OVERVIEW: The JD-XA is a unique crossover synth that brings together analog warmth and digital versatility in one super-creative, no- compromise instrument. 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. Use the analog and digital parts side by side, stack them up for total sonic devastation, or shape digital waveforms via the analog filters to create sounds never heard before. With the JD-XA, you can forget about analog or digital—just close your eyes, imagine how the future sounds, and start creating music! Bundle includes a free Keyboard Stand.
J**N
REALLY enjoying this synth!
Great sound and great variety of sounds. Controllers are solid and work smoothly. Just a blast to play with. A couple notes are that it is a little wonky getting it to work well being controlled via midi. Many of the patches that sound great when played locally are spread across several midi channels, so controlling them with a sequencer requires a lot of extra work. Strangely the usb midi "soft-thru" settings don't work like my Roland System 8 which is roughly the same era as this. Maybe I will figure it out, but so far it seems like I can't use it with as much ease as my System 8. Still, I will figure it out and then update this review to a solid 5 stars!
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