Synth Name: | Roland JD-Xi |
Synth Manufacturer: | Roland |
Synthesis Type: | analog subtractive, digital additive, 450 PCM waveforms |
Polyphony: | 1 analog, 128 digital |
Timbrality: | 1 analog monophonic, 10 digital (2 digital parts with 3 partials per part, 1 drum part with 4 partials) |
Filter: | 1 per voice |
Oscillator: | 1 DCOs for the analog part, one oscillator or PCM waveform per digital partial (3 partials per part for digital synths and 4 partials for the drum track) |
Lfo: | 1 per voice |
Sequencer: | 16-steps, 1-4 bars |
Ext Control: | USB, MIDI |
Memory: | 256 patches internal + USB port |
Fx: | 16 |
Split: | No |
Keys: | 37 |
Velocity: | Yes |
Aftertouch: | No |
Dates: | 2015– |
Price: | US$599 |
The Roland JD-Xi is a hybrid analog and digital synthesizer that was released in 2015,[1] together with the larger JD-XA.[2] The JD-Xi comprises a 1 voice analog engine and a 128 voice digital engine (Roland's Supernatural engine)[3] with 2 synth tracks and 1 drum track; in total 4 separate tracks, which can be used interactively or independently.[4] The JD-Xi includes a Vocoder engine with a gooseneck microphone built in.[5] A limited edition white version ran for a limited time in 2015.[6]