Roland JD-Xi User Manual

Modulating the Sound (LFO)
LFO stands for Low-Frequency Oscillator. This is an
oscillator with a very low frequency. It can output
several dierent waveforms, including sine wave,
triangle wave, square wave, and sawtooth wave.
By using the LFO to modulate various aspects of
the audio signal, you can apply eects such as
vibrato or tremolo.
Waveform select knob
This selects the waveform of the LFO.
The waveform whose indicator is lit is selected.
S
(Triangle wave),
R
(Sine wave),
T
(Sawtooth wave),
U
(Square wave),
W
(Sample and Hold), RND (Random wave)
[Rate] knob
This determines the speed of the LFO.
[Depth] knob
This species the depth of the LFO.
[Destination] knob
This species what the LFO will aect.
The destination whose indicator is lit is selected.
Destination Explanation
Pitch Applying LFO to the pitch produces vibrato.
Filter Applying LFO to the lter produces a wah eect.
Amp Applying LFO to the amp produces tremolo.
NOTE
The LFO eect is not applied to the Drums part.
Adding Power and Spaciousness (EFFECTS)
“Eects” allow you to modify
or enhance the sound in
various ways, such as by
adding reverberation or
delaying the sound.
[Eects ON/OFF]
button
You can specify the eects that are used by each part. The combination
changes each time you press the [Eects ON/OFF] button. The indicators
at the upper left of each knob light to indicate the available eects.
The audio passes through “Eect 1”
0
“Eect 2”
0
“Delay”
0
“Reverb”
in that order, and only the eects that are turned on will apply.
Eect 1
Distortion
Fuzz
Compressor
Bit Crusher
Eect 2
Flanger
Phaser
Ring Mod
Slicer
Delay
Delay
Reverb
Reverb
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For details on each eect’s parameters and a routing diagram, refer to
“Parameter Guide” (PDF).
[Eect 1/2] knob
These adjust the depth of the eect.
Eect 1/2 [Type] button
These select the type of eect.
Eect 1 Distortion, Fuzz, Compressor, Bit Crusher
Eect 2 Flanger, Phaser, Ring Mod, Slicer
[Delay] knob
This adjusts the depth of delay.
[Reverb] knob
This adjusts the depth of reverb.
Eect settings are saved individually for each program.
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“Saving a Sound (Program) (WRITE)” (p. 9)
Editing Program and Eect Settings
1. Press the [Menu/Write] button.
2. Use the Cursor [
K
] [
J
] buttons to select “Program Edit,” “Tone Edit,”
or “Eects Edit,” and then press the [Enter] button.
The edit screen for each item appears.
3. Use the Cursor [
K
] [
J
] buttons to select the parameter that you
want to edit, and use the Value [-] [+] buttons to edit the value of
that parameter.
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For details on the parameters, refer to “Parameter Guide” (PDF).
4. When you’ve nished editing, press the [Exit] button several times
to return to the top screen.
Saving a Sound (Program) (WRITE)
A sound that you create will change if you move the knobs or if you select
a dierent tone or program. It will also be lost if you power-o the JD-Xi.
When you’ve created a sound that you like, you should save it as a
program.
1. Hold down the [Shift] button and press the [Menu/Write] button.
The name input screen appears.
Name: [Ent]
Init Program
2. Use the Cursor [
K
] [
J
] buttons to move the cursor, and use the
Value [-] [+] buttons to select characters.
3. When you’ve specied the name, press the [Enter] button.
4. Use the Program (Pattern) Value [-] [+] buttons to select the save-
destination.
* If you specify a number in which data is already saved, the
program name is shown in the lower line. Saving to this number
will overwrite the program, erasing the previous data.
5. Press the [Enter] button.
A conrmation message appears.
6. Press the [Enter] button.
A screen indicating Complete ! appears, and the data is saved.
If you decide to cancel, press the [Exit] button.
* NEVER turn the power o while you are saving settings.
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Owner’s Manual

Roland JD-Xi Specifications

General

Pitch wheel	Yes
Product type	Digital/analog synthesizer
Product color	Black
Sound effects	Compression, Delay, Flanger/Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Phaser, Reverberation
Backlight color	Red
Keyboard number of keys	37
Maximum polyphony (notes)	129
Reverberation effects quantity	6
USB ports quantity	1
Display type	LCD
Display number of lines	2 lines
Display number of characters	16
Power source type	AC

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	245 mm
Width	575 mm
Height	85 mm
Weight	2200 g