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JD-XA

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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Polyphony" data-content="The number of voices (notes) a device can produce simultaneously. Typically, a monophonic device can only play one note at a time. A Duophonic device can play two notes at a time. A polyphonic device can play two or more notes at a time." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Polyphony - </span>
<span class="specification-value">Analog Part: 4 Voices / Digital Part: 64 Voices</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Oscillators" data-content="An electronic device which generates a periodic signal of a particular frequency, usually a sine wave, but sometimes a square wave or other waveform. In an analog synthesizer, oscillators typically produce regularly repeating fluctuations in voltage - that is, they oscillate. In digital synthesis, an oscillator more typically plays back a complex waveform by reading the numbers in a wavetable." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Oscillators - </span>
<span class="specification-value">Two digitally-controlled analog oscillators</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Waveforms" data-content="A signal, either sampled (digitally recorded) or periodic, being generated by an oscillator. Also, the graphical display of a sound pressure wave over time." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Waveforms - </span>
<span class="specification-value">Triangle, Sine, Square With Pulse Width Modulation, Fixed Square, Ramp-up Sawtooth,</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Filters" data-content="A type of equalizing device for subtractively eliminating selected frequencies from the sound spectrum of a signal and perhaps, in the case of a resonant filter, increasing the level of other frequencies." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Filters - </span>
<span class="specification-value">Five different filter types for analog section / 14 types of filters for digital section</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="LFO" data-content="Low Frequency Oscillator. An oscillator especially devoted to applications below the audible frequency range, and typically used as a control source for modulating a sound to create vibrato, tremolo, trills, and so on." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">LFO - </span>
<span class="specification-value">Two LFOs per analog part</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Control" data-content="Types of external control input and output that allow interfacing with other instruments, synchronizers and computers. Modern synthesizers use MIDI and USB. Analog synthesizers may use CV and Gate signals." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Control - </span>
<span class="specification-value">MIDI In/Out, USB</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Sequencer" data-content="A hardware device, software application or module used to arrange/sequence timed events into musical patterns and songs. An analog sequencer uses control voltages and gate triggers to control vintage analog devices. A digital sequencer usually uses MIDI and has more advanced capabilities than an analog sequencer." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Sequencer - </span>
<span class="specification-value">16-track Sequencer</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Arpeggiator" data-content="A device that steps from note to note for whichever keys are pressed (or latched) in a preset or random pattern." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Arpeggiator - </span>
<span class="specification-value">64 Preset Patterns</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Effects" data-content="Any form of audio signal processing that provides reverbs, delays, chorus, and other audio and spatial effects to sweeten, liven and animate audio as well as to create the sound of a space or environment." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Effects - </span>
<span class="specification-value">MFX: 8 systems, 67 types, TFX: 2 systems, 29 types, Delay, Reverb: 6 types</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Keyboard" data-content="A set of keys or levers, arranged in order of ascending pitch, which enables a piano, organ or synthesizer to be played by hand." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Keyboard - </span>
<span class="specification-value">49 keys with velocity and channel aftertouch</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Memory" data-content="Storage capabilities for user programmed settings, patches, sequences, waveforms, and so on." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Memory - </span>
<span class="specification-value">Internal: 256 / USB Flash Memory: 256</span>
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<span><a title="View user profile." href="http://www.vintagesynth.com/user/406" lang="" about="http://www.vintagesynth.com/user/406" typeof="schemaerson" property="schema:name" datatype="" xml:lang="">Naomi Bolton</a></span>
<span>Thu, 09/19/2019 - 12:28</span>

<div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><p>Why choose between an analog or digital synth when you can have both?&nbsp;At least, this appears to be the thinking behind the JD-XA, which was released by Roland in 2015. The most exciting thing about the JD-XA is obviously the fact that it is the first analog polyphonic synthesizer released by Roland since 1986. However, in addition to the analog warmth, this unique crossover synth is also able to deliver digital versatility.<br><br>
The JD-XA comes with true analog filters and a direct dry output, which makes up its four-part all-analog side. Then there is its four-part digital engine that features the SuperNATURAL synth technology from Roland. Best of all, these two parts can be used completely independently or you can use them interactively for even greater flexibility. Whether you want to use the two parts side by side or stack them up, the options are nearly endless.<br><br>
The JD-XA features a modern-looking design, but it appears to have drawn some inspiration from the JD-800 with its sliders. Something that is quite divisive about the design is the intense red glow around all of the knobs and sliders of the JD-XA. Some users find this tacky, while others appreciate the fact that it makes it easier to adjust the real-time controls in dim environments. The good news is that if you are not a fan of the lights, you can select which areas of the panel to light up or even turn everything off completely. A bigger issue is the glossy design of the black panel, which is not only a magnet for fingerprints and scratches, but also tends to reflect glare from surrounding light sources. Finally, the JD-XA has a 2 line LCD display that can handle 16 characters. Overall, though, the JD-XA feels sturdy, but still light enough to make it relatively portable.<br><br>
For the keyboard, Roland has incorporated a four-octave one with 49 keys that feature velocity and channel after-touch. The shorter keyboard makes it more portable and anyone in need of more keys can simply hook up an external MIDI controller board. In addition, the JD-XA has incorporated their combination pitch-bend and modulation paddle while also including two mod wheels that are fully assignable.<br><br>
The audio capabilities of the JD-XA certainly don't disappoint and the analog section can be as raw as you want it to be. You get the warmth of the analog filters while the digital side is no slouch either. This combination definitely offers the best of both worlds and everything is easy to operate as well after getting to know this synth. While it could easily have ended up being a mess, Roland managed to create hardware that manages to deliver both the vintage and modern sounds of their brand without trying to emulate the competition. More than four voices of polyphony would have been nice for the analog section, but overall, this is a great synth.</p></div>

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<div class="field--item"><a href="http://www.vintagesynth.com/taxonomy/term/841" hreflang="en">Roland</a></div>
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<div class="field--item">2015</div>
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<div class="field--item"><a href="http://www.vintagesynth.com/taxonomy/term/790" hreflang="en">Synthetic</a></div>
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<div class="field--item"><a href="https://www.roland.com/global/support/by_product/jd-xa/owners_manuals/">https://www.roland.com/global/support/by_product/jd-xa/owners_manuals/</a></div>
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<div class="field--item">OWNER'S MANUALS</div>
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<a href="https://youtu.be/LlQ9Z8euyj8" class="file-title">Roland JD-XA Synthesizer Ver.1.50 Preset Sound Examples: A01 Massive Pad</a><span class="file-description">Phrase example based on new preset sound from JD-XA version 1.5.</span>

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<div class="field field--name-field-youtube-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item">Roland JD-XA Performance by Scott Tibbs</div>
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