The menu is where the golden egg is in this thing. The sounds get three times better once you shape, mold and layer them in the tone edit and other menu options. I don't hear alot of people really changing to many of the preset sounds too much or layering. This sounds ok for just a live session though. I'm telling you though, if you want huge, intricate sounds, the menu is where it's at.
@@constantfind9052 It's alot jump ripple. I think it's 128 voice polyphony. I have never went past the polyphony on this bad boy. This thing is an absolute beast, especially with all the tr 808, 909, CR-78 and more drum kits that come with it as well. All of my music on my channel here, comes from the Roland JD-XI and the Electribe 2. I will never regret buying the Roland JD-XI synth. It is my main piece of gear that I use. If yoy have any more questions, I'm here...SBN
@@constantfind9052 Yes, ypu can create up to 256, 4 measure pattern with any synth sounds that you want. All you have to do is work on your synth sounds and drum sounds, save it to the pattern your working with them on, and it will stay on there until you erase them...SBN
@Richard Longford You know what Richard, you are right, the menu is really big, and there is an editor for this, but I never used it. I have had the Roland JD-XI for over 3 years now, and it was definitely overwhelming at first, but I kind of know where everything is, and if this can help you at all, maybe press and hold shift, then scroll left to right, and it will take you to the specific parts like envelope, detune, filter, etc. I had a love hate relationship with this thing for the longest time, but have ultimately come to love the thing. If you have any other specific questions, I would be glad to help answer them...SBN RESONATE
@Richard Longford Yeah, there is some menu diving, but it's not much to get to the tone edit and effects edit menu, also the ADSR envelopes are in the tone edit menu. I never updated it because it already came with the latest version on it when I got it in 2018. The thing that makes the Roland JD-XI what it is, is having the drums in along with it. There are a few nice sounds, some descent sounds, and there are some, just like any other synth, that are not great, but if you are looking for just a synth, I don't know if I would get this, but it having the drums with it, it is just so easy and fun to make music with. The fun factor is out of this world to me. I can make something on the Roland JD-XI quicker and faster then any other synth/drum machine that I have ever had before. That two in one factor can only be found in more expensive gear like synth workstations and MPC One, which I also have, but the fun factor on the MPC One is not like the JD-XI...SBN RESONATE
Really enjoyed that Doug. Its amazing the sounds that this little synth is capable of, in the hands of someone like yourself . It really punches above its weight . Indeed nearly all the JDXi demos outshine those of the larger JDXa , at least those that I've seen anyway . Brilliant stuff as usual . Regards Kieron.
Excellent. I though it were just a 4 track recording feature on board this AMAZING synth. It sounds like you are creating others over and above 4 tracks.
Didn’t expect this. Thought I’d have a look at a crossover synth...great idea. And see thee legend Doug has done a video on it. Thanks Doug. If you recommend this then it’s worth it.
Kudos to you - you crushed it! Glad to see you are making videos on JD-Xi and SynthMaster One 👍 JD-Xi's quick sequencer (no other synth has this sequencer on the market) with all the epic drum kits and its DJ-style features are the best for its price! It offers instant gratification and results right on the couch or on-the-go. At 3:15, 3:30 and 8:45, I was like - "OMG! Is he going to delete those out-of-sync arpeggios/drums or not?" and you did and recorded them again. LOL 😀
Yeah those Arpeggiator sequences, man, totally my fault, I had hold and Arp switched on, didn’t need the hold on, plus I have Loop record switched because it more convenient for me, but if you forget to turn it off you get all sorts madness because it also record parameter movements, turned out OK-ish in the end but could have been a lot better
9:02 those cangos or bangos or whatever....classic sounds in a lot of Detroit/Chicago dance music from the late 80's. I wish I could remember what machine those are originally from?
When they become a problem for me I just Midi it up to a normal size keyboard, but to be honest you get used to them pretty quick unles your trying to play a million notes a minute😎
Wish you would started with some heavy low end or had one of the Roland webcasting GO:CAST devices to really bring out the sound, but I love this song. My engineer ear is on all the time and I try not to be too nitpicky, esp when the song is so good I really dont care about details. Thanks for this man. I was gonna get a JD-XA but ended up getting a Sys-8. Really wanna pair it with a JD-Xi. I've always gone with Roland since my dad let me play his Juno-1 in the late 80s/90s with a BOSS DR-550 and a Tascam Portastudio 424 (which I still use :P). Ive tried other brands, and nothing is intuitive as Roland. Theyve kept the same scheme since the 80s on how to use their gear. I love it! Nice to see someone with capable hands jamming for once
If you get a chance maybe go into that one touch key change thing you did... loved the song really great demo. I don't use my jdxi nearly as much as I should..
It’s a CRACKING MEAN AWESOME machine. I’ve not got one but I’ve got other stuff that has the equivalent of what it can perform and your music production on it is EXCELLENT. How are you?
I bought one earlier this year when it was on sale. But I used it for maybe 2 weeks and have not touched it since. It is in the official bag now. I was not sure with the feature where you play the track in a different key. Sometimes the volume of one or more? instrument turns down to very low(bug?) Also I was a little bit worried about the lack of pattern storage space. At the speed I was going I would run out of storage in a month or so. Though the sound quality and ease of use is pretty good.
Rudy van Etten you can back it all up to storage on a cmputer. I think you can also dump out patterns, exchange them with others so like build your sets then reimport back to the JDxi. Think i got that right? If you run a DAW midi syncing you can record the sequencers output into it, slight few milliseconds drag but nought serious. Out of all the kit i own, that little lump of plastic i cant do without.
The chord play function is on the latest firmware version you might have to install yourself. Theres a kool sidechain function and a few other funky bits to explore. Have you also tried playin the synth with a guitar? Yep it does that too!!
250+ synthwave/etc tunes in a playlist I created on spotify. Enjoy! open.spotify.com/user/ebeaulieu/playlist/2TDAIwBtqgVoGoQIwiD98Z?si=bNNwTn8HTw2bTUHFwAum6w
You can hook it up to your computer through the usb cable, and load up your DAW of choice (audacity would work also). Click record on the DAW and then the play button on the jdxi, and the DAW will record the audio from the jdxi
I don’t have the synth anymore but you can definitely get four bars, it’s in the manual somewhere, but there are a few good UA-cam tutorials too, search Woodys Piano Shack channel, he did a couple of really good ones
These cybernetic tonal noise clusters are making my circuitry do illogical things. Why is my vertical positioning and movement appendage... bouncing to the beat?
Love it! But one thing is bad -- light; change by RGB led... don't use that! Set to one color and do what you can to express yours soul by playing music :)
Dude, you have to change the scale setting to 1/32 to record those fast drum sounds your playing. 1/16 aint enough. There's also 1/12 for offset beats.
sounds dated. I guess it's a gem if you want to tweak classic sounds. I do admit it's got lots of capabilities right out of the box. It just doesn't sound up to date.
People buy it because it can make old school sounds. Dated sounds are what we are after. Who wants those new sounding synths, they just don't do it for me. Just meh. Not inspiring.
The menu is where the golden egg is in this thing. The sounds get three times better once you shape, mold and layer them in the tone edit and other menu options. I don't hear alot of people really changing to many of the preset sounds too much or layering. This sounds ok for just a live session though. I'm telling you though, if you want huge, intricate sounds, the menu is where it's at.
@@constantfind9052 It's alot jump ripple. I think it's 128 voice polyphony. I have never went past the polyphony on this bad boy. This thing is an absolute beast, especially with all the tr 808, 909, CR-78 and more drum kits that come with it as well. All of my music on my channel here, comes from the Roland JD-XI and the Electribe 2. I will never regret buying the Roland JD-XI synth. It is my main piece of gear that I use. If yoy have any more questions, I'm here...SBN
@@constantfind9052 Yes, ypu can create up to 256, 4 measure pattern with any synth sounds that you want. All you have to do is work on your synth sounds and drum sounds, save it to the pattern your working with them on, and it will stay on there until you erase them...SBN
@@constantfind9052 No problemo jump ripple...SBN
@Richard Longford You know what Richard, you are right, the menu is really big, and there is an editor for this, but I never used it. I have had the Roland JD-XI for over 3 years now, and it was definitely overwhelming at first, but I kind of know where everything is, and if this can help you at all, maybe press and hold shift, then scroll left to right, and it will take you to the specific parts like envelope, detune, filter, etc.
I had a love hate relationship with this thing for the longest time, but have ultimately come to love the thing. If you have any other specific questions, I would be glad to help answer them...SBN RESONATE
@Richard Longford Yeah, there is some menu diving, but it's not much to get to the tone edit and effects edit menu, also the ADSR envelopes are in the tone edit menu. I never updated it because it already came with the latest version on it when I got it in 2018. The thing that makes the Roland JD-XI what it is, is having the drums in along with it. There are a few nice sounds, some descent sounds, and there are some, just like any other synth, that are not great, but if you are looking for just a synth, I don't know if I would get this, but it having the drums with it, it is just so easy and fun to make music with.
The fun factor is out of this world to me. I can make something on the Roland JD-XI quicker and faster then any other synth/drum machine that I have ever had before. That two in one factor can only be found in more expensive gear like synth workstations and MPC One, which I also have, but the fun factor on the MPC One is not like the JD-XI...SBN RESONATE
Really enjoyed that Doug. Its amazing the sounds that this little synth is capable of, in the hands of someone like yourself . It really punches above its weight . Indeed nearly all the JDXi demos outshine those of the larger JDXa , at least those that I've seen anyway . Brilliant stuff as usual . Regards Kieron.
You can actually play this beast and get around its awkwardness. Very clever, my Friend.
I am uncomfortably impressed!!!
I LOOOOOVE MY JDXI SOOO MUCH FUN!!!!!
Excellent. I though it were just a 4 track recording feature on board this AMAZING synth. It sounds like you are creating others over and above 4 tracks.
@Lyle Oakley sorry what’s Fixzone ?
@@bestrickie2 Don’t mind them, they are spam bots conversing with each other
This is the synthwave machine...awesome.
Nice demo and jam! Had forgotten what a great little groovebox this is.
Always fun to watch someone that knows how to use their gear. Nice job.
Didn’t expect this. Thought I’d have a look at a crossover synth...great idea. And see thee legend Doug has done a video on it. Thanks Doug. If you recommend this then it’s worth it.
So fun to listen to and see all the potential of this cool synth!
Niiice! Good to be more hands on with a decent bit of kit sometimes.
Kudos to you - you crushed it! Glad to see you are making videos on JD-Xi and SynthMaster One 👍
JD-Xi's quick sequencer (no other synth has this sequencer on the market) with all the epic drum kits and its DJ-style features are the best for its price! It offers instant gratification and results right on the couch or on-the-go. At 3:15, 3:30 and 8:45, I was like - "OMG! Is he going to delete those out-of-sync arpeggios/drums or not?" and you did and recorded them again. LOL 😀
Yeah those Arpeggiator sequences, man, totally my fault, I had hold and Arp switched on, didn’t need the hold on, plus I have Loop record switched because it more convenient for me, but if you forget to turn it off you get all sorts madness because it also record parameter movements, turned out OK-ish in the end but could have been a lot better
Enjoyed that. Loved the drum solo !
9:02 those cangos or bangos or whatever....classic sounds in a lot of Detroit/Chicago dance music from the late 80's. I wish I could remember what machine those are originally from?
that sounds great
Brilliant
Had one of these for a while.
Just really, REALLY wish it had a better sequencer..The chaining measures together is a total PITA
FANTASTIC!!!
This is perfect hits you in the feels someway 👌🏻
I really like this synth and that sound, the problem is the mini keys...👍🏼
When they become a problem for me I just Midi it up to a normal size keyboard, but to be honest you get used to them pretty quick unles your trying to play a million notes a minute😎
sounds like italo disco
Very nice, it reminded me of TRST very emotional synthwave stuff.
ITALO DISCO!
Wish you would started with some heavy low end or had one of the Roland webcasting GO:CAST devices to really bring out the sound, but I love this song. My engineer ear is on all the time and I try not to be too nitpicky, esp when the song is so good I really dont care about details. Thanks for this man. I was gonna get a JD-XA but ended up getting a Sys-8. Really wanna pair it with a JD-Xi. I've always gone with Roland since my dad let me play his Juno-1 in the late 80s/90s with a BOSS DR-550 and a Tascam Portastudio 424 (which I still use :P). Ive tried other brands, and nothing is intuitive as Roland. Theyve kept the same scheme since the 80s on how to use their gear. I love it! Nice to see someone with capable hands jamming for once
Hey its 1985 and you spin me round (like a record!)
Gee your creating great percussion over the entire track. Well done U R a GREAT musician.
If you get a chance maybe go into that one touch key change thing you did... loved the song really great demo. I don't use my jdxi nearly as much as I should..
Love Roland thanks dziękuję Mariusz 👍🎹🎵
Hey, Man that's very good
You nailed it!
9:00 on I felt like I had shades on as an extrain Ferris Buhlers day off
Good stuff mate.
Have you played with the chord follow function? Activate with ENTER + AUTO NOTE (needs firmware 1.5 or later)
Have you some listening Demo for this function?
@@marvinfilipp401 ranzee has a couple videos on “Interactive Chord.”
Great stuff
Doug how you get them parameter overlays?!!
Ive tried Roland support only to be told they’re no longer available😒
Help! Please. Need them overlays. I cant see ought on that standard colour scheme😬
@@thebmxband1t Ebay: They ship from Japan for up to about 19 bucks
It’s a CRACKING MEAN AWESOME machine. I’ve not got one but I’ve got other stuff that has the equivalent of what it can perform and your music production on it is EXCELLENT. How are you?
I bought one earlier this year when it was on sale. But I used it for maybe 2 weeks and have not touched it since. It is in the official bag now. I was not sure with the feature where you play the track in a different key. Sometimes the volume of one or more? instrument turns down to very low(bug?) Also I was a little bit worried about the lack of pattern storage space. At the speed I was going I would run out of storage in a month or so. Though the sound quality and ease of use is pretty good.
Rudy van Etten you can back it all up to storage on a cmputer. I think you can also dump out patterns, exchange them with others so like build your sets then reimport back to the JDxi. Think i got that right?
If you run a DAW midi syncing you can record the sequencers output into it, slight few milliseconds drag but nought serious.
Out of all the kit i own, that little lump of plastic i cant do without.
The chord play function is on the latest firmware version you might have to install yourself. Theres a kool sidechain function and a few other funky bits to explore.
Have you also tried playin the synth with a guitar? Yep it does that too!!
@@thebmxband1t Wow
just great!!! What sound patches are you using?
Been listening to a lot of 8's synthwave on Bandcamp lately. Check out The Midnight, Gunship and Trevor Something.
Gunship are totally brilliant
👊can’t stop listening to them. You;ll love The Midnight Doug honestly.
250+ synthwave/etc tunes in a playlist I created on spotify. Enjoy!
open.spotify.com/user/ebeaulieu/playlist/2TDAIwBtqgVoGoQIwiD98Z?si=bNNwTn8HTw2bTUHFwAum6w
TimeSlaves.Bandcamp.Com is the Creme Dela Creme of Synthwave. I just bought Midnight's tutorial series : P
N I C E ! ! !
Excellent!
Nice! 🎧🎶😎🦇
Hey great work! Question, would you mind telling which patch did you use to create that beatuful arp? Thanks!
Nice!
how did you do that keychange bit at 4:37 ???
It's the chord follow function from firmware version 1.5
Here's one of several vids describing it:
ua-cam.com/video/M4wP0oA_fK0/v-deo.html
How do I save or export a new created track? Do I need an additional software for that? Thanks for your help...! :)
You can hook it up to your computer through the usb cable, and load up your DAW of choice (audacity would work also). Click record on the DAW and then the play button on the jdxi, and the DAW will record the audio from the jdxi
@@iann8733 Thank you...!!!
Ninooo You’re welcome! I just recently got the jdxi so I am still learning about it but will answer any questions you may have about it
how is this for doing complete tracks?
Sick
epiiic
Very good
Wasn't that more than 4 layers? Sounds great!
nice
Nice but what's with the weird hue¿
i‘m sure you can just get something that casts a shadow for you, so you don‘t have user your hand for that all the time 😄
Quick question. Mines can only record like 2 measures or something I think. How did you manage to get this much out of if it?
I don’t have the synth anymore but you can definitely get four bars, it’s in the manual somewhere, but there are a few good UA-cam tutorials too, search Woodys Piano Shack channel, he did a couple of really good ones
@@TheSoundTestRoom Awesome! Thanks for the lead!
noice.
These cybernetic tonal noise clusters are making my circuitry do illogical things. Why is my vertical positioning and movement appendage... bouncing to the beat?
Minor strings, power toms and orch hits. /swoon. Will you marry me?
9/10 could have used more cowbell
Chad Latta more cowbell!
ARE YOU USING LOOP FUNCTION
Yes
Bien, mais toujours le même tempo 😊
Love it!
But one thing is bad -- light; change by RGB led... don't use that! Set to one color and do what you can to express yours soul by playing music :)
It is sad that has limitation on measures and tracks. Better Fantom O.
Feckin’ Adverts!
This sounds like a Bloodhound Gang song not synthwave lol
You an me baby aint nothing but mammals
Dude, you have to change the scale setting to 1/32 to record those fast drum sounds your playing. 1/16 aint enough. There's also 1/12 for offset beats.
sounds dated. I guess it's a gem if you want to tweak classic sounds. I do admit it's got lots of capabilities right out of the box. It just doesn't sound up to date.
dirtime it is possible io edit or create patches on the jdxi...just sayin
People buy it because it can make old school sounds. Dated sounds are what we are after. Who wants those new sounding synths, they just don't do it for me. Just meh. Not inspiring.
Nothing new is existing...only re-worked old stuff.
Not dated - classic! And classic will always trump any current crap that's forgotten in a month at the most.