The Superer Jupiter // Roland MKS80 with the Retroaktiv MPG8x

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Already ducking for cover! The Roland MKS-80 Super Jupiter is often labelled as an enhanced Jupiter 8 in a box - even Vintage Synth Explorer calls it something like that. Here I look at it along with the Retroaktiv Super Controller.. which really does feel like it brings the instrument up to date and makes it a whole lot easier to use. Essentially if you're thinking of buying an MKS80 or if you've got one you never really use... GET ONE OF THESE. They're cheaper than the original MPG80 controllers, and blow them out of the water as far as functionality is concerned.

I forgot to mention the build quality… which is excellent. Everythj g has that old school hardware feel. The buttons are lovely and clickey, the knobs are bolted to the chassis, the sliders feel nicer than my Jupiter or Odyssey. No complaints there.

The only thing I'd change would be to have the power switch in the front panel

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0:00 Getting into the Groove - a bit of background
2:16 What makes this Jupiter Super
10:32 80's interface - why you need a controller
13:20 It's a Superer Jupiter - vs the Jupiter 8 and Jupiter 6
21:24 Superer Sounds
25:48 Filter
27:45 More Sounds