The Roland Jupiter-4 Synthesizer from the year 1978 is one of my favorite synths. Here can you find the full Jupiter-4 playlist with single sound demos and one synth demo tracks. Enjoy. The Jupiter-4 playlist ----> th-cam.com/play/PLe08Lbpy8pPZLnuH79vpgPIIBJIzmc7kT.html
I bought one of these new in 1980. Had a lot of fun with it, made some incredible sounds along with more regular poly synth type stuff, although the presets were crap and you had to tune the four voices every gig. Joined Nik Kershaw in 83 and took it on tour in 84 along with a Yamaha DX7 and a MiniKorg 700S. Later tours with Nik featured a Jupiter 6, OBXa and an Emulator. Got into midi sequencing and the digital synths in the mid to late 80s - JX10, D50, M1, TX802, - and SOLD the JP4 in 89! 😱
@@johnsayer116 Hi John, Nik did a lot of the sequencing on the records himself using a Yamaha QX1. We didn’t trust it for live, however, so used 2 Tascam 8 track recorders running in sync with a click track for Mark on the kit!
Despite its limitations, the Jupiter 4 has always been the best sounding of all the Jupiters. Just listen to 'Just can't get enough' by Depeche Mode, it's all over it. Great demo.
This thing has some serious character, caught myself switching back to the video tab just to make sure it was the same machine. I don't often get the 'wow' feeling when listening to a synth but this thing has got 'it'
Thanks for that. The Great Old Four had always been my fav jupiter, and I enjoy the way you handled it for that few moments you shared with us. I started to explore the synth-landscape with a semimodular 100, so I´m somewhat `fixed´ to Roland osc/filter-area. JP4 sounds like synths `have to´ ... There may be companions of all kinds, usefull in arrangement , but THIS is, where my heart is.
Another excellent demonstration. What a great way to start the day. I have a question for you... As you are playing and adjusting, do you prefer rotary pots or linear slide pots? I'm currently building a synth (in design stage) which is like a pair of Minimoogs getting into a fender bender with a System 35 and then crashing full speed into an ARP 2600, but I'm a guitar player who loves analog synth noise and can't really play keys. Thank you! :-)
I think that the Jupiter 4 sounds so much more organic and better then the renowned Jupiter 8. The Jupiter 8 is very beautiful to look at but sounds so much more sterile then the Jupiter 4. But hey, that’s me.😉
In 1997 we bought one of these for £80 for our PXP music project. I loved it though in the end we never recorded with it. We sold it around 1998/9 for not much more than we paid for it. Now they are really hard to get hold of and very expensive. If only we'd known back then. All the analog synths that passed through our hands for next to no money. The shame of it, I still miss the ole JP4.
Demential. Let´s hope one of this days Behringuer decides to revisit this jewel, maybe adding two more voices and higher resolution scanning of the pots
Superb analog sounds & atmospheres lovers... Watch it ! Great amazing moment, especially : . purely Majestic at 1:30...& 5:52... . 3:09 ... Mr Vince Clarke fabulous 80s bass ... . 4:53... "ghost voices" you've been using throughout some of your compositions if I'm right ... . 6:58 MR Jean Michel Jarre EMS AKS noises like... Thumbs up & thanks for keeping these analog beauties... Alive ! Excellent upcoming weekend to you & keep sharing these sounds experiences ! ;-))
My pleasure ! ... Also one of his favourite analog synths if I'm right... used for Yazoo "Upstairs At Eric's" Album ... such as "Goodbye 70's" track ... if I'm right ;-))
Nice demo. I have owned a J4 for years, and this demo very much demonstrates what it can do. I wouldn´t say it´s better than the J8. True, it can do stuff the J8 can only dream off, but the same can be said the other way around.
What can the JP4 do that the JP8 can only dream of? Just curious - I would think it’s the other way around given the JP8 it’s multi-timbral for example
может ли современный синтезатор издавать подобные звуки. ну например недешевый виртуал-аналоговый типа nord lead или virus? или такого никогда не возможно?
The Roland Jupiter-4 Synthesizer from the year 1978 is one of my favorite synths. Here can you find the full Jupiter-4 playlist with single sound demos and one synth demo tracks. Enjoy.
The Jupiter-4 playlist ----> th-cam.com/play/PLe08Lbpy8pPZLnuH79vpgPIIBJIzmc7kT.html
The best sounding synth of all time, in my view. Each voice sounds better than any SH-series mono, even though there's less flexibility.
agree with you
I bought one of these new in 1980. Had a lot of fun with it, made some incredible sounds along with more regular poly synth type stuff, although the presets were crap and you had to tune the four voices every gig. Joined Nik Kershaw in 83 and took it on tour in 84 along with a Yamaha DX7 and a MiniKorg 700S. Later tours with Nik featured a Jupiter 6, OBXa and an Emulator. Got into midi sequencing and the digital synths in the mid to late 80s - JX10, D50, M1, TX802, - and SOLD the JP4 in 89! 😱
Wonderful synth. Yes the presets were crap but the JP4 sound character is really unique. So different. Saw your video with Nik. Great.
What did you use for sequencing with Nik? Live sequenced synths, or backing tapes? I loved all his stuff back then and your synth work...
@@johnsayer116 Hi John, Nik did a lot of the sequencing on the records himself using a Yamaha QX1. We didn’t trust it for live, however, so used 2 Tascam 8 track recorders running in sync with a click track for Mark on the kit!
You can't get much better sounds than this. Prophet 5 or CS-80 possibly. The tone of this is absolutely breathtaking.
:))
OB-X
Sounds like it was made for movie soundtracks. A vintage classic. Thanks.
thank you :)
It's the other way around.
My first polyphonic synth. Bought in '79 or '80 and used in the Concordia University production of Tommy. I still recognize that sound. Missing it ☹️
:)
The first Duran and DM albums in a box. I never owned one of these, but always wanted one. Magnificent!
yes
Despite its limitations, the Jupiter 4 has always been the best sounding of all the Jupiters. Just listen to 'Just can't get enough' by Depeche Mode, it's all over it. Great demo.
absolut agree with you my friend! The sound is so..... beasty, fruity, wild.... :D
thanks a lot :)
I agree. I have both the 4 and the 8 and I prefer the 4. It comes a bit close to the OB-X.
My favourite analog synth from Roland.
o yes :)
For me it is sharing 1st place with JX-10. ;-)
For me these synths are way better than alot of stuff that came after. fat robust sounds.
yes . thank you :)
At 1:30 the gates to heaven open up - all secrets will be revealed..... ;)
;)
This thing has some serious character, caught myself switching back to the video tab just to make sure it was the same machine. I don't often get the 'wow' feeling when listening to a synth but this thing has got 'it'
very unique sound chracter. yes.
Thanks for that. The Great Old Four had always been my fav jupiter, and I enjoy the way you handled it for that few moments you shared with us. I started to explore the synth-landscape with a semimodular 100, so I´m somewhat `fixed´ to Roland osc/filter-area. JP4 sounds like synths `have to´ ... There may be companions of all kinds, usefull in arrangement , but THIS is, where my heart is.
thank you :)
I saw one for sale for $4000+ when I was searching info onJupier 4s. It was in good condition. So rare.
Now rare and expensive.
I Agree. The best of the Jupiter family. Which filter chip in yours?
BA662 model
thank you :)
Great demo of a great synth. If only Roland would issue a full size version with MIDI, I would have one in a shot!
thank you :)
It would certainly be the first Jupiter in a long time worthy of the name. I'd definitely get one.
Another excellent demonstration. What a great way to start the day.
I have a question for you... As you are playing and adjusting, do you prefer rotary pots or linear slide pots? I'm currently building a synth (in design stage) which is like a pair of Minimoogs getting into a fender bender with a System 35 and then crashing full speed into an ARP 2600, but I'm a guitar player who loves analog synth noise and can't really play keys. Thank you! :-)
I like rotary pots more. More reliable and easy to use.
thank you :)
***** Cool. Thank you. :-)
awesome machine. those sounds at 4.30 are dipping into FM !
yes :) thank you
I think that the Jupiter 4 sounds so much more organic and better then the renowned Jupiter 8.
The Jupiter 8 is very beautiful to look at but sounds so much more sterile then the Jupiter 4.
But hey, that’s me.😉
I agree!
In 1997 we bought one of these for £80 for our PXP music project. I loved it though in the end we never recorded with it. We sold it around 1998/9 for not much more than we paid for it. Now they are really hard to get hold of and very expensive. If only we'd known back then. All the analog synths that passed through our hands for next to no money. The shame of it, I still miss the ole JP4.
yes are not alone Mark. ;)
I own a JP4 and I am looking for a new owner! It's missing some knobs and slider buttons but works!
Where about in the world are you.
+Mark Keen I am in in beautiful Canada!
i've always been afraid of the jp4 .. it's a beast on it's own really.
:)
Beautiful. You really know how to get the most out of this beast
thank you :)
Demential. Let´s hope one of this days Behringuer decides to revisit this jewel, maybe adding two more voices and higher resolution scanning of the pots
Please Roland and not Behringer. ;)
What was used to make the intro of this video? Almost sounds like an alternative PS1 startup sound. I like it.
Moog Taurus, Roland VP330 and DX7
Futuristic synth.
🎹🙌
Just listening to this now, it reminded me why I loved my Jupter 4 so much. Kept mine for decades. Nice to hear it sing and squall so wonderfully!
Thank you for watching
The JP4 is so badass, a true vintage analog king!
yes :)
I love coming back to this channel to be taken to weird places way outside the 'normal' confines of music-land.
thank you. :)
That sound at 4:30!! Truly remarkable machine ^ ^
:)
Do you still own this Marko ? If so please WE WANT MOOOOORE !!
yes. I would never sell this beauty.
Superb analog sounds & atmospheres lovers... Watch it !
Great amazing moment, especially :
. purely Majestic at 1:30...& 5:52...
. 3:09 ... Mr Vince Clarke fabulous 80s bass ...
. 4:53... "ghost voices" you've been using throughout some of your compositions if I'm right ...
. 6:58 MR Jean Michel Jarre EMS AKS noises like...
Thumbs up & thanks for keeping these analog beauties... Alive !
Excellent upcoming weekend to you & keep sharing these sounds experiences ! ;-))
yes a lot Vince Clark inside. ;)
thanks a lot for watching! :)
My pleasure !
... Also one of his favourite analog synths if I'm right... used for Yazoo "Upstairs At Eric's" Album ... such as "Goodbye 70's" track ... if I'm right ;-))
Nice demo. I have owned a J4 for years, and this demo very much demonstrates what it can do. I wouldn´t say it´s better than the J8. True, it can do stuff the J8 can only dream off, but the same can be said the other way around.
yes very different sound. I like the JP-4 more but this is a matter if taste.
thank you :)
What can the JP4 do that the JP8 can only dream of? Just curious - I would think it’s the other way around given the JP8 it’s multi-timbral for example
another superb instrument from Roland.👍
Great demo! The Jupiter 4 is on my wish list for Santa this year! :)
thank you!
grab that cool shit mate! :)
great sounds! fealling like in space with terminator =)
haha yes ;)
My fave Roland for sure!! Great sounds man
thank you
Great sounding synth. Released in 1978? wow!
yes one of the first programmable polyphonic synths ever.
BT? Venue?
How does Roland go from this to aria?
many years..... ;)
Blake Foster system-8 is great
excellent ! More strange sounds please :D
ok ok :D
so glad I bought this
:)
Love the Jupiter 4. Great demo.
thank you Pete! :)
you hit it, hit the second to last lowest C Major key for the sweep. it reveals the synth'
I do my best :D
Автору. А вы видели мультфильм "Тайна третий планеты" ? 1981 год
Советую посмотреть хотя бы ради музыки. Она там шикарна!
I will searching for the movie. thanks
mind blowing sound
thank you
Again: Wow!
:)
An arctic ditty that transitions into a laser-laden intersection.
:)
You make me wish I never sold this damn synth.
sorry ;)
Great !! Human League, Duran Duran, Depche Mode.....
Thank you! Cheers!
@@retrosound72 Your Welcome 😊
Great demo, thank you! ... and the sounds! 😍
:)
Thanks! :)
Sounds beautiful!
:)
Nice demo
thank you
3:40 *"Living On Video" by Trans X?* .
;)
Owned one. Stunning sound! 😍
yes
Brilliant Marko! :)
hey John!
thank you. :)
Great!
:)
Fantastic! :-)
:)
Amazing as always!
:) thank you!
может ли современный синтезатор издавать подобные звуки. ну например недешевый виртуал-аналоговый типа nord lead или virus? или такого никогда не возможно?
no the sound is very different to modern analog synths or virtual analog synths
Wirklich tolle Sounds. Man unterschätzt manchmal die klanglichen Möglichkeiten von Synthesizern, die über nur einen VCO pro Stimme verfügen.
So ist es. Der JP-4 kann eine breitere Palette an interessanten Sounds erzeugen als die meisten 2 VCO Synths die ich kenne.
1:43 Judas Priest "Out In the Cold" synth! ;)
;)
You speep in my weekend...🎼👍❤️️
good! :) have a nice one.
Audio rate modulation on this thing is crazy. How often do you have to tune the cards?
I never tune the cards.
Same. I've had one for about 8 years. It's never needed tuning.
Same here. I have had mine since 1990. Never tuned it and it still sounds great.
I've been considering buying an RS 505 but after hearing this i'm torn
;)
Hickers75 get both 👍
A Yamaha DX7 synthesizer was also used in parts of this
Where? In this demo video?
RetroSound Toward the beginning, there was a clavinet-like sound with some slight pitch modulation. It is "*Synclav.1", algorithm 4.
@@AnnedakDragon you mean the video intro? Yes. 🙌😁 Taurus VP330 and DX7
luxuriously
only 4 voices :P
What's better, a ProMars or Jupiter 4
for me the JP-4
RetroSound Nice, it's sexier ☺
yes
Geil
:)
1:59 that sound!
;)
Pure Inspiration ! Bought just one - Thank you so
much !
thank you for watching
Космические звуки)))
:)
так и цена у него космическая ))
точно
Just awesome!
thank you :)
1:30. God DAMN