Roland’s JD-800 is a software recreation of the 1991 digital synthesizer, built from the original waveform data and its multistage effects section.
JD-800 at a glance
| Developer | Roland |
|---|---|
| Type | Instruments / Synth |
| Formats | VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 or later, macOS 11 or later |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €151.13 |
What JD-800 does
The JD-800 plugin reproduces the instrument’s four layers, each working as a complete synthesizer with its own waveform, multimode resonant filter and time-variant modulation routing.
The two-stage multi-effects section of the original is recreated in full, with seven effects that can be rearranged by drag and drop: distortion/overdrive, enhancer, spectrum equalizer, phaser, chorus, triple-tap delay and reverb selections, alongside a master EQ. Polyphony is expanded compared with the hardware. The interface is detailed, resizable and includes alternate views. Cracked and keygen, serial key and torrent copies of the JD-800 circulate under this name, and the macOS build is also searched as a .dmg crack and the Windows build as an x64 crack. The repack is packed as .rar and .iso, and queries pair the name with keygen, serial key and magnet link.
Key features
- Original waveform modeling. The oscillators use the original JD-800 waveform data, so the sound behavior follows the hardware instead of a sample playback approach.
- Four layers. Each of the four layers has its own waveform, multimode resonant filter and modulation routing, giving the synth a layered structure.
- Two-stage effects section. The multistage effects are recreated in two stages, and the seven effects can be reordered by drag and drop to change the signal path.
- Seven effects. Distortion/overdrive, enhancer, spectrum equalizer, phaser, chorus, triple-tap delay and reverb selections are available, with a master EQ added on top.
- Preset library. The set includes 64 presets from the original JD-800 and 64 new presets crafted by the developer’s team.
- Resizable interface. The panel is detailed and resizable, and it includes alternate views of the controls.
JD-800 compared with similar plugins
Emulation II+ from UVI is listed for Windows and macOS without a format line . Model 84 Polyphonic Synthesizer from Softube is listed as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and RTAS for Windows and macOS. Mercury-8 from Cherry Audio is listed as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone for Windows and macOS. Rave Station 2 from Rave Generation is listed as VST3 and AU for Windows and macOS.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JD-800 | Roland | Synth | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €151.13 |
| Emulation II+ | UVI | Synth | Windows, macOS | €147.76 | |
| Model 84 Polyphonic Synthesizer | Softube | Synth | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €157.68 |
| Mercury-8 | Cherry Audio | Synth | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €68.43 |
| Rave Station 2 | Rave Generation | Synth | VST3, AU | Windows, macOS | €188.37 |
Price and availability
JD-800 was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €151.13. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
JD-800 FAQ
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