Up for sale, a 1983 Roland JX-3P vintage analog synthesizer and matching PG-200 Synthesizer Programmer, both in near-mint condition and in perfect working order, complete with a carrying case for the synth, the original box and user manual for the programmer, and a DP-2 Pedal Switch. Both the JX-3P and the PG-200 have been freshly serviced by Synapse Audio systems.

A real “if you know you know” synth, the JX-3P shares the same analog filters and VCAs of the Juno and Jupiter series; just like the Juno-106, it’s a six-voice polyphonic synth feeding digitally-controlled oscillators through analog filter, envelopes and amps.

While it was introduced at the same time as that iconic Juno sibling, the JX-3P was designed as a more accessible means of attaining classic Roland sounds with a less intimidating user interface and more functionality “under the hood” than on the control panel. However, the inclusion of the PG-200 Synthesizer Programmer restores all that fiddling/tweaking/programming functionality, with controls for the two DCOs, VCF, and VCA. Tonally, this JX-3P does exactly what you would expect from Roland’s best analog synths of the era: it’s fat, warm, and punchy. There are 32 preset sounds, with the same number of user slots, and other features include a sequencer, sync modulation, and a random LFO generator.

Both units here are in fantastic shape, with pristine graphics and extremely restrained wear on the enclosures. The keycaps on the JX-3P are bright white and level, and all of the original knobs, switches, sliders, and buttons are similarly well-kept. The serial badge on the JX-3P dates to August, 1983, and the PG-200 dates to June, ‘86.

A carrying case for the JX-3P is included, along with a DP-2 Pedal Switch, and the PG-200 comes complete with the original case and paperwork.