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Description
Meet your synthesis powerhouse - the Roland JD-XA Analog/Digital Crossover Synthesizer. This crossover synth harmoniously unites the warmth of analog with the versatility of digital, merging into one innovative, no-compromise instrument.
Whether you're a sound designer, a studio producer or a live performer, the JD-XA provides an incredibly flexible platform for all. Use the analog and digital parts side by side, stack them up for sonic devastation, or shape digital waveforms via the analog filters to create sounds you've never heard before.
This synth houses a four-part analog engine with true analog filters and a direct dry output. Each part has two oscillifiers, filter and amp sections, and four envelopes, all with incredibly fast attack and response times. You also get two LFOs, with coverage from ultra-slow to ultra-fast.
Equally impressive is its four-part digital engine, powered by Roland's SuperNATURAL synth technology. It's compatible with the synth engine from the INTEGRA-7 sound module, a favorite of top producers and sound designers.
What sets the JD-XA apart is the creative interaction between its analog and digital engines. Its distinctive crossover design allows you to blend the engines together or use them independently, thus giving you two synths in one.
Key Features:
- Advanced synthesizer with independent analog and digital sound engines
- Analog filter section with 4-Pole, transistor-ladder, and multi-mode filters
- SuperNATURAL synth technology digital engine
- 16-track pattern sequencer for fast creation of songs and loops
- Comprehensive effects with MFX for all parts plus five system effects
- USB, MIDI, and CV/GATE interfaces for seamless integration with DAWs
- Mic input for modulation of synth sounds and vocoder functionality
- Backlit knobs, sliders, and controllers for hands-on sound shaping
- Analog dry out for raw signal output
- Compatible with INTEGRA-7 sound libraries from Roland's online Axial sound portal
Owner's manual
Roland JD-XA Analog/Digital Crossover Synthesizer User ManualProduct specs
| Polyphony | 4 notes (analog), 64 notes (digital) |
| Number of Keys | 49 |
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ROLAND JD-XA Analog Engine - Review
Reviews
PROS
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Unique crossover of analog DCOs and digital Super Natural Engine
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Massive and expansive sound out of the box
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Extremely versatile with a wide range of sonic possibilities
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Analog-modeling controls allow detailed sound design
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Direct-to-digital recording via USB enhances recording workflow
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Built-in vocoder and phantom power for condenser mics
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Free downloadable axial sound libraries expand sound palette
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Includes a 16-track/128-step sequencer for complex compositions
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Lightweight design is advantageous for live performances
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Each voice can have its own settings, allowing for dynamic sounds
CONS
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Analog tones not as rich as competitors like Moog or Sequential
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Some filters have design flaws, affecting sound quality
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Digital side does not live up to the legacy of the JD-800
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Integrating with other studio gear can be challenging due to MIDI channel usage
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Quirky menu navigation and unintuitive sequencer
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Analog and digital parts output simultaneously, complicating signal routing
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Limited analog polyphony; more voices would enhance capability
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Keys deserve to be more substantial given the synth's power and price
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Roland JD-XA Analog/Digital Crossover Synthesizer.
Comparisons
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The JD-XA offers more flexibility with its 8-part multitimbral capability, whereas the System-8 is limited to 2-part multitimbrality, making JD-XA more versatile for complex compositions.
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The JD-XA is noted for sounding better straight out of the box compared to the Hydrasynth and Iridium, making it easier to program layered sounds.
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The JD-XA's digital FM engine offers versatility when compared to other synths that lack this feature, like the Nord Lead, enhancing its appeal for diverse sound requirements.
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Features and functionality
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The JD-XA includes both analog and digital synth engines, offering a 4-part analog and a 4-part digital component, allowing for diverse sound creation within one instrument.
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The JD-XA's 16-track sequencer enables users to individually sequence different parts, ideal for creating complete tracks with drums, pads, and analog voices in one unit.
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The JD-XA is equipped with a 4-pole ladder filter and a multi-mode filter, enhancing its sound-shaping capabilities beyond what the System-8 offers.
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The JD-XA is described as having a more direct interface compared to the Iridium and Hydrasynth, despite its small screen and lack of a data encoder.
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The JD-XA can serve as a multi-channel MIDI controller, adding functional versatility beyond its sound capabilities.
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Users highlight the JD-XA's hybrid nature with real analog oscillators, providing richer sound quality for those prioritizing authentic analog tones.
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JD-XA is noted for its ability to integrate digital FM synthesis, a sought-after feature for users exploring beyond traditional subtractive synthesis.
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User experience
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Owners report that JD-XA's sound design capabilities are extensive but require more programming effort, while System-8 provides immediate access to sounds, appealing to users who prefer quick results.
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It's noted that JD-XA's 2x16 LCD display can be cumbersome for sound design, potentially slowing workflow compared to the System-8's more straightforward front panel controls.
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One owner found the JD-XA to be less "menu divey" than both the Hydrasynth and Iridium due to its relatively more straightforward interface.
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Some users find the JD-XA's sound capabilities more exciting than the System-8, mentioning it feels less 'menu divey' with a more intuitive interface.
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Critic Reviews
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Based on 2 Reviews and 12 Ratings
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All the hardware synth I will ever need.
This synth has every feature you can think of and more, including top-quality vocoder, direct-to-digital recording over USB, built-in low-latency USB ASIO audio interface - perfect for softsynths, 16-track/128-step sequencer and aftertouch. The only items lacking are analog polyphony (6 voices - 2 more - would have made a big difference) and keys - a synth with this level of power, especially with its split functionality, really deserves 61 keys, although of course these would have made it even more expensive. Digital voices can substitute adequately when analog voices run out, and a larger MIDI keyboard can be plugged in as necessary.
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Unique white edition has been specially made for Hardwell can be seen in Hardwell's studio photo, "Hardwell testing his new Roland JD-XA Synth."
In his "Alan Walker: Unmasked Vlog (#7)" on YouTube, Alan Walker is shown using the Roland JD-XA Analog/Digital Crossover Synthesizer during a live performance for the king and queen.
MT: In recent years, we’ve witnessed the return of the analogue synth with new models from the likes of Moog, Sequential, Oberheim, companies who provided you with your synths originally…
GN: “Well, I’m watching it, but I’m still deeply immersed in software. Omnisphere 2 is the best thing ever invented – more useful than the wheel! It’s an amazing bit of kit, so I think software is still very much the heart of it for me.
I’ve got a Moog Voyager XL, but you’ll see it leaning up against the side of the studio as I’ve not actually plugged it in yet. It’s a good bit of kit, though. I’ve also got a couple of Roland bits coming. I don’t have the names yet, but it’s a big red thing – the JD-XA…”
official website of his projekt Quaeschning-Schnauss: ULRICH SCHNAUSS:Software: Steinberg Cubase all tracks bar PRISM and AMONG MANATEES** (Logic)*Peripheral equipment: Manikin Schrittmacher sequencer.*Hardware synths:Roland JD XA synthesizerRoland Jupiter-8 synthesizerRoland JD-800 synthesizerOberheim OB-8 synthesizerRoland System 1 synthesizerRoland MKS-70 synthesizer moduleRhodes Chroma synthesizerWaldorf Q synthesizerMicrowave XT synthesizer module*Software synths & effects: Various modules from Sonic Core’s SCOPE system.*Hardware effects: Ensoniq DP4
Hot Since 82 shows off his Roland JD-XA synth in action in this Instagram video clip: "Oh and this arrived ! Sunday treats! #Roland #jdxa" (now sold to 'Spacehotel')
On his Roland.uk artist page, Mike Lindup is quoted about his Roland JD-XA Synthesizer, plus he can be seen playing it and talking about it and the background of his keyboard rig with Level 42 (at least) in the linked YouTube video (dated of 2016):
MIKE LINDUP ON THE JD-XA "What I love about the JDXA is the fact that it is in effect a hybrid of analogue and digital, so that you can blend and effect classic Roland analogue synth sounds with DSP to create unique effects, or go completely digital which offers a wide soundscape. Having a built-in vocoder brings yet more possibilities to the party, and I look forward to spending time creating sounds for use with Level 42 as well as solo projects and collaborations. I also love the way it looks!”
From the same article, you can read the mention of the synth used by Mike on the 2013 album Sirens and then live:
Times change, and Mike has moved with them, returning to the studio with Level 42 for 2013’s acclaimed Sirens release, and recreating the classic hits live using the Roland RD-800 and the crossover-tech Roland JD-XA. For this iconic synth man, it’s all about “lots of colours”, and his palette has never sounded so full.
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