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Software emulation of the Roland Jupiter-8 synthesizer with component-level analog modeling and added modern sound design features.
Plugin comparison
Arturia Jup-8 V vs Roland ZENOLOGY GX for iPad
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which synth to buy.
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Roland ZENOLOGY GX is a ZEN-Core software synthesizer for iPad with 4,000+ tones, four-partial editing, 90+ Roland effects, and AUv3 support, free during its 2026 launch.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Arturia Jup-8 V | Roland ZENOLOGY GX for iPad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149 | Free during 2026 launch, then Roland Cloud or Lifetime Key |
| Dubspot Score | 8.3 | — |
| Formats | Standalone, VST, VST3, Audio Unit (AU), AAX, NKS | Standalone, AUv3 |
| Polyphony | Up to 16 voices | — |
| Oscillators | 2 VCOs per voice | 9 virtual-analog waveforms, Supersaw, noise, PCM, PCM-SYNC |
| Factory presets | Over 300 | — |
| Effects | 3 configurable effect slots (11 effects available) | 90+ Roland models (CE-1, JUNO-106 chorus, SDD-320, DJ-FX Looper) |
| Modulation | 2 x ADSR envelopes, 3 LFOs | — |
| Sequencers | 2 x 32-step (Notes and Modulation) | — |
| Type | — | ZEN-Core software synthesizer for iPad |
| Platform | — | iPadOS (App Store) |
| Formats | — | Standalone app; AUv3 plug-in (rolling out during launch) |
| Partials | — | Up to 4 per tone, each with oscillator, filter, amp, dual LFOs, EQ |
| PCM waveforms | — | 1,840 onboard, expandable to 7,000+ via Roland Cloud |
| Factory tones | — | 4,000+, expandable to 11,000+ |
| Performance | — | Onboard arpeggiator and chord generator |
| Interface | — | High-definition touch UI redesigned for iPadOS |
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