Roland JD-08 Boutique Sound Module – Roland

Digital classic. Modern flair.

With its retro workflow, evocative sounds, and powerful effects, the JD-800 was a favorite for top electronic music producers through the ’90s and beyond. Combining the original JD-800 waveforms with advanced modeling techniques, the JD-08 delivers the exquisite hands-on sound design of the original, along with hugely expanded polyphony, a two-part polyphonic sequencer, and other modern updates

Specifications

Specifications	Details
User Memory	Sound Patch: 256 Pattern: 128
Controllers	Rear Panel POWER switch VOLUME knob PALETTE Section TONE A–TONE D sliders LFO Section LFO SELECT button RATE slider DELAY slider FADE slider WAVEFORM button OFFSET button KEY TRIG button WG Section PITCH COARSE knob PITCH FINE knob PITCH RANDOM slider KEY FOLLOW slider WAVE FORM knob LFO 1 slider LFO 2 slider PITCH/TVF/TVA ENV Section TIME KEY FOLLOW slider T1–T4 sliders L1–L4 sliders SUSTAIN LEVEL slider ENV SELECT button TVF Section MODE button CUTOFF FREQ slider RESO slider ENV slider KEY FOLLOW slider LFO SELECT button LFO slider TVA Section LEVEL slider BIAS DIRECTION button BIAS POINT slider BIAS LEVEL slider LFO SELECT button LFO slider TONE A–TONE D buttons LAYER-ACTIVE button ARPEGGIO button NOTE button COMMON button EFFECTS button START button EXIT button VALUE knob BANK 1–8 buttons NUMBER 1–8 buttons MANUAL button
Effects	Distortion Phaser Spectrum Enhancer Delay Chorus Reverb
Step Sequencer	2 part 64 steps 8 notes per part (Polyphonic)
Display	7 segments, 4 characters (LED)
Connectors	EXT CLOCK IN jack: Mono miniature phone type PHONES jack: Stereo miniature phone type OUTPUT jack: Stereo miniature phone type MIX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors USB port: USB Type-C(R) (Audio, MIDI)
Power Supply	Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 4 or Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4 USB bus power
Current Draw	500 mA (USB bus power)
Expected battery life under continuous use	Ni-MH battery: Approx. 6 hours (When using batteries having a capacity of 1,900 mAh.) * This can vary depending on the specifications of the batteries, capacity of the batteries, and the conditions of use.
Accessories	Quick Start Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
Options (sold separately)	Keyboard unit: K-25m Boutique Dock: DK-01
Size and Weight	Width: 300 mm (11-13/16 inches) Depth: 128 mm (5-1/16 inches) Height: 49 mm (1-15/16 inches) Weight (including batteries): 840 g (1 lb 14 oz)

 

Features

 

Features	Details
Authentic sound and behavior	Realized with advanced sound modeling
Original Waveforms	108 original waveforms for extensive patch design possibilities
Presets	Includes the original 64 presets 21 new presets
Polyphonic Sequencer	Two-part, 64-step Eight-note (per part) Motion recording Random pattern generator Memory for 128 patterns
Arpeggiator	Onboard arpeggiator
Multi-Timbral	Two-part multitimbral Expanded polyphony, up to 128 voices (depending on patch load)
Tone Layering	Four-part structure for tone layering
Multi-Effects Section	Detailed recreation of the JD-800’s unique two-stage multi-effects section
Editable Effects	Distortion Phaser Spectrum Enhancer Delay Chorus Reverb
Envelopes	Multi-phase time variant envelopes for complex, evolving sounds
Palette Sliders	For quick parameter adjustment
Connectivity	USB-C audio/MIDI interface Full-size MIDI I/O External clock input
Portability	Designed for mobile music making
Construction	High-quality construction with metal front panel Powered via batteries (4 x AA) or USB-C
MIDI Support	Control information can be sent and received via MIDI and USB-C
Built-in Speaker	Built-in powered mini speaker for instant enjoyment
Compatibility	Compatible with optional DK-01 Boutique Dock or K-25m Keyboard Unit