JUPITER-8
PLUG-OUT Software Synthesizer
Owner’s Manual
Copyright © 2017 ROLAND CORPORATION
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Introduction
When using the JUPITER-8 for the first time, you must specify the MIDI Input/Output setting in
the Setting window (p. 7).
For details on the settings for the DAW software that you’re using, refer to the DAW’s help or
manuals.
About Trademarks
• VST is a trademark and software of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.
• “JUPITER” is a registered trademark of and is licensed by K.H.S. MUSICAL INSTRUMENT CO. LTD. in the United States and
other countries.
• The Audio Units logo is a trademark of Apple Inc.
• Roland, PLUG-OUT, AIRA are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
• Company names and product names appearing in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their
respective owners.
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Screen Structure
Main window
This area shows various knobs and sliders
that you can use to edit the sound.
[PLUG-OUT] button
p. 4
Installs the JUPITER-8 into the
SYSTEM-8.
Level meter
Displays output levels of the
JUPITER-8.
p. 6
[AGING] knob
Adjusts a simulation of the way in
which the sound of an actual JUPITER-8
synthesizer is affected by its age.
[TUNE] knob
Adjusts the overall pitch of the
JUPITER-8.
Patch Memory name
This area shows the name of the
selected patch memory.
[OPTION] button
Here you can choose skins and use
MIDI Control Mapping.
These settings can be made separately
for each instance of the JUPITER-8.
p. 7
[SETTING] button
Here you can edit the MIDI settings
and the direction of mouse wheel
scrolling (Only on Mac).
These settings are shared by all
instances of the JUPITER-8 that you
are using.
Keyboard area
Click here to produce sound.
When a MIDI message is received, the
corresponding key responds.
p. 7
[HELP] button
[SEND] button
[GET] button
Sends the memory to the SYSTEM-8
p. 6
Loads the memory currently being
edited in the SYSTEM-8’s PLUG-OUT
mode (temporary) into the JUPITER-8.
* These operate only when the SYSTEM-8’s MODEL is JUPITER-8.
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Displays help.
p. 6
[ABOUT] button
Here you can view information about
the JUPITER-8.
Main Window
LFO
This varies the sound by modulating the VCO.
RATE
LFO MOD
DELAY TIME
WAVE
FORM
KEY TRIG
switch
TRIG ENV
switch
HPF
VCO MODULATOR
Here you can create cyclic change (modulation) in the sound.
Determines the speed of the LFO.
Specifies the time from when the key is pressed until
the LFO's amplitude reaches the maximum.
(Sine wave)
(Triangle wave)
(Saw wave)
(Square wave)
RND (1/2) (Random wave)
Specifies whether the LFO cycle starts at the
moment you press the key (ON) or is not
synchronized with the key-press (OFF).
If this is ON, the envelope starts repeatedly at
intervals of the LFO cycle.
ENV MOD
VCO-1/
VCO-2
PULSE
WIDTH
slider/
switch
VCF
This is a high-pass filter that passes the high frequencies and
cuts the low frequencies.
Adjusts the depth by which LFO modulate the VCO.
Adjusts the depth by which ENV-1 modulate the
VCO.
Selects the VCO (1, 2, 1+2) that is modulated by LFO
MOD/ENV MOD.
If this is in the center position, both VCOs are
modulated.
CUTOFF
FREQ
Specifies the cutoff frequency of the highpass filter. Frequency components below the
cutoff frequency are cut.
This is a low-pass filter that passes the low frequencies and cuts the high
frequencies.
CUTOFF
FREQ
RES
SLOPE
switch
When the switch is “MAN” (MANUAL):
Adjusts the value of the pulse width.
When the switch is “LFO”, “E1+”, “E1-”, “E2+”, “E2-”:
Adjusts the modulation depth.
Selects the slope (steepness) of the low-pass filter.
VEL SENS
ENV MOD
ENV MOD
switch
LFO MOD
KEY FLW
VCO-1/VCO-2
Here you can select the waveform that determines the character of
the sound, and specify its pitch.
CROSS
MOD
RANGE
WAVE
FORM
NORMAL/
LOW FREQ
switch
Modifies the VCO-1 frequency according to the VCO2 waveform. Moving the slider upward makes OSC
1 become a more complex sound, allowing you to
create metallic sounds or sound effects.
Specifies the octave of the oscillator.
Selects the waveform that is the basis of the sound.
(Saw wave),
(Asymmetrical pulse wave),
(Triangle wave),
(Sine wave),
(Square wave),
NOISE
If LOW FREQ is on, VCO-2 operates as an LFO.
In this case, SUB RANGE varies the pitch (frequency),
so the pitch will be the same regardless of which
key you play.
VCA
This is oscillator sync. It generates a complex
waveform by forcibly resetting VCO-2 to the
beginning of its cycle in synchronization with the
VCO-1 frequency.
SUB RANGE Adjusts the VCO-2 pitch in semitone units.
FINE TUNE Finely adjusts the VCO-2 pitch.
SYNC
switch
LEVEL
(VCO-1)
LEVEL
(VCO-2)
LFO MOD
Adjusts the VCO-1 volume.
TONE
Adjusts the VCO-2 volume.
VEL SENS
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Adjusts the sensitivity with which the filter envelope is
affected by your keyboard dynamics.
Adjusts the depth to which the cutoff frequency is
controlled by the ENV (envelope).
Selects the envelope that is used for control.
Uses the LFO to vary the cutoff frequency.
Adjusts the way in which the pitch of the note affects the
cutoff frequency (key follow) when using the keyboard
to control cutoff frequency. Moving the slider downward
causes the cutoff frequency to fall as you play higher on the
keyboard.
ENV-1/ENV-2
Here you can adjust the amount of time-varying change (envelope)
for the volume.
LEVEL
Specifies the cutoff frequency of the low-pass filter.
Frequency components above the cutoff frequency are cut.
Resonance boosts the sound in the region of the filter’s
cutoff frequency.
Higher settings produce stronger emphasis, creating a
distinctively “synthesizer-like” sound.
Adjusts the volume of the patch.
Allows the LFO to modulate the VCA volume
(producing tremolo).
Adjusts the tonal character.
Adjusts the sensitivity with which the volume is
affected by your keyboard dynamics.
Here you can create time-varying change (envelope).
A
D
S
R
KEY FLW
swtch
Attack time
Decay time
Sustain level
Release time
If key follow is on, ADR becomes longer as you play
lower notes, and ADR becomes shorter as you play
higher notes. This is appropriate when simulating
the sound of decay-type instruments.
Screen Structure
TEMPO/ASSIGN MODE
ARPEGGIO
OTHER
The modulation speed (RATE) of the LFO section
TEMPO SYNC and the delay time (TIME) of the EFFECTS section
are synchronized to the tempo.
MONO
Plays monophonically.
UNI
Plays all sounds in unison.
POLY-1
Plays polyphonically.
POLY-2
Selects the pitch range of the arpeggio in octave
RANGE 1–4
units.
The keys you press are sounded in the order in
MODE UP
which you press them.
The keys you press are sounded in the opposite of
MODE DOWN
the order in which you press them.
UP and DOWN are repeated.
MODE U&D
The last note of UP is the first note of DOWN.
MODE RND
The keys you press are sounded in random order.
KEY HOLD
OCTAVE
NAME
DISPLAY
DEC/INC
EFFECT/DELAY/REVERB
Turns the key hold function on/off.
These buttons let you shift the pitch range of the
keyboard in one-octave units.
Specifies the name of the patch.
Displays the patch name.
Selects the next (previous) patch.
EFFECT TYPE
Selects the effect type.
TONE
DEPTH
Specifies the character of the effect.
Specifies the depth of the effect.
DELAY TYPE
TIME
LEVEL
Switches the delay type.
Adjusts the delay time.
Adjusts the volume of delay.
REVERB TYPE Switches the reverb type.
TIME
Specifies the reverb time.
LEVEL
Specifies the reverb volume.
PORTAMENTO/PITCH BEND/MODULATION
PORTAMENTO
Adjusts the time over which pitch change occurs
when portamento is applied.
Applies portamento only when you play legato
LEGATO
(i.e., when you press the next key before releasing
the previous key).
BEND RANGE Specifies the amount of pitch bend range.
Specifies a multiplier for the BEND RANGE,
BEND GAIN
extending the range of change.
These specify whether pitch bend and modulation
1/2 switch
are enabled for VCO-1 and VCO-2 respectively.
BEND SENS
Specifies the amount of the pitch change
VCO
produced by pitch bend operations.
BEND SENS
Specifies the amount of the filter change
VCF
produced by pitch bend operations.
MOD SENS
Specifies the amount of the pitch change
VCO
produced by modulation operations.
MOD SENS
Specifies the amount of the filter change
VCF
produced by modulation operations.
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Playing with the SYSTEM-8
By connecting the SYSTEM-8 to your computer (Mac/Windows), you can use the JUPITER-8 in
conjunction with the SYSTEM-8.
The “SYSTEM-8 CTRL” shown as a MIDI port is the port used by the JUPITER-8.
Do not use this port from your DAW.
Send/Get Memories
Plug-Out
1.Connect the SYSTEM-8 to your computer.
2.Turn on the SYSTEM-8's MODEL [PLUGOUT 1–3] button to which you plugged-out
What is a “Plug-out”?
“Plug-out” is technology that allows a software synthesizer such
as JUPITER-8 to be installed and used in the SYSTEM-8.
the JUPITER-8.
55 You can play the JUPITER-8 on the SYSTEM-8 by itself,
without using a computer.
* In order to send or get a memory, you must first plug-out (p. 6).
55 You can use the knobs and sliders of the SYSTEM-8 to edit
the sound.
Sending the Memory
You can send the current JUPITER-8 memory to the SYSTEM-8 and play it on the SYSTEM-8.
The sound is output from the SYSTEM-8’s OUTPUT jacks.
Plug-Out Procedure
3.Click the [SEND] button of the JUPITER-8.
The memory is transmitted.
1.Click the [PLUG-OUT] button.
2.Select a plug-out destination (PLUG-OUT1–PLUG-OUT3) that corresponds to the
Getting the Memory
desired MODEL button of the SYSTEM-8.
A confirmation message appears.
If you’ve used the SYSTEM-8 to edit a memory of the plugged-out JUPITER-8, here’s how to
load that memory into the JUPITER-8.
3.Click the [OK] button.
A progress bar appears, and plug-out processing begins. This takes approximately one minute.
4.Click the [GET] button of the JUPITER-8.
* If the JUPITER-8 is already plugged-out to one of the plug-out destinations (PLUG-OUT1–
PLUG-OUT3), you can't plug-out a new instance.
The memory is loaded.
* If another software synthesizer is already plugged-out on the SYSTEM-8, a confirmation
message appears. Click the [OK] button to continue.
If an error message appears, check the following items.
55 Is the MIDI port specified correctly? (p. 7)
If an error message appears, check the following items.
55 Is the SYSTEM-8 connected to your computer?
55 Is the SYSTEM-8 connected to your computer?
55 Is the JUPITER-8 plugged-out on the SYSTEM-8? (p. 6)
55 Is the SYSTEM-8’s MODEL [PLUG-OUT 1–3] button turned on?
55 Is the MIDI port specified correctly? (p. 7)
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Settings
Option
Setting
1.Click the [OPTION] button.
1.Click the [SETTING] button.
The Setting window opens.
* Flip Scroll Direction is only on Mac.
2.Edit the parameters.
Parameter
MIDI CTRL Input
2.Select items.
MIDI CTRL Output
A ( is shown for the selected item.
Item
Flip Scroll Direction
(Only on Mac)
Explanation
Choose “SYSTEM-8 CTRL”.
Inverts the direction of rotation when using the mouse wheel to edit a value.
Explanation
JUPITER-8 Layout
SYSTEM-8 Layout
Changes the layout of the controllers in the main window.
JUPITER-8 Layout: The controllers are laid out as they are on the JUPITER-8 (original).
SYSTEM-8 Layout: The controllers are laid out as they are on the SYSTEM-8.
Zoom
Changes the size of the main window.
SetMIDIControlMappingforSYSTEM-8
Check this item if you want to use the SYSTEM-8 as a control surface for the JUPITER-8.
Here you can make MIDI mapping settings for the buttons and sliders.
2–8 Voices
Specifies the maximum simultaneous polyphony.
You can reduce the load on the CPU by lowering the polyphony.
Roland Cloud...
Displays the Roland Cloud site.
Authentication...
Performs user authentication for the JUPITER-8.
* If multiple instances of the JUPITER-8 are running, these settings apply to all instances.
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Settings
Others
If you want to use the SYSTEM-8 to play the JUPITER-8 (plug-in) in your DAW, set the
SYSTEM-8’s menu item “SYSTEM” 0 “SOUND” 0 “Local Sw” to “SURFACE.”
The internal sound engine of the SYSTEM-8 no longer produces sound; only the JUPITER-8 can
produce sound.
For detailes, refer to SYSTEM-8 Reference Manual.
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