Released in 1994 and packed with iconic strings, evocative ethnic instruments, and many more sounds, the JV-1080 is both a ‘90s icon and a powerful contemporary synthesizer.

By the early ‘90s, digital synthesizers had completely taken over the market, and rack units had become popular in studios and on stages alike. Thanks to advancements in digital technology, Roland began to pack a seemingly impossible amount of sounds into a single unit. And by utilizing optional PCM sound cards, users could expand their units with specialized sound sets.

Throughout the ‘90s, the JV-1080 helped fuel the sounds of R&B, pop, hip hop, and rock, and was regularly heard in film and TV scores. Originally designed to mimic acoustic instruments, many of these sounds became so widespread they’re now part of our collective musical vocabulary. Some say it’s the most recorded sound module in history, and modern artists are still utilizing these sounds in new and creative ways.

The JV-1080 Software Synthesizer has the look, feel, and factory patches of the original, along with expanded effects, additional waveforms, and increased polyphony.

• Over 1000 total waveforms, including the original 448
• The 40 original MFX types expanded to 78 with additional reverb and chorus algorithms
• Double the polyphony of the original
• Two additional time-variant, low-pass filters
• Step LFO
• Enhanced matrix control functions
• Full graphical control of parameters, making tone-crafting feel new and exciting

Features :

• Capture the iconic sound of the 90s with this faithful recreation of a classic synth
• Expanded waveforms – now includes over 1,000 (original has 448)
• Classic PCM-sampled sounds with authentic-style acoustic instruments
• Versatile sound bank with everything from emotional strings to legendary guitar sounds and more
• Now has 78 MFC type with additional reverb and chorus settings
• Double the polyphony of the original
• Two additional time-variant, low-pass filters
• Step LFO
• In-depth matrix control functions, expanded and enhanced for the modern era
• Full graphical control of parameters

Specifications :

General :

• Maximum Polyphony: 128 voices
• Part: 1 part
• Tone Memory Type: 2 Types (Patch/Rhythm Set)
• Waves: 1,083 waves
• Effects:
  ◦ Multi Effects: 78
  ◦ Chorus: 3
  ◦ Reverb: 5
• Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
• Memories per bank: 128 memories (User can make new user banks)
• Plug-In Formats:
  ◦ VSTi 2.4(64bit)* Windows only
  ◦ VSTi 3.6(64bit)
  ◦ AU
  ◦ AAX

System Requirements :

• Operating System: Mac OS X 10.10.5 or later / Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 7 SP1 or later
• Host Application:
  ◦ Macs:
  ▪ VST instruments (VSTi) version: VST 3.6 compatible
  ▪ Audio Units (AU) version: V2 Audio Units compatible
  ◦ Windows:
  ▪ VST instruments (VSTi) version: VST 2.4/3.6 compatible AAX Compatible
• CPU:
  ◦ Windows: Intel(R) Core(TM) Duo or better
  ◦ Macs: Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo or better
• RAM: 2GB or more
• Hard Disk: 400 MB or more
• Display / Colours: 1280 x 800 or higher, 24-bit full colour or more
• Other: You'll need Internet connectivity to authorize this software