Roland JD-Xi Analog Digital Synthesizer Tutorials

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This video tutorial series on the Roland JD-Xi Analog Digital Crossover Synthesizer will help you master this compact and fun synth!
Learn how to create your own tones, save them in a program and how to create tracks using the four-track pattern sequencer.
00:30 Overview
01:11 How To Create Tones
06:18 What Is A Program
09:46 How To Create Tracks
14:31 Using The Mic
The Roland JD-Xi Analog Digital Crossover Synthesizer is a powerful compact synth with onboard pattern sequencer and vocal effects.
Tiny, mighty, and affordable, the JD-Xi puts a true analog synth engine, Roland’s famous SuperNATURAL synth sounds, and many other creative tools under one hood. Equipped with 37 mini keys, this compact instrument delivers fat, warm analog bass and lead tones with ample controls for hands-on tweaking, plus polyphonic PCM essentials like pads, strings, brass, and more. Create impressive loops in a flash with the pattern sequencer and built-in drum kits, and explore expressive vocal textures with the gooseneck mic, Vocoder, and AutoPitch. Small in size and large in versatility, the JD-Xi is all about big sounds and big fun!
00:30 Overview
01:11 How To Create Tones
06:18 What Is A Program
09:46 How To Create Tracks
14:31 Using The Mic
JD-Xi FEATURE VIDEO: • Roland JD-Xi Analog/Di...
MORE INFO: www.roland.com/au/products/jd-xi/

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@PureHeartVideo 8 жыл бұрын

00:30 Overview 01:11 How To Create Tones 06:18 What Is A Program 09:46 How To Create Tracks 14:31 Using The Mic

@popeyemusic1 8 жыл бұрын

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@Jdinrbfidndifofkdndjoflfndjdk 7 жыл бұрын

I love you

@starphoenix28 7 жыл бұрын

PureHeartVideo thank you!

@babslyheathbar7308 6 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was looking for. I mean this video. The Roland is nice too. But you explain everything so well.

@prologodesigns3381 8 жыл бұрын

This guy is professional

@itsyagelefunk7544 5 жыл бұрын

This guy me uncle

@dr.greggeddins8536 5 жыл бұрын

This unit has all Roland drum machine sounds from their history (over 450) Plus you can modify each one individually with effects ! THIS UNIT CAN BE YOUR DRUM MACHINE FOR EVERYTHING !! The sequencer can be up to 12 bars (watch the Diaz from Roland videos) and slow tempo down. 2 digital and one analog synth along with drums each have their own channel. Each modifiable with surface knobs and much much more in the menu !! You can step sequence or loop on the fly !! You can chain your sequencer/loops together live by pressing the next one if put in favorites

@MrSuperbombastik 5 жыл бұрын

You are a Godsend. I've only just started my journey and have learned more watching this than any of the other dozen vids and certainly more than the user guide. Your video should be on a disc packed in every box that goes out of the factory. Well done mate!

@djkanyon 6 ай бұрын

Wow this was one of the best reviews i have ever seen. Fast easy and in detail, nothing boring and well spoken

@mathaeis 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks to your fun and easy-to-follow videos, I've just picked up my very own one of these and I can't wait to try it out. Thank you!

@opwave79 8 жыл бұрын

Just played around with one of these in the music store earlier today and was impressed. Real easy to learn to use.

@bradbasker9021 6 жыл бұрын

This is amazing, Mark! I went and tested one today. Adding this to my arsenal after 21 years of guitar. Your tutorial definately sealed the deal.

@howardmangrum5413 8 жыл бұрын

Great little keyboard, sounds great, and now easy to operate, thanks to this great tutorial. Thanks

@dj_spivey_radio 5 жыл бұрын

Best video I've seen so far on the Roland JD-Xi (Thanks Matt)

@006LODBKNY 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this to the point tutorial. I picked up my red jdxi 2 weeks ago and have been having a blast with it.. cheers.

@setphaser 8 жыл бұрын

These videos are so good, this guy needs to do the boutique vids, and I'd like to see him do the 500 series and aira effects (bitrazer, demora) etc. these animations of the Lfo, envelopes etc make the comple ideas really easy and clear to follow even though it's fast... Great job! I'm actually reconsidering, especially since the Red one came out at Store DJ.

@a2roland 6 жыл бұрын

God Bless You!.... A crash course!, Thank You! Thank You!

@vitaharvey5332 3 жыл бұрын

Such a helpful, well-explained series of tutorials. Thank you for this!

@roland_aus 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it useful!

@JohnnyOrgan 2 жыл бұрын

Extremely helpful. Thank you.

@rokkimason4199 8 жыл бұрын

Take delivery of mine tomorrow! Can't wait! I been thinking about buying a cool synth for awhile now.This will a great addition to my live rig! Next on my list is the System 1 Plug Out and the the GAIA.

@pickles9774 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, very helpful. Great unit.

@i_rj5800 Жыл бұрын

Extremely Informative! Thank you!

@LEDBOO 3 жыл бұрын

They sound so good. I had to get one. My first Roland.

@colekeircom 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your clear, and easy to follow video

@JulienMR 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing little tutorial, thanks mate ! :)

@thebeatdealaz 3 жыл бұрын

Great job. I was regretting not getting the bassstation 2 until I saw this video

@Simon-qn5wm 3 ай бұрын

Very helpful video for me as a beginner with my jdxi. Thank you.

@omarhaggag2232 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. That was very helpful!

@alaindorra7923 6 жыл бұрын

Bravo !!! Very clear !!! You saved me

@Frank_Techguy 5 жыл бұрын

awesome tutorials!!

@valdiskrebs566 5 жыл бұрын

Great introduction and demo!

@Pulse2AM 5 жыл бұрын

It's been out for awhile but I just picked one up after looking into one for a long time. I love it overall and have made some great songs so far. A few complaints like not being able to output to a DAW individual drum sounds for recording, you get the whole kit, and a ADSR not being on the front panel. But so far that's about it. great little synth!

@magnusjohansson295 11 ай бұрын

Great tutorials! I look st other mini synths too, but I find none other that offers as much. And this synth is so logical!! Just up and running, creating sequences in no time st all!! Just what I need. Just hope I will like the mini keys. I have quite small hands i think so it should be ok.

@LoopTactic 4 жыл бұрын

thank you very much for this vide, i use this synth to make my music, very good synth and not expensive! the best synth with drum kits for this $

@Spludgeroo 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I've got one of these in the post so I'll be back. Thanks.

@Johanleverone 8 жыл бұрын

J'adore , fantastique !!!!!!!!

@electrobromance8816 4 жыл бұрын

Congrats for the tutorials. I am really thinking serious about to buy one Roland JD Xi.

@skullduggery1096 7 жыл бұрын

Mark,Thanks, wicked concise tutorial,I've just bought one of these bad boys,waiting on delivery,looking forward to the learning curve nice one cobber.

@savanaviolenta 7 жыл бұрын

How is your JDXI doing man?I hi I of buying one?I mean the analog engine and the drum machine by themselves is good enough to buy it.Not to mention the Roland Supernatural synth engine with added fx like delay and reverb ect.Killer

@moosterable 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tutorials

@DanJanTube 3 жыл бұрын

this demo has sold a ton of these things. including one to me!

@thaexception3406 6 күн бұрын

Informative and good watch and listen

@elhassaneddarifi2031 6 жыл бұрын

wawooo, prefect tuto, thank you !!!

@7saigon5 7 жыл бұрын

Good Job my friend!

@domingoleija3436 2 жыл бұрын

That’s probably my favorite demo on that Amiga. KingDaddi 👑 likes

@etsoncaminha9286 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video......appreciate it

@Tekunikaru 6 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial, very helpful to decide whether this is something for me or not. *drool*

@DaveTerrasidio 8 жыл бұрын

Really good tutorial, thanks! Better than the US 'beatz' tutorial which is cringe worthy. This is simple, straight to the point.

@TallicaMan1986 7 жыл бұрын

how many times did that make a point about saying "beatz" with extra emphasis on the "beATZ"

@adrianandlaura 4 жыл бұрын

The Aussie way mate!

@atlanta2076 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@futureneck Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@sirjellybeans1st19 2 жыл бұрын

I've just discovered by accident that by keeping your finger on the shift button you can change single chords while playing . Also if you go into the set up menu you can change bar length

@PureAmbientDrone 7 жыл бұрын

Bravo!

@MathewHull64 3 жыл бұрын

hell yeah dude

@sandrodellisanti1139 4 жыл бұрын

wonderful :)

@_0x7cf 8 жыл бұрын

4:54 Love it!

@jacobm3728 3 жыл бұрын

I think I’m finally gonna get one. I’ve wanted one for like 4 years now

@mpmi7588 3 жыл бұрын

lol. Same here. Trigger is about to be pulled.

@demounit 3 жыл бұрын

did you guys get one?

@demounit 3 жыл бұрын

@Richard Longford they both died on their way to pick one up

@jacobm3728 3 жыл бұрын

@@demounit ive had mine now yeah its amazing

@demounit 3 жыл бұрын

@@jacobm3728 that's awesome dude. I got one too and it truly is amazing.

@user-KORG 2 жыл бұрын

Обалденный вокодер и фленжер.

@endzmeetmusic9053 5 жыл бұрын

Great demo mate 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

@leiruagetro 7 жыл бұрын

Just got one of these, I got a flashback X4 to for all my delays, more control of the delay this way

@savanaviolenta 7 жыл бұрын

I'm buying it too,I got the Flashback triple delay and alter ego x4,BigSky can't wait to test it on them.

@terra2468 6 жыл бұрын

great review-tutorial: a question: if i want to create a drum-beat part with some subparts...can i mute them during the play mode or i have just one option an play the hole beat ?

@brianhintze6440 4 жыл бұрын

Watching this in March 2020....the program he demos called Getting Close....has a whole new meaning. Something we are not doing these days. :o( I wonder if Virus synth sales have decreased.

@L77kim77l 7 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, a pity you didn't do more tutorials for the JD-Xi

@adamlangley6033 Жыл бұрын

discontinued; on to the next,,probably :(

@judgeberry6071 8 ай бұрын

@adamlangley6033 Sorry for my noob question ha but when you say "discontinued" does that mean if I was to purchase one I would no longer get tech support from Roland? Such as firmware and patches etc? Thank you for your time.

@beesting6135 Жыл бұрын

Got a Jupiter XM but I will add this jdxi as well

@TechGently 8 жыл бұрын

Recommended list of videos to get started on your JD-XI "Yeahhh" oh Hello! lol funny

@sol.green.energy9515 2 жыл бұрын

great little tutorial, covered everything i needed too...does roland supply the mic? I got a used one but the mic was not included.

@skuzad25 8 жыл бұрын

Lost it at 15:55 when he made that face lol. Nice tutorial though.

@paultodd9472 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I was about to sell mine & get an SP404 Mkll

@zicplace1329 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark I was trying the JD-XI at zicplace show-room and I did not know how to mute a part. Using Shift. How can you adjust volume of each part ?

@mikelstevenson4968 8 жыл бұрын

I love this synth, but I would like to use regular sized keys. How can I use an external keyboard with the JDXI. If I plug an external keyboard into the line in and put the switch on LINE I have to select Vocoder to get it to work, and this makes the external keyboard sound distorted through the vocal FX. Is there a way to control the synth with the external keyboard without the vocal FX coloring the signal?Thanks

@paulfrench3356 6 жыл бұрын

Good atuff

@intergalacticpete8421 4 жыл бұрын

How do you apply glide/portamento to analogue sounds in order to get a tb303 effect?

@patrickmichael2968 4 жыл бұрын

Is the JDXA a similar workflow, but with more controls native and easily accessible on the main panel, and trades in those annoying mini-keys for full size ones?

@tommychappell6359 3 жыл бұрын

I would like to see a Wave Display.. a display that shows the wave, e.g. sine wave, square, sawtooth etc etc.. then when you start manipulating the sound/sound wave you can see wave changing while being sculpted.. just like on the EA-7 keyboard.. but made smaller like one currently on djxi.. two of them in both corners.. or somewhere easy to see..

@CaughtInTheRapture25 7 жыл бұрын

How can we get the arppegiator to sound like a regular flat arp? For some reason mine always sounds like its panning or something (like an ebb and flow type of thing going on :I

@GareginBingyol 4 жыл бұрын

Anybody knows is it possible to output timbers separately (let's say bass from headphones and another timbre from stereo output)?

@rubberduky1829 7 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to ( layer sounds ) on each other ? thanks

@babslyheathbar7308 6 жыл бұрын

is there any volume controls fro the beat and lead separately, i can never hear my lead over the loud drums

@woodswalker88 6 жыл бұрын

So it is multi timbral....? Thats the holy grail!!

@germanshepherdlover2613 3 жыл бұрын

What's with the baby keys on such a great synth? Some of us actually like to play them! I'd buy this with full sized keys in a flash.

@CaughtInTheRapture25 6 жыл бұрын

Wait so the Envelope knob basically affects the tone ADSR on this synth? I'be been trying to tweak up some nice 1980s poly-synth type strings/leads for this synth but seem to be having a little trouble as i'm not terribly versed in synthesis :(. But am trying to learn. Does anyone have any cool ideas or tips? Thx in advance for any suggestions!

@acadio_1 6 жыл бұрын

Can it be used with a midi foot controller? (Roland PK-5A , Keith McMillen Instruments 12 Step, etc)

@newforestobservatory9322 2 жыл бұрын

My clumping great hands are going to have trouble with that keyboard. Can you plug in a full size keyboard?

@forrestcitygroove 4 жыл бұрын

What is the Memory Capacity of the Sequencer ,had it for a while been saving a lot of patterns

@jocan6666 4 жыл бұрын

qualcuno ce lo dirà

@richardnunez9406 6 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@luganymusic 8 жыл бұрын

I have one question. Where is the track volume and panorama (balance)?

@AndrewAHayes 6 жыл бұрын

some nice sounds in there but the keyboard size puts me off, I cant play mini keys

@mr.mayormd4796 5 жыл бұрын

my recording isnt working like it does in the video. My metronome doesnt start playing and when I press play it goes to a pre recorded track

@adamlangley6033 Жыл бұрын

i have one of these. I can not midi clock it with my Pioneer djm nexus2 DJ set up. I have tried!!,,Almost everything? ? Help Please :) thanks

@hunterfrederick2731 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great tutorial, but does this have piano sounds?

@Racingheartrecords 6 жыл бұрын

Nice demo. I like the concept of this synth, except I am longing for a workstation like this that lets you create an entire song that isn't juat one pattern. I want to chain various sections of a song with chord changes, and I want to do this without a computer.

@roland_aus 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Racing Heart Records, check out the Roland FA Series, which contain a 16 track sequencer, sampling and a great range of sounds. www.roland.com/au/products/fa_series/

@Racingheartrecords 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply! I looked at the FA-series sequencer, and it's not what I'm seeking. Also, I really love the synth controls like on the JD-series. Basically, I want a virtual synth workstation.

@jerryspiteri68 4 жыл бұрын

HI... Just wondering if i need to have this plugged into my computer as i don't use a computer. Can i just use this to plug into my RC 505 then through my mixer then into my powered speaker.Cheers Jay

@roland_aus 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jerry, thanks for the question. Yes you can absolutely use the stereo outputs on the JD-Xi to run into you RC-505. The JD-Xi has an AC Adaptor included so you'll be perfectly able to use it without a computer.

@alexmax9832 6 жыл бұрын

Ok, but it's possible save in the program, track and melody just played?

@glenm5034 8 жыл бұрын

Mark ,Does the JD-Xi run without the need for a laptop computer? Can it be used with a Roland AT 60 R?

@aristideshurtado2290 8 жыл бұрын

+Glen M You don't need a computer to use it since it's a synth, not a MIDI controller. About the AT60, not familiar with that, but JDXi has MIDI IN and OUT, so I think you can use it with the AT60.

@nevikcam6057 8 жыл бұрын

just got one. i need help. i play underground punk/indie/rockabilly/stoner rock!!!! but i want some of this

@markol.8173 5 жыл бұрын

What do you think it is possible to make 12/8 or 3/4 beat music with JD Xi?

@jocan6666 4 жыл бұрын

ho chiesto pure io , forse non è possibile

@DJ_TideWave 3 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to sync this synth with my other gear like Korg Monologue, Korg Volcas etc?

@roland_aus 3 жыл бұрын

Yep! It's got MIDI in and out to sync up with other devices

@trashhold 5 жыл бұрын

When will roland release an official proper editor to the jdxi?

@platinumjimjam 8 жыл бұрын

Where did you get that shirt?

@OutstandingJimmy Жыл бұрын

wish this had full size / semi keys!

@you7788 7 жыл бұрын

Hello, is it possible to "load" new sounds in the xi? Where can i buy new sounds? Thanx

@davidwhitehead5900 6 жыл бұрын

there are free sounds on Axial axial.roland.com/

@MoonWolfTube 4 жыл бұрын

How do you name and save tones within user programs?!

@roland_aus 4 жыл бұрын

Hi there, thanks for your question! To save tones press the [Menu] button, move the cursor to "Tone Edit", press [Enter], then move the cursor to "Tone Name" and press enter. Use the cursor buttons to move to each letter in the tone name and use the [Program (Pattern)] buttons to change the letters of the alphabet. Press [Enter]. The Tones still need to be saved in the Program so press the [SHIFT] [WRITE] buttons together, (change the Program name with the same process if desired) then hit [ENTER] three times observing the instructions on screen.

@elhassaneddarifi2031 6 жыл бұрын

ay ayyyay

@synthlord2368 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought one of these. Fun little machine. Question? Is it possible to change the midi channels for use with an external sequencer? I use a multiple synth set up with MC-707 as the midi controller. The JD-XI doesn't seem to let you change the 4 channels to the 4 different parts (1,2,10,and 3) for the three synth banks and drum kit. It would be extremely helpful if so.

@roland_aus 3 жыл бұрын

Hey there, thanks for the question! Unfortunately, the MIDI ports are fixed and cannot be changed

@synthlord2368 3 жыл бұрын

@@roland_aus Thank you for the response. Sad. Makes it very limiting in a full midi rig like I have. Is the JD-XA the same way?

@roland_aus 3 жыл бұрын

@@synthlord2368 The MIDI options on the JD-XA are quite a bit more advanced: For each part, you can specify a desired MIDI channel and assign controllers to the knobs and sliders. You can use the sequencer to record the performance of a MIDI Control part onto the track of the specified channel. The output destination of the recorded track’s performance data can be specified in Track Settings

@synthlord2368 3 жыл бұрын

@@roland_aus ok thank you. It may be worth investing in then. I do like the JD-XI so far. Just not a fan of the midi limitations. But the sounds are pretty incredible