Roland Announces JD-XA Analog/Digital Crossover Synthesizer

Roland JD-XA – The Monster Unleashed

Published on Apr 15, 2015 RolandChannel

"Analog. Digital. Magical."

The JD-Xi's bigger brother is officially announced. The JD-Xi includes 4 voices of analog. You'll find the press release and a ton of pics including some of the inside voice boards below.

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Roland JD-XA Analog Digital Synthesizer Demo Videos

Published on Sep 24, 2015 SamAshMusic

Roland JD-XAs on eBay
http://www.rolandus.com/products/jd-xa/

"The Roland JD-XA Analog/Digital Crossover Synthesizer is an advanced new keyboard that offers a unique and powerful approach to synthesis, putting the best elements of analog and digital synth technology at your fingertips!

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."

Playlist:
Roland JD-XA Analog Digital Synthesizer - Overview
Roland JD-XA Analog Digital Synthesizer - Tone Architecture
Roland JD-XA Analog Digital Synthesizer - Crossover Concept
Roland JD-XA Analog Digital Synthesizer - Arpeggiator and Effects
Roland JD-XA Analog Digital Synthesizer - Sequencer
Roland JD-XA Analog Digital Synthesizer - Sequencer
Roland JD-XA Analog Digital Synthesizer - website sounds & sequences
Roland JD-XA Analog Digital Synthesizer - LED Configuration
Roland JD-XA Analog Digital Synthesizer - Vocoder

ROLAND JD-XA Synthesizer - custom sounds and some presets by jdxa-knight

"CAREFUL - can be L O U D !

MAKE SURE YOU LISTEN TO THIS ON PROPER SPEAKERS.
I USE UNITY THE ROCK MK II AND THEY CAN GO VERY LOW !
- There are people who say, the JD-XA sounds like a Virus or like a plugin. Let me tell you this: It can do really crazy stuff, but be sure it sounds very (!) warm and analog, in fact i would say it has a completely unique sound (ANALOG-DIGITAL HYBRID ARCHITECTURE!) that reminds me a lot of old Roland SH synthesizers ( and i had a few synths in my life...)
- I am not the best synth programmer in the world and only had the JD-XA for some weeks
- Mostly done with the analog voices but of course i also used the great FX and some digital parts
- My patches are more on the experimental side, be sure that the JD-XA can do so much more, like Juno or Jupiter Sounds
YOU CAN DOWNLOAD AND PLAY ALL THE INTEGRA 7 AND JD-XA SOUNDS FROM ROLAND's AXIAL HOMEPAGE FOR FREE
- It is fantastic to layer with an Ambika or Matrix 1000 or other good (poly)synths
- What i like - besides other great features - so much about the JD-XA is its ability to sound very vintage or very modern, like 70s Black Sabbath or "Plop" Bass like Beatles, or that its UNISON switch introduces some phasing which lets you do fantastic Mellotron-like sounds etc etc etc it's possibnlities are endless ;)
- Depending on extreme settings, it may get noisy or hissy... i don't care. for me it is VERY alive.
- In the SonicState Review, Nick is speaking about the weird behavior of analog filter 3. Yes it can go like that. But you also have to watch your levels. All the filters on the JD-XA are very very good. Believe me.
- The JD-XA is super fast to program (ok, some of my patches i will refine a little bid with time ;)
- this might well be the first synth demo, that features a guitar riff of the legendary german Punk band SLIME ;)"

Roland JD-XAs on eBay | Roland JD-XAs on Amazon

Roland JD-XA Synthesizer Ver.1.50 Preset Sound Examples

Published on Jun 29, 2016 RolandChannel

Playlist:
Roland JD-XA Synthesizer Ver.1.50 Preset Sound Examples: A01 Massive Pad
Roland JD-XA Synthesizer Ver.1.50 Preset Sound Examples: A02 Masaki Brass
Roland JD-XA Synthesizer Ver.1.50 Preset Sound Examples: A03 Pomona Lead
Roland JD-XA Synthesizer Ver.1.50 Preset Sound Examples: A04 Square Rip
Roland JD-XA Synthesizer Ver.1.50 Preset Sound Examples: A05 Rounder Bass
Roland JD-XA Synthesizer Ver.1.50 Preset Sound Examples: A06 Pillbox Bass
Roland JD-XA Synthesizer Ver.1.50 Preset Sound Examples: A07 Anthem Lead

Roland JD-XA - Sounds, Presets & Ambient Soundscapes | Synth Demo

Published on Oct 26, 2019 synth4ever

"Roland JD-XA synthesizer demo featuring sounds, presets and ambient soundscapes. This Roland JDXA synth demo showcases various sounds & patches including ambient pads, sequencer, leads and atmospheric textures. This Roland JD-XA demo was filmed at the Roland Inspiration Centre in Toronto, Canada.

The Roland JD-XA is a unique crossover hybrid synth that combines analog and digital engines into a single instrument. The analog engine features four parts and true analog filters and a direct dry output. The digital engine features four parts and is powered by Roland’s SuperNATURAL synth technology with 64-voice polyphony, plus effects.

The Roland JD-XA’s dual engines can be used independently or together to unlock versatile sound design capabilities. The JDXA features discrete analog with 2 x OSC, Filter, Amp, 4 x Env (2 x Pitch, Filter, Amp), and 2 x LFO per voice plus Analog Dry Out for raw signal output.

The Roland JD-XA's analog filter section is selectable 4-Pole, transistor-ladder, and multi-mode (LPF/HPF/BPF). The analog OSC section includes Cross Mod, Ring Mod, and OSC Sync, all of which can be used simultaneously and the LFO rate covers a wide range from ultra-slow to ultra-fast

The Roland JDXA's digital engine is compatible with INTEGRA-7 sound libraries from Roland’s online Axial sound portal, and digital parts can be routed through the analog filter. A comprehensive effects section with MFX (67 different effect types) for all parts, plus five system effects (Reverb, TFX1, TFX2, Delay, and Master EQ), provides additional sound shaping options.

Furthermore, the Roland JD-XA has a 16-track real-time or step sequencer (64 steps) with 8 tracks for internal parts, and 8 tracks for external parts. It also features onboard USB, MIDI, and CV/GATE interfaces plus flexible MIDI control functionality. In addition, there is a mic input and vocoder capability as well.

The Roland JD-XA is a versatile and deep synth which allows for extensive creative control and sound design. The ability to work with both digital and analog engines and route them in different configurations allows for new types of sounds to be explored from a variety of angles."

ROLAND JD-XA // OWN SOUND CREATIONS // part 1

Published on Jan 14, 2016 LESINDES

"Testing the ROLAND JD-XA. Own sound creations.
Using arpeggios and sequences. Tweaking occasionally. JD-XA does not contain any drum kits as its smaller and cheaper sibling is providing. If there are any drums to be heard they're mostly programmed from scratch with the internal sound engines -- both digital and analog.
More thoughts about the synth:
Many options. But it is a little bit the JD800 problem: the basic sound is quickly edited but the fine tuning takes hours because you have to step thru hundreds of parameters in a 2-line-display (without dial!!!).
No computer editor!
The sequencer is almost the same as in JD-Xi with the same flaws. It crashes frequently and it DOES NOT TRANSPOSE! I hope Roland will fix and implement this with the next update.
About the integration of digital and analog section: The routing is a bit confusing to me but once you managed to lea a digital sound through the analog section it sounds very nice. The digital waves are also well chosen and sounding. For understanding the concept: There are two synths -- one digital, one analog -- that only share the housing and the FX. As a consequence you cannot choose a digital waveform in your analog synth you can only lead a complete sound of the digital machine through the analog section for sound enhancement.
But all in all it is a versatile well sounding synth!"

ROLAND JD-XA // OWN SOUND CREATIONS // part 2

Published on Jan 20, 2016 LESINDES

ROLAND JD-XA // OWN SOUND CREATIONS // part 3

Published on Jan 23, 2016 LESINDES

"Testing the ROLAND JD-XA. Own sound creations.
Using arpeggios and sequences. Tweaking occasionally. JD-XA does not contain any drum kits as its smaller and cheaper sibling is providing. If there are any drums to be heard they're mostly programmed from scratch with the internal sound engines -- both digital and analog.
More thoughts about the synth:
Many options. But it is a little bit the JD800 problem: the basic sound is quickly edited but the fine tuning takes hours because you have to step thru hundreds of parameters in a 2-line-display (without dial!!!).
No computer editor!
The sequencer is almost the same as in JD-Xi with the same flaws. It crashes frequently and it DOES NOT TRANSPOSE! I hope Roland will fix and implement this with the next update.
About the integration of digital and analog section: The routing is a bit confusing to me but once you managed to lea a digital sound through the analog section it sounds very nice. The digital waves are also well chosen and sounding. For understanding the concept: There are two synths -- one digital, one analog -- that only share the housing and the FX. As a consequence you cannot choose a digital waveform in your analog synth you can only lead a complete sound of the digital machine through the analog section for sound enhancement.
But all in all it is a versatile well sounding synth!"

Roland JD-XA Demos & Tutorials by Kosmokatze

video uploads by Kosmokatze

Note two of the videos in the playlist above were previously posted (1 & 4). You can use the player controls to skip around.

Playlist at the time of this post:
1. Roland JD-XA | Demo / Ambient / Cinematic / Downtempo - Jam-Session | Part #1 fav. Sequences
2. Roland JD-XA / JD-XI Tutorial for Beginners - #1 Basic Riser Effect #synthesizer #roland
3. Roland JD-XA | Demo / Ambient / Cinematic / Downtempo - Jam-Session | Part #2 fav. Sequences
4. Before you buy a used / second Hand Roland JD-XA //Service Check\\ Test Tutorial - no Tools needed
5. Roland JD-XA | Beginners Tutorial #2 Creating & Sequencing Analog Bass in TB 303 Style in 2 Minutes

Roland JD-XA Soundtrack to Dreams Analog Digital Hybrid Crossover Synthesizer

Roland JD XA "Soundtrack to Dreams" Crossover Synthesizer
Synthesizer Demo by Rik Marston
***Watch in HD!!*** **Turn It UP!** ***No Talking!!!***

I love the JD-XA, it is from another world...
Just like the Meteorites I collect, it is super cool, unique & beautiful!
I love how DEEP this synth is, the real synth heads will love it, others
honestly would not know what to do with it. It's a TRIP.
I'm sure even an Alien race would think it is advanced for sonic
creation. I bet there are a few JD-XA's that actually have made it
secretly into space and are being played on other worlds...
JD-XA in SPACE! Roland Galactic Alliance 2020!

Meteorite friend featured:
"Zeus" Oriented 827g NWA Stone Chondrite Meteorite
Super cool vibes from him! ;)

Roland JD-XA Videos by Mike Pensini

Published on Jul 8, 2016 Mike Pensini

"Just took delivery of the gorgeous new Roland JD-XA Analog/Digital crossover synth. Loving the fatness and expressiveness of this instrument and the layering capabilities to create fresh sounds with a classic vintage edge. Here's a little something I put together straight out of the box..."

Playlist:
Roland JD-XA - The Drive - (Part 1)
JD-XA Part 2: "The Drop" - Mike Pensini on Roland JD-XA Synth

Roland JD-XA - Installing the new official overlay

Published on Sep 8, 2016 NOISECOLLECTIVE

"Short video tutorial to show how to install the new JD-XA's official overlay by Roland.

Step 1 - Prepare the JD-XA
Clean the JD-XA surface with a microfiber cloth and/or a soft brush

Step 2 - Prepare the overlay
The overlay is composed of five separate screen-printed panels

Step 3 - Remove the slider caps
With the help of a small lever, gently remove all the slider caps

Step 4 - Apply the overlay
Each part has four small stickers at the corners.
Remove the sticker protections, then place the part on the JD-XA panel. Repeat this step for the other 4 parts.

Step 5 - Put back the slider caps

DONE!!

A production by Noisecolletive.net and Synthmeeting.com

Footage: Francesco Lurgo
Hands: Francesco Mulassano
Music: Intercept by Space Aliens From Outer Space

www.noisecollective.net
www.synthmeeting.com"

ROLAND JD-XA Opinions & Overview by LESINDES

Published on Oct 17, 2015 LESINDES

Playlist:
ROLAND JD-XA // The ANALOG PART 1 // the WAVES
ROLAND JD-XA // The ANALOG PART 2 // 24dB Filters & Step Sequencer
ROLAND JD-XA // The ANALOG PART 3 // 12dB Filters BP HP LP
ROLAND JD-XA // The ANALOG PART 4 // Conclusion + Addendum

Thoughts?

Kebu's Roland synths (part 2)

Kebu

"Kebu shows off his Roland synth collection. In this part, Kebu presents his JD-XA, SE-02 and FANTOM. In the end of the video, Kebu gives a jam with the three synths, controlled and clocked from the FANTOM.

0:00 Roland JD-XA
5:27 Roland SE-02
9:25 Roland FANTOM
17:44 Jam with the FANTOM, SE-02 and JD-XA

(Apologies for my mispronunciation! It should of course be 'JD-XA', not 'GD-XA')" You can find Kebu's Roland Synths Part 1 here.

ROLAND JD-XA // All Factory Presets // Bank D // Arpeggios & Other Stuff

Published on Sep 25, 2015 LESINDES

http://www.rolandus.com/products/jd-xa/

"Testing the presets of brandnew ROLAND JD-XA. BANK D: Arpeggios & Other Stuff.

Using arpeggios and preset sequences if there are any preprogrammed. Tweaking occasionally. JD-XA does not contain any drum kits as its smaller and cheaper sibling is providing. If there are any drums to be heard they're mostly programmed from scratch with the internal sound engines -- both digital and analog.

More thoughts about the synth:
Many options. But it is a little bit the JD800 problem: the basic sound is quickly edited but the fine tuning takes hours because you have to step thru hundreds of parameters in a 2-line-display (without dial!!!).

No computer editor!
The sequencer is almost the same as in JD-Xi with the same flaws. It crashes frequently and it DOES NOT TRANSPOSE! I hope Roland will fix and implement this with the next update.

About the integration of digital and analog section: The routing is a bit confusing to me but once you managed to lea a digital sound through the analog section it sounds very nice. The digital waves are also well chosen and sounding. For understanding the concept: There are two synths -- one digital, one analog -- that only share the housing and the FX. As a consequence you cannot choose a digital waveform in your analog synth you can only lead a complete sound of the digital machine through the analog section for sound enhancement.

But all in all it is a versatile well sounding synth!"

EHX Grand Canyon meets Roland JD-XA Analog Crossover Hybrid Synthesizer

Rik Marston Official

#rolandjdxa #electroharmonixgrandcanyon #analogsynthesizer
"EHX Grand Canyon meets Roland JD-XA"
Synthesizer Demo by Rik Marston
***Watch in HD!!*** **Turn It UP!** ***No Talking!!!***

The Electro-Harmonix Grand Canyon meets the Roland JD-XA!
This is a simple BASS to Sci-Fi FX Demo. The Grand Canyon is in
MOD mode, modulation is added with Trails & Ping-Pong.
This is the coolest unit for delay FX I have used in a while. GET ONE!
I had G.A.S. the moment I saw the Grand Canyon! It is A+ on my list!
And of course themeets Roland JD-XA is very awesome!

MESSE 2015: JD-XA Quick Peak Messe Floor Demos

Published on Apr 15, 2015 sonicstate

"MESSE 2015: JD-XA Quick Peak A quick run through some presets before the full overview video"

MESSE 2015: Roland JD-XA Demo

Published on Apr 15, 2015

"MESSE 2015: Roland JD-XA Demo With Scott Tibbs"

Roland JD-XA Synthesizer Demo by Sweetwater

Published on Jul 13, 2015 SweetwaterSound

Remember to compare prices and availability with the dealers on the right.

"Scott Tibbs from Roland presents the JD-XA analog/digital hybrid synthesizer. The JD-XA boasts a powerful analog synthesis engine, comprised of four parts each with two oscillators plus filter and amp sections. There's also a separate four-part, 64-voice digital sound engine that's powered by Roland's SuperNATURAL technology. Between the analog and digital engines, plus outstanding digital effects, there's a ton of creative potential for both stage and studio in the Roland JD-XA."

Roland JD-XA - Relaxing Ambient Space Music | Synth Demo

Published on Nov 2, 2019 synth4ever

"Playing a relaxing ambient space music soundscape on Roland JD-XA synthesizer. This Roland JD XA ambient music features 2 lush pad presets that reminded me of distant galaxies, hence the title of the piece.

The Roland JDXA is a great hybrid synth for creating lush soundscapes. The Roland JD-XA is also well suited to ambient music and sonic exploration."

Roland JD-XA Demo Videos

Published on Jun 9, 2015 muzykujkropkacom

Playlist:
Roland JD-XA ANALOG ENGINE
Roland JDXA Patches Part 1
Roland JD-XA Patches
Roland JD-XA Pattern Presets

Roland JD-XA Kebu Analog Collection

Uploaded on Jun 14, 2017 RolandChannel

"Finnish synthesizer artist, Kebu talks about JD-XA and his signature sounds on AXIAL.
http://axial.roland.com/articles/kebu..."

"Kebu is a Finnish artist who creates new instrumental, melodic synthesizer music using analogue synthesizers mostly. His YouTube channel has attracted over ten million views and a lot of appraisal. He found the JD-XA a very unique type instrument, which opens up for new dimension of his music style. This time, Kebu focuses on analog side of the JD-XA. Check out his mind blowing analog synthesizer sounds on this collection. Visit his official home page at http://www.kebu.fi/"

Roland JD-XA Analog Dreams Crossover Digital Synthesizer Rik Marston

Published on Apr 27, 2020 Rik Marston Official

"#rolandsystem1 #plugoutsynthesizer #rolandaira
Roland JD XA "Analog Dreams" Crossover Synthesizer
Synthesizer Demo by Rik Marston
***Watch in HD!!*** ***Turn it UP!!*** ***No Talking!!!***

I love the JD-XA, it really is unique. Super powerful!
This video I demo the Analog Engine, 1 OSC Poly Stacked.
I am using the "Master" outputs, not the "DRY" output.
That'll be in one of my next videos! I think this is a dream!
The JD-XA is a MUST HAVE for the serious producer or
sound designer. A Future CLASSIC for sure!

Meteorite friends featured:
Canyon Diablo Iron Meteorite from Arizona, USA
Oriented NWA 869 Stone Chondrite Meteorite
Super cool vibes from these two! ;)

All Music & Video (C)2020 Rik Marston / Marston Manor Productions
Recorded into the BOSS BR-600 with no extra FX!"