October 14, 2025
Blog by Freddie Davies

Juniper 8 II UDS PCM

Okay, this one was special. We had the incredible opportunity to work with the actual Jupiter 8 used on Michael Jackson's Thriller and Sembello's "Maniac." Just being in the room with it was amazing! The whole team was geeking out. Our goal was to not just sample it, but to preserve its unique, hit-making soul.

The real magic of this specific synth is its filter. To capture it perfectly, we used our new C.A.F™ Technology. It's a bit nerdy, but it allowed us to create a perfect digital clone of this unit's six authentic filter models. The result is a sound that’s so alive and organic, it’s uncanny.

Juniper 8 II has been out since March, and it's been a dream project for all of us. Getting to share this piece of music history with you is what Soundpaint is all about. Come hang out and share your tracks on the Soundpaint Discord!

Juniper 8 UDS™ PCM II Walkthrough