Roland’s software synthesizer JUPITER-8 is 65% off at Plugin Boutique: $69 instead of $199 (USD). The product page says the offer runs until October 31.
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The deal
| Product | Regular price | Sale price | Discount | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JUPITER-8 | $199 | $69 | 65% off | Oct 31 |
Prices are in US dollars as shown on Plugin Boutique, checked on October 24, 2026. The discount and end date come from the Plugin Boutique product page. Taxes, fees and availability can vary by country, so check the checkout page.
Where to buy
- JUPITER-8: View at Plugin Boutique
What is JUPITER-8?
JUPITER-8 is a software synth that recreates the polysynth (a synthesizer that can play chords) Roland released in 1981. Roland says it suits warm pads (sustained, spreading sounds), strings and leads (per the manufacturer).
The original has two oscillators in each of its eight voices (four waveforms), cross-modulation and sync, and a low-pass filter that switches between 2-pole and 4-pole. The software version lets you choose between 2 and 8 voices, responds to velocity, and adds effects (chorus, reverb, flanger, delay, overdrive and more) and an enhanced arpeggiator (per the manufacturer).
It supports VST3, AU and AAX, with native Apple Silicon support. It is included in Roland Cloud Pro and Ultimate memberships, and you can also buy it with a Lifetime Key (a one-time purchase) (per the manufacturer).
Features
A classic polysynth from 1981
The JUPITER-8, released in 1981, is a classic polyphonic synthesizer used on many hit records. Roland says its rich analog sound suits warm pads, soaring strings and memorable leads. This software synthesizer is recreated from the circuit level, and it can be used both in your DAW and with Roland’s SYSTEM-8.
The original’s design: 8 voices, two stable VCOs, four waveforms
The original had eight voices, each with two stable VCOs and four waveforms. You can also make cross-modulation and sync sounds. The filters are a low-pass VCF that can be set to 2-pole or 4-pole, and a high-pass without resonance (per the manufacturer).
ACB recreates the circuit behavior
Using Roland’s own ACB technology, the circuit behavior is recreated by analyzing the original’s schematics and historical material. Roland says this includes the original’s quirks and instability.
Modern additions
Additions include velocity response, a wider oscillator range, an effects section and an enhanced arpeggiator. The LFO, arpeggiator and effects sync to tempo (per the manufacturer).
Circuit Mod: the charm of hardware “drift” on one knob
Borrowing the idea of the trimmers that adjusted component drift in old synths, it offers “Circuit Mod”, which moves several trimmers at once with a single macro knob (per the manufacturer).
Official video
After you buy: installation and activation
This is the flow for Roland products bought at Plugin Boutique (a Roland Cloud account plus Roland Cloud Manager). Steps and screen names can change when the manufacturer updates its software.
- Create a Roland Cloud account from “Download” in your Plugin Boutique account, or at roland.com/cloud/login. Press “ACTIVATE ACCOUNT” in the confirmation email to enable it.
- After you log in, paste the “Key” from your Plugin Boutique account and press “SUBMIT”.
- Download and install “Roland Cloud Manager” for your operating system, then sign in.
- In “My Library”, choose the product you bought and press “Install”.
- Open your DAW and load the plug-in.
Before you buy
- The end date is the one shown on Plugin Boutique. Offers can change, so confirm on the product page before you buy.
- Check the supported operating systems, plug-in formats (VST3, AU, AAX and so on) and the licensing method on the product page before buying.
Where to buy
- JUPITER-8: View at Plugin Boutique
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