Roland JD-Xi Interactive Analog/Digital Crossover Synthesizer

Roland JD-Xi Interactive Analog/Digital Crossover Synthesizer Overview

The Roland JD-Xi is the perfect synthesizer for those looking to find a one-product solution to cover all their needs. The JD-Xi does it all, whether it’s raspy pad sounds, soaring leads, gritty bass parts, punchy drums, iconic vocoding and true analogue warmth. You can even use the powerful onboard sequencer to piece together tunes and use the JD-Xi as a songwriting sketchpad.

The JD-Xi is made up of two different synth circuits, one being a hugely flexible digital 128-note polyphonic section and the other a monophonic analogue circuit, bursting with warmth and character. The Digital Synth is powered by Roland’s SuperNatural engine, offering a plethora of different synthesizer/instrument sounds, ranging from traditional keyboard classics, like Piano, E.Piano, Organs and strings, as well as a diverse range of synthesizer, special effects and drums.

The JD-Xi is full of some of the most famous vintage Roland synthesizers, including the Juno-106, Jupiter-8, SH-101, TB-303 and Drum Machines, like the TR-808, TR-909, TR-606, TR-707, TR-727 and CR-78. This makes the JD-Xi ready to make any style of music you can think of, as well as ensuring your music reflects your own personality, as the front panel has numerous editing options and effects to customise your patches.

The JD-Xi is able to run x2 Digital parts, x1 Analogue and x1 Drum part simultaneously. This means all 4 sections can have a completely different sound assigned to it, with their own edits and even its own independent sequence, making it possible to stack/build up your own tracks. The sequencer is able to accommodate 64 steps, which is more than enough to sketch out your ideas. The sequence can even be transposed live, so any pattern that has been created can be played with one note - ideal for live musicians that want synth, but may not play the keyboard.

The JD-Xi comes fitted with a Gooseneck Mic, meaning it is primed and ready to be used as an intuitive Vocoder. Simply assign one of the Digital Parts to be a vocoder and you instantly have transformed your voice into a synthesizer. The tracking is incredibly impressive and the sounds cover everything from Robot, Ensemble and funky talkbox style sounds. The Auto-Note function allows singers that may not be able to play keys to still utilise the Vocoder, as when enabled, the JD-Xi can detect which note you are singing and use this to trigger the Vocoder engine.

The Roland JD-Xi seamlessly integrates with your studio setup, as the synthesizer has a built-in USB Audio/MIDI interface, meaning you can record the amazing synth sounds that are found within this little powerhouse and send them straight to your favourite DAW with just a USB cable (sold separately).

The JD-Xi packs a giant Haymaker of a punch, despite its small size and unbelievable lightweight. At just 2.2KG, the JD-Xi is a phenomenal travel companion and gigging instrument. It fits perfectly into the Roland JD-Xi Synthesizer fits perfectly into the dedicated Roland CB-JDXi Carrying Bag for JD-Xi (sold separately).

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