In this video, synthesist and sound designer Starsky Carr demonstrates how he has recreated a wide range of classic Roland Jupiter-8 sounds with a much more accessible Novation Summit and Peak synthesizers.
“Ever wished your synth could sound like the legendary Roland Jupiter-8?” he asks. “In this video, I’ll show you how I built over 80 authentic Jupiter-8 style patches—from lush pads to classic leads and basses —and how you can design your own vintage synth tones.”
Topics covered:
0:00 Intro – taking things a little futher
1:23 You don’t need a clone clones
4:01 Cross Mod/FM – They’re not the same Linear vs Exponential
5:25 PWM – Check the LFO range
7:54 Sync – The SUMMIT & Peak are unique here
9:59 LFO – Don’t go too fast!
12:58 Don’t worry about the Cross Mod
13:48 Keep the filter within limits and you’ll be fine
20:50 A Patch Form Scratch
22:16 A Word on the Envelopes
24:32 Adding Performance Features
30:15 Some Thouhgts
31:54 A QUICK JAM
While the Novation Summit is not based on the Jupiter-8, Carr demonstrates how it can get into very similar sonic territory with careful programming.
Check out the video and share your thoughts on the patches in the comments!
Pricing and Availability:
Jupiter 8 tones for the SUMMIT and PEAK is available now for £19.99.
Starsky videos are such an inspiration. Love how he explains everything – even if I don’t own these synths, the knowledge still applies to other synths!
I really like his videos, too, because he always tackles real synthesis challenges, instead of making clickbait videos.
Other Youtubers I really like are loopop, because his reviews are so thorough, and EZBot, because he makes you realize how powerful Elektron boxes can be.