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The JUPITER-50 Synth Legends Collection
Roland  is  proud  to  introduce  the  JUPITER  Synth 
Legends Collection, a series of free sound libraries 
for the JUPITER-80 and JUPITER-50 synthesizers. 
Featuring  all-new  tones,  live  sets,  and  arpeggio 
patterns,  the  collection  uses  the  powerful  and 
flexible  SuperNATURAL  sound  engine  to  capture 
the essence of a number of historical synths. We’ve 
utilized  the  live  set  architecture  and  multi-effects 
capabilities  of  the  modern  JUPITERs,  layering 
and processing the classic sounds to create a huge library of “dream 
sounds” built upon the most legendary Roland synths ever produced.
Synth  Legends  Collection  Volume  1,  the  initial  release  in  the  series, 
features the  sounds of  seven of  Roland’s  most revered synthesizers, 
including  the  original  JUPITER-8,  the  JUNO-106,  D-50,  and  others. 
Future volumes will include other sought-after analog classics. 
Each collection consists of single tones that capture the iconic preset 
sounds  from  legacy  instruments,  along  with  live  sets  that  enhance 
these  tones  with  modern  processing.  The  live  sets  combine  legacy 
tones in a number of expressive ways, using layers, powerful effects, 
and more. Also included are many new arpeggio patterns.
The  emulations  in  the  JUPITER  Synth  Legends  Collection  provide 
you  with  a  large  selection  of  authentic  vintage  sounds  to  use 
alongside the advanced synth and acoustic capabilities already in the 
JUPITER-80/-50. These classic voices from the past will inspire you to 
create  exciting,  all-new  sounds  with  the  powerful,  modern  JUPITER 
instruments.
Each  volume  in  the  JUPITER  Synth  Legends  Collection  is  available 
as  a  free  download  for  owners  of  the  JUPITER-80  and  JUPITER-50 
synthesizers.   
What’s In Vol. 1 of the Synth Legends Collection
This  collection  honors  Roland’s  historic  synthesizer  past  with 
representations  of  seven  legendary  instruments  from  the  1980s. The 
inspiring  sounds  made  by  these  classic  instruments  have  helped 
shape modern music, and now you have access to them all inside your 
JUPITER-50. 
The synth emulations included are:
•  JUPITER-8 (1981)  •  SH-101 (1982)
•  TB-303 (1982)  •  JUNO-60 (1982)
•  JUPITER-6 (1983)  •  JUNO-106 (1984)
•  D-50 (1987)
Each  of  these  classic  synths  has  between  10  and  20  iconic  factory 
preset sounds that distinguish its character, and they’re all represented 
among the 123 newly created single tones for the JUPITER-50. 
It’s  important  to  note  that  no  two  examples  of  a  particular  vintage 
synth  sound  exactly  alike,  even  when  all  their  settings  are  identical. 
This is due  to  the variable  performance  characteristics in the  original 
analog  circuitry,  among  other  factors.  While  this  collection  emulates 
the sounds of these historic synths with a high degree of accuracy, you 
may hear some subtle differences when comparing them side-by-side 
with actual vintage synths.
The  collection  also  features  a  total  of  512  new  live  sets  and  60 
registrations.  Most  of  the  live  sets  combine  the  historic  synths  in 
a  variety  of  fresh,  contemporary  ways  using  layers,  multi-effects, 
and  more.  There  are  also  live  sets  that  feature  single  legacy  tones, 
enhanced  using  modern  effects.  8  of  the  registrations  are  “best  of” 
registrations that give you an overview of the collection’s sounds.
Rounding out the collection are nearly 300 new arpeggio patterns that 
are perfect for a wide range of contemporary electronic music genres.
You’ll find a detailed explanation of Synth Legends Vol. 1 in the other 
included  booklet,  Understanding  and  Using  Synth  Legends  Vol.1 
for the JUPITER-50.