Arturia Jup-8 V review

Checked September 2026

Arturia

Arturia Jup-8 V review

Synths

Component-level emulation of the Roland Jupiter-8 using TAE technology. Best for lush analog polysynth pads and brass. Price: €149 one-time.

Key features

Up to 16 voices
Dual VCOs with cross-mod and sync
Dual filters (VCF/HPF)
Dual 32-step sequencers
3 effect slots with 11 effects
300+ presets

Pros

Deep modulation and sequencing
Free demo available

Cons

Currency shown is EUR on the official page

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