Roland JP-8080 **Overview of the Equipment** This unit is a "real" virtual analog (VA) synthesizer that employs a real-time calculation method, unlike the sampling-based synthesizers of today. It is a valuable, made-in-Japan instrument, and is introduced as a premium piece of equipment whose used market price is currently on the rise. **Historical Background and the JP-8000** The JP-8000, released in 1997, was the first generation of VA synthesizers, modernizing the sound and interface (such as slider operation) of the legendary Jupiter series. In particular, the inclusion of Roland's unique oscillators, "Feedback" and **"Supersaw,"** is its greatest feature. **Supersaw and Its Impact on the Music Scene** "Supersaw" is a technology that creates a powerful sound by layering seven sawtooth waves from a single oscillator and slightly shifting their frequencies. This sound, along with the Access Virus, swept through the dance music scene at the time, establishing the genre known as "anthem trance." Its influence was immense, and even now, it is imitated and inherited by many hardware and software synthesizers as a major sound in EDM and pop music. **Enhancements of the JP-8080 (Rack Version)** The rack-mount version of the JP-8080, released in 1998, is based on the JP-8000's engine, but with the following enhanced features: • Addition of a vocoder function • Inclusion of a distortion effect • Patch count increased threefold • Noise waveform utilization in Osc2 This instrument is highly regarded even now as a masterpiece that transcends a mere musical instrument and shaped the very history of trance music. ◼︎ Included Accessories Power cable It will be shipped in its original box. The instruction manual is missing, but it can be downloaded from the Roland website. ◼︎ Condition of the Product The LCD protective film is still attached, and it is in good condition for a vintage instrument. However, there is some aging, so please refrain from bidding if you are looking for a product in new condition.