Synth Name: | Roland JD-XA |
Synth Manufacturer: | Roland |
Synthesis Type: | analog subtractive, digital additive, 450 PCM waveforms |
Polyphony: | 4 analog, 64 digital |
Timbrality: | 4 analog monophonic, 1 analog polyphonic, 12 digital (4 digital parts, 3 partials per part) |
Filter: | 1 per voice |
Oscillator: | 2 DCOs per analog part, one oscillator or PCM waveform per digital partial (3 partials per part) |
Lfo: | 2 per voice |
Sequencer: | 16-track |
Ext Control: | USB, MIDI |
Memory: | 256 patches internal + USB port |
Fx: | 120 |
Split: | Yes |
Keys: | 49 |
Velocity: | Yes |
Aftertouch: | Yes |
Dates: | 2015- |
Price: | US$2,499 |
The Roland JD-XA is a hybrid analog and digital synthesizer that was released in 2015 alongside the JD-Xi, it is Roland's first analog polyphonic synthesizer since 1986.[1] The instrument is encased by a shiny black front panel covered with knobs and sliders reminiscent of the Roland JD-800.[2] The JD-XA comprises a 4 voice analog engine and a 64 voice digital engine, which can be used interactively or independently, thus providing a flexible platform for sound design.[3]