What software options to get the "Soundtrack" preset (JX-8P) on Mac?

[stippenstoh]

I have the original JX-8P factory bank .syx with the "Soundtrack" preset (known from "Laura Palmer's Theme" from Twin Peaks). Martin Lüder's PG-8X is not supported on Mac anymore (M1) so what other options are there to get this preset to use on a Mac?

EDIT: I can get PG-8X to run if I run my DAW with Rosetta 2, I'm just not educated enough to know off that will screw some other things up.

[jamcat]

Wait for TAL’s JX-8P late this year or early next year.

[Echoes in the Attic]

Roland Cloud JX-3P might get you there, 3P and 8P can be almost identical sounding. And if you only need it temporarily, could just subscribe for a month.

[mholloway]

Roland Cloud is a horrendous platform, absolutely not worth it for one patch. I wouldn't recommend it to my worst enemy.

Just wait for the TAL emulation, I'm sure it will be great.

[stippenstoh]

Thx guys, I didn't know about the TAL version, sounds great!

[kraster]

I have the original JX-8P factory bank .syx with the "Soundtrack" preset (known from "Laura Palmer's Theme" from Twin Peaks). Martin Lüder's PG-8X is not supported on Mac anymore (M1) so what other options are there to get this preset to use on a Mac?

EDIT: I can get PG-8X to run if I run my DAW with Rosetta 2, I'm just not educated enough to know off that will screw some other things up.

I can still run the app version of PG-8X on an M1.

Just use the IAC bus to route midi from your DAW to the app and something like Blackhole to route audio back into your DAW.

[stippenstoh]

Great, will try until TAL is ready, thanks!

[stippenstoh]

Well, looks like I got my "Soundtrack" patch

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[wintoid]

Worth the wait, I would say.