Morphoice has recently released a new software synthesizer which is circuit modeled after the legendary Roland Jupiter-8, the polysynth from the ’80s featuring dual oscillators, cross-modulation, oscillator sync and a huge, glossy analog character.
EightyEight models the voice architecture, filter, envelopes and LFO of the original hardware, while some additions include a full waveform set on both oscillators, the Juno-6 chorus borrowed from EightySix, a granular shimmer reverb, and a lofi tape delay with charming wow and flutter.
We meticulously modeled the eight vintage voice cards of an old unit, capturing their nonlinearities, detuning, drift and wobble — right down to the DAC scan noise. Each card’s filter section carries its own subtle coloration, so no two voices sound exactly alike, just like the real hardware. A VINTAGE slider lets you dial it all in over the idealistically serviced and tuned Jupiter-8 you’d get fresh from the factory — from pristine and pinpoint to characterful, drifting and alive.
The beta version of EightyEight is available as a “pay-what-you-want” download (including free) in VST3 and AU plugin formats for Windows, macOS and Linux. Some final features such as the arpeggiator haven’t been implemented yet, and a contribution of $10 USD or more grants you a lifetime license, should future releases become paid.
More information: Morphoice
