported including roland mks50, alpha juno1, alpha juno2, mks70, jx8p, mks80, juno106, korg, yamaha, moog, akai, emu, waldorf, and more. There is a distinct sound to this module and gospel musicians around world still use this module today. The mks 50 is a rackmount version of the alpha juno. 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. View and download roland super jupiter mks80 owners manual online. Roland mks 80 rev 4 and rev 5 i have both the rev 4 and rev 5 racked together and use them both with the same controller, just under different midi channels and must say that there is not a huge difference in the sound. The mks80 polyphonic is, it can be very powerful keyboards, tablecloths typical fat roland, synth brass style 80 years, but also tons of original sounds. The vstau mks 80 editor is a realtime midi syntheditor that allows you full control of every parameter of the sound on the roland mks 80 super jupiter synthesizer.
I dont really know much about these so im wondering if what a fair price for one of them would be and if these are any good. Roland mks50 and alpha juno utilities your one stop. I hooked up the midi and audio cables, set up my device connections in cubase, and started playing but to my horror, instead of hearing glorious phat basses and creamy pads, i was. Similar to a rack jupiter8 with swapping arpeggiator, chorus, and dcb for aftertouch with dedicated pitch lfo, velocity, cartridge slot, and midi.
The 1600 is a midi controller that can do a great job editing any mks80 that doesnt have the mpg80 programmer. Its fat sound is due to the classic analog technology in its filters and 16 analog oscillators at 2 per voice. The roland mks80 super jupiter is one of rolands true classic synthesizers. Now you can utilize your mks 80 to its full potential and build lasting and meaningful patches that will bring new life to your music. A companion programmer, the mpg80, was released to make editing sounds easier. The mks 50, 70 and 80 super jupiter were the goto keyboards for wellpaid session musicians throughout the 1980s and helped define the sound of synthesisers in that period the mks 20 digital piano module was part of the mks series but it wasnt a. I should probably also have mentioned that the issue of slow software envelopes can largely be seen as a thing of the past.
Testing out a newly restored roland mks80 superjupiter with its programmer the mpg80. The mks 20 digital piano module was part of the mks series but it wasnt a synth or a sample player. Roland mks80 specifications, pictures, prices, links. The roland mks80 page of patches under patch saving instructions, you play that small midi into the mks. Synth is in good shape, especially considering its age. Several things were wrong with it including the tuning knob, dynamics slider and insert cartridge errors when trying to change the patches from the front panel. Before it has been a secret, but now we are letting the cat out of the bag, while taking it a step further. It makes the sound design easier, because you have direct access to all parameters. 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.
Testing out a newly restored roland mks80 superjupiter with its programmer the mpg 80. Virtual mpg80 programmer for roland mks80 this software is a virtual mpg80 synthesizer programmer for use with the roland mks80 synthesizer. Peavey 1600x mks80 patch download a mks80 patch for the peavey 1600x here. This super jupiter synthesizer module has been fully refurbished. It is perfect to integrate the mks80 into your daw. A classic analog rackmounted synthesizer, the mks80 is highly revered in the world of music production. It is a rev5 with a 110v power supply and therefore requires an external converter, which is all a bit bulky and messy. The roland mks80 super jupiter has become infamous as the roland synth to own. Thousands of new sounds for over 100 synths and samplers. The mks 50, 70 and 80 super jupiter were the goto keyboards for wellpaid session musicians throughout the 1980s and helped define the sound of synthesisers in that period. Now soughtafter, the inclusion of an mpg80 often doubles the asking price of the combo. The connection from the programmer to the synth is unique to the roland pg series. The jupiter80 control surface plugin for sonar is compatible with software in the sonar or sonar le series.