Roland JD-800

The Roland JD-800 software synthesizer recreates the iconic sound and hands-on experience of the 1991 hardware synthesizer. Thanks to advanced modeling and the original waveform data, you get the JD-800's authentic tone and complex sound in a modern plug-in. Whether you're inspired by the 128 presets or want to craft your own electronic sounds, the JD-800 gives you a flexible, hybrid synthesizer to make your music stand out.

Create Your Tone With a Flexible Architecture

Like having four synths in one, the JD-800's four-layer architecture provides flexible modulation routing and time-variant filters to craft unique tones. Each layer has its own amp, filter, LFO and envelope generators that you can combine and stack for complex patches. With so much sound-shaping power at your fingertips, you'll enjoy discovering never-before-heard sounds that are all your own.

Find Inspiration in Iconic '90s Sounds

The included presets transport you back to the early '90s, from shimmering pads to gritty basses. The 64 original JD-800 presets provide that sought-after retro flavor, while 64 new presets show how the JD-800 inspires modern music. Tweak the presets or start from scratch—with such an evocative tonal palette, your creativity will flow. The JD-800 makes it easy to find the right sound for your songs.

Enhance Your Tone With a Flexible Multi-Effects Section

The JD-800's iconic sound owes much to its multi-effects section, recreated here in exacting detail. An EQ, distortion, enhancer, phaser, chorus, delay and reverb with multiple parameters are at your disposal. Drag and drop to rearrange the seven effects and customize your signal flow. Add warmth with the enhancer, thickness with chorus or space with reverb. With so many combinations, you have a wealth of ways to enhance your tone.

Experience Vintage Appeal in a Modern Plug-In

While the JD-800 delivers a retro synthesizer experience, its software implementation fits today's production environments. The resizable hyper-realistic interface works on all screen resolutions and it supports VST3, AU and AAX formats. Although the sound is huge, multiple instances won't tax your CPU. And native support for Apple silicon means optimal performance on the latest Macs.