The Jen SX1000 Part 1

Here is part one of a two-part series demonstrating the sound and functionality of the Jen SX1000 analog monophonic single-oscillator synthesizer.

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[thepauloapo]

it just seems boring. not just limited but limited to what every other synth and their cousin can do. pardon me if I'm missing the point.

[AutomaticGainsay]

@thepauloapo I don't think you're missing the point at all. To be honest, I found that of the things it does, it doesn't really do any of them in a manner that makes it a must-have.

[SeraphimKnight]

I've been looking around for one of these and cannot find any for sale that's usable as-is; can I get a link to a place that sells one and ships to Canada? =/

[AutomaticGainsay]

@SeraphimKnight I bought this one on eBay!

[alkoolblue]

great video!

[AutomaticGainsay]

@alkoolblue Thanks!

[Dazbo10]

This was actualy the very first Proper synth i owned,later on i found out that other synths could be connected etc via Cv but this Jen couldnt,.so i am ashamed to say i opened mine up and began swapping chips around to try to make it sound wackier . . . . i blew it up.

Shame.

[savaloynchips]

I recently found one of these, but i cant get a range of key notes only one note for all noises , is there something im not doing or is it nackered? please help someone

[SPFXsynthesisers]

I have made a version of the Jen for Kontakt 4 and it comes with a sequencer based on an analogue sequencer.

The Jen is a great synth and I have added lots of extra features to it.

See my channel.

Peace.

[bcitral]

Its not a DCO its a multi vibrator IC. Kenton did a DCO retro fit with cv and gate in. I had mine done years ago and a few mods too. It made it more interesting.

Don't think they do the boards anymore though.

[leewot]

That's it I'm off to the attic to haul out my Jen SX 1000 for the 1st time in over a decade- hope it still works- but yours looks different with black end pieces to my teak ends?

[l170000]

Where can I buy this synth online?

[pinkyman5155]

The damn things always had crackly pots and sometimes would'nt work at all depending on what mood they were in. Paid £70 for it in the late 70s sold it on eBay last year for £250.