Roland JD-XA explained

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]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Roland JD-XA Synth review. Dan 'JD73'. Goldman2015-07-27T09:27:00.207ZSynthesisers. MusicRadar. 27 July 2015 .
  2. Web site: Review: Roland JD-XA. Jim. Alfredson. KeyboardMag. 27 July 2015 .
  3. Web site: Roland - JD-XA | Analog/Digital Crossover Synthesizer. Roland. Corporation. Roland.
  4. Web site: Roland JD-XA Analog/Digital Crossover Synthesizer. Equipboard.