Roland JD-XA

The Roland JD-XA is a hybrid analog and digital synthesizer that was released in 2015, it is Roland's first analog polyphonic synthesizer since 1986.[1] The instrument is encased by a shiny black front panel covered with knobs and sliders reminiscent of the Roland JD-800.[2] The JD-XA comprises a 4 voice analog engine and a 64 voice digital engine, which can be used interactively or independently, thus providing a flexible platform for sound design.[3]

Roland JD-XA
The Roland JD-XA pictured here in a YouTube video
ManufacturerRoland
Dates2015-
PriceUS$2,499
Technical specifications
Polyphony4 analog, 64 digital
Timbrality4 analog monophonic, 1 analog polyphonic, 12 digital (4 digital parts, 3 partials per part)
Oscillator2 DCOs per analog part, one oscillator or PCM waveform per digital partial (3 partials per part)
LFO2 per voice
Synthesis typeanalog subtractive, digital additive, 450 PCM waveforms
Filter1 per voice
Aftertouch expressionYes
Velocity expressionYes
Storage memory256 patches internal + USB port
Effects120
Input/output
External controlUSB, MIDI

Notable users

References
  1. Goldman2015-07-27T09:27:00.207ZSynthesisers, Dan 'JD73'. "Roland JD-XA Synth review". MusicRadar.
  2. Alfredson, Jim. "Review: Roland JD-XA". KeyboardMag.
  3. Corporation, Roland. "Roland - JD-XA | Analog/Digital Crossover Synthesizer". Roland.
  4. "Roland JD-XA Analog/Digital Crossover Synthesizer". Equipboard.
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