World's First Jupiter 8 Clone Nearly Complete

We've spoken to ACME Synth Works before. Last time we featured the XP60 - a synth inspired by the Oberheim Xpander. Now, we'll hear ACME's take on the legendary Roland Jupiter 8! Here are the initial details:

This is the world's first fully 8-voice Roland JP8 clone.

• Eight discrete voices.
• Original voice architecture.
• 14 Bit Interface Board.
• The circuit follows the original Jupiter-8 design.
• All functions of the original instrument are supported.
• The envelopes are implemented in analog form using different ICs, while preserving the original behavior.
• The filter section uses IR3109 and BA662.
• A large portion of the circuitry has been implemented in SMD to simplify assembly and improve manufacturability.

 

This video contains raw sound examples only. Direct audio recording. Only a subtle external delay was added.

We're excited to hear more from this instrument! Although I can think of an existing JP8 clone - Black Corporation's ISE-NIN; it differs with the JP8 in format (desktop vs keyboard) and modern features (MPE, USB etc) so perhaps, this is why ACME consider their "clone" the first.

Either way, it's great to see passionate people developing these instruments!