Music that moves.
Once you’ve locked in your patches, fire up the two-part polyphonic sequencer and start programming leads, basslines, or basic chords to sync with other pieces in your electronic ensemble. And to bring some animated movement to your sounds, tap into motion recording and the onboard arpeggiator to make your musical lines dance.

MIDI, USB, and external clock input.
The JD-08 features a built-in USB-C audio/MIDI interface, so you can play, record, and synchronize with all types of computer production software. Full-size MIDI I/O is also available for interfacing with other MIDI hardware. There’s even an external clock input for driving the JD-08’s onboard sequencer and arpeggiator from vintage analog instruments and modern Eurorack systems.

Grab your keys. Hit the road.
The compact JD-08 fits just about anywhere and is easily controlled from a master keyboard or computer DAW. It can run on standard AA batteries for hours of uninhibited jamming, and there’s also a built-in speaker for on-the-go sound monitoring. Add a DK-01 Boutique Dock for a polished look and three convenient tilt positions, or grab a K-25m Keyboard Unit to create a fully self-contained, portable instrument.

• Authentic sound and behavior of the original JD-800 realized with advanced sound modeling
• 108 original waveforms for extensive patch design possibilities
• Includes the original 64 presets plus 21 new presets
• Two-part, 64-step polyphonic sequencer with motion recording, random pattern generator, and memory for 128 patterns
• Onboard arpeggiator
• Two-part multitimbral with expanded polyphony
• Four-part structure for tone layering
• Detailed recreation of the JD-800’s unique two-stage multi-effects section
• Editable distortion, phaser, spectrum, enhancer, delay, chorus, and reverb
• Multi-phase time variant envelopes for complex, evolving sounds 
• Palette sliders for quick parameter adjustment
• USB-C audio/MIDI interface, full-size MIDI I/O, and external clock input
• Portable design for mobile music making
• High-quality construction with metal front panel
• Powered via batteries (4 x AA) or USB-C
• Control information can be sent and received via MIDI and USB-C
• Built-in powered mini speaker for instant enjoyment 
• Compatible with optional DK-01 Boutique Dock or K-25m Keyboard Unit