Roland JD-Xi Hybrid Synth

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Roland JD-Xi Hybrid Synth

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Manufacturer's ID: JD-XI

What we say:

At A Glance:

The JD-Xi from Roland is one of the best affordable synthesizers out there. We are astonished at just how much Roland managed to cram into it. You’ll find an analog synth, two separate SuperNATURAL synth parts, a vocoder and a drum machine all in this compact unit. Thanks to the 4-Track sequencer you can create full blown songs with drums and multiple synth parts. It is one of our favourite synths hands down!

Features We Love:

Analog and Digital

The JD-Xi features both analog and digital synth engines. The analog section is monophonic and provides those classic warm tones for bass and lead parts. The digital engine offers 128 note polyphony, which is great for pads and keys parts. There are tons of presets already loaded, and it’s easy to create your own patches.

Drum Machine

There are also plenty of classic and modern drum sounds on board which you can play on the keys live, and sequence as the foundation of your tracks.

4-Track 16 Step Sequencer

The JD-Xi has a 4-Track 16 step sequencer on board. Having the 4 tracks means we can layer a drum part, an analog synth part and two digital synth parts together. You can compose entire songs from this, or at the very least lay the foundation for you to work on later in the studio. We’ve never had so much fun on a synth in this price range.

Highlights:

  • Analog and Digital synth engines
  • SuperNATURAL Synth Sounds
  • Drum sounds
  • 4 Track 16 Step Sequencer
  • Vocoder
  • Unbelievable value for money

What's Included:

  • JD-Xi Hybrid Synth
  • Owner's Manual
  • AC Adaptor
  • Microphone

Specification

Keyboard 37 mini keys (with velocity)
Maximum Polyphony 129 voices (Digital Synth/Drum Kit: 128, Analog Synth: 1)
  (Max. polyophony of the Digital Synth parts: 64 voices)
Parts 4 Parts (Digital Synth Part: 2, Drums Part: 1, Analog Synth Part: 1)
Tones Digital Synth Tone (SuperNATURAL Synth)
  Analog Synth Tone
  PCM Drum Kit
  * For an analog synth tone, the oscillator, sub-oscillator, and filter sections consist of analog circuits.
Effects Effect1 (Distortion, Fuzz, Compressor, Bit Crusher)
  Effect2 (Flanger, Phaser, Ring Mod, Slicer)
  Delay: 2 types
  Reverb: 6 types
Pattern Sequencer Tracks: 4
Vocal Function Vocoder, Auto Pitch, Auto Note
Other Favorite, Arpeggio
Controllers Pitch Bend/Modulation Wheel
Display 16 characters 2 line LCD
Connectors Headphones Jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
  Output Jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4-inch phone type
  Input Jack (LINE(MONO) / Guitar Input): 1/4-inch phone type
  MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT)
  USB COMPUTER Port (USB Hi-Speed AUDIO/MIDI)
  (Use a USB cable and a computer with a USB port that support Hi-Speed USB.)
  DC IN Jack
  MIC Input Jack: XLR type, unbalance
Power Supply AC Adaptor
Width 575 mm / 22-11/16 inches
Depth 245 mm / 9-11/16 inches
Height 85 mm / 3-6/16 inches
Weight 2.2 kg / 4 lbs. 14 oz.

Firmware Update Ver.1.51 introduces the following features

  • Interactive Chord function was added.
  • Transpose function was added.
  • Shuffle function was added.
  • Side Chain Compressor function was added.
  • Startup Program function was added.
  • Exporting User Data to a Computer Programs (sounds and pattern data) that you created on the JD-Xi can be exported to a computer. Exported data can also be imported into an extra bank.
  • Adding Data from a Computer to the JD-Xi
  • Data that you exported to your computer as described above or that you downloaded from Roland’s website "Axial" can be loaded into the JD-Xi as follows.
  • Erasing Knob and Wheel Movements Recorded in a Pattern
  • Temporarily Disabling Program Changes (Preventing Mistaken Operation)

Customer reviews

Overall Rating 4.9/5 (8 reviews)

I got one because a friend has one and I was very impressed. It's really versatile. I am not a keyboard player or synth expert, but reading the manuals/watching the tutorials overcomes any initial apprehension. Having drum machines, analog and 2 digital synths gives a pretty full range of possibilities. The sound quality is excellent, and variations pretty limitless. Out of the box presets are very good - some are a bit 'out there'/annoying even, but it just illustrates the possibilities. Great product - even though its been around for years.

Paul W. - 22/7/2024

I think this is a very good beginner synth that I am learning alot from.

rose a. - 14/4/2024

Sounds great. Needs more instruction manual. Build quality could be slightly better but it’s very good maybe more metal than plastic.

Paul C. - 13/7/2022

This is the first synth I?ve bought. I wanted to get a middle of the road product, not something too cheap or too expensive. The reviews of this online were good. I?ve only used it a handful of times so far. Sound wise it?s brilliant, it gives u all those sounds you would hear on trance music from the 90s to the modern day. I bought it for the reason of creating EDM tracks. It?s got everything in between as well, from the Prodigy sounds to Spandau ballet. I would say If your not good with technology, I.e. smart phones, computers or the like, then you?ll find this tricky to operate. It?s got a small display screen and the buttons are small and fiddly. Scrolling through the menus will take a bit of getting used to. If your willing to accept that it?s not a case of plug and play and there a bit more to learn with operating this, then it?s worth the investment. If you want to just plug and play and not fine tune the synth sounds, then a MIDI keyboard would be a lot easier.

Thomas B. - 5/9/2021

Great product. Lots to get used to so early days re experience with this at present but seems to do all what I need it to do. Good connectivity with other midi /usb devices. Great sounds.

Darren S. - 20/5/2021

Great product from Roland

Derek O. - 14/9/2020

Easy to use analogue/digital synthesizer excellent quality and real value for money.

Christopher M. - 22/2/2018

It?s a great synth Really fun

David F. - 18/12/2017

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