Arturia JUPITER-8V 2 User Manual
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USER’S MANUAL
2.0
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PROGRAMMING:
Nicolas Bronnec
Fabrice Bourgeois
Gavin Burke
Vincent Travaglini
Jean–Michel Blanchet
Philippe Wicker
Cristian Kreindler
Damien Vanderbeyvanghe
Thomas Diligent
MANUAL:
Thomas Diligent (English version)
Christiaan de Jong (English version)
Houston Haynes (English version)
Richard Phan (English version)
Jean-Michel Blanchet (French version)
Antoine Back (French version)
Kenta Sasano (Version japonaise)
Kiriko Ishida (Version japonaise)
Tomoya Fukushi (Version japonaise)
DESIGN:
Yannick Bonnefoy (Beautifulscreen)
Elisa Noual
SOUND DESIGN:
Jean–Michel Blanchet
Thomas Binek (Tasmodia)
Stephan Muësh (Rsmus7)
Celmar Engel
Ruff & Jam
Katsunori Ujiie
Sato Fujimori
Richard James
Nori Ubutaka
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In this package you will find:
• This paper manual for the Jupiter-8V
• One CD-ROM containing the Jupiter-8V installer for MAC OSX and Windows XP/Vista/7
• The registration Card
Carefully store your card!
In order to be able to use the software, you have to register your product. By registering,
you identify yourself as the legitimate owner and will be sure to receive the latest news
and updates for your product. After registration, you will receive a user ID and password
in order to access a protected area on our site. It also puts you on our user notification
list, so that you can be the first to know when there are updates or new product offers.
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If you already own Jupiter-8V, version 2 includes the following changes:
• “Sound Map” graphical preset browser added
• RPN “pitch bend range” message is now recognized
• NRPN midi controls can be used for automation
• Increase of overall volume
• Switched to eLicenser Protection
• Fixed issue related to modulation wheel in Pro Tools (MAC OSX)
• Fixed issue related to triangle signal amplitude
• Miscellaneous fixed issues
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INTRODUCTION 8
1.1
Roland/Jupiter-8 Story 8
1.2
TAE® 12
1.2.1 Aliasing-free oscillators 12
1.2.2 A better reproduction of analog oscillator waveforms 12
1.2.3 Direct Filter Circuit Modeling 14
2
INSTALLATION 15
2.1
Notes about software protection and the installation 15
2.2
Windows Installation 15
2.3
Mac OS X Installation 18
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AUTHORIZATION 19
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QUICK START 25
4.1
Structure of the Jupiter-8V 25
4.2
Using the presets 26
4.2.1 Selecting the presets 26
4.2.2 Editing the presets 28
4.3
The 4 main parts of the Jupiter-8V 29
4.4
Overview of the Jupiter-8V user interface 30
4.5
The (Advanced) Modulations section 32
4.5.1 Creating a melodic sequence with the SEQUENCER 33
4.5.2 Create progressive modulations with the GALAXY unit 35
4.5.3 Control parameters with the Keyboard unit 37
4.6
The Effects 38
4.7
The “Patch” section of the effects 40
4.7.1 The chorus 40
4.7.2 The delay 41
4.8
Realtime controllers and MIDI assign 42
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A UNIQUE SYNTHESIZER, WHY ? 44
5.1
The Roland Jupiter-8 44
5.2
The Arturia Jupiter-8V 44
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THE INTERFACE 46
6.1
Tool bar 46
6.2
Using the presets 47
6.2.1 The types of presets 47
6.2.2 Selection of a preset PATCH or PROGRAM 47
6.2.3 Creating a new preset 50
6.2.4 Save a user preset 50
6.2.5 Save a user preset using the “Save as” option 50
6.2.6 Delete a preset 51
6.2.7 Import / Export a preset bank 51
6.3
Using the controllers 52
6.3.1 Knobs 52
6.3.2 Buttons 53
6.3.3 Switches 53
6.3.4 Pitch Bend wheel 53
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6.3.5 Modulation button 54
6.3.6 Virtual keyboard 54
6.3.7 LCD Screen 54
6.3.8 MIDI Control 55
6.3.9 The preference screen 55
6.4
The Sound Map 56
6.4.1 The MAP main interface 57
6.4.2 The Sound Map overview 58
6.4.3 The LIST preset manager 61
6.4.4 The COMPASS morphing interface 62
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THE DIFFERENT MODULES 64
7.1
The original Jupiter-8 64
7.1.1 The oscillators (« VCO 1 and 2 ») 65
7.1.2 The mixer (“VCO1 / VCO2”) 67
7.1.3 The filter (“VCF”) 67
7.1.4 The Amplifier (“VCA”) 69
7.1.5 The ADSR Envelopes 70
7.1.6 The LFO 71
7.1.7 The VCO modulator 71
7.1.8 The LFO MODULATION, PORTAMENTO and BEND section 72
7.1.9 The pitch bend wheel and LFO MOD button 73
7.1.10 The Master Tune section 73
7.1.11 The arpeggiator (“ARPEGGIO”) 74
7.1.12 The keyboard assign section (“ASSIGN MODE”) 74
7.1.13 The play modes selection (“KEY MODE”) 75
7.2
Step Sequencer 76
7.2.1 The transport 76
7.2.2 Edit the sequence 77
7.2.3 Outputs 78
7.3
Galaxy 79
7.4
Voice Effects 80
7.4.1 Chorus /Flanger 80
7.4.2 Distortion 81
7.4.3 Parametric EQ 82
7.4.4 Phaser 83
7.4.5 Ring Mod 84
7.5
Patch Effects 85
7.5.1 Chorus/Flanger 85
7.5.2 Stereo Analog Delay 86
7.5.3 Reverb 87
7.5.4 Dual Phaser 87
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THE BASICS OF SUBTRACTIVE SYNTHESIS 89
8.1
The main elements 89
8.1.1 The Oscillator or VCO 89
8.1.2 The Mixer 93
8.1.3 The filter or VCF 93
8.1.4 The amplifier or VCA 96
8.2
Other modules 96
8.2.1 The keyboard 96
8.2.2 The envelope generator or ADSR 97
8.2.3 The low frequency oscillator 98
8.3
Modules of the Jupiter-8V 99
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SOME ELEMENTS OF SOUND DESIGN 100
9.1
A polyphonic violin preset made with the Jupiter- 8 V 100
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9.2
Arpeggiated sounds 103
9.3
A sequence with the Jupiter-8V 107
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MODES OF OPERATION 111
10.1 Stand-alone 111
10.1.1 Launching the Stand-alone application 111
10.1.2 Preference Configuration 111
10.2 Using a VST and Audio Unit instrument in Ableton Live 112
10.3 RTAS - Pro Tools 113
10.3.1 Utilization of the plug-in 113
10.3.2 Connection to a MIDI channel 114
10.3.3 Saving the presets 115
10.3.4 Automation under Pro Tools 115
10.4 Cubase VST 116
10.4.1 Instrument use in VST mode 116
10.4.2 Rescan the plug-ins directory in Cubase 116
10.4.3 Connection to a MIDI track 117
10.4.4 Saving of presets 117
10.5 Logic & Audio Unit (Max OSX only) 117
10.5.1 Use in Logic Audio 117
10.6 Sonar VST (Windows only) 119
10.6.1 Opening the instrument (Sonar) 119
10.6.2 Connection to a MIDI track 119
10.6.3 Save the presets 120
10.6.4 Automation 120
10.7 Use in Digital Performer 120
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 R
OLAND/JUPITER-8 STORY
The history of Roland is intimately tied to the personal story of its founder, Mr Ikutaro
Kakehashi.
When he was just 16 years old, the young Mr Kakehashi noticed there was no watch or
clock industry in post-war Japan. He therefore understood there was a thriving business
to develop repairing existing timepieces.1
Mr Kakehashi found a part-time job in a watch repair store, but he quickly felt frustrated
with the pace at which things were progressing. In the traditional Japanese organization
of work, becoming a master in any technical area would take a seven-year
apprenticeship. Consequently he left after a few months, bought a book on how to repair
watches and set up the “Kakehashi Watch Shop”.
This first venture happened to be so successful that he quickly decided to expand and
turn his enthusiasm for music into business. It became legal at that time to have a shortwave radio and to listen to foreign broadcasts. While he scanned the airwaves for new
music, Mr Kakehashi learned the basics of how radios operated. He then used broken
sets to create working units. His repair shop started to repair broken radios in addition to
clocks and watches.
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It is remarkable that a man named Mr Torakusu Yamaha had also started out as a watch repairer. In fact the
same is true of Matthias Hohner, the founder of Hohner. Even the Hammond Organ Company started out as a
sub-division of the Hammond Clock Company.
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In 1954 Mr Kakehashi opened an electrical goods and repair shop by the name of
“Kakehashi Musen”. - Later the name was to be changed to Ace Electrical Company. His
initial goal was to produce an electronic instrument capable of generating simple
monophonic melodies, and so he ended up building a Theremin. Looking for a new
challenge, he later built a four-octave organ using parts from a reed organ, bits of
telephones, and simple transistor oscillators. In 1959, he designed and built a Hawaiian
guitar amplifier, but he also went on with his further organ developments.
On the 18th of April 1972, Mr. Kakehashi established the Roland Corporation.
The first synthesizer from Roland was also Japan's first synthesizer. The SH1000 came to
the market in 1973, just before the Korg 700 did. It was a remarkable instrument,
offering 10 preset tones selectable from colored tabs. You could add vibrato, growl and
portamento to modify the sound.
The System 100, launched in 1975, is another Roland monosynth that would become
sought-after long after production stopped. The System 100 consisted of five semimodular products. These were the 101 Synthesizer, the 102 Expander, the 103 Mixer
(including a simple reverb), the 104 Sequencer, and the 109 Monitor Speakers. These
units fit together to produce a system that sounded really interesting.
The first results from 1976's expansion in the development team, led to an explosion in
Roland's product range. There were more synthesizers, a piano, more speaker systems
and some now-classic instruments that included the Jupiter-4 Compuphonic polysynth.
The Jupiter-4 was the company's first true polysynth. It used Roland's trademark chorus
and three Unison options that made it a powerful monosynth. There also was an
excellent arpeggiator.
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By the end of the 1970s, Roland established itself as a major manufacturer, and in 1981
Mr. Ikutaro Kakehashi opened four new companies in three months. Roland UK, Roland
GmbH and Musitronic AG in Switzerland. He also established a new Japanese division
called AMDEK (Analogue Music Digital Electronics Kits)
Back to the early 80’s, the Prophet 5 and Oberheim OB series dominated the polyphonic
synthesizer market. Having that in mind the Jupiter-8’s success, initiated in 1981, took
every one by storm.
But what made the Jupiter-8 so successful? Well, in terms of sonic possibilities, it
complemented its competition by bringing something different. The Jupiter-8 was capable
of creating very versatile sounds. You could easily make “fat” or “crystal” sounds with it.
In fact, the Jupiter-8 sounded the way it looked, ‘sleek and polished’. Offering oscillator
sync, cross modulation, a switchable 12dB/24dB filter and polyphonic portamento, the
sound design opportunities were endless. You could easily save and load patches via its
cassette interface. Even a superb arpeggiator was included. And last but not least, the
Jupiter 8 was more reliable than its competition, and the sound was more consistent
from model to model. Therefore it was very attractive for stage and studio use. In 1982,
Roland released an upgraded Jupiter-8, the JP8A. It upgraded the Jupiter-8 with a
number of enhancements including an improved DAC with a higher resolution of the
auto-tuning system from 12- to 14-bit, plus a brighter LED screen. The Jupiter-8 has
become one of the most revered of all synthesizers.
The electro-pop community became quickly convinced by the qualities of the Jupiter-8.
“Relax” by Frankie Goes to Hollywood was produced incorporating a Jupiter 8, and
players such Vince Clarke, Howard Jones, John Foxx, and Martyn Ware were also using it.
The path to classic status of the Jupiter started there.
Other artists that have used The Jupiter-8 include: Tangerine Dream, Underworld, Jean
Michel Jarre, Depeche Mode, Prince, Gary Wright, Adrian Lee, Heaven 17, Kitaro, Elvis
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Costello, Tears for Fears, Huey Lewis and the News, Journey, Moog Cookbook, Yes, Devo,
Freddy Fresh, Simple Minds, Jan Hammer, and BT.
In the early 80’s Roland and Sequential Circuits combined forces to create the MIDI
protocol. The technology was derived from Roland’s earlier DCB bus Format. MIDI is still
being used today with great success. In 1982, Roland launched the Jupiter-6, the first
synthesizer including the MIDI protocol on board. This new synthesizer was introduced as
an enhancement of the Jupiter-8.
In 1982 Roland also released the TB303 Bass line. Initially marketed as a “computerised
bass machine”, the little silver box and its companion, the TR606 “Drumatix”, were
intended for use as replacements for a bass guitarist and a drummer. The TB303 had a
very characteristic filter, and a built-in sequencer.
In 1984 there was the introduction of three synthesizers: the Juno 106, the JX8P and the
JX10P. The last one was the replacement for the Jupiter-8. Unfortunately, the JX10 was
never destined for the same success as the Jupiter 8.
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It was the introduction of COSM and the “V” products in 1995 that set the future
direction for Roland. Mr. Kakehashi and his teams had recognized that digital signal
processing and physical modeling were the future of the electronic audio industry. Roland
applied these technologies to a broad range of products. From sound modules and danceoriented groove boxes to their most expensive digital mixers and audio workstations,
Roland remains at the forefront of synthesizers and electronic music.
1.2 TAE®
TAE® - True Analog Emulation - is Arturia's outstanding technology dedicated to the
digital reproduction of analog circuits used in classic analog synthesizers.
The Jupiter-8V benefits from an enhanced version of TAE®, optimizing CPU allocation
and memory usage, while being even more accurate than in previous products.
When implemented in software code, TAE®’s algorithms guarantee authentic emulation
of hardware specifications. This is why the Jupiter-8V, and all of Arturia’s virtual
synthesizers, offer an unparalleled quality of sound.
TAE® combines four major advances in the domain of synthesis:
1.2.1 Aliasing-free oscillators
Standard digital synthesizers produce aliasing in high frequencies, and also when using
Pulse Width Modulation or FM.
TAE® allows the production of totally aliasing-free oscillators in all contexts (PWM, FM…),
and at no extra CPU cost.
Linear frequency spectrum of the Jupiter-8V oscillator made with TAE
1.2.2 A better reproduction of analog oscillator waveforms
The waveforms produced by the oscillators in analog synthesizers are marked by the
presence of a capacitor in the circuits. The discharge of the capacitor results in a light
bend in the original waveform (notably for saw tooth, triangular and square waveforms).
TAE® allows the reproduction of this capacitor discharge. This is the analysis of the
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Roland Jupiter 8 waveform, and that of the Jupiter-8V. They are both equally deformed
by the low-pass and high-pass filtering.
Temporal representation of a “saw tooth” waveform of the Jupiter 8
Temporal representation of a “saw tooth” waveform reproduced by the Jupiter-8V
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What’s more, the hardware analog oscillators were unstable. In fact, their waveform
varies slightly from one period to another. If we add this to the fact that the starting
point for each period (in Trigger mode) can vary with the temperature and other
environmental conditions, we find another one of the characteristics that contributed to
the typical sound of vintage synthesizers.
TAE® reproduces the instability of oscillators, bringing a fatter and “bigger” sound.
1.2.3 Direct Filter Circuit Modeling
Due to advances in computer processing power, the Jupiter-8V can now employ direct
filter modeling techniques to achieve unprecedented accuracy in the emulation of a
hardware synthesizer’s filter. By modeling the operation of the individual hardware
components of the filter circuit, the warm nuances synonymous with analog sounds are
recreated. This graph is a frequency domain plot as just a single example of direct circuit
modeling in action; it shows the generation of harmonics at multiples of the resonant
frequency, for both the Arturia Jupiter-8V and the Roland Jupiter-8. These harmonics are
characteristic of the hardware synthesizer’s filters and are due to the non-linear behavior
inherent in its analog circuitry. The harmonics generated add to the richness and warmth
of the sound produced by the filter. As a result of the direct recreation of this analog
circuitry, the same characteristics of the sound are present, thus giving the user a truly
analog sound.
Comparison of Harmonics generated by the filter circuits of the Arturia Jupiter-8V and the Roland Jupiter-8
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2 INSTALLATION
2.1 N
Jupiter-8V2 includes the Soft-eLicenser protection system. Compatibility with v1.0 USBeLicenser dongles is carried on to v2.0. Thus Jupiter-8V1 owners can use their USB
dongles to authorize Jupiter-8V2 update. Jupiter-8V2 owners only (not 1.x) will store
their licenses on a virtual dongle.
Please refer to authorization section for further details about protection schemes.
2.2 W
If you purchased the Boxed version of the Jupiter-8V2, insert the CD-ROM into the
If you purchased the Download version of the Jupiter-8V2, double click on the file
The installer guides you through multiple steps
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INDOWS INSTALLATION
drive. Explore the contents of the CD-ROM and double click on the icon called
Jupiter-8V2 Setup.exe.
called Jupiter-8V2 Setup.exe that you saved from the Arturia web site.
After having accepted the license agreement, you can choose the folder in which
the Jupiter-8V will be installed
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Choose the installation folder
Next, select the application or plug-ins that you wish to install. For more
information on those protocols, please see to chapter 10 of this manual. The
available options are:
Choose the components to be installed
For the installation of the VST protocols, you should select the installation folder of
these plug-ins to allow the host application to use them. If you don’t know how to
do this, refer to the appropriate chapter (Ch. 10).
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Select installation folder for plug-ins
Set up the program’s shortcut in the Start menu, or use the default setting.
Check or not to install an icon on your desktop (disabled by default).
Before performing the installation, the installed components are summarized. Click
on “Install”.
Finally, the installation of the eLicenser Control Center and the creation of a virtual
dongle are proposed. Click on “Finish”.
eLicenser Control Center Installation Dialog box
The installation program now has enough information to finish. In a few seconds you will
be able to authorize the Jupiter-8V2.
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2.3 M
AC OS X INSTALLATION
If you purchased the Boxed version of the Jupiter-8V2, insert the CD-ROM into the
drive. Explore the contents of the CD-ROM and double click on the icon called
Jupiter-8V2.pkg.
If you purchased the Download version of the Jupiter-8V2, double click on the file
called Jupiter-8V2.dmg that you saved from the Arturia web site. Once the virtual
disk is mounted, double-click on Jupiter-8V2.pkg.
The installation program, requiring administrative rights, may have the system ask
you to enter the login of an administrative user of the system. In this case, enter
your login and administrative password, and click on OK to continue the installation.
The installation program first displays a welcome page.
Next installed components will be displayed in a “Read Me” page.
After the software license has been validated, the installation program will select
the system disk as target by default. It is not possible to install Jupiter-8V on
another disk. Click on continue to proceed with the installation.
Choice of installation disk
Jupiter-8V will automatically install as a standalone application (functioning
independently and apart from any sequencer host). In the same way, all the
available protocols (VST, Audio Unit and RTAS) will be installed. For more
information on these protocols, go to chapter 10.
Next, the installation program proceeds with the installation of the eLicenser Control
Center and the creation of a virtual dongle.
The standalone application will be installed in the “Applications” folder, and the different
plug-ins will be installed in folders reserved to each type of plug-in.
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3 AUTHORIZATION
Now that your Jupiter-8V2 has been installed, you need to authorize the synthesizer.
This doesn’t apply to owners of the Jupiter-8V previous version, who may use the software right away using
their USB-eLicenser hardware dongle.
Contrary to 1.x versions that used the USB-eLicenser protection scheme, the Jupiter-8V2
uses the “Soft-eLicenser” virtual dongle solution by default. Avoiding the use of a USB
port, this system allows using the synthesizer on one machine, which must be connected
to the Internet during the authorization process.
To transfer your license on another computer, or simply use your synthesizer on several computers (one
instance at a time), you will need:
_ to use one USB-eLicenser hardware dongle (sold separately, also used by many other software editors);
_ in the eLicenser Control Center, to drag-and-drop your license from Soft-eLicenser to USB-eLicenser.
This transfer, requiring a valid Internet connection, can be done both ways:
_ from Soft-eLicenser to USB-eLicenser;
_ from USB-eLicenser to Soft-eLicenser.
Please check the eLicenser documentation installed on your computer for any further technical detail.
The first step is to register your software in order to obtain the activation code that will
enable you to actually use the software.
You should have handy the license serial number of Jupiter-8V2 and the unlock code
(these are an integral part of the software and are printed on a small plastic card)
Connect your computer to the Internet, and go to this web page:
http://www.arturia.com/login
If you don’t have any Arturia account yet, please create one now:
This will bring you to this form:
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If you already have an account, simply log in:
Once you are logged into your account, you can register your Jupiter-8V2 and
request your activation code. Go to the “My Registered Products” section of your
account and click on the “Add” button:
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In the form that appears, select “Jupiter-8V” from the drop down menu, and type in
your synthesizer serial number and unlock code (as written on the registration
card):
You will then see the confirmation screen:
And finally there is a screen from which you can copy the eLicenser activation code.
The very same information is sent to you by email as a backup.
Now that you have retrieved the activation code, launch the eLicenser Control
Center. This application has been automatically installed on your computer along
with the Jupiter-8V2; it is accessible here:
•
Windows: Start > Programs > eLicenser > eLicenser Control Center
•
Mac OS X: Finder > Applications > eLicenser Control Center
The screenshots below have been taken using a computer running Mac OS X; however the process is strictly
identical with a machine running under Windows XP/Vista/7. The same functions apply, only the graphical user
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interface differs, and possibly also the language used. These little details should not prevent you from
understanding the full process.
In the eLicenser Control Center main window you should see a “SeL” virtual
dongle installed onto your computer.
The eLicenser Control Center main window, showing an empty Soft-eLicenser.
In the eLicenser Control Center menu, click on the “Enter Activation Code” button,
and enter the code when prompted. Simply paste in the 32-digit code you’ve just
copied from your account on the ARTURIA website:
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Enter the activation code
Jupiter-8V2
Jupiter
-
8V 2.0
Jupiter
-
8V 2.0
The eLicenser Control Center is now ready to download the software license that
will allow you to use Jupiter-8V2. Click on Start, the progress bar should anime
until download completion. A popup window will confirm completion, just click
“Close”.
Now the main eLicenser Control Center window should show your Jupiter-8V2
license installed and activated:
License is installed and activated
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It’s now time to launch Jupiter-8V2.
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4 QUICK START
Toolbar
Preset
/
Modulation /
Sequencer /
Galaxy /
Sequencer’s
LFO
VCOs settings
Arpeggio’s
rate & gen.
Master & Voice
Modulation
Arpeggio
Assign
Hold Key & Panel
Screen
Mixer HPF/V
CF
VCA
Sequencer
Steps Settings
Envelopes
General info /
440 Hz tone
Import /
Export
Favorite
presets
This chapter will allow you to familiarize yourself with the general functioning of the
Jupiter-8V. This is a summarized presentation of the different parts of the synthesizer.
You will find specified descriptions and details of all the parameters and screenshots in
the following chapters.
Chapter 9, entitled “Some Elements of Sound Design”, is particularly aimed at users that
have no experience with a subtractive synthesizer, and wish to obtain basic knowledge in
this domain.
Effects tabs
Keyboard
transport
volume
Detune
Settings
Settings
Modes
Modes
The Jupiter-8V interface
Outputs
Virtual
Keyboard
4.1 S
TRUCTURE OF THE JUPITER
-8V
The structure of the Jupiter-8V allows you to play two tones at once (called “Lower” and
“Upper” Programs in the terminology of the Jupiter-8). You can play the keyboard in
three different ways:
• “DUAL”: allows you to play the two Programs “Lower” and “Upper”,
simultaneously on the entire keyboard.
• “Split”: allows you to play the two Programs “Lower” and “Upper” divided
separately over the two zones of the keyboard.
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• “Whole”: allows you to play the “Upper” Program over the full range of the
keyboard.
These three methods allow you to create very rich sonic combinations.
4.2 U
SING THE PRESETS
4.2.1 Selecting the presets
The Jupiter-8V has two kinds of presets:
4.2.1.1 The Patches
The “PATCH” presets can save:
• The configuration of the keyboard (methods “Whole”, “Dual” et “Split”)
• The division zones of the keyboard (“Split”)
• The types of playing (SOLO, UNISON, POLY1 and 2)
• The midi configuration of the synthesizer
• The settings of the arpeggiator
• The settings of the “Modulation” zone (“BEND”, “MOD”, “PORTAMENTO”…)
• The setting of the master effect (delay, chorus).
4.2.1.2 The Programs
The “PROGRAM” presets are the composed sounds of the Jupiter-8V. They contain:
• All the synthesis parameters,
• All the parameters of the Galaxy module and the sequencer.
• The parameters of the voice effects (“Voices Effects”)
Preset organization of the Jupiter-8V
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To familiarize yourself with the different included sounds of The Jupiter-8V, we will select
the preset “Full_Pad” situated in the bank “JMB / Pads/ JMB_Full_Pad”.
First, click on the button, on the toolbar, to open the expansion interface.
Then, click on the button “Presets” situated above the programming interface of
the Jupiter-8V. This screen presents the interface in which to choose different
presets.
Click on the “presets” tab
o 2 filtering lists allow you to select the search options that will help you find your
preset. If you click on the first one, you will see an unfolding menu appear
indicating the list of the available banks.
In the first filter, choose “Project” then select “JMB”.
In the second filter, choose “Mode” then select “Whole”.
Finally select the preset named “JMB_Full_Pad” preset in the result list.
Select the preset “JMB_Full Pad”
It is also possible to directly select the presets on the toolbar situated on the top of the
Jupiter-8V interface:
Click on the one of the first 2 tabs situated on the tool bar to choose a filtering
criteria – the name of the project for example.
Then click on the third tab to choose the name of the preset that you wish to edit.
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Choose a preset patch from the toolbar
The Jupiter-8V is delivered with 400 factory presets that will allow you to become
familiarized with the tones of the synthesizer.
It is also possible to show all the presets when choosing the option “All” in the bank. For example, to see the
bass presets, click on “All” in the selection of the bank and then click on “Bass”.
4.2.2 Editing the presets
To begin, we will start with a very simple manipulation.
Modify the brightness of the sound “Full_Pad” with the “CUT” slider (VCF for Voltage
Controlled Filter). To do this, push or pull the slider. The timbre of the sound will
become more or less “brilliant”. Tune this slider to your liking.
Change the brightness of the sound
In the same way, you can increase the range of oscillator 2 (VCO2 for Voltage
Controlled Oscillator) by an octave with the knob “RANGE”. Choose a value of “4'”.
Tuning the second oscillator
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While changing these first settings, you have modified the preset “Full_Pad”. Now you
will be able to save the sound that you have just created.
To choose another destination for this sound, click on the icon “Save As” , then
choose your location. For example, create a new Project while writing your name in
the display.
Click on the display again to give the name that you wish to this new Patch.
Saving a patch
To save a user preset (“Users”), click on the save button “Save”, in tool bar: The
new settings will be saved in the framework of the currently selected preset without
changing the name. If the modified preset is a «factory preset» (factory), it will not
be overwritten and the window «save as» appears to create a user preset.
It is important to change the name of a preset in order to create a new one! Then the name of the preset
that has been edited will be modified.
4.3 T
HE 4 MAIN PARTS OF THE JUPITER
-8V
The Jupiter-8V offers 4 main parts:
• The “Jupiter-8V” interface represents the interface of the original;
• The “PRESETS” manager section;
• The “SEQUENCER / GALAXY” interface to access the SEQUENCER and GALAXY
modules;
• The “EFFECTS” interface to access the effects;
To open the extension panel of the Jupiter-8V, click on the then choose one of the
3 tabs available.
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4.4 O
VERVIEW OF THE JUPITER
-8V
USER INTERFACE
The interface of the Jupiter-8V has 54 synthesis parameters and a programmer that
allows you to navigate quickly through the 44 factory presets of the original machine.
The knobs and associated switches to these parameters will allow you to create a nearly
infinite variety of sounds.
These parameters consist of:
• 2 oscillators (VCOs) that deliver the basic audio signal thanks to the waveforms and
allow the tuning of the sound (the frequency). VCO1 can produce triangle, saw tooth,
variable pulse or square signals while VCO2 can produce sine, saw tooth, variable
pulse or noise signals.
• A mixer to mix the 2 VCO’s
• A non resonant high pass 6 dB/oct filter
• A resonant low pass 12/24 dB/oct filter
• An LFO
• 1 amplifier (VCA) allowing amplification of the signal between the filter to the stereo
output.
• Two envelopes (ADSR) to modulate the low pass filter and the VCA
The synthesis parameters
See how to quickly create a polyphonic sound with the Jupiter-8V:
To be able to understand the principle of how to program the Jupiter-8V, we will take a
very simple sound. Select the preset “UJ Brass» in the bank “KUJIIE” / “Brass”. The
synthesis structure of this sound is relatively simple: the sawtooth waveforms of VCO 1
are 2 are active and their signals are directed through the low pass filter. Afterwards the
signal is routed through the mixer, and finally into the amplifier. An ADSR envelope
modulates the cutoff frequency of the filter and a second ADSR envelope modulates the
volume of the amplifier.
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