Members DawdlePuss Posted November 10, 2009 Members Share Posted November 10, 2009 Hello, all. Is anyone aware of whether or not it is possible to modulate a single DCO using the LFO rather than both? I read through the manual, but it didn't really seem to clarify. Also, and this is really more a of a general 80's synth question, how reliable are membrane buttons? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kpatz Posted November 10, 2009 Members Share Posted November 10, 2009 Yes, the JX-8P has these parameters: 14: DCO 1 LFO - controls LFO mod depth of DCO 126: DCO 2 LFO - controls LFO mod depth of DCO 2 The envelope can modulate the depth of the DCOs separately too: 15: DCO 1 ENV27: DCO 2 ENV This info is on page 15 of the manual. When I had a JX-8P briefly a couple years ago, the buttons worked fine. They aren't membrane buttons like on your microwave; they're tactile switches underneath the membrane panel, much like on a DX7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DawdlePuss Posted November 10, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 10, 2009 I blame the fact that I was looking at the manual at 4:30 in the morning that I didn't notice these details. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kpatz Posted November 11, 2009 Members Share Posted November 11, 2009 I blame the fact that I was looking at the manual at 4:30 in the morning that I didn't notice these details. Thanks for the info. No problem. One thing I thought of later on, is that pretty much any synth that offers oscillator sync will have individual modulation controls for each oscillator. That's how you can get the Cars' "Lets Go" sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members eric Posted November 11, 2009 Members Share Posted November 11, 2009 Also, and this is really more a of a general 80's synth question, how reliable are membrane buttons? Thanks. Membrane buttons are pretty reliable...I've had my JX8P since I bought it new in 1985 and never had any problems at all with the buttons. It was heavily used during the first 10 years I had it. Regards, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DawdlePuss Posted November 11, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 11, 2009 That is very good to know. Thanks, Eric. I have hope of obtaining a cheap, quality polysynth yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kpatz Posted November 11, 2009 Members Share Posted November 11, 2009 The JX-8P is a nice inexpensive polysynth. It's missing a few things like PWM and its envelopes are slow, but it can do pads like no other. I had one once (I used it in Kristen's Song in my sig) and didn't want to part with it. I would certainly get another one if I had the space. Velocity and aftertouch on an analog poly was a rare treat back then. If you can find a PG-800, then programming will be easier, not that it's that bad from the front panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chando Posted November 11, 2009 Members Share Posted November 11, 2009 Great for funk bass too... just not quick Moroder styled sounds because of the slow ENV's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zoranko Posted November 12, 2009 Members Share Posted November 12, 2009 I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DawdlePuss Posted November 12, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 12, 2009 This is all very good news. I've seen people speak of slow envelopes, but what is specifically slow about them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CfNorENa Posted November 12, 2009 Members Share Posted November 12, 2009 I've seen people speak of slow envelopes, but what is specifically slow about them? In my experience (with the JX-10), what it means is that even with the attack rate set at zero, the sound lacks a certain "punch." This is especially noticeable when you try to trigger, say, a bass sound with an external arpeggiator -- it just can't keep up (which is NOT to say that the JX isn't good for bass sounds -- it's just not so good at sharp/punchy bass sounds). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DawdlePuss Posted November 12, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 12, 2009 Alright, fair enough. That's an interesting little phenomenon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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