Roland JD-XA Advanced Analog/Digital Crossover Synthesizer
Vendor: Roland
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Roland JD-XA Advanced Analog/Digital Crossover Synthesizer
ANALOG. DIGITAL. MAGICAL.
The Roland JD-XA is a Advanced Analog/Digital Crossover Synthesizer designed as a unique crossover synth that is bringing together digital versatility and analog warmth in one no- compromise, super-creative instrument. First, there’s a four-part, all-analog monster with a direct dry output and true analog filters. Next up is a powered by Roland’s SuperNATURAL synth technology four-part digital engine, plus an impressive selection of potent effects. The Roland JD-XA engines is able to use either interactively or independently, providing an incredibly flexible platform for live performance, sound design, and studio work. The user can use the digital and analog parts side by side, stack them up for total sonic devastation, or by the use of the analog filters you can shape digital waveforms to create sounds never heard before. With Roland JD-XA, you can forget about digital or analog- just feel the moment, listen with your ears and close your eyes, then imagine how the future sounds, and start creating music.
Features
- Advanced synthesizer with independent analog and digital sound engines
- Discrete analog synth engine (four parts) with 2 x OSC, Filter, Amp, 4 x Env (2 x Pitch, Filter, Amp), and 2 x LFO per voice plus Analog Dry Out for raw signal output
- Analog filter section features 4-Pole, transistor-ladder, and multi-mode (LPF/HPF/BPF) filters with supremely smooth, natural response to knob movements
- OSC section includes Cross Mod, Ring Mod, and OSC Sync, all of which can be used simultaneously
- LFO rate covers a wide range from ultra-slow to ultra-fast
- Incredibly fast attack envelope time
- Separate digital section built around SuperNATURAL synth engine (four parts, 64 voices) that’s compatible with INTEGRA-7 sound libraries from Roland’s online Axial sound portal
- Digital parts can be routed through the analog filter section for warm, organic results
- Comprehensive effects with MFX for all parts plus five system effects (Reverb, TFX1, TFX2, Delay, and Master EQ)
- Flexible routing options for highly creative sound design
- Intuitive 16-track pattern sequencer (8 tracks for internal parts, 8 tracks for external parts) for fast creation of songs and loops
- Onboard USB, MIDI, and CV/GATE interfaces plus flexible MIDI control functionality make the JD-XA the ideal centerpiece for live performance and music production
- Mic input allows you to modulate synth sounds with your voice and explore classic Vocoder functionality
- Plenty of backlit knobs, sliders, and controllers for hands-on sound shaping
Roland JD-XA
Keyboard | 49 keys (with velocity and channel aftertouch) |
Polyphony | Analog Part: 4 voices Digital Part: 64 voices (varies according to the sound generator load) |
Structure | Analog/Digital Crossover Synthesizer: Analog Part: 4 parts (2 OSCs + AUX, 1 Filter, 1 AMP, 2 Pitch ENV, 1 Filter ENV, 1 AMP ENV, 2 LFOs and 1 MOD LFO) Digital Part: 4 parts, 3 partial (3 OSCs, 3 Filters, 3 AMPs, Envelopes for each section and LFOs), Digital Part uses SuperNATURAL Synth tones that is compatible with the Integra-7 |
User Memory | Internal: 256 programs USB Flash Memory: 256 programs The patterns of Arpeggio and Sequence are saved as programs |
Oscillators | Analog-OSC Section: Oscillator Waveforms: Saw, Square, Pulse/PWM, Triangle, Sine Knobs/Sliders: Pitch, Fine, Cross Mod, Pulse Width, Pulse Width Modulation Pitch Envelopes: Attack, Decay, Envelope Depth Modulation: Cross Modulation, Ring Modulation, Oscillator Sync (A-OSC2 is applied as modulation to A-OSC1) Digital-OSC Section: Oscillator Waveforms: Saw, Square, Pulse/PWM, Triangle, Sine, Variation Knobs/Sliders: Pitch, Fine, Pulse Width, Pulse Width Modulation Pitch Envelopes: Attack, Decay, Envelope Depth Modulation: Ring Modulation (Partial 2-OSC is applied as modulation to Partial 1-OSC) |
Filters | Analog-FILTER Section: Filter Type: LPF1, LPF2, LPF3, HPF, BPF, Bypass Knobs: Cutoff, Resonance, Key Follow, Envelope Depth, HPF, Drive Envelope: Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release Digital-FILTER Section: Filter Type: LPF1, LPF2, LPF3, HPF, BPF, Variation, Bypass Knobs: Cutoff, Resonance, Key Follow, Envelope Depth, HPF Envelope: Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release |
Amps | Analog-AMP Section: Knobs: Level Envelope: Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release Digital-AMP Section: Knobs: Level Envelope: Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release |
LFO | LFO Waveform: Triangle, Sine, Saw, Square, Sample & Hold, Random Knobs/Sliders: Rate, Fade Time, Pitch Depth, Filter Depth, Amp Depth Tempo Sync |
Mixer Section | Level: A-OSC 1, A-OSC 2, AUX (for Analog Part) |
Vocoder | Vocoder and MIC Modulation via mic input |
Effects | MFX: 8 systems, 67 types (each part has a MFX) Part EQ: 8 systems (each part has a Part EQ) TFX: 2 systems, 29 types DELAY REVERB: 6 types Master EQ Mic Input Reverb: 8 types |
Sequencer | Tracks: 16 Patterns are saved as a program SMF import supported |
Arpeggiator | Preset pattern: 64 Patterns are saved as a program |
Controllers | Pitch bend and modulation lever, pitch and modulation wheels |
Display | 16 characters, 2 line LCD |
External Storage | USB Flash memory |
Connectors | PHONES Jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type MAIN OUTPUT Jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4-inch TRS phone type ANALOG DRY OUTPUT Jack: 1/4-inch phone type CLICK OUTPUT Jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type MIC Jack: Combo type (XLR, 1/4-inch TRS phone), balanced FOOT PEDAL Jacks: CTRL 1, CTRL 2, HOLD CV/GATE OUTPUT Jacks (2 systems): Miniature phone type (CV: jacks support OCT/V, Hz/V is not supported, GATE: +5 V output) MIDI connectors (IN, OUT) USB COMPUTER port (USB Hi-Speed AUDIO/MIDI): USB B type (Use USB cable and computer with a USB port that supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed) USB MEMORY Port: USB A type DC IN jack |
Power Supply | AC adaptor |
Current Draw | 3,000 mA |
Dimensions | 35.4 x 15.3 x 4.4" (899 x 388 x 111 mm) |
Weight | 14.3 lb (6.5 kg) |