Roland JD-XI Integrated Analog/Digital Crossover Synthesizer
Used - Good Condition. w/Box & gooseneck mic
Tiny, mighty, and affordable, the JD-Xi puts a true analog synth engine, Roland's famous SuperNATURAL synth sounds, and many other creative tools under one hood. Equipped with 37 mini keys, this compact instrument delivers fat, warm analog bass and lead tones with ample controls for hands-on tweaking, plus polyphonic PCM essentials like pads, strings, brass, and more. Create impressive loops in a flash with the pattern sequencer and built-in drum kits, and explore expressive vocal textures with the gooseneck mic, Vocoder, and AutoPitch.
Features:
• Interactive crossover synthesizer with analog and digital sound engines
• Analog synth section provides authentic lead and bass tones
• Two digital synth sections with SuperNATURAL synth tones and 128-voice total polyphony
• Four-track pattern sequencer and high-quality rhythm sounds
• Included gooseneck mic for use with built-in Vocoder and AutoPitch
• Process sounds with four simultaneous effects (Effect 1/2, Delay, Reverb)
• USB for audio/MIDI communication with computer music software
• Includes a large selection of ready-to-play sounds and patterns
• Additional sounds and patterns available for download at Roland's Axial sound library site
ANALOG AND DIGITAL SYNTHS IN ONE KEYBOARD
With its unique crossover sound engine, the JD-Xi provides the best of both worlds: the warm, smooth response of classic analog, and the clarity and versatility of modern digital. The newly developed monophonic analog synth section features saw, triangle, and square waveforms with pulse-width modulation and an analog filter, plus an independent sub oscillator for low-end power. Two digital synth sections offer 128-voice polyphony and a wide range of high-quality SuperNATURAL synth tones, including pads, strings, electric piano, sound effects, and many others.
BUILD LOOPS WITH THE FOUR-TRACK PATTERN SEQUENCER
Using the intuitive pattern sequencer and large selection of onboard sounds, youre able to create and perform sophisticated music with only the JD-Xi. The sequencer offers four separate trackstwo digital synth parts, analog synth, and drumsallowing you to build rich-sounding loops for any genre. Real-time and step recording modes are provided, along with a special TR-REC mode for programming in the style of Rolands classic TR-series beatboxes. Its easy to play patterns and tweak sounds as you perform, and many preset patterns are built in for jamming right out of the box.
PRO DRUM KITS FOR HIGH-IMPACT BEATS
Packed with a variety of dynamic drum kits, the JD-Xi delivers quality rhythm tones to suit any groove. Included are many types of electronic and acoustic kits, and the drum instrument assignments are conveniently labeled above the keys for quick identification. You can also personalize the kits for your music by adjusting filter, envelope, pitch, and pan parameters on individual drum sounds.
SHAPE SOUNDS WITH IMPRESSIVE EFFECTS
The JD-Xi includes four simultaneous effects sections for enhancing any sound. Effect 1 and 2 provide selectable processing options such as Bit Crusher, Slicer, and Ring Mod, while dedicated Delay and Reverb sections make it easy to envelop sounds in spacious ambience. Each effects section can be turned on/off separately for the three synth sections and drums, allowing you to shape your mix with many creative combinations.