Roland Boutique JX-03 User Manual

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Roland Boutique JX-03 FAQ
Q&A
I cannot transmit the data using a micro USB cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
I hear a small amount of noise when I turn on the Chorus eect of the JU-06 or JX-03. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
I specied “shue” on the step sequencer of a Boutique series unit, but the next time I turn on the power, the shue
setting returns to “o.” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Is a pattern that I create on the step sequencer of a Boutique series unit saved automatically? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
I have trouble performing the start/stop operation on the step sequencer of a Boutique series unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Can I operate octave shift while in step sequencer mode on a Boutique series unit? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Can I use an external MIDI keyboard to step-record on a Boutique series unit? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Can I connect multiple Boutique series units to my PC or Mac and use them simultaneously. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Are there any points of caution to observe when connecting the OUTPUT and INPUT jacks of multiple Boutique series
units? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Can I change the parameters that are controlled by the ribbon controller of the Boutique series unit? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Can knob operations on a Boutique series unit transmit MIDI control change (CC) messages? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Can the delay time and LFO of a Boutique series unit be synchronized to the tempo? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
After I input MIDI to a Boutique series unit, I can no longer produce sound with the ribbon controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Does the sound engine of the Boutique series support velocity? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Is the bend range of the Boutique series units memorized for each patch? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Sometimes a knob or fader operation on a Boutique series unit is not reected in the sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
The ribbon controller’s LED on the Boutique series unit is blinking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
What is the range of the step sequencer tempo setting on Boutique series units? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
How do I take the Boutique series unit out of the K-25M? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Can I make the parameter value be held even after I take my nger o the C2 ribbon controller of the Boutique series
unit? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Can I change the sampling rate of the USB audio on a Boutique series unit? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
What is the range of the delay time setting on Boutique series units? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
When connecting two Boutique series units with an audio cable in chain mode, how should I set the volume of the
units? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Do the Boutique series units have an analog sound engine? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Do the Boutique series units produce the same sound as the JUPITER-8/JUNO-106/JX-3P? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Do the Boutique series units have stereo output? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
What parameters can be saved in a pattern of the Boutique series unit’s step sequencer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Does the step sequencer of the Boutique series units support velocity? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Can I input a tie in the step sequencer of the Boutique series units? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Can knob and slider movements be recorded in the step sequencer of the Boutique series units? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Is the step sequencer of the Boutique series units polyphonic? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Is the chain mode of the Boutique series units valid even if a dierent model of unit is connected via a MIDI cable? . . . . . 6
Can I connect Boutique series models via MIDI and make them play in synchronization? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Can I layer the sound of multiple Boutique series units? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Can the Boutique units be powered via USB? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
What is the maximum number of Boutique series units that can be connected in chain mode? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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Roland Boutique JX-03 Specifications

General

Type	Analog Modeling Synthesizer
Polyphony	4 voices
Effects	Chorus, Delay
Sequencer	16-step Sequencer
Memory	16 patches
Sound Engine	Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB)
Envelopes	ADSR
LFO	1 LFO
Connectivity	MIDI In/Out, USB
Power	USB bus power
Display	LED
Keyboard	No keyboard (desktop unit)
Oscillators	2 DCOs per voice (Saw, Square, Pulse with PWM)

Summary

Roland Boutique JX-03 FAQ

Micro USB Data Transmission Issues

Explains why data transmission fails via micro USB cable.

Chorus Effect Noise Troubleshooting

Addresses noise when Chorus effect is active on JU-06/JX-03.

Step Sequencer Shuffle Setting Persistence

Explains that shuffle settings on step sequencer are not saved.

Step Sequencer Pattern Auto-Save

Clarifies that patterns are not auto-saved and need manual saving.

Step Sequencer Start/Stop Operation

Provides method for successful start/stop operation on step sequencer.

Octave Shift in Step Sequencer Mode

Instructs to return to normal mode before operating octave shift.

MIDI Keyboard Step-Recording

Confirms MIDI keyboard use for step-recording and channel setup.

Simultaneous PC/Mac Unit Connectivity

Details simultaneous PC/Mac connection and limitations for audio/MIDI.

Caution for Chained Output/Input Jacks

Warns against creating audio loops when connecting multiple units.

Ribbon Controller Parameter Modification

States that ribbon controller parameters cannot be changed.

Knob Operations MIDI CC Transmission

Confirms that knob operations do not transmit MIDI CC messages.

Delay Time and LFO Tempo Synchronization

States that delay time and LFO cannot be synchronized to tempo.

MIDI Input Affects Ribbon Controller Sound

Explains how MIDI input disables the C1 preview function.

Sound Engine Velocity Support

Confirms sound engine velocity support and system setting for touch sensitivity.

Bend Range Patch Memory

Confirms that bend range is memorized per patch.

Knob/Fader Operation Sound Reflection

Explains why knob/fader operations might not affect sound, e.g., parameter settings.

Blinking Ribbon Controller LED

Indicates low batteries and the need for replacement.

Step Sequencer Tempo Range

Specifies the tempo range for the step sequencer as 40-300 BPM.

Detaching Unit from K-25M

Provides instructions for detaching a unit from the K-25M keyboard unit.

Ribbon Controller Hold Function

Explains how to enable MOD HOLD for sustained ribbon controller values.

USB Audio Sampling Rate

States that the USB audio sampling rate is fixed at 44.1 kHz.

Delay Time Setting Range

Specifies the delay time range from 20 msec to 700 msec.

Volume Setting for Chained Audio Units

Guides volume setting for chained audio connections to maintain consistent sound.

Analog Sound Engine Emulation

Clarifies that the sound engine uses DSP modeling, not true analog circuits.

Sound Emulation of Classic Models

Explains that ACB technology reproduces the sound of JUPITER-8/JUNO-106/JX-3P.

Stereo Output Capabilities

Details stereo output capabilities, noting synth sound is monaural but chorus is stereo.

Savable Step Sequencer Pattern Parameters

Lists parameters savable in step sequencer patterns.

Step Sequencer Velocity Support

Confirms step sequencer velocity support and input methods.

Step Sequencer Tie Input Method

Explains how to input ties in the step sequencer by pressing first and last steps.

Step Sequencer Knob/Slider Recording

States that knob/slider movements cannot be recorded, only note data.

Step Sequencer Polyphony

Clarifies that the step sequencer is monophonic.

Chain Mode with Different Models

Discusses chain mode validity and voice expansion with different models.

MIDI Synchronization of Boutique Units

Confirms MIDI synchronization and MIDI channel setup for step sequencers.

Layering Sounds of Multiple Units

Explains how to layer sounds using MIDI connections and master controllers.

USB Power Supply

Confirms USB power support and warns about power adapters.

Maximum Chain Mode Connections

States the limit for chain mode connections, typically up to three units.