YOU WERE THE CHOSEN ONE?🤔 - Roland JD-XA
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ต.ค. 2024
- Subjective opinions within, those who do not understand subjective opinion may be excused lol
This is a synth of lore, something many have passed up over the years. Looked over for it's less dusty brother the JD-XI, what is the XA really all about? Grab your pledge and lets find out.
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I’ve had this for 5 years now. I have eight synths in my studio and this is definitely my favorite. It’s a real shame that the JD-xa never got the mass appreciation it truly deserves.
What other synths do you have? I’m looking to buy my first higher end synth and don’t know what to get
It is because it is ugly
@@aakash9058 Slap the matte stickers provided on.
@@theshystudio What do you already have?
@@crisbowman just a micro freak. I usually just use serum/massive and omnisphere.
I am thinking of taking a road trip from Arizona just to check out Perfect Circuit. I have bought several synths from them. That store looks like a candy store!
You should visit. Also stop by Noisebug in Pomona on the way!
Roland absolutely MAXIMIZES their corporate patch library! I was listening to your demo and could hear my JD-1010, my Roland FP-3, parts of my Juno (obviously), and even some of the samples bundled with my TR8S. The jazz scat stuff in particular was a definite throwback. I guess my question for this series is how do you rate the JD-XA vs System 8 vs, say, the Jupiter XM/MC707? "That Roland Sound" is all over their entire product line (which I'm not complaining about) but does that mean it's really just about choosing a form factor/UI? Looking forward to the series...
I agree with your assessment with regards to it being a GOOD thing that Roland finds ways to do throwbacks to their earlier classics, while also adding new features. It's odd to me how many people I see whining about Roland trading on their back-catalogue with each new release, even if a ton of new features are added. It's as if they don't realize that you can indeed design sounds beyond the nostalgic presets if you desire. But I think it's awesome that the TR-8S has a "Living Calliope" sample from the D-50, and that the JD-XA and Integra have an entire sound bank also based on D-50 sounds available to download, which come close enough to be passable in a mix.
Even though the JD-XA isn't as accurately modelled as the System-8, the Integra emulations of Jupiter, Juno, SH-101, TB-303, etc can all be loaded on the JD-XA and still sound very, very good. If you run, for instance, a monophonic SH-101 or TB-303 waveform through one of the JD's analogue filters it sounds very much "Vintage Roland" and I've done just that on several occasions. But at the same time, you can create sounds that their earlier gear simply wasn't capable of doing. JD-XA can generate complex, evolving pads for days.
I know I'm not the guy you were replying to, but I think it all comes down to what type of workflow and sound you're after. If you want a 99% replica of old Roland synths along with a killer standalone VA and an additional, albeit limited, FM engine, the System-8 is your guy... The Jupiter-Xm seems very cool (I've not used one myself) and it has a lot more synth models that the S8, but its Zen Core engine is objectively inferior to ACB in terms of sounding truly retro, on paper at least. It also has kind of a groovebox thing going on, a smaller keyboard, and involves significantly more menu-diving. If it was me I'd choose the S8 due to its immediacy and retro workflow, but YMMV.
Personally, since I saw you mention that you own a TR-8s, I don't see much point in owning an MC-707, but I guess that changes if you hate using a PC to sequence your synths. I use Ableton sequencing for most of my basslines, chords, pads, and leads and only prefer a hardware sequencer for drum machine rhythms. I'm also a big fan of my TR-8S and would rather use it to crank out beats, instead of software.
The JD-XA covers way more ground than the others you listed and (in case it isn't obvious already) is by far the winner IMO. It doesn't nail the old-school sounds as accurately (again, on paper) as the S8 or Jupiter-Xm, but it's also way more versatile and capable of exploring genuinely new ground than either of those. It lacks the immediacy of the other ones though, and has a peculiar architecture that took some time to wrap my head around (not to say that it's difficult compared to, say, a D-50 or DX-7). I'd say pick up a used JD-XA (which, for whatever reason, seems to trend for about half the price of a new one) and see if you click with its UI.
Glad you didn’t have to fork out your own money to review this synth, I know you’ve done this in the past for these videos. I hope Perfect Circuit does this more for you!! May we see this on a live stream soon???! Much love ❤️
Agreed Tyler! I can only spend so much money just to review stuff for TH-cam, and I’m actually very happy PC is close by and let me borrow it. Free advertising for their store, save me from going broke and still be independent from doing content in exchange for reviews with manufacturers. I actually turned in the JDXA, but I have a full video coming reflecting on it, I picked up the Studiologic Sledge, so that’s next up.
@@NoirEtBlancVie Sledge next!!?? I’m pumped for that one. Yeah I think that formula helps you be able to be independent with your content and free to really review things without feeling obligated, love that man! Keep doing what you’re doing! Cheers!
I always loved this synth, its like our times JD-800, which is my all-time favorite Roland, with an analogue part added to it. This synth might have its fair share of flaws (like only offering four analogue voices), but soundwise, its just incredible. I have always wanted one, but its quite expensive. One day!! 🙌
There's a lot more added aside from the analogue engine though. The JD-800 is 100% PCM and doesn't have a VA(ish) engine like the JD-XA or even D-50. The JD-XA also has way more voices, a lot more filters to choose from, better FX, an arpeggiator, a sequencer, CV/Gate outputs, a click track output, a vocoder, an external audio input (that can be routed through the FX engine!), direct USB connectivity to your PC, a USB port for saving extra patches to a cheap flash drive ( as opposed to a proprietary memory card), and is way more portable. I get it all comes down to personal taste, but for me the JD-XA blows the JD-800 out of the water in most areas. But I also get that the larger keyboard and sturdier, mostly metal chassis makes the JD-800 more appealing to some people. I'm still slightly bummed that the JD-XA didn't carry over the PCM hard sync from the JD-990 though... people seem to love that feature.
Ulrich Schnauss is a big fan of the digital side of the synth and has used it live (solo) and with Tangerine Dream
great synth.. i only have the Roland jd-xi here at home, so you all please stay safe from Corona Virus and many greetings from Brunswick in Germany :)
OMG it sounds so beautiful !
Wow... WOW! Really surprised me. Has a lot of character I look for in sounds. This one is coming out of left field for me! Can't wait for the review!
Yes, you NEED to get this Synth. 💡🎹💥🎵🤙
Gotta be honest - the red works way better than the green on the system 8.
Less blue makes my late night eyes so happy
I wish the system 8 you could change the colour, it would look so clean in white
@@ronanbax6102 especially a warm milky white instead of the bluish white in many LEDs
@@ronanbax6102 Open it up an change led’s lol
@@Amanet13 The thought has crossed my mind but I don't wanna open it up just to find they are surface mounted LEDs
It just sounds so RICH and ALIVE! You barely need to touch the controls to get a great sound, but also has a lot of versatility.
I"m right dere w u regarding the JDxA! I also only obtained it recently, years after the release (too expensive in 2015). Most of my recent videos r my custom JDxA sounds; note tho I do add a stereo analog chorus which I need to feel like it can take the place (mostly) of my dear old JX-8P.
One of my favorite synths to play in music stores. Still costs too much to own for me though. It's definitely a worthy JD-800 successor!
6:00 Some beautiful stuff coming out of this thing. Wow.
We love the JD-XA here at the New Sound Agency. Roland offers a replacement face plate if the original is too shiny to read.....
Really! This is actually an incredible discovery. Maybe I can find this and I’ll be able to bring it up in my more comprehensive look at this!
@@NoirEtBlancVie Just search for JD-XA overlay free . There's also an article on Ask Audio about getting the free overlay from Roland.
@@NoirEtBlancVie Mine came with the matte face plates when I bought it. I think it's just a standard addition now.
They should send you a System 8. They sound amazing and have a ton of controls.
Really nice to see this. I love vocoders and look forward to watching you vocode with this one :-)
Most used synth in our studio. Once you get your head around it, it never fails. Only downside is, when the analog part goes in deep sub bass territory, the jd can give some nasty digital noise crackling. To reduce that, be sure you have the master hi eq gain on zero. On our jd-xa the master eq hi gain was on max. Even when we set it to default settings. After that it was better, but far from good. To reduce that digital bleeding noise even more, you can set the led‘s off. Nevertheless this is our most used synth.
...and it fits in every mix. But this is a roland thing anyway.
@@superdisco101 So: pads yes - bass no
@@novalogue If you use it on the digital side, the basses can be very pleasing. But yeah, for me its a atmosphere and pad machine.
I just got the Roland JD-XI and man I want this synth so bad next haha it sounds amazing
I find myself going back to my little brother Roland JD-XI over and over again. I even have the MPC One, and it is a great machine, but the Roland JD-XI is just fun and quick, even though the sounds are not as full as the JD-XA, it definitely works...SBN RESONATE
I was looking to buy my first big poly and I'm gonna see if I get one of those used. I'm more excited about this than alot of the new releases, it just sounds right to me.
Second patch def sounds like the sounds like the sounds they used for that brutal old Rockstar game Manhunt
Very nice demo. Thank you. Having Omnisphere and Prophet 6 …. well, not for me, but lovely.
that's a perfect vst/analog combo
Agreed!
Perfect Circuit is a great place ran by great people!!!
Good to see you again! You look well. : ) I was concerned 2020 was going to kill all my fave youtube channels. lol I didn't even know this synth existed. Not bad. Very nice pads. Does it have micro tuning capability on board though? With it being newer and having an analog section, I kinda doubt it.
*RANDY JUDAH TORREZ ❤️
nice intro vid - I only fiddled with one a bit at GC, but I love the little JD-Xi, even with it's limitations on steps and track lengths
it was hard to justify the JD-XA and the System-8 so I'm enjoying the 8 :-)
Merci beaucoup for the raw footage of the Roland JD-XA - very refreshing to see your thoughts in real-time instead of a billion edits/cuts. Looking at the Roland JD-XA or the Waldorf Quantum as a very soon purchase (next two weeks). Opinions? Thoughts? Comparison? Save my money and buy a Gibson Les Paul instead?
Dream synth . Nice !
the whole line at 6:00 made me w o w. That's some deadmau5 in there...
This Roland keyboard Is fantastic with warm and Lush pads
Big fan of my jd-xi making two or three tracks a week or so, easy to do a whole song
The JD-Xi is about $500, so I thought the JD-XA would be about $800 to $1000. Looking it up though, I found it's currently $1900 to $2500. Was pretty surprised about that. Maybe that's why it hasn't gotten popular?
The JD-XA has only twice the amount of digital layers than the XI and misses the drum track (but yeah more than quadruppled on the analog section) - but you get a interface to control the basic functions of the synth you can actually work with
I also really like the Pro 2 - even though I would have hoped the pots would be better quality@@strangerhythm
Hey Noir! It's weird, I honestly expected this, even the first impression of it, to be about the harsh interface or difficulty / inability in editing patches, as this (to me) presents itself as a Real Big Girl Synthesizer as opposed to Performance Keyboard. So, since I'm looking into a performance keyboard for solos / central "traditional" composition in addition to my weird nonsensical boops. I'm curious as to where you feel this sits, then, alongside something like the Nord Electro D, which I'm abstractly considering in that "what if I get some money somehow" sense. Also of course wondering how it compares to the JD-XI. Can't wait to hear more!
It's a hands on synth. The presets are primarily garbage, it's designed for your patches to have time and effort worked into it. The Xi has more drum presets but the JD-Xa has better capability for drum sounds. I think the Xi has a better sequencer so the Xa is more for arpeggios and live playing than preset sequences or loops. It's one of the most versatile synths at a reasonable price. Anything nicer gets way more expensive.
It is Roland so many of the features are menu dives, but most of those are one time tweaks for individual patches that you probably won't need for every patch.
The analogue is fascinating, there's this living quality to the sounds, if your room/studio doesn't have atmospheric stability, it will sound different depending on the temperature and humidity.
@@crisbowman Hey, thanks for commenting! I'm essentially aiming for a performance centerpiece, and I have a fully dawless all analog rig that's rather esoteric, so gear having built-in sequencers and such really doesn't matter to me. I absolutely adore analog gear that's a little finicky and breathes in the room; all that's keeping me from plunking down cash is: can I tighten the wurlitzer / piano / rhodes if I'm not 100% happy with them, how do those patches sound out of the box compared with a Nord E6, and can I make from-scratch patches from individual automators. If the answer is: Yes, Comparable+, Yes, then this goes right in the cart.
@@KattKirsch Many of the classic organs, pianos, and rhodes were all designed on hardware simpler than this, but the digital sounds are saved samples, you would want their FANTOM or FA line for good sample editing, as those are classified as workstations. You _CAN_ make most of them but I would look for presets online and then you will have sounds you can edit.
The patches are shit, they feel like simplistic or over the top sounds made for specific songs, they aren't versatile nor classic except for the Juno and Jupiter remakes. You'll likely be making most of the sounds you want to use from scratch.
As for automators, if you are referring to an external programming source yes and no. For something like my keytar, I can control different sliders and knobs by programming the midi. But for things like partials and different voices, you'll have to press the buttons to change those.
Pretty damn nice
Nice vid. Though it is confusing, I think at 5:40 you have to enable the digital parts by pushing the blue lit buttons above the on buttons of those 4digital parts playing. The knobs only effect the parts that have the blue lights on.
Yeah, it was a first impressions kinda thing, so I didn’t know what the heck I was doing...lol😂 You’re correct though!
Just exploring.
It's kinda like meditation this vid
Noir are you using a pedal to trigger hold / latch? I see a cable right in the spot where there is a hold input on that synth. This is funny, because I've been reading about Rolands lately, but mostly 90s era Rolands! Also, at least some of the Sound Canvas series Rolands had a bunch of record scratch patches! Haha.
I've seen it (before the pandemic), I played it in the store but the price man, the price. At the end I got an MC-101.
It’s way too expensive for what it is. $1500 brand new, maaaaaaybe. That’s even asking a lot.
Check for the lello caliendo Jdxa free patches, amazing and incredible Atmos and pad
Love this
Sounds really nice 👍
I agree, quite unique honestly!
Can the unison be detuned ? and widened for big supersaw leads ?
Cant find one single video showing this showcasing modern sounds.
great video
I like those chords around 4:00, very Juno
8:53
Roland JazzDudes-XA
I know the market is only so big, so i dont blame Roland, for not making others like the xa. I'd like a fully weighted version of it with 8 voices. Dont need everything the Fantom does at $4000, but also dont want to buy a weighted stage piano AND a polysynth, if i can get both in one.
Warm,Lush and very dreaming pads
Am i the only one who thinks Roland synthesizers, as great as they seems to be used only for pads, ambient sounds but rarely as lead or melody lines or quirky effects( ala Flying Lotus)? It's just something I've noticed on most demos.
@@agnz That's what mean. It's seems like no one does those type of things in the demos or videos.
How would you rate the keyboard feel?
8/10 from touching the Sub 37 right now. It’s better than that, it’s not better than the Grandmother though. It’s between the two.
It’s better the sub 37 for real ?
To me, very much so!
Great synth but jdxi better bang for buck - particularly in the sequencer?
Is it actually analog or virtual analog?
I have looked at this synth for years but never realized the "analog" section is supposed to be really analog? Let me hear that dry output!
Love that Left Hand controller section, both Roland paddle and wheels? Assignable sliders and buttons, nice.
yes it is
Yup, it’s full analog if you want it to be, I’m making a more comprehensive video now. It will be out in about a month, but yea, 100% analog if you choose.
@@NoirEtBlancVie cool maybe you should do a section with that dry output, and it would be nice to hear it with some analog guitar pedals vs the internal fx.
I honestly thought the Jupiter X and the Jupiter Xm replaced the JD-x series, but considering the true analog section now I understand why they are still current.
When we gonna get another JDXA video???
Tuesday.
@@NoirEtBlancVie hell yeah so keen
Give it an extra week, it’s a different type of video and I don’t wanna release it half assed. So next Tuesday 😊😊😊
@@NoirEtBlancVieall good man appreciate you letting me know :)
That thing sounds so rich I would not be surprised if there was an Occupy Fat Synths protest outside your home.
I've been wanting one for so long but I can't afford it. :(
I couldn’t afford it either so I had to borrow it 😢
@@NoirEtBlancVie I hope you can get one for yourself someday!
I hate to be "that guy" but the very first patch you played is not 4-voices. Yes, all 4 analogue voices are engaged, but you can also see that two of the digital parts are also engaged from the little lights on the left side of the panel... it has a weird way of mixing its analogue aspects with the SuperNatural engine, which is very cool. I love my JD-XA, but its architecture is somewhat confusing at first. It's a weird synth, and that much more special for it.
I don’t think you’re “that guy” haha. It was a first impressions video, so me not fully understanding it yet is kind of a given. I’ve made many mistakes on this channel over the years 🙂
I thought the do's we're pretty cool...SBN RESONATE
Je vends le mien , il est comme neuf
Big sibling
I know right..I said it and I was like “how do I make this appropriate for all”😬
@@NoirEtBlancVie "close cousin" is a fave of mine
You went for an arabic scale to play the Sitar... ✋ You're looking for the so called Ragas when playing Sitar.
(I love Arabic and Indian music just the same, but they do use different instruments, scales and shapes)
Check this beautiful voice out:
th-cam.com/video/AIPraIlSmIk/w-d-xo.html
u know what's actually crazy to think about? Technically, and in reality, There's truly no such thing as "digital audio" lmao
audio is always analog.
I Love and hate my JdXa! I love the sound possibilities and hate the construction! Why Roland?!!!
It’s almost as light as the JDXI 😂
Shouldnt you get paid to do this?!
It doesnt' sound special to me, plugins can easily do most of that stuff and do it better
I prefer to buy my own or just borrow, it’s been the philosophy on this channel since the beginning. I learned there’s no such thing as a free lunch, PLUS, I’m harsh on a lot of gear and companies know this. So there’s a reason I don’t get sent certain things.
It looks kinda ugly but everybody using it loves it. So it seems.
meh.
lol
Thanks for the positivity.
moo
@@NoirEtBlancVie haha perfect response.
I’m not sure if Juan heard what everyone else did because umm.. JDXA is a creamy and lush sounding synth.
Maybe “Meh” is an acronym for Multiple Erogenous Hotspots.
@@Nothingspeshalwaysfresh Hey it's no Moog One, but this is definitely a good synth.