Roland JX-08 User Manual

Effect Parameters
47
Step
buttons
Parameter Value Explanation
bAL
0
Effect sound : Dry sound = 0 : 100
100
Effect sound : Dry sound = 100 : 0
[6]
LUL
0
–
127
Output level
You can also press a step button to select the parameter items.
CE-1
Step buttons
Parameter
Value
Explanation
[1]
tyPe Cho2
This models the classic BOSS CE-1 chorus effect unit.
It provides a chorus sound with a distinctively analog warmth.
[2]
Sľ
Off
,
On
Turns the effects on/off.
[3]
Int
0
–
127
Adjusts the volume of the chorus effect.
[4]
Lo
-15
–
15 (dB)
Amount of low range boost/cut
[5]
Hi
-15
–
15
(dB)
Amount of high range boost/cut
[6]
LEU
0
–
127
Output level
You can also press a step button to select the parameter items.
SDD-320
Step
buttons
Parameter Value Explanation
[1]
tyPe Cho3
This models Roland’s DIMENSION D (SDD-320). It provides a clear chorus
sound.
[2]
Sľ
Off
,
On
Turns the effects on/off.
[3]
Node
Switches the mode.
1
,
2
,
3
,
4
Mode buttons on the SDD-320
1_4
,
2_4
,
3_4
The sound produced when the mode buttons of the SDD-320 are pressed in
combination.
[4]
Lo
-15
–
15
(dB)
Amount of low range boost/cut
[5]
Hi
-15
–
15
(dB)
Amount of high range boost/cut
[6]
LEU
0
–
127
Output level

Roland JX-08 Specifications

General

Product type	Digital synthesizer
Product color	Black
Sound effects	Chorus, Compression, Delay, Overdrive, Phaser, Pitch shift
Backlight color	Red
Backlight buttons	Yes
Sound effects quantity	12
Keyboard number of keys	-
Preset programs quantity	256
Reverberation effects quantity	4
Battery type	AA
Power source type	Battery, USB
Number of batteries supported	6
USB ports quantity	1

Summary

Panel Descriptions

Control Section 1 (Modes)

Describes the function of the ARPEGGIO, NOTE, and SEQ buttons for mode selection.

Control Section 2

Details essential navigation and editing controls like START, MENU, VALUE, and number buttons.

LFO Section

Explains the controls for the Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO) effect and its parameters.

DCO-1/DCO-2 Section

Details controls for the Direct Digital Oscillators affecting sound character and pitch.

MIXER Section

Explains controls for adjusting volume levels of different sound components.

VCF Section

Details controls for the Voltage Controlled Filter, altering the tone's sound.

VCA Section

Describes controls for the Voltage Controlled Amplifier, adjusting volume.

ENVELOPE-1/2 Section

Explains controls for envelope generators affecting pitch and filter changes.

PORTAMENTO Section

Details the portamento effect for smooth pitch transitions between notes.

Effects Section

Guides on applying and configuring built-in effects like Chorus and Reverb.

EXT CLK IN Jack

Describes the function of the external clock input for synchronization.

Rear Panel

Overviews all physical connectors and power controls on the rear of the unit.

Turning the Power On

Selecting a Tone (Patch)

Selecting Groups and Banks

Explains how to navigate and select sound patches by group and bank.

Switching Between Parts

Describes how to switch between the unit's two distinct sound generator parts (A and B).

Playing PART A and PART B at the Same Time (DUAL Mode)

Explains how to activate DUAL mode for layered sounds.

Using the Keyboard Split to Play Different Parts (SPLIT Mode)

Details how to divide the keyboard to play different parts on separate key ranges.

Saving a Tone

Using the [1]-[13] Buttons as a Keyboard (NOTE)

Switching Between Sound Modes

Using the Arpeggio

Configuring the Arpeggio

Guides on how to adjust arpeggio parameters and patterns.

Using the Sequencer

Selecting a Pattern

Explains how to select and recall saved sequencer patterns.

Playing Patterns

Instructions on how to play back selected sequencer patterns.

Tempo Settings

Details how to adjust the tempo for sequencer patterns.

Creating a Pattern (Note Input)

Guides on how to input notes to create new sequencer patterns.

Inputting Notes for Steps After Step 17 (PAGE)

Explains how to input notes for steps beyond the initial 16-step page.

Selecting the Part for Recording Notes

Describes how to choose PART A or PART B for recording sequence data.

Connecting Notes (Tie Input)

Instructions for connecting notes using the tie input function.

Inputting Notes Step by Step (Step Input)

Guides on inputting notes step-by-step in the sequencer.

Recording Your Performance in Real Time

Explains how to record performances directly into the sequencer.

Setting the Note Loudness and Length (Velocity/Gate Time)

Details how to adjust note velocity and gate time in the sequencer.

Making Sequencer Settings

Covers general sequencer settings and utility functions.

Saving a Pattern

Backing Up Data

Restoring the Settings (Restore)

Configuring the Settings of This Unit

Part Settings

Details parameters for configuring individual sound parts.

Keyboard Settings

Explains settings related to keyboard touch, transpose, and split point.

MIDI Settings

Covers MIDI channel, sync, and transmission settings.

System Settings

Details system-wide settings like auto-off and tuning.

Using the Utilities

Explains utility functions like initializing patterns and tones.

Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

Guides on how to reset the unit to its original factory defaults.

Prioritizing the Battery (Battery Fixed Operation Mode)

Explains how to operate the unit using battery power.

Effect Parameters

CHORUS&MFX Parameters

Details configuration options for Chorus and Multi-FX.

REVERB

Details the settings for the Reverb effect.

Sound List

MIDI Implementation Chart (Part)

MIDI Implementation Chart (System)

Main Specifications