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ARTURIA – JUPITER-8V – USER’S MANUAL
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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.