Roland JDXA Synthesizer

The JD-XA is a unique crossover synth that brings together analog warmth and digital versatility in one super-creative, no- compromise instrument.

First, there’s a four-part, all-analog monster with true analog filters and a direct dry output.

Next up is a four-part digital engine powered by Roland’s SuperNATURAL synth technology, plus an impressive selection of potent effects.

The JD-XA’s engines can be used independently or interactively, providing an incredibly flexible platform for sound design, studio work, and live performance.

Use the analog and digital parts side by side, stack them up for total sonic devastation, or shape digital waveforms via the analog filters to create sounds never heard before.

With the JD-XA, you can forget about analog or digital—just close your eyes, imagine how the future sounds, and start creating music.

Keyboard

49 keys (with velocity and channel aftertouch)

Sound Generator Section

Maximum 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, Envelops for each section and LFOs)) (Digital Part uses SuperNATURAL Synth tones that is compatible with the Integra-7.)

User Program Memory

- Internal: 256
- USB Flash memory: 256
The patterns of Arpeggio and Sequence are saved as programs.

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.)

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

Analog-AMP Section

- Knobs: Level
- Envelope: Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release

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
(Partial2-OSC is applied as modulation to Partial1-OSC.)

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

Digital-AMP Section

- Knobs: Level
- Envelope: Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release

LFO Section

- LFO Waveform: Triangle, Sine, Saw, Square, Sample&Hold, Random
- Knobs/Sliders: Rate, Fade Time, Pitch Depth, Filter Depth, Amp Depth
- Tempo Sync

Mixer Section (For Analog Part)

- Level: A-OSC 1, A-OSC 2, AUX

Mic

- Vocoder
- MIC Modulation

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

Pattern Sequencer

Tracks: 16
Patterns are saved as a program.
SMF import supported.

Arpeggio

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: These jacks support OCT/V (Hz/V is not supported). GATE: They output +5 V.)
MIDI connectors (IN, OUT)
USB COMPUTER port (USB Hi-Speed AUDIO/MIDI): USB B type
(Use a USB cable and a computer with a USB port that support USB 2.0 Hi-Speed.)
USB MEMORY port: USB A type
DC IN jack

Power Supply

AC Adaptor

Current draw

3,000 mA

Accessories

Owner's Manual
AC Adaptor
Power Cord

Size and Weight

Width

899 mm
35-7/16 inches

Depth

388 mm
15-5/16 inches

Height

111 mm
4-3/8 inches

Weight

6.5 kg
14 lbs. 6 oz.