Superluminal

Roland JD-990

Superluminal JD-990 sound bank artwork

Still Super

A collection of 64 finely crafted JD-990 patches. Take the deep dive into the 990’s synthesis, hearing its classic history along with futuristic sound impressions.

Superluminal represents a collection of Roland JD-990 patches that showcase my journey programming this awesome synth. From the cosmic interlude of the patch “Superluminal” to some seriously epic pads such as “Vista Grande”, the JD still has what it takes in 2020!

Sometimes I have to remind myself that its existence pre-dates 1993, with the slider infested JD-800 from 1991 and the D-50 from 1987! There are too many stand out sounds but here are few of my favourites:

  • Alpha Centauri – beautifully intimate pad
  • Analog roots – so thick and wide
  • JD-8000 – supersaws before supersaws were a thing
  • Balearic Haze – Crystal sharp strings
  • Tawny Dawn – ethereal sweeps lasting an eternity
  • Maasive Moog – where’s that Taurus again?

I won’t pretend to be the first to praise this synthesizer, as I know I’m walking in the footsteps of great sound designers, but in my own way I hope to contribute to the JD’s legacy. The Roland JD-990 is a timeless classic with hidden depths to it even decades later.

One of the true great digital synthesisers.

Sounds

Details

  • 64 Patches included
  • Classic JD pads
  • Famous sounds
  • Internal ROM used

Patch List

  1. Superluminal
  2. Mystic Choir
  3. Metallic Crystals
  4. Additive Argon
  5. Anne Boleyn
  6. Balearic Haze
  7. Ethereal Mist
  8. Borneo
  9. Ballroom Ballet
  10. Aqua Orchestra
  11. Heaven’s Horns
  12. Ceremony String
  13. Dark Energy
  14. Alpha Centuri
  15. Ava’s Aviary
  16. Spiritual Vox
  17. JD Worship
  18. DCO Classix
  19. JD-8000
  20. Eurovisions
  21. OctaveGrand 2018
  22. DX Diamonds
  23. Beta Faza
  24. Magic Clouds
  25. Vista Grande
  26. Syncopator
  27. 990 Sweep
  28. Sphynx
  29. JD HiPass
  30. Astral Trax
  31. Voodoo Growl
  32. Highest State
  33. Poppyfields
  34. Rainbow Plucks
  35. Polyphonix
  36. Humania
  37. Jay Dee Sparkler
  38. Froggit
  39. Jungle Drums
  40. Tawny Dawn
  41. Trumpet Trance
  42. Super Chorale
  43. Twisted Vectors
  44. Nearly Unlimited
  45. Maasive Moog
  46. Bit Muncher
  47. Hazy Freeze
  48. Fluoro Cubes
  49. Final Daze
  50. Dark Times 2
  51. Edee Emma
  52. Flangie Angie
  53. Icy Glitter
  54. Data Orbits
  55. Distant Lands
  56. Lunar Mining
  57. Moonlit Glitter
  58. Dreamy Waters
  59. Dozy Daisy
  60. Analog Roots
  61. Electric Eeel
  62. The Void
  63. Binary Rain
  64. NOS