Ms2000 vs jp-8000 patches

Roland calls these multichannel groupings performances. Well since then, ive managed to acquire used a yamaha an1x, the roland jp8000, and the ms2000r which is the rack module. Last night i loaded in a few radias and ms2000 patches into it, they sounded wicked good. Sounds noticeably smoother and a bit more analogue than the jp and ms. Shows normal light wear and rubbing in a couple of spots. There is not even alternatives, say for a d10 or a fb01 that i am aware of. They were the yamaha an1x, the roland jp8000, and the korg ms2000. Most synths store programs in one area and multichannel groupings of programs in another area. While both of these va machines were powerful in their own right, they were expensive.

Korg dw8000 synthesizer patches jim atwood in japan. Korg ms2000 equals fantastic synth jim atwood in japan. Its often a good idea to redesign the patches anyway to take advantage of the new synth structure. Roland jp 8000 in clean condition with fresh battery. Hello, well i finaly bought a synth and it was the ms2000. I know i have a growing catalog of korg stuff, but i really do like the sound. Learning how to use your new roland jp8000 or jp8080 has never been easier thanks to the official roland dvd owners manual. The microkorg page 2 vintage synth explorer forums. Like the classic roland analog synths of the past, the jp 8000 sports a collection of 38 frontpanel knobs.

Apr 24, 2019 the microkorg is a midicapable virtual analog synthesizervocoder from korg featuring dsp analog modelling. Patches can be manually translated from the ms2000 to the radiasr3, since the newer engine seems to be a superset of the older one, but backwards compatibility wont be possible for patches that use the features that the older engine doesnt have. News and info about audio plugins virtual instruments and virtual effects vst plugins, audio units au, aax plugins, reason rack extensions, ios apps iphone and ipad, android audio apps, soundware and pro audio hardware. If the jp8000 has any weakness in sound compared to the jp8, it is not so much the oscillators or filter which i am very happy with, but the lfo and envelopes. So get yourself this soundest and wake up the dormant best. Theyre almost identical but the 201 has a couple of cool new features. The jp80008080 are excellent, but theres one confusing thing about their architecture. Get any group of synthesists together, and discussion eventually turns to the classic synths of past. I was a poor hs student at the time and saved up for my jp 8000 which was my only hardware synth for years. This had failed a long time ago, and i was aware of the problem. All of these synths were usually displayed together in the stores and i recall wanting all three very badly.

Further, if youre a decent programmer, the sh201 is a good board. You can make basslines,drumbeats,neverending ppg like pads,incredible moving lids and what not else with it. The jp8080 also had three times the number of patches and performances, an additional noise waveform on osc 2 and a distortion effect. On the synth i select also the first patch of bank user b too, just to be sure. Ive had a korg ms2000 for a while now, and am starting to get the hang of the synth and its a beauty. Ms2kxr will recall your patch settings when you open your project and the data will be sent to your korg ms2000 b ms2000 br automatically once you open your project. The jp8000 is excellent for use in any music where classic synth sounds are needed. Despite its amazing look, the ms2000 has some surprising limitations. It was simply a case of opening this up and getting to. At the time of the release of the ms2000, korg was competing directly with synthesizers such as the clavia nord lead and rolands jp8000 and jp8080. Here is a another sampling of original patches and performances i programmed on the jp8000.

Roland jp8000sold, korg ms2000sold, virus bin the post. Knobs on ms2000 are pretty wimpy and can break easily. Change the filter type here, the lfo there, and you can instantly enter a new sonic space that preset players never explore or record. Aug 05, 2018 here is a another sampling of original patches and performances i programmed on the jp8000. This instrument uses a cool virtual patch in place of actual input jacks and patch cables. This is one of the classic, early va synthesizers of the late 90s, together with clavia nord lead, yamaha an1x, korg ms2000, and access virus. I couldnt agree the build quality on gaia is any better than venom, while gaia costs a bit more. It has only 4voice polyphony so you wont be creating very lush or complex pads and sounds with it. At the time of the release of the ms2000, korg was competing directly with synthesizers such as the clavia nord lead and rolands jp 8000 and jp 8080. Maybe assign an lfo along with an envelope set to sharp attack and a short release time my understanding is that the electrotribe does this any other boxes that do this. The release of the ms2000 from korg was a nod towards their classic ms20 synth, with the digital matrix design taking over the complicated patch connections. Im checking because it looks like im going to end up with an ms2000 b and a nord lead.

The secret to the microkorgs preset patches is that all of them have chestnuts hidden within just beneath the programming surface. Synths like the original moog modular synthesizer, the minimoog, the korg ms20, the yamaha cs80, the roland jupiter 8 and many others. Korg ms2000 resurrection soundset by mystery islands music. Bank edit request patch data all patches from selected bank the bank then starts filling up with the patches from bank a, not bank b. When i first got it, i didnt like most of the patches that came with it. Electronic music instruments and electronic music production virus ab. The synthesizer is built in such a way that it is essentially a korg ms 2000 with programmable step arpeggiator ms 2000 has only six simple patterns, a less advanced vocoder 8 bands instea. Others from that period included the clavia nord lead 1995, korg prophecy 1995. The release of the ms2000 from korg was a nod towards their classic mono synthesizer, the ms20, with the digital patch matrix design taking over the complicated patch cord connections. The ms2000 is a modernday classic, is highly regarded, and just sounds awesome and happens to be one of my alltime favorite vas thats the ms2000, not the microkorg.

Korg ms2000r analog modeling synthesizer rackmount module. Its the comparison nobody asked for join your friend, mr tuna for an excerise in futility, comparing basic sound and matching patches with two very different synths. Wow i havent played a kk but if people are this dismayed with the keybed it must be awful. Luke terry sonisphere for roland jp8000 jp8080 by mystery. Its the precursor to the radias really, and the microkorg is just a little ms2000 with fewer knobs, just like the r3 is a little radias with fewer knobs. Guaranteed to arrive as described and working properly. I did play the krome and mox and mx and i was stunned how bad the keybeds on the semi weighteds were. S if you own a z1 and you have cool patches, please send me some.

In 1998, roland released a 6u, 19 rack version of jp8000 called the jp8080. The roland jp8000 was released in early 1997 as part of the first wave of virtual analog modeling synthesizers va synths. On the plus side, all the other controls seemed to work except for one button used for selecting patches. The arpeggiator is slightly off timingwise when synced to midi. The jp8000 was seen at the time as the modern incarnation of the classic jupiter8, from 1981. Alba ecstasy romanian sound designer and musician of berlin school. The roland jp8000 is an analog modeling synthesizer released by the roland corporation in 1996.

My goodness, am i having a lot of fun with my most recent acquisition, the korg dw 8000. I started getting into synths in 1996 when va was really taking off. The jp 8000 music synthesizer has been designed using a firstofitskind roland analog modeling sound source, combining the fat, powerful sounds associated with vintage analog synths with the flexibility of digital technology and midi. However i still use hw midi modules as there is a lack of software modules alternatives, or alternative that sound the same. Apr 06, 2019 i would say i prefer the convenience of software vs hardware midi modules. Despite its amazing look the ms2000 has some surprising limitations. My goodness, am i having a lot of fun with my most recent acquisition, the korg dw8000. In spite of this its sound is clean crisp and very flexible. All of these synths were usually displayed together in the stores and i recall wanting all three. Roland jp8000 vs roland sh201 vs nord lead gearslutz.

It has a really good delay, chorus, phaser, flanger, filter, and distortion. They tend to stick to the same operating methodsmenus for years and this patch partial thing started around the d50. Guess i keep on playing my lovely jp 8000, and that was considered a cheap build in its time. The ms2000 was one of the first virtual analog style synths, not long released after the innovative clavia nord lead, and along with models from the other. Is there any differences otherwise, particularly in sound. I have it and it beats the micro like 100% only the stepseq not to mention all those knobs for every parameter wich makes it a very intuitive instrumentis a feature that makes it times better than the mikro. Having sold my jp 8000 a few years ago to save room and make way for a jp 8080, the small window of time not having the synth at my disposal felt. Once again i am delighted to be able to share another soundset, this one for one of rolands most famous synthesiser groups, the jp 8000 8080. Mar 30, 2015 the roland jdxi synthesizer is a new minisynth that offers an analog monosynth, dual digital synths, 808style drum sequencing and a digital effects section according to the company, the jdxi gives musicians the best of both worlds. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. The ms2000 is an excelent synth for doing any form of electronic music. Tblv9300 has released a collection of 80 custom preset patches for the korg microkorg and korg ms2000. Jan 05, 2014 5 gennaio 2014 breve demo, realizzata come sempre al volo dei suoni programmati su roland jp8000.

It features two analog oscillators and two digital oscillators utilizing the waves from the legendary prophet vs. Midi quest korg ms2000 editor and librarian for windows. Dwgs adds a lot of sonic potential that you dont get in a lot of vas. And the 2000b seems to only have a a few more patches, more demo programs, and a vocoder wmic. Roland jp8000 demo by jexus wc olo garb part 1 of 2. The jp8080 combined the analog modeling sound engine of the jp8000 with additional features such as an internal vocoder. Jun 27, 2008 if you want to really make your own sounds, go for a jp 8000 or, if you want a vocoder, go for the korg ms2000. Oct 05, 2012 they were the yamaha an1x, the roland jp8000, and the korg ms2000. Korg had to make some sacrifices to be able to offer the much simpler ms2000 at a more reasonable price. Korg ms2000 so, ive been listening to way too much tangerine dream lately and ive had an itch for a programmable synth with an analog sound. Since its introduction in 1978, the korg ms series of synthesizers caused a sensation by its sound, looks, and flexibility in sound creation.

Its like theres this good radias plastic vs bad casio casiotone gaia plastic. Its basically an updated engine from the jp 8000 8080, and can do nearly everything that board could. Korg ms2000 262 wav samples software audio and video. Unfortunately it was not as simple as the korg ms2000 repair i did recently. I compared the z1 with a jp8000, an1x and nord lead, but that was wrong. Its loaded with beautiful arpeggios, classic dance leads, pads and basses. The lfo lacks a sine wave, so naturalsounding vibrato and and those big hypnotic patches dont quite work on the 8000. Even given the interface on the ms2000 there are still quite a few things that you have to go to the menu for.

Since my budget isnt anything close to bottomless, im stuck in the digital realm rather than going for the real deal. Ms2000 custom patches sound editor librarian youtube. If youre looking for a flexible synth with balls and if you like synth programming this is the machine. An audio series by mike wells that talks about the purpose of obedience, understanding your uniqueness, the effects of this uniqueness on your relationship with god and others, and the difference between earthly and heavenly discipleship. I recently picked up this up off ebay from a local seller here in japan.

Having the gaia as the new reference point, the jp8000 sounds wonderfully. Chilling jp8000 gated pad chime paradox chinas rising tides. Of the 120 patches and 57 performances programmed, most are emulations of vintage analog synths. Korgs free sound editor for microkorg also compatible with the ms2000, check video at 3. Here is a short video to test my blue lake collection of patches on an ms2000 originally. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. The ms2000 actually comes up against the similar roland jp8000 and. From the manufacturers link the original desktop evolver is a compact monophonic synthesizer that packs an amazing amount of sonic power into a small package. Jp8000 vs ms2000, let em duke it out ableton forum. There iswas a ms2000 yahoo group that had all those patches. Korg intros new free microkorg sound bank synthtopia. I am very pleased with it and glad i decided to go with instead of the jp 8000.

Sep 16, 2005 the jp 8000 8080 are excellent, but theres one confusing thing about their architecture. The r3 and radias overlap too, i might sell the r3, not sure yet. In spite of this, its sound is clean, crisp and very flexible. Although i get most of my gear from local used audiomusic shops, i also like to snag old broken gear off ebay from japan. Cant comment on the keyboard features of the jp8000 i think the ms2000 is a little bit more unique in terms of programming and the utilisation of the analogue style sequencing modulation. Korg ms2000 editor and librarian for midi quest ipad developed specifically for the korg ms2000, sound quests midi quest multiinstrument editorlibrarian protects the ms2000 from data loss, provides an intuitive graphic interface to display the instruments settings, and includes unparalleled editing, organization, and creative tools to maximize the sonic potential of the ms2000. Can you run audio in to the ms2000 and do a gate effect to it which is synched to midi time clock. Get the most from your korg ms2000 editor and librarian with fast and easy parameter editing, unparalleled bank organization, inspirational patch randomization, plugin support for au, vst3, vst2, aax, and unmatched daw integration.

This set includes a unique self test to explore your own temperament. Ms2000 is a little hardwired but it still provides flexibility while maintaining a handson and a straight forward approach towards the retrostyle editing with buttons, knobs, and flashy lights. Has been tested and recalibrated in diagnostic mode for every light,knob,button,slider,bender and ribbon controller. In place of actual patch cables and input jacks, the ms2000 features a cool virtual.

You might want to consider the new sh201 as an alternative to the jp8000. Does anyone else prefer hardware midi modules to software. Playing around w gaia at the store i was left with the impression it was just a repackaged jp 8000, or sh201, which is really allandgood but it is the same va supresaw sound roland has been doing for a while but not really expanded upon. More than twenty years later, a new ms instrument is born, fusing the functionality of the sq10 analog sequencer and vc10 vocoder that were also part of korgs lineup. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Sports a collection of 38 frontpanel knobs and sliders for powerful realtime control innovative motion control feature memorizes all sequential slider and knob movements, ensuring that a great realtime tweak will not be lost. It is considered one of the most popular music synthesizers in recent history, with estimated 100,000 units sold as of may 2009. In september 2007 korg released a limited edition of the microkorg with reversecolor keys although the functionality was otherwise unchanged. Are there gate boxes with seperate trigger input vs. The microkorg was released in 2002 and is still in production as of 2018. The ms2000 was one of the first virtual analog style synths, not long released after the innovative clavia nord lead, and along with models from the other japanese synth powerhouses, the jp 8000 from roland and the an1x from yamaha.