Roland’s 1990s Vintage Digital Icon for Zenology Pro and ZEN-Core Hardware
In 1991, Roland released the JD-800 Programmable Synthesizer. This fully digital, multi-timbral synth featured a massive hands-on user interface that harkened back to early analog subtractive synths, representing a significant departure from the pared-down interfaces of the time. With its crisp digital sound, thunderous low end, and nearly limitless programmability, the JD-800 was a favorite of top pop producers and film composers, and it remains an in-demand synth on the collectors’ market. Now, with the JD-800 model expansion for Roland’s Zenology Pro software synthesizer, you too can harness the power of this iconic vintage digital synth from the comfort of your DAW or ZEN-Core Roland synthesizer. Featuring 64 classic presets and 64 new presets from industry-leading sound designers, the JD-800 model expansion is an inspiring soft synth right out of the gate; however, backed by the Zenology Pro’s deep tone-shaping architecture, it transforms the original into an even more formidable contemporary synth!
Note: This is not a standalone product. It requires purchase of the Roland Zenology Pro software synthesizer, a free Roland Cloud account, and Internet authorization.
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Integrates seamlessly with ZEN-Core compatible Roland hardware
Used strictly within your DAW, the Zenology Pro is a knock-out soft synth. But, when paired with compatible ZEN-Core Roland hardware like the FANTOM, Jupiter-X, and the RD-88, the Zenology Pro is unstoppable! You can create patches within Zenology Pro and fly them over to your hardware, and vice versa. If you thrive on the tactile feel of hardware but appreciate the infinite creative potential of software synthesizers, you'll enjoy Zenology Pro's seamless integration with your Roland devices — the synthesists at Sweetwater sure do!
Roland JD-800 Model Expansion for Zenology Pro Features:
- JD-800 Model expansion for Zenology Pro and compatible ZEN-Core hardware
- Meticulous software recreation with authentic sound and behavior
- Features 64 original presets and 64 new presets from industry-leading sound designers
- Includes the JD-800’s unique dual-stage multi-FX section with over 90 effects
- Mac/PC, VST2, VST3, AU, and AAX; 64-bit only
- PC minimum system requirements: Windows 7/8/10, 4GB RAM, Intel Core 2 Duo
- Mac minimum system requirements: Mac OS X 10.12 or later, 4GB RAM, Intel Core 2 Duo
- Internet connection required for authorization
