All about the Roland Jupiter-series

Date: Wed,  8 Oct 2003 18:46:52 +0200
From: lasse@...
Subject: Jupiter-8 differences ?

Hi,

I'm considering buying an early serialnumber JP-8 ( around 140000 ). It's a =
12-bit version with no DCB. I'm not sure of the O/S version.

As I understand it, the main reason for the switch to the 14-bit processor =
was increased tuning stability.

Does anyone have experience with both versions and can give some insight to =
if there's any noticable difference in "fatness" ?

The seller wants premium bucks for this one, around 2200Euro, but as it is =
not mint, doesn't have Midi  and  doesn't come with a case ( needs to be =
shipped 1000km ) it seems a bit steep. I figure, it is only worth half of =
what the seller wants........

Maybe I should look to other vintage synths as I have a number of Rolands =
already, but damn it's one sexy machine !

LJ