Description
Description
Powerful compact synth with onboard pattern sequencer and vocal FX. 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!
Tech Specs
Keys | 37 mini keys, velocity-sensitive |
Sound Engines | 1-voice analog + 128-voice SuperNATURAL digital |
Polyphony | 129 voices (128 digital + 1 analog) |
Sequencer | 4-track pattern sequencer (2 digital, analog, drums) |
Effects | Distortion, Fuzz, Compressor, Bit Crusher; Flanger, Phaser, Ring Mod, Slicer; Delay (2 types); Reverb (6 types) |
Vocoder | Built-in gooseneck mic with Vocoder, AutoPitch, Auto Note |
Arpeggiator | Yes |
Connections | L/Mono & R outputs, Headphone; Line/Guitar In; MIC In (XLR); MIDI In/Out; USB Hi-Speed audio/MIDI; DC In |
Power | AC adaptor (Roland PSA-series; not included) |
Warranty Terms: | 2-year limited warranty provided by Roland Corporation |
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
4.4 out of 5
“As a gigging musician I love my Roland JD-Xi for its portability and ease of use, which allows me to create complete loops anytime with its intuitive 4-track sequencer. Whether you’re after massive analog bass or smooth leads, iconic drum machines and vocoder, this keyboard is packed to the brim with features, essentially containing Roland’s entire history of classic soundscapes.” — Sweetwater user review