JP6K
JP6K is a synth dedicated to emulating the famous Super Saw sound, first found in the Roland JP-8000 synthesizer in 1997. It aims to capture the essence of the sound and the behavior of the original oscillator. Even after a decade, the Super Saw is still sought after by people all around the world, and is a crucial part of such music genres like Trance.
There are several factors that make the Super Saw in the JP6K different than other synths that provide a similar sound. The original Super Saw from Roland was aliasing, thus creating a bright and “airy” sound. To prevent the sound from sounding harsh below the fundamental harmonic, a high pass filter was possibly used to remove the unwanted frequencies. The JP6K uses the same design to achieve that special oscillator waveform giving it a unique tone.
Another important aspect of the classic Super Saw, was its special detune curve. It was non-linear, which gave the user greater control over the detune amount. Even when the detune control was half way, the spread of the detune was small, which made it possible to make very smooth sounding pads. The curve then gradually increased, and at higher values, the detune rapidly spread out to maximum. This unique curve is accurately modelled in JP6K, making it nearly identical to the detune in the hardware.
The JP6K also emulates other features from the JP-8000 like the filters, key tracking and the EQ, to give it an even more authentic way to shape the Super Saw sound. The synth has been optimised to use minimal amount of CPU, so it is possible to use multiple instances.
Key features:
● 32 voice polyphony
● Two Super Saw oscillators, an upper and lower with panning
● 1 noise oscillator
● Three filter modes: low pass, band pass and high pass with -12 & -24 dB/Oct
● Three independent LFOs controlling the filter, amp and pitch
● Pitch envelope
● Glide (Portamento) / MIDI pitch-wheel support
● Built in delay and EQ
● 114 presets, which includes presets from CFA-Sound, MASCHINENBAUERMUSIC, Mikey O’Hare and Grzegorz
Screenshot:
Demo:
All sounds are straight from the JP6K. Some pad sounds use a slight amount of reverb.
Demo by CFA-Sound.
Demo by MASCHINENBAUERMUSIC.
Download demo version:
Demo restrictions: Preset saving is disabled, silence every 60 seconds. (Because of the demo limitations, automation is not available in some hosts, but is fully functional in the retail version)
Requirements: Win 32/64 compatible system with SSE2 (or higher).
This is a 32 & 64-bit VST for Windows only! All future updates are free!
Please evaluate the demo thoroughly before purchasing!
Why no Mac version?
Unfortunately, FlowStone does not yet support export to AU, Mac VST yet. As soon as FlowStone supports this, the synth will be available in this format.
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Jan 24, 2019
Is the 64-bit coming out soon?! Can’t wait for this one! =D
Jan 24, 2019
Yes, its just around the corner
Jan 28, 2019
I’ll buy it as soon as 64bit is available.
Jan 28, 2019
I’m using it in 64bit already with no issues, using Jbridge to do this. Love this synth!
Jan 29, 2019
will 64bit version be a free update to 32bit owners?
Jan 29, 2019
Yes its a free update 😉
Jan 29, 2019
How do I update my JP6K?
Jan 29, 2019
Please use the contact form to send me an email and I will help you out.
Jan 30, 2019
HI! I am a little confused. Has the JP6K 64bit been released? … or has this site just not been updated?
Kind Regards
Morten W.
Jan 30, 2019
Yes JP6K 64 bit is released. The site is updated, and you can check out the 64 bit demo as well.
Jan 30, 2019
YES! Finally! <3 Thanka a lot Adam!
How can I obtain it as an existing customer?
Jan 30, 2019
Please send me an email using the contact form and I will help you out
Jan 31, 2019
Purchased it. Great synth, thanks!
BTW …if possible, how do I assign i.e. filter cutoff to mod wheel?
Jan 31, 2019
JP6K does not have any internal assignments for mod wheel, but you can do it in your DAW. For example in FL Studio you can link your mod wheel to any parameter you wish.
Feb 03, 2019
The response on touchscreen in bitwig works not really good. i compare it to other stuff like surge or charlatan. It seems no problem of bitwig.
Anyway, great vst!
Feb 07, 2019
Send me please 64bit version.
Feb 07, 2019
Please use the contact form to send an email with your details and I will help you out
Feb 11, 2019
As soon as I Get MAC version. I’ll definitely buy it.
Feb 28, 2019
On OSX. Sounds FAB.
Mar 08, 2019
Is there any forecasted date for the AU 64 it Version for The Mac
Mar 08, 2019
Unfortunately no 🙁