"This one has been serviced with new sliders installed in all locations so it performs as accurate as Arp originally intended. It also has replaced key bushings, capacitors were updated and it was calibrated so the tuning and power supply are accurate. When you tune to C all vco sliders are dead center. All work was done within the past year and It's kept covered in a clean studio when not in use to preserve the fresh sliders."
"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!"
If you are curious what the internal circuit boards on the new Minilogue from KORG, see the new pic currently at the bottom of the main KORG Minilogue announcement post here. Modern day analog.
Selling my beloved Korg Mono/Poly Serial # 375547. Incredible, pure, old-school VCO sound. No digital or batteries anywhere near this thing. Super lush and super crazy with the arpeggiator cycling thru each of the voices, add in some sync and cross and you're in outer space. I'm super careful with my gear so this beast has been under a cover in a smoke and dust free environment since I bought it about 10 years ago(at which point I had it professionally calibrated and key contacts cleaned). It has never had an issue and always sounds great. All knobs and functions operate as new. Minor corner damage as to be expected with a item of its age. The unit will be expertly packed when shipped. Buy with confidence."
"Vintage 80's Sequential Circuits DrumTraks 400 PC 400-2 Drum Machine
The unit has been tested with no problems. The unit is in excellent, well-taken care of condition..
Includes original box, manual & 23 additional sound chips."
"Comes with the original cable. According to the original owner these were notorious for developing grounding issues so to prevent that he installed an external ground, the best known fix, as you can see in the pics. Also has original box though that is showing it's age."
