LEGENDARY ’80S POLYSYNTH
Released in 1981, the JUPITER-8 is one of the most celebrated and sought-after polysynths of all time. This meticulous plug-in reproduction is accurate down to the circuit level, while also enhancing the original spec with modern features.
Produced between 1981 and 1984, the JUPITER-8 was the pinnacle of Roland synthesizer engineering. Master-crafted with a now-iconic design, the eight-voice polyphonic synthesizer boasted deep programmability and a sweeping dynamic range.

Respecting Royalty
The JUPITER-8 was a must-have for professional synth players and well-equipped studios throughout the ‘80s. Beloved for its robust analog sound and hands-on programmability, it’s famous for its unmistakably lush pads and cosmic leads. Named after the largest planet in the solar system, the list of hits featuring the instrument is huge and diverse.
Plug In Your Own JUPITER-8
The JUPITER-8 Software Synthesizer is a detailed recreation of the original, capable of the same rich pads, tectonic basses, and evocative leads as its hardware counterpart. Featuring eight-voice polyphony, 16 individual analog oscillators, and two or four-pole resonant filters, the virtual JUPITER-8 is a wildly customizable composition tool. From cross modulation to oscillator sync, the synth’s expansive effects parameters reward deep exploration. Newly added modern features include:
- Onboard reverb and tempo-syncing delay
- Tempo-syncing LFO that locks to your project
- Extended oscillator range
- Condition knob adjusts the sound of the JUPITER-8—clean and pristine to warm and broken in
Hardware Integration
The JUPITER-8 also supports our PLUG-OUT format, providing intuitive, hands-on operation with Roland’s SYSTEM-8 hardware synth. Parameters are automatically mapped to the SYSTEM-8’s controls, giving you a full-featured JUPITER-8 you can take to the stage without a computer.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X
- macOS™ 10.11, 10.12, 10.13, 10.14, 10.15, macOS™ 11
- VST instruments (VSTi) version: VST 2.4 compatible (64-bit only)
- AAX Compatible
- Audio Units (AU) version: V2 Audio Units compatible
- 400 MB or more hard disk space
Windows
- Microsoft® Windows® 10 (64 bit)
- VST instruments (VSTi) version: VST 2.4 compatible
- AAX Compatible
- 400 MB or more hard disk space
- ASIO compatible Audio Interface is recommended.
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