General
Roland is evidently pleased with their JD-Xi. In addition to the original black version, they also offer the synth in two limited editions with a white and a red finish respectively. Thanks to its bright colour, the latter in particular really stands out; how many other red Roland synths can you think of? The JD-Xi is a portable analogue/digital crossover synthesizer with more features than you'd initially think. It boasts a 129-voice polyphony, for instance, that combines 128 digital voices with one analogue one.
The sound of the JD-Xi
When it comes to sound, the JD-Xi caters to all imaginable preferences. The analogue monophonic voice enables you to produce outstanding bass lines, which will appeal to real synth fans in particular. The 128 sample-based digital voices are a little more generic, including pianos, strings and drums. A number of effects - reverb, flanger, distortion - are also at your disposal, ready to become an integral part of your output. With so many options in such a practical, compact housing, the Roland DJ-Xi is a great instrument for gigging musicians.
Other characteristics
The analogue section of the JD-Xi offers a choice between sawtooth, triangle or square waveforms (with adjustable pulse width). The synthesis system is simple but effective - after all, most key players don't have time to deal with hundreds of parameters during a gig. The JD-Xi features an x0x-style step sequencer, as well as an arpeggiator, and the synth's microphone input allows you to complement your own vocals with a bit of additional technology. With the included gooseneck mic, you can control the vocoder with your voice. Create robot voices, or use the AutoPitch and AutoNote features for even more options!
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