Behringer JT-2

A tribute to the Jupiter character, designed for modern setups

This synthesizer follows in the lineage of machines that marked the golden age of analog, capturing the sonic spirit associated with the "Jupiter 8": a rich grain, a musical filter, and a very organic response under the fingers. Where the approach becomes contemporary is in the integration philosophy: performance-oriented format with direct control, modular compatibility, and the possibility to evolve via Poly Chain to build polyphony from multiple units.

Who it's for, and in which styles this synth makes a difference

With its 53 controls and an interface focused on instant access, this model is primarily aimed at experienced musicians and analog enthusiasts who want to sculpt sound without menus. It will also suit producers seeking a "real" monosynth to complement a studio (basses, leads, FX, sequences) and keyboardists who want a responsive instrument for live performance. Techno, electro, synthwave, pop, EBM, ambient, or film scoring: whenever a strong presence in the mix is needed, its dual VCO and 12/24 dB filter naturally take the lead.

Technical specifications

Arpeggiator	Yes	Synthesis type	Analog, Subtractive
Sampler	No	Vocoder	No
Max polyphony	16	Category	Analog synth
Velocity sensitive	No	Key format	button
MPE compatible	No	MIDI I/O	IN, OUT, THRU (DIN)
Number of oscillators	2	Inputs	Midi, CV in, Gate in
Semi-modular	No

Synthesizer type	classic analog	Paraphonic mode	2 notes
Architecture	monophonic with dual oscillator	Low-pass filter	resonant, switchable 12 dB / 24 dB
Circuitry	authentic reproduction of the original " Jupiter 8 " circuitry	High-pass filter	additional
Signal path	100% analog based on authentic VCO 2	16-voice Poly Chain	combining multiple synthesizers to obtain up to 16 voices of polyphony
Oscillator waveforms	saw, triangle, sine, square, noise	Complete Eurorack solution	main module transferable to a standard Eurorack case
PWM	available	CV input	external
LFO waveforms	sine and saw	Gate input	external
Envelope generators	2 analog ADSR	MIDI implementation	yes
Key follow	on the envelopes	MIDI channel	selectable
Oscillator modulation	control of VCO 1 and/or VCO 2 via LFO and envelopes	Voice Priority	selectable
Sound creation techniques	FM, cross modulation and oscillator sync	Controls	53
Arpeggiator modes	Up and Down