Jens Johansson

In the user-uploaded photo, Jens Johansson is seen using a Roland A-800 PRO, likely as a MIDI controller for his Roland JV-1080 synth rack. Known for his extensive use of the JV-1080, Jens often opts for this setup when not using his DX7.

It is well known in the keyboard- and power metal communities that the Roland JV-1080 and its siblings and successors were Jens' workhorse, especially live, in the 90's and well into the 2010's.

In an interview with Richard Karsmakers in October 1995, Jens Johansson confirmed his use of the Oberheim Matrix 1000, stating: "Oberheim Matrix 12, Matrix 1000's, Matrix 6R, DPX-1. Korg PolySix (I have around 10 of those), Yamaha DX7+TX816 rack, Roland D20, DS-330, Hammond + Leslie (I have two actually), Korg CX3 as a 'touring Hammond', and a bunch of others."

Jens Johansson, in an interview from October 1995, confirmed that he uses an Atari 1040 ST with an Adspeed 16 MHz upgrade, primarily running "Cubase" (2.1). He also mentioned using an HP Omnibook 300 for word processing and spreadsheets.

In 87 I started working with Oberheim, and got a M12, a M6, two M1000s and a DPX Sample Player. I also bought a Yamaha QX5 standalone sequencer to use for the Oberheim clinics. For "Odyssey" we used the M12 and the DPX, they're all over that record. Controlled by the same old DX7. Also P6 for all the solos, and if I'm not wrong some Kurzweil sampler (the 250?).

Jens Johansson is confirmed to use the Apogee Rosetta 800 96kHz 8-Channel AD/DA Converter, as evidenced by a photograph taken during the Elements recording sessions in 2002. This image, posted on his website, clearly shows the Apogee Rosetta along with other equipment such as the Roland JV-1010 sound module and the Roland A-37 MIDI controller. The source for this information is a dedicated fan site detailing Jens Johansson's gear.

Jens Johansson is confirmed to use the DigiTech TSR-24 True Stereo Reverb / Multi-Effects Processor, as evidenced by pictures he posted on his website in 2002 from the Elements recording sessions. The images clearly show the DigiTech TSR-24 among other equipment such as the Roland JV-1010 sound module and Apogee Rosetta A/D converter. This information is supported by the source captioned "Jens Johansson's gear."

Jens Johansson is confirmed to use the Akai MPK25 25-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller, as evidenced by a picture from the Elements recording sessions in 2002, which he posted on his website. Additionally, in 2013, it was noted that he added the Akai MPK25 on top of his DX7 for live performances, incorporating a laptop to create complex sounds with VST plugins and electronic music sounds utilizing an arpeggiator control. This information is supported by the source titled "Jens Johansson's gear" from sonataarcticafansite.com.