These VST plugins are not really “close emulation” but all these VST synths are inspired by the Roland JP-8000 and try to emulate the famous “supersaw” sound.
Let’s go trance :
1. Superwave P8 VSTi
Superwave P8 : jp-8000 emulation for free
Freeware download : http://www.superwavesynths.co.uk/product_p8.htm
The best free VST synth for supersaw like sounds, the good old Superwave P8.
Don’t forget to check out the presets : Yazoo Synth, Jean Michel Jarre creamy pads, Van Halen Jump sound, Europe Final Countdown Lead, Chariot Of Fire Synth , they’re all here!
Trance demo:
2. GFP Beta VST by Naska
GFP Beta VST : supersaw for all
http://sound.jp/naska/software.html
Free VST from Japan, with five oscillators and detune for all !
Supersaw guarantee, ideal for heavy leads.
Trance demo:
3. TranceDrive by Maik Menz
TranceDrive VST
download for Windows : http://www.yedey.com/2010/02/official-release-of-trancedrive/
This VSTi was created with Synthmaker, it features a saw7 waveform : the supersaw with 7 detunable sub oscillators.
phat trance!
4. Lallapalloza Lite VST by Buzzroom
Lallapallooza ! VST
The osc1 has a “supersaw” type. The synth also include an arpeggiator.
Trance demo :
5. Pterosaur VST by Contralogic
Pterosaurus VSTex
http://www.contralogic.com/vst-plugins/pterosaur/
This one is inspired by the JP-8000 supersaw. It has 16 oscillator you can detune and pan.
The possibility to set 4 differents notes for each group of 4 oscillators make it a nice “chord stab” VST synth !
trance demo :