Roland JD-XA

Unique and advanced analogue/digital crossover synthesizer with 49 velocity-sensitive keys that brings together analogue warmth and digital versatility in one super-creative, no-compromise instrument with plenty of backlit knobs, sliders, and controllers for hands-on sound shaping. It features a four-part, discrete analogue synth engine with two Oscillators, Filter, Amp, four Envelopes (2 x Pitch, Filter, Amp) with incredibly fast attack envelope time, and 2 LFO per voice plus Analogue Dry Out for raw signal output. The analogue filter section features 4-Pole, transistor-ladder, and multi-mode (LPF/HPF/BPF) filters with supremely smooth, natural response to knob movements. The Oscillator section includes Cross Mod, Ring Mod, and OSC Sync, all of which can be used simultaneously. The LFO rate covers a wide range from ultra-slow to ultra-fast. Separate digital section is built around SuperNATURAL synth engine (four parts, 64 voices) and compatible with INTEGRA-7 sound libraries from Roland’s online Axial sound portal. Digital parts can be also routed through the analogue filter section for warm, organic results. The synthesizer also features comprehensive effects with MFX for all parts plus five system effects (Reverb, TFX1, TFX2, Delay, and Master EQ), and provides flexible routing options for highly creative sound design. An intuitive 16-track pattern sequencer (8 tracks for internal parts, 8 tracks for external parts) allows for fast creation of songs and loops. The onboard USB, MIDI, and CV/GATE interfaces plus flexible MIDI control functionality make the synthesizer the ideal centrepiece for live performance and music production. Separate mic input allows user to modulate synth sounds with his voice and explore the synthesizer’s classic Vocoder functionality.