Jdxi the step sequencer can be set to 4 bars of 16. Your analog or modular synths can be controlled directly from the jdxas keyboard or pattern sequencer, or from the comfort of your daw when the jdxa is integrated into your computer music production environment via usb. Click the link for the jdxa librarian software that applies to your computers operating system. Take a look at the roland jd xa analog and digital crossover synth. Many of the attached sound files have been created super fast, thanks to the jdxa step sequencer. We go through the front panel to show what can be achieved with this powerful synth. All fx are internal jdxa effects only including mfx tfx masterfx and eq. Nov 29, 2017 the jd xa handles midi on separate channels for each part. The jd xi was the big return to synths, and the last roland gear that i tested, but it was not without its faults. The jd xa is a unique crossover synth that brings together analog warmth and digital versatility in one supercreative, no compromise instrument. Roland jdxa demo 10 covers in 10 minutes by gattobus.
Your analog or modular synths can be controlled directly from the jd xa s keyboard or pattern sequencer, or from the comfort of your daw when the jd xa is integrated into your computer music production environment via usb. The kits are conveniently mapped across the keyboard and can be easily edited to sound vintage or amazingly contemporary. The jdxas sequencer provides you with eight tracks for internal parts and eight tracks for external sources, allowing you to build sequences and loops quickly. Thanks to its distinctive crossover design, the jdxa analogdigital crossover synthesizer lets you combine its analog and digital synth engines although you can use them separately if you want to giving you two synths in one. The shiny plastic, the red lights, and the metal strips make it look futuristic and sturdy at the same time. To set things up, take a gate output from the jdxa into the dfams clockadv input. When you get there, click on jdxa system update version 1. The crossover jdxa features a 16track sequencer capable of driving the. Looking for help differentiating the roland system8 vs. With the jdxa, you can forget about analog or digitaljust close your eyes, imagine how the future sounds, and start creating music. The accuracy and quick response of the jdxas envelope is important too, as it defines the leading edge of the sound. The jdxa has a powerful 16track sequencer that can be set to control. Your analog or modular synths can be controlled directly from the jdxas keyboard or pattern sequencer, or from the comfort of your daw when the jdxa is. This is what all the fuss was about at namm 2015, but was the jd xa synth worth keeping a secret.
The jdxa can also act as an eightchannel midi controller. Small in size and large in versatility, the jdxi is all about big sounds and big fun. Stream roland jd xa synthesizer custom sounds and some presets, a playlist by jdxaknight from desktop or your mobile device. The internal sequencer is used on the following patches blippyhspace sharps. Roland jdxa synthesizer custom sounds and some presets. My only gripe is the 4 step sequencer vs a 16 step but with everything else it does i can. However, the sequencer stops playing when you change programs patches. The jdxa in its natural habitat for the additions, we find that the sequencer has been upgraded to 16 tracks and eight onboard parts. However you like to work, this sequencer is designed to keep you connected to your musicthe jdxa is all about inspiration, not interruption. Jan 22, 2015 the jdxa synth is the large version of the new series that the jd xi leak looked ahead on and looks like this. So each analog part and each part of the digital section gets its own channel. Questions about the roland jdxa analogdigital crossover synthesizer.
Powerful, flexible routing and handson control power is nothing without control, so the jdxas interface is built around harnessing the potential of its remarkable sound engines. I was hoping it would work like the jdxis sequencer, which it does in most ways. Do yourself a favor and download the free unofficial editor jdxi manager night. Each program contains its own basic trstyle drum kit and sequenced drum pattern. The sequencer isnt to be confused with that of a workstation or even a humble groovebox. The jdxa exhibits much of the same layout as the jdxi, but with some major additions and a few minor omissions. The sequencer offers 4 separate tracks2 digital synth parts, analog synth, and. Pdf manual download from the web 5 parameter guide english this explains all parameters of the jdxa. Real analog drums is the perfect solution for getting that classic analog roland drum machine sound. With a large, wellequipped control panel and a gratuitously laden effects rack, the jdxa could be rolands most ambitious, handson synthesizer in many years. However, the real magic happens when the jdxas engines interact with one another.
Roland jdxa analogdigital crossover synthesizer sweetwater. Roland jd xa is a unique crossover synth that brings together analog warmth and digital versatility in one supercreative, nocompromise instrument. The pattern sequencer lets you record keyboard performance and knob operations, and play them back repeatedly. Sweetwater s sales engineers are regarded as the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the music industry, with extensive music backgrounds and intense training on the latest products and technologies. Enter 64 steps into the sequencer on track 5 of the xas sequencer set to external, and when you hit play on the xas sequencer, the dfam sequencer will start in sync it. As soon as it leaves the box you will be in awe of it. Adjust the desired pattern length, press record and off you go. Although the tones you get from the jdxa are pretty cool, theres so much more that you can do with them, thanks to the wide range of functions available. With many using a variety of filters digital and analog in 24 and 12 db formats in lpbp and hp formats. This video is a solo performance of dorian concept featuring the jdxi. A collection of new jd xa sounds programmed by the legendary nick rhodes of duran duran. When in poly stack mode, the four analog parts merge into channel 1.
Roland jdxa analog digital synthesizer sequencer youtube. The jd xa is a unique crossover synth that brings together analog warmth and digital versatility in one supercreative, nocompromise instrument. However, the real magic happens when the jd xa s engines interact with one another. It sounded great, was analogue and digital, but built as if it was designed for edm users and probably loved by them. And even if you did run out of sounds, rolands axial library gives you even more sounds to download as and when you need them. Roland jdxa synthesizer custom sounds and some presets by. The analog filter in the jdxa has both a smooth sound and a lightingsharp response, giving you a high level of creative control when shaping sounds. Here well show you how to get the most from your jdxa with a collection of inspirational tips and tricks. It explains the basic things you need to know in order to use the jdxa. The jdxi puts a true analog synth engine, rolands famous supernatural synth sounds, and other creative tools including onboard pattern sequencer and vocal fx. Roland jdxa analogdigital crossover synthesizer chuck levins. Jdxa is responsible for sonic layers sculpturing but system8 is. In its day, the jd800 was a highly accessible, fully digital synth packed with quality sounds, but this new generation jd, with its crossover personality, is light years beyond it. The roland jd xa analogdigital crossover synthesizer is an advanced new keyboard that offers a unique and powerful approach to synthesis, putting the best elements of analog and digital synth.
The diminutive jdxi keyboard marked a welcome, if cautious, step towards putting analogue circuitry back into roland synthesizers. The jd xa can also act as an eightchannel midi controller. I found it to be a really wonderful entry synth, which ive been able to get a lot of different enjoyable sounds from. First, theres a fourpart, allanalog monster with true analog filters and a direct dry output. Roland jdxa 49 keys advanced analogdigital crossover. Its also equipped with two cvgate outputs, making it easy to interface with popular cvgate instruments. Sep 24, 2015 the roland jdxa analogdigital crossover synthesizer is an advanced new keyboard that offers a unique and powerful approach to synthesis, putting the best elements of analog and digital synth.
Thanks to its distinctive crossover design, the jd xa analogdigital crossover synthesizer lets you combine its analog and digital synth engines although you can use them separately if you want to giving you two synths in one. Synthetiseur hybride analogiquenumerique roland jdxa. The jdxa is a unique crossover synth that brings together analog warmth and digital versatility in one supercreative, no compromise instrument. Setup connecting to daw setup after spending another hour making it the master controller for my entire studio with the hardest part getting the xa s usb audio to play nice with the iconnectaudios usb into my. Oct 12, 2016 gianni proietti has shared his collection of custom patches for the roland jdxa synthesizer as a free download proietti demonstrates his patches in a pair of videos, which feature his jdxa versions of iconic synth sounds.
View and download roland jdxa owners manual online. Download the zip update file and follow the instructions on the download page to copy the update file to the usb flash drive and update your jd xa. Click the link for the jd xa librarian software that applies to your computers operating system. Powerful, flexible routing and handson controlpower is nothing without control, so the jdxas interface is built around harnessing the potential of its remarkable sound engines. Get the best of both worlds with the new roland jdxa analog digital crossover synthesizer the roland jdxa is a unique crossover synth that brings together analog warmth and digital versatility in one supercreative, nocompromise instrument. Apr 11, 2016 download the zip update file and follow the instructions on the download page to copy the update file to the usb flash drive and update your jdxa. This video, via gattobus, captures 10 covers in 10 minutes on the roland jd xa synthesizer. The demo was recorded straight from the roland jd xa to an audio interface, with no external audio processing. It will not take you more than a second to realize roland jd xa is a beautifully made synth. The jd xa delivers fat, warm analog bass and lead tones with ample controls for handson tweaking, plus polyphonic pcm essentials like pads, strings, brass, and more. To top things off, there are extensive modulation facilities, a greatsounding vocoder, a 16track sequencer that can also control external instruments and a very flexible effects engine.