I bought one on dec last year (2018) and I totally recommend it, the jd xi never let me down, what I mean is that, it has been amazing. The sounds, the effects, the drum machine, the 2 digital synths, the analog synth! The way you can do loops and create a song, the 4 channels allows you to do a bass line, a lead line, chords and with a simple beat with the drum machine you have a song and you can jam along with it for hours 🤲🏻✨🎹 love it!
Great to hear just the sounds; solid variety with this one~ I dig that it can go gritty to lush, or even clean piano/organ. I was almost all-in on the UltraNova, but I'm gonna hang on a bit...
I don't understand the comments comparing this to the MicroKorg, one is an analogue modelling synth with a vocoder, the other is two digital synths, one true analogue synth, a drum machine, a vocoder and a step sequencer. I know which one I'll be buying.
Can you please demo more of the acoustic instrument sounds like ? e.g.: piano, orchestral strings, flute, brass, clavinet, electric piano, hammond organ? thanks
can you make the whistle sound fx of Dumbledore's wand in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, during the battle between Dumbledore and Voldemort, his wand makes these 2 really cool whistle sound effects whiling he casts this huge water orb thing, I read somewhere it may have been made with the JD-XI, are you familiar with any sounds like this on yours?
The JDXi isn’t too great at that, but there are extra sounds on the Roland Axial site and some of those are EPs. If you want a compact EP sound, buy a Reface CP - I love mine, it sounds great.
Does it have synthesis capabilities, ie can you start with an oscillator(s) and add modulation and filters? Or is it strictly modifiable presets? In Canada this is available for the same price as a Korg Minilogue and I'm really keen on the bare-bones aspect of the Korg, but this seems to be capable of producing a greater variety of sounds, and I can't seem to find out whether that's due to its actual capabilities or whether it's all presets.
They're the same price in the US, too. I played both today at Guitar Center and found the Roland JD Xi much more fun to play. Its pre-set sounds are vast, familiar (if you're looking for classic synth sounds), and convenient. The Minilogue, while more customizable, has a much bigger learning curve, which proved frustrating to me (a novice when it comes to synths). However, the look and feel of the Minilogue are far superior: bigger keys and sturdier, less fussy construction. In the end, I couldn't make up my mind and ended up walking out with neither synth. :P
Init patches exist, it is at the end of each category for each of the four parts. There is no lack of "synthesis capabilities" with any modern roland except digital pianos like FP30, they are all standard-ish subtractive synths, but the romplers like Juno-DS are more complex, allowing for a far wider range of sound design capability
+Music Resources/Royalty Free Channel I have an XL+, this Roland one offers much more sounds and it has an step sequencer, but keys on Microkorg XL are much better
Infinitely...nah,better ...nah ,different ..yes,but not better.Have both JD XI and original microKorg,both great ,but different animals,both have their uses to compliment each other.JD XI has that classic Roland synth sounds,and microKorg gets more vintage sounding because of the MS2000 engine.
any JDXI owners here? im wondering if the sequencer can be set to triplets/12 steps? anyone able to confirm this for me? id like to buy one but i want to make sure this is possible first ;)
I heard this is compatible with 37 key midi keyboard controller only ! s it still the case , any updates, anyone ??? I'd like to be able to control it with a 61 key controller is it possible now ? If thats the case , I'd like to grab one !
+muzykujkropkacom właśnie, trochę za szybko napisałem ten komentarz (zasugerowałem się pierwszymi demonstrowanymi dźwiękami, które po powtórnym przesłuchaniu też nie brzmią wcale retro). Kurczę zastanawiam się czy tak trudno w dzisiejszych czasach znaleźć (nowy) syntezator nadający się do tworzenia takiej muzyki, czy po prostu ja nie potrafię szukać. Bylibyście w stanie polecić coś dla fana brzmień z lat 80s?
I’ve got them both. I bought the Minilogue because I thought the synth had a superior sound to my jdxi (I think it was just a better keyboard amp at GC though) 1 year later and I only break out the Minilogue when I really want to expand the resonate capabilities on a synth line. I’d use the minilogue if I wanted to really make a unique synth sound, however the entire jdxi concept has exponentially more possibilities (if you want to expand on the sound you can always chain in pedals) and is easy to blend to throw virtually any sound needed. Also I’ve already sent my minilogue in to be worked on and I barely use it. I throw that jdxi around pretty carelessly though. The minilogue is really great (for those who aren’t super rough on their gear) though if you teach your self as you go- it has a built in sound wave display that lets you see how your adjustments impact your sound live. If I had to take one with me, I’d always choose the jdxi. I love the cinsoft sound in the pads section.
The microkorg, as far as i'm aware is more built on premade sounds that you tweak in a minor way, this is based on a more DIY approach of starting from the bottom up, creating your own sounds. with the microkorg you're more or less limited to the sounds they provide. Hope this helps, feel free to ask if you need anymore info! :-)
it's a wonderful toy, I'm undecided between JD XI and JUNO DS61, JUNO DS61 is superior and it seems to me that it has the best supernatural sounds, but I wonder if he can do what JD XI does too, can someone who can give me some advice?
I think the JD XI has a drum selection so you can play live drums with the keyboard the others don't as far as i can tell. also the JDXI is a hybrid so you have analogue synth capabilities and all the digital side as well. Maybe some other things but that is what makes this one a choice for me. Eventually....
@@apbosh1 thank you very much friend, I looked for videos on the juno ds, they are less than the videos on the jd xi, but I think I take the juno, from the little I have seen it seems a good choice
Charl D. Source It depends. What genre are you interested? Modern sounds with analog touch and power my choice is JDXi. But if you want analog ways of doing basses , leadsand no chords, maybe de system one.
it has a passable acoustic piano, yes, not in the same league as VR-09B, FA-06, or even Juno-DS in a live venue, it won't matter, your playing skills will be far more important, and preferably with an external 61 or 88 key keyboard of any kind hooked up
I was going to buy the microkorg or the mininova until I found this new locally for $300. best $300 I've ever spent. It is so easy to use and the sequencer is so great. Get this and don't look back
That depends on what you want it for. This has a sequencer and drum sounds so you could actually make a whole beat on this by itself. The other two do not have a sequencer or drum sounds, though if you know even a little about sound design you could make percussion like sounds with them. In my opinion the microkorg sounds the best out of the three but that is totally subjective and your ears may not feel the same.
thanks man, I will go for the microkorg as i'm new to the synth world and looking for a cheap addition (so far I've purchased a couple of pocket operators, a volca keys, and a reface CP). I play guitar and bass normally, so just looking for something to add a few sounds, nd I agree that the microkorg has more in line with what I think i'm looking for
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hey this might be weird but im in a band and our piano guy just bought a roland jd x1. but he doesn't know much of it. is it possible if u do a song with it? if its possible do "de gloria en gloria" by marco barrientos. its in spanish it'll be so helpful
Had mine for over a year too, white edition. I ended up using it as a midi controller for FL Studio, the sounds sounds so plastic and it feels very plastic, I regret buying it :/ I also got the Korg Microkorg XL+, It sounds so much better and feels much better, too bad it only has 8 polyphony and that you can't control every parameter in real time...
Not true.This synth is a real gem.I always use external fx,so I send it trough my Timeline and Bigsky and I have endless possibilities.Just give it a try it's a super fun and great sounding synth.
@@solounusuariomas5574 the build and look affected how he perceived the sound to an exaggerated extent, JD-Xi only sounds "like plastic" if you program a typical EDM "plastic pluck", which is dependent on the filter, resonance, and amp EG, but JD-Xi doesn't make plastic plucks quite as good as Massive or Serum/Vital (or Juno-DS), but it can otherwise make any EDM pluck except funky wavetable or FM plucks
Hmm, this synth sounds incredibly bland and just "bread & butter" waste of time sounds. Of course the player not knowing how to play synths dosen't help either.
best demo, no talking, just sampling the sounds
I bought one on dec last year (2018) and I totally recommend it, the jd xi never let me down, what I mean is that, it has been amazing. The sounds, the effects, the drum machine, the 2 digital synths, the analog synth! The way you can do loops and create a song, the 4 channels allows you to do a bass line, a lead line, chords and with a simple beat with the drum machine you have a song and you can jam along with it for hours 🤲🏻✨🎹 love it!
Press and hold the shift button to progress chords on the key with one finger of the other hand
I usually hate 95% of all youtube intros because people rarely get them right, but that one was clean, short, and looked really nice.
I absolutely love this synth. So diverse, and powerful, yet so simple.
To my ears the pads are the best sounds it makes. I've heard the drums too and they're awesome as well.
pads and basses
sounds even more incredible in person
very good demo video, thanks a lot. I didnt regret buying this beauty almost new for rough 300e
Great to hear just the sounds; solid variety with this one~
I dig that it can go gritty to lush, or even clean piano/organ.
I was almost all-in on the UltraNova, but I'm gonna hang on a bit...
Wow , you’re absolutely dialed in. Great demo!
Thanks for the brief but expansive demo of the JD-XI's sounds, very helpful!
I love how you kept that syncopated left hand pattern going like an arpegiator(sp)
Oh my it also has clean grand pianoesh sound. I want one now.
I don't understand the comments comparing this to the MicroKorg, one is an analogue modelling synth with a vocoder, the other is two digital synths, one true analogue synth, a drum machine, a vocoder and a step sequencer. I know which one I'll be buying.
wich is ? perdon my ignorance.
tHANKS SO MUCH!
Which one would you buy....?
This is a lot of synth and a good choice, but the MicroKorg requires a lot less menu diving if you want to make your own patches.
Sounds like any 80's/90's song should be playable out of the box.
Dziękuję ze pan nagrał taki filmik.
Dzięki temu wiem czy sobie kupić.
Jeszcze raz dziekuje!
The power of the synth...kneel before synth.
Zod
Always like your vids :-)
Good player
If you use a MIDI controller with this, I believe you will have an operational sustain pedal, correct?
I'd say understated.
not when it is a popular rompler
Nice!!! Great sounds
Can you please demo more of the acoustic instrument sounds like ? e.g.: piano, orchestral strings, flute, brass, clavinet, electric piano, hammond organ? thanks
I have looked everywhere for a printed list of these sounds. Not even listed in the manual that I could find.
Thank you a lot for a great review
Some nice sounds. But it seems very similar to the Korg Minilogue XD, and I’d say these synth sounds don’t cut as sharp as the XD
I watch this over and over. This is the ultimate machine but it's expensive.
$500 for this beast is not expensive. Compare that to a $2000 prophet rev2 which doesn't have nearly the same versatility
@@mli3083 true
MC-707 is the next level ;)
1:05 how to instantly make lofi hi hop / atmospheric
0:21 sounds very familiar!!!
1:07 reminds me of Bomberman Hero so much, lol.
Redial
midi in/out inputs so you can connect to a longer ranged octave midi keyboard.
can you make the whistle sound fx of Dumbledore's wand in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, during the battle between Dumbledore and Voldemort, his wand makes these 2 really cool whistle sound effects whiling he casts this huge water orb thing, I read somewhere it may have been made with the JD-XI, are you familiar with any sounds like this on yours?
Does anybody know the sound name at 1:30 ?
analog brass i believe
What sound effect is at 2:11
Sync sweep 🤓👍
Love the theme at 1:25
Sa ce branche obligatoirement sur un ordinateur pour jouer?
I'm a total analogue head but this doesn't sound too bad at all better than many newer synths
So great for that amount of money - i want one seriously :)
Hey, I just got a jd-xi. I was wondering what's a good and affordable speaker for it?
Viv Rose pignose amp.
Does enyone knows how to get a cool electric piano sound? Like a rhode. I will appreciate the help!
The JDXi isn’t too great at that, but there are extra sounds on the Roland Axial site and some of those are EPs. If you want a compact EP sound, buy a Reface CP - I love mine, it sounds great.
@@andysw3 yeah the CP sounds amazing in the right hands
keyboards category in the JD-Xi
Proud owner of one of these little babies!
I'm starting in the geek synth, and do you guys recommend this to start on it?
sure, but beware the junk keybed, akin to the Mininova's and most mini MIDI controllers
@Жан Клон What would you recommend instead?
Witam. Świetny sprzęcik. Mam pytanie: Czy jest możliwość sterowania tym synthem poprzez piano roll w DAW?
Borat?
loved that 5:12 pad sound so dream like
2:51 Is that a Rhodes piano? :o
Yeah :)
Best piano ever,^,
Is there a vocal/choir section?
There's a preset called vox voice or something that sound like a chorus
Does it have synthesis capabilities, ie can you start with an oscillator(s) and add modulation and filters? Or is it strictly modifiable presets? In Canada this is available for the same price as a Korg Minilogue and I'm really keen on the bare-bones aspect of the Korg, but this seems to be capable of producing a greater variety of sounds, and I can't seem to find out whether that's due to its actual capabilities or whether it's all presets.
They're the same price in the US, too. I played both today at Guitar Center and found the Roland JD Xi much more fun to play. Its pre-set sounds are vast, familiar (if you're looking for classic synth sounds), and convenient. The Minilogue, while more customizable, has a much bigger learning curve, which proved frustrating to me (a novice when it comes to synths). However, the look and feel of the Minilogue are far superior: bigger keys and sturdier, less fussy construction. In the end, I couldn't make up my mind and ended up walking out with neither synth. :P
Init patches exist, it is at the end of each category for each of the four parts.
There is no lack of "synthesis capabilities" with any modern roland except digital pianos like FP30, they are all standard-ish subtractive synths, but the romplers like Juno-DS are more complex, allowing for a far wider range of sound design capability
what’s the name of the preset in 1:05??
probably "sweet chord" or something, a bunch of Roland keyboards have it
I own the Microkorg XL. Is this better?
+Music Resources/Royalty Free Channel I have an XL+, this Roland one offers much more sounds and it has an step sequencer, but keys on Microkorg XL are much better
IMO, original microKORG and XL sound infinitely better
Infinitely...nah,better ...nah ,different ..yes,but not better.Have both JD XI and original microKorg,both great ,but different animals,both have their uses to compliment each other.JD XI has that classic Roland synth sounds,and microKorg gets more vintage sounding because of the MS2000 engine.
This can do alot more
My Microkorg just crapped out and I always chose it over this juat because it was what I was used to. Will be getting to know the JD XI better now!
Can you save sounds or switch from sound to sound quickly during live performance? Can you make like a set list or something?
2:03 Sounds like, if you made some adjustments, that could sound like the intro synth of Beat It by Michael Jackson.
Haha yup good ear 👂
At 2:11 the sound effect sync sweep. How do I get that exact sound effect? Where do I turn the dial? And what number is it? Because I cannot find it.
make a sync sweep patch, it's quite simple, the JD-Xi's synth engine isn't very complex versus MOXF, FA-06, Krome EX, etc.
Hi! I just got my JD-Xi! What is the sound at 2:52?
so nice
i know in 3 years late but it's trying to mimic the sound of the Fender Rhodes. It's pretty close but not quite the real thing.
whats the sound called at 0:40?
ROLI808 darude sandstorm
Hi, what's your setup to record the audio of this video?
Does anyone know what program he uses at 4:10
It sounds like "house organ 1" could be 2 but that's right after
Hi. it sounds like M1 organ from korg, everywhere around in milleniums house music
any JDXI owners here? im wondering if the sequencer can be set to triplets/12 steps? anyone able to confirm this for me? id like to buy one but i want to make sure this is possible first ;)
Chris Nova777 I own one and yes you can set it to triplets. I use this thing a lot with my piano and it's pretty fun.
Anyone know the sound at 5:30?
@4:50 Van Halen
Love Walks In
Joe Bollocks Exactly, thank you!!
Awesome thanks!
what's he playing at 2:52?
It’s just some improv
Lisztomaniac it's rhodes piano
whay is the sound at 0:32
Nice sounds O_o
That sexy Kurzweil got all my attention
What was the setting for the first sound on the Roland played in the video?
Hi. Nice video. I have a question. Does It works like a MIDI controller?
Thanks
Why would you want it as a midi controller
It does, but...
Which is better, gaia or jdxi?????
JD-Xi
2:32 what is this song?
Wow, I wish I'd bought this instead of the Gaia.
Why? I have been considering the Gaia. It's powerful.
What's the name of the button that switches sounds?
1:05 ooo i like that one. Are all of these presets on the midi keyboard?
Your music is great on soundcloud
I heard this is compatible with 37 key midi keyboard controller only ! s it still the case , any updates, anyone ???
I'd like to be able to control it with a 61 key controller is it possible now ? If thats the case , I'd like to grab one !
Momentami brzmi jak całkiem niezły sprzęt pod New Retrowave
+Magnus Cholok Mauser presety są zrobione bardzo nowocześnie.
+muzykujkropkacom
właśnie, trochę za szybko napisałem ten komentarz (zasugerowałem się pierwszymi demonstrowanymi dźwiękami, które po powtórnym przesłuchaniu też nie brzmią wcale retro). Kurczę zastanawiam się czy tak trudno w dzisiejszych czasach znaleźć (nowy) syntezator nadający się do tworzenia takiej muzyki, czy po prostu ja nie potrafię szukać. Bylibyście w stanie polecić coś dla fana brzmień z lat 80s?
+Magnus Cholok Mauser Wbijaj na nasze forum na portalu. Pogadamy :)
+muzykujkropkacom łał, super, wbijam :) dzięki za sugestię
What do you recommend, this one or the Korg Minilogue?
this!
I’ve got them both. I bought the Minilogue because I thought the synth had a superior sound to my jdxi (I think it was just a better keyboard amp at GC though) 1 year later and I only break out the Minilogue when I really want to expand the resonate capabilities on a synth line. I’d use the minilogue if I wanted to really make a unique synth sound, however the entire jdxi concept has exponentially more possibilities (if you want to expand on the sound you can always chain in pedals) and is easy to blend to throw virtually any sound needed. Also I’ve already sent my minilogue in to be worked on and I barely use it. I throw that jdxi around pretty carelessly though. The minilogue is really great (for those who aren’t super rough on their gear) though if you teach your self as you go- it has a built in sound wave display that lets you see how your adjustments impact your sound live. If I had to take one with me, I’d always choose the jdxi. I love the cinsoft sound in the pads section.
Super
What's the difference in sounds say between this and a micro korg?
This synth better. Its has digital and analog oscillators and more potenciometers and regulators. MicroKorg is a toy, I don't like this
+od3 can you tell me more as I thinking of buying One. Are they worth the money?
The microkorg, as far as i'm aware is more built on premade sounds that you tweak in a minor way, this is based on a more DIY approach of starting from the bottom up, creating your own sounds. with the microkorg you're more or less limited to the sounds they provide. Hope this helps, feel free to ask if you need anymore info! :-)
matt sweatgast Thanks a lot man are you a musician yourself?
+Xander more or less... hahaha.
it's a wonderful toy, I'm undecided between JD XI and JUNO DS61, JUNO DS61 is superior and it seems to me that it has the best supernatural sounds, but I wonder if he can do what JD XI does too, can someone who can give me some advice?
I think the JD XI has a drum selection so you can play live drums with the keyboard the others don't as far as i can tell. also the JDXI is a hybrid so you have analogue synth capabilities and all the digital side as well. Maybe some other things but that is what makes this one a choice for me. Eventually....
@@apbosh1 thank you very much friend, I looked for videos on the juno ds, they are less than the videos on the jd xi, but I think I take the juno, from the little I have seen it seems a good choice
Nice~
How many sounds in totale?
Are these Stock-Sounds...???
if i wanna add more effects and sounds what program you recommend me to use?
your hands
This, or the Roland System One?
System 1-m !
No questions
That's if you've got a midi keyboard already
The system 1 is cool but not as cool as the new rack version IMO
Charl D. Source It depends. What genre are you interested? Modern sounds with analog touch and power my choice is JDXi. But if you want analog ways of doing basses , leadsand no chords, maybe de system one.
Halux Thank you. I guess I'll just have to save for both lol
does it have good real piano sounds?
it has a passable acoustic piano, yes, not in the same league as VR-09B, FA-06, or even Juno-DS
in a live venue, it won't matter, your playing skills will be far more important, and preferably with an external 61 or 88 key keyboard of any kind hooked up
jako drugi klawisz spoko a jakie wsze opinie?
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Maciej Zapolski fajny, ale jeśli masz duże klawisze to na live szybkie wejście na mini klawisz może namieszać w mózgu :)
Can you plug in a full size midi keyboard into this?
Yes - I have done this.
@@JimGall Could you explain shortly? Please, you plugged the midi out to the synth in?
@@manelvidiella8004 Yes midi controller midi out to jd-xi midi in
Reminds me of the quasimidi Sirius
Jakie byly ustawienia dla pierwszej próby?
+hiitsrandy tzn?
3:35 Little Ghetto Boy?
@@lukeimontv7086 *wurlitzer
@@justinlaboy6837 You are correct, Sir 👍
piano knowledge, not included!
Hahaha that is a dark cloud
what's better between this, the microkorg, and the mininova...?
I was going to buy the microkorg or the mininova until I found this new locally for $300. best $300 I've ever spent. It is so easy to use and the sequencer is so great. Get this and don't look back
Lucky you it's impossible to get it for that money in my country they are like 500$
I'd be happy with 500$. Here in Canada they are going for 700$
That depends on what you want it for. This has a sequencer and drum sounds so you could actually make a whole beat on this by itself. The other two do not have a sequencer or drum sounds, though if you know even a little about sound design you could make percussion like sounds with them. In my opinion the microkorg sounds the best out of the three but that is totally subjective and your ears may not feel the same.
thanks man, I will go for the microkorg as i'm new to the synth world and looking for a cheap addition (so far I've purchased a couple of pocket operators, a volca keys, and a reface CP). I play guitar and bass normally, so just looking for something to add a few sounds, nd I agree that the microkorg has more in line with what I think i'm looking for
hi everybody, which the best amp for jd-Xi?
A powered PA speaker or two.
Thanks mate. Any Roland, behringer or Marshall?.....
Any powered PA cab from Yamaha, Mackie, JBL, QSC, ETC.. Or if playing at home some active studio monitors like the Yamaha HS series or KRK Rokits.
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hey this might be weird but im in a band and our piano guy just bought a roland jd x1. but he doesn't know much of it. is it possible if u do a song with it? if its possible do "de gloria en gloria" by marco barrientos. its in spanish it'll be so helpful
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Aunque no tengo ese, no se ve complejo de usar
its sound is better than the jd-xa
It's the piano knowledge
blinded by the light 5:46 And I like this a lot...really i DO...but the micro korg is better...yep
is it a toy ?
The only one you need 🤫
hey i have this synth on a usb set up and it wont playsound idk what the fucking local switch is but this is so damn frusturating
Looks like a mod bended fisher price keyboard !
nah
This thing sucks! I've had one for a year or so...selling it! sounds super weak! small and narrow sounding! what do you expect for 500$ I guess?
nicca you sound super weak.
Had mine for over a year too, white edition. I ended up using it as a midi controller for FL Studio, the sounds sounds so plastic and it feels very plastic, I regret buying it :/ I also got the Korg Microkorg XL+, It sounds so much better and feels much better, too bad it only has 8 polyphony and that you can't control every parameter in real time...
Noir Angel
What do you mean by "the sounds are plastic" I don't understand that term. 🤔
Not true.This synth is a real gem.I always use external fx,so I send it trough my Timeline and Bigsky and I have endless possibilities.Just give it a try it's a super fun and great sounding synth.
@@solounusuariomas5574 the build and look affected how he perceived the sound to an exaggerated extent, JD-Xi only sounds "like plastic" if you program a typical EDM "plastic pluck", which is dependent on the filter, resonance, and amp EG, but JD-Xi doesn't make plastic plucks quite as good as Massive or Serum/Vital (or Juno-DS), but it can otherwise make any EDM pluck except funky wavetable or FM plucks
Just a toy...
Unmute your volume...
You shouldn't speak about yourself that way.
It is terrible. seriously who bought this?
A Saharty i did and love it itsa great sounding synth.If you cannot make a good mussic with it then shame on you
love mine
Hmm, this synth sounds incredibly bland and just "bread & butter" waste of time sounds. Of course the player not knowing how to play synths dosen't help either.